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Niharika Buyyani

USA

Summary

  • Business Analyst with 6 years of experience in process optimization, data analysis, and project management across supply chain, automotive, and IT domains.
  • Proficient in tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and SAP Materials Management, delivering actionable insights and streamlining workflows.
  • Extensive experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with a proven track record of improving project delivery timelines by 25% and boosting team productivity by 15%.
  • Proficient in eliciting and documenting user stories, creating user guides, and release notes to align business objectives with technical solutions.
  • Skilled in requirement gathering, process modeling (BPMN), and workflow design, creating comprehensive BRDs and FRDs to support strategic decision-making.
  • Adept at integrating advanced technologies, including AWS Redshift, Python, and cloud platforms, to develop scalable, data-driven solutions.
  • Beginner to intermediate knowledge of SQL, enabling efficient data analysis and reporting.
  • Passionate about leveraging data and technology to solve complex business challenges and achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Analyst

IRIS
05.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded the transition from Waterfall to Agile methodologies for the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring seamless adoption across teams and departments
  • Conducted stakeholder interviews and created detailed BRDs and FRDs to outline project objectives, deliverables, and Agile transformation requirements
  • Designed Agile workflows and process maps using Microsoft Visio, streamlining project delivery cycles and improving task visibility
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to ensure alignment between cross-functional teams
  • Utilized Jira and Confluence to manage sprint backlogs, track progress, and maintain a centralized repository of project documentation
  • Developed user guides, release notes, and other supporting documentation to facilitate system adoption and understanding
  • Conducted training workshops for teams on Scrum and Kanban frameworks, enhancing understanding and adoption of Agile principles
  • Monitored and reported on key performance indicators (KPIs) post-implementation, achieving significant improvements in project delivery timelines and enhancing team productivity

Business Analyst

Morris Garages
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and document requirements, creating detailed BRDs and FRDs to align supply chain solutions with business objectives
  • Designed data integration workflows using Talend and Informatica to centralize supply chain data in AWS Redshift for real-time analytics
  • Created interactive dashboards in Power BI and Tableau to monitor supplier performance, inventory levels, and production timelines
  • Conducted inventory analysis with SQL and Python, categorizing components into fast-moving, slow-moving, and non-moving to optimize stock levels
  • Built forecasting models using R and time series analysis, reducing inventory holding costs and improving resource allocation
  • Identified bottlenecks in the supply chain using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and fishbone diagrams, improving supplier lead times by 15%
  • Implemented Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) principles to streamline procurement workflows and enhance overall efficiency
  • Automated notifications for inventory restocking and supplier performance alerts using Alteryx, ensuring proactive inventory management

Business Analyst

Trigent
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Gathered detailed requirements for optimizing inventory workflows and implemented solutions using SAP Materials Management to streamline processes
  • Analyzed stock movement patterns using SQL, categorizing inventory into fast, medium, and slow-moving segments for better resource allocation
  • Applied Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) to identify process inefficiencies, reduce lead times, and enhance procurement strategies
  • Conducted root cause analysis with Fishbone Diagrams, addressing supply chain delays and improving on-time delivery rates
  • Designed and developed real-time Power BI dashboards, enabling stakeholders to monitor inventory levels and critical KPIs
  • Created comprehensive BRDs and FRDs, ensuring seamless communication of requirements and deliverables to technical teams
  • Facilitated Agile scrum ceremonies including daily standups and sprint reviews, leveraging Jira and Confluence to manage tasks and track project progress

Education

Master - Business Analytics

University of New Haven

Bachelor - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University

Skills

  • Business Analysis & Documentation
  • Requirement Gathering
  • BRD
  • FRD
  • Use Case Development
  • Process Modeling (BPMN)
  • Workflow Design
  • Data Analysis & Visualization
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Advanced Excel
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP
  • XLOOKUP
  • Power Query
  • VBA
  • SQL
  • Enterprise Tools
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • SAP
  • SAS
  • Project Management & Methodologies
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • Waterfall
  • SDLC
  • Stakeholder Management
  • RACI Matrix
  • Business Process Improvement
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Fishbone Diagram
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • DMAIC
  • Soft Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Cloud & Integration Tools
  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Informatica
  • Talend
  • Alteryx
  • Healthcare Tools & Technologies
  • HIPAA
  • EMR
  • EHR
  • Version Control & Collaboration
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Trello
  • Programming Languages
  • Python
  • R
  • Statistics & Machine Learning
  • Regression
  • A/B Testing
  • Forecasting
  • Neural Networks
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Decision Trees
  • Clustering
  • Data Cleansing
  • Data Wrangling
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Other Tools
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Lucidchart
  • Minitab

Certification

  • ITIL V3
  • CCNA (R&S) Certified
  • PL-300 Certified

Projects

Predictive Housing Market Analysis, Python, AWS Lambda, Flask, Heroku, 09/01/22, Built a linear regression model with Python libraries like Scikit-learn and deployed it via Flask on Heroku for real-time housing price predictions., Automated data preprocessing with AWS Lambda, ensuring continuous updates for enhanced model performance. Customer Sentiment Analytics Dashboard, Python, Snowflake, Power BI, NLP, 04/01/22, Analysed Amazon Alexa product reviews using NLP techniques and migrated processed data to Snowflake for efficient querying., Designed a Power BI dashboard integrated with Snowflake to visualize sentiment trends and customer insights. Hershey’s Chocolate Sales Performance System, SQL Server, Apache Airflow, Tableau, 12/01/21, Created a SQL Server database and implemented an ETL pipeline with Apache Airflow to automate data integration., Processed data using PySpark and built a Tableau dashboard for visualizing sales performance metrics. E-Commerce Platform with Geospatial Integration, Django, GIS, Firebase, Stripe API, 08/01/21, Developed a Django-based e-commerce platform with real-time vendor tracking using GIS integration and Firebase backend., Implemented secure payment solutions with Stripe API, enhancing the platform's user experience.

Timeline

Business Analyst

IRIS
05.2023 - Current

Business Analyst

Morris Garages
07.2020 - 06.2021

Business Analyst

Trigent
01.2019 - 06.2020

Master - Business Analytics

University of New Haven

Bachelor - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University
  • ITIL V3
  • CCNA (R&S) Certified
  • PL-300 Certified

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