Business Analyst with extensive experience in Global Distribution Systems and Agile methodologies, driving operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in SQL and Tableau for data analysis and visualization, with a strong track record in business requirements documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst
CNH International Travel and Tours
Mclean, USA
07.2023 - Current
Worked on Global Distribution Systems for travel such as Sabre, Amadeus, POS.
Worked on data visualization and analysis tools such as Tableau, Snowflake, SQL.
Developed comprehensive reports and alerts for in-depth market analysis, enabling performance monitoring and identification of revenue opportunities.
Created and modified pricing structures for ancillary products based on historical performance and future booking trends, enhancing revenue potential.
Evaluated competitor data and statistics to formulate business investment strategy, contributing to informed decision-making for growth.
Worked on Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS) for flights & luggage applications.
Utilized incident reporting tools like ServiceNow to streamline issue tracking.
Participated in test plan creation, execution, and reviewed and assisted with price research and analysis.
Product Owner/Business Analyst
Hollstadt
Mendota Heights, USA
07.2022 - 07.2023
Accountable for delivering product features and capabilities for work routing tool, enhancing operational effectiveness.
Maintained and prioritized product backlog, ensuring alignment with team goals and stakeholder needs.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute product roadmap, facilitating seamless integration of solutions.
Participated and provided support in the analysis of the requirements, fit- gap analysis and the design of the solution.
Performed thorough unit testing of the developed modules.
Business Analyst / Program Eligibility Analyst
Conduent
Florham Park, USA
05.2021 - 07.2022
Processed claims adjudication and transactions (834, 820, X12) and Medicare 837I/P/D, 835 to facilitate timely reimbursements.
Documented industry standard business requirements in the SDLC.
Created the Requirements Management Plan (RMP).
Supported deployment and migration of configured solution to ensure seamless transition.
Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security of medical records and health information to uphold compliance standards.
Business Analyst
CNH International Travel and Tours
Mclean, USA
07.2019 - 05.2021
Managed revenue strategies to optimize pricing and inventory allocation within IATA SIS, eAWB, Cargo-IMP, and Cargo-XML standards, improving operational efficiency.
Created and modified pricing structures for ancillary products based on historical performance and future booking information, enhancing revenue potential.
Developed revenue management models for ancillary revenue and assessed cost benefits of new methodologies, informing strategic decision-making.
Worked on data visualization and analysis tools such as Tableau, Snowflake, SQL.
Analyzed market dynamics, trends, and market opportunities.
Business Analyst (Travel, Load, Customer Service)
Ethiopian Airlines
Dulles, USA
06.2014 - 06.2019
Led installation of Airport Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS) to enhance tracking of flight luggage.
Acquired and verified final passenger breakdowns in Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS) to support accurate loading considerations.
Coordinated revenue management initiatives, ensuring compliance with IATA SIS, eAWB, Cargo-IMP, and Cargo-XML standards.
Maintained operational efficiency by applying optimum fuel lift and trim.
Prepared all pre-trip weight and balance documentation for daily flights.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Business Analyst
Cognosante /Infospan
Mclean, USA
01.2014 - 05.2014
Implemented an Enrollment Resolution and Reconciliation process for health insurance exchanges.
Collected and validated primary data while documenting and managing CPT, ICD, HCPCS codes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Maintained accurate data flow to various tools, enabling secure stakeholder access in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Developed and executed SQL queries for generating reports using SQL Server Management Studio and GUI tools, enhancing data accessibility.
Education
Master’s Degree - Analytics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01-2021
Data Analytics - Python, Java
Montgomery College
Silver Spring, MD
01-2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics
Haramaya University
Dire Dawa, Eth.
01-2006
Skills
Business Analysis
Business Process Mapping
Business Development
Forecasting and Planning
Operational Assessments
Data modeling
R programmingoot Cause Analysis
R programming
Python programming
Tableau
Sabre GDS
XChange platform
Spark framework
ServiceNOW
Jira software
Agile tools
Root Cause Analysis
Incident reporting
Timeline
Business Analyst
CNH International Travel and Tours
07.2023 - Current
Product Owner/Business Analyst
Hollstadt
07.2022 - 07.2023
Business Analyst / Program Eligibility Analyst
Conduent
05.2021 - 07.2022
Business Analyst
CNH International Travel and Tours
07.2019 - 05.2021
Business Analyst (Travel, Load, Customer Service)
Ethiopian Airlines
06.2014 - 06.2019
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Business Analyst
Business Analyst at Navarro Research & Engineering Inc. (Contractor to the U.S. Dept. of Energy)Business Analyst at Navarro Research & Engineering Inc. (Contractor to the U.S. Dept. of Energy)