Alfred Merlino
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished Business Analyst with a proven track record at SEI, enhancing product development and optimizing business processes through expert data analysis and stakeholder management. Skilled in SQL, adept at bridging technical and business requirements, significantly improving project outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional project management and communication skills, driving successful product releases and client satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst II
SEI
10.2019 - Current
- Iterative product development using both Agile and waterfall methodologies through gathering user story requirements and user personas
- Collaborated with the technical development team using SQL and Python to assist with writing detailed requirements
- Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies
- Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures
- Coordinated and maintained all epics, features and stories needed to meet scheduled product releases
Business Analyst I/Lead Product BA
SEI
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Managed a team of business analysts specializing in Private Equity custom financial reporting development
- Maintained and organize daily releases in a very fast-paced working environment
- Coordinate release schedules and maintain close communication with upper management and stakeholders
- Provided monthly allocation reporting to upper management that illustrates an analytical report based on the cost basis of our team
- Worked closely with the technical development team using SQL to both triage development bugs and facilitate product enhancements
Product Support Senior Analyst
SEI
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and performed daily business functions while transitioning to the operation
teams - Provided daily support to the operations teams by using internal products to problem-solve in a fast paced environment
- Simultaneously coordinated team projects while completing daily tasks at a senior level
- Applied in-depth critical thinking to ensure issues are
resolved in a timely fashion
Investor Services Analyst
SEI
10.2012 - 07.2014
- Responsible for coordinating money movement for multiple high-end clients using internal products and systems
- Prepared end client financial reporting and coordinated distributions to investors
- Managed daily communication with clientele while enhancing client relationships
- Evaluated investment potential of companies with thorough assessments of historical data, operational activities and future objectives
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2012
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Requirements Gathering
- Product Development
- Project Management
- SQL Proficiency
- Gap analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Mapping
- Test case scenarios
- Operations Analysis
- Business Requirements
- Data and Analytics
Accomplishments
- SEI Shining Star Award 2013: Quality of Work
- SEI Shining Star Award 2017: Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Business Analyst II
SEI
10.2019 - Current
Business Analyst I/Lead Product BA
SEI
01.2015 - 10.2019
Product Support Senior Analyst
SEI
07.2014 - 01.2015
Investor Services Analyst
SEI
10.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Pennsylvania State University