Courtney Elahee
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst
Corteva Agriscience
01.2022 - Current
- Provide oversight of Agile release process for development teams
- Direct Agile team, conveying product vision to stakeholders
- Manage and prioritize product backlog for optimized value
- Decompose features into actionable user stories with acceptance criteria
- Engage multiple users for continuous feedback during software delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with strategy and architecture
- Serve as go-to for business rules and product behavior inquiries
- Lead refinement sessions and prepare stories for upcoming sprints
- Champion product direction during planning and project lifecycles.
Business Analyst
JMI Laboratories
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Led business workflow analysis and defined LIMS processes
- Implemented LabVantage Workflows in the following modules: Arrays, QC Batch, Storage, Workflows, Parameter Lists, and Test Methods.
- Elicited requirements from diverse stakeholders, including end-users and IT staff
- Provided LIMS support and managed vendor relationships for new requirements and bug fixes
- Communicated clearly and influenced cross-functional teams to achieve objectives
- Led as Product Owner of an agile team, prioritizing backlog and coordinating cross-functional efforts to deliver mission-critical initiatives
- Developed and extended incident and release metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement
- Conducted ad-hoc research and business analyses to identify opportunities and risks
- Tracked progress, assessed risks, and communicated contingency plans for the team
- Defined scope and development for new product features and ongoing improvements
- Wrote and prioritized user stories, defining acceptance criteria
- Collaborated with stakeholders and developers to come up with effective solutions.
Business Analyst
Integrated DNA Technologies
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
- Reduced operational costs through thorough data analysis and implementing cost-effective solutions.
- Streamlined project management with effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Jack Welch Management Institute Master of Business Administration - MBA,Operations
06.2024
Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology -
Cornell College
05.2014
Skills
- Business process improvement
- Workflow Analysis
- Business Planning
- Stakeholder Communication
- Software development life cycle
- User Acceptance Testing
- Release planning
- Requirements Gathering
- Gap analysis
- Business Process Mapping
- Data Mapping
- KPI Tracking
Timeline
Business Analyst
Corteva Agriscience
01.2022 - Current
Business Analyst
JMI Laboratories
04.2020 - 01.2022
Business Analyst
Integrated DNA Technologies
11.2018 - 04.2020
MBA - Operations Management
Jack Welch Management Institute Master of Business Administration - MBA,Operations
Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology -
Cornell College
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