Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
background-images

Darshita Patel

Harrisburg,PA

Summary

Business professional with comprehensive background in analyzing complex data to drive strategic initiatives. Known for enhancing operational efficiency and supporting decision-making processes through detailed analysis. Highly collaborative team member focused on achieving results and adapting to dynamic business needs. Proficient in data modeling and process improvement.

Experienced with leveraging data analysis to inform business decisions and optimize processes. Utilizes critical thinking to identify inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions. Track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and enhance operational performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Analyst

North America Med Tech Group
02.2023 - Current


  • Collected High-Level Business Requirements (HLBRs) from clients and stakeholders through interviews.
  • Created comprehensive Business Requirements Document (BRD) and Functional Requirements Document (FRD).
  • Conducted impact analysis on cross-functional business processes.
  • Performed feasibility studies and project risk analysis to validate requirement implementation.
  • Segmented business requirements into high-level and low-level use cases using Microsoft Visio.
  • Developed detailed use case descriptions: preconditions, assumptions, normal and alternative flows, post-conditions, and notes.
  • Facilitated virtual meetings with clients, stakeholders, end users, developers, and QA teams to track progress and gather feedback.
  • Designed Use Case, Activity, and Sequence Diagrams to depict business process workflows.
  • Applied application architecture knowledge to assess business need impacts.
  • Conducted Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions with project sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Documented test plans, test cases, defects, and change requests in HP Quality Center.
  • Compiled and delivered weekly status reports with test metrics, QA issues, and defect summaries.
  • Provided bi-weekly project updates to clients, highlighting changes and gathering new requirements.
  • Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions with end users and project teams.


Business Analyst

San Diego County Credit Union
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
  • Offered input for complex documents to support client-ready final versions.
  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
  • Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
  • Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs
  • Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
  • Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
  • Enhanced system reliability by leading team that implemented robust data backup and recovery solutions.
  • Transformed data management practices, introducing advanced analytics tools that provided deeper business insights.
  • Played key role in successful launch of new product lines by coordinating between development teams and stakeholders.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by keeping abreast of changes in legislation and adapting business processes accordingly.
  • Improved team productivity with development and implementation of customized project management tools.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Ashwood University
Philadelphia, PA
09-2008

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Requirements gathering
  • Team collaboration
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Excel mastery
  • User acceptance testing

Timeline

Business Analyst

North America Med Tech Group
02.2023 - Current

Business Analyst

San Diego County Credit Union
02.2021 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Ashwood University
Darshita Patel