Harshpreet Singh Mehta
Business Analyst
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Seasoned Business Analyst with a proven track record at Cognizant Technology Solutions, enhancing project delivery efficiency by 30%. Expert in Agile Project Management and Data Analytics, I excel in driving operational improvements and strategic decision-making. Skilled in SQL and fostering cross-functional collaboration, my analytical prowess and leadership have consistently optimized business processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2019 - 05.2024
- Led requirement gathering sessions with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives
- Acted as a subject matter expert for cloud migration, providing insights on SAP BOBJ and Power BI solutions
- Developed and maintained process documentation and data visualization dashboards, improving operational decision-making
- Managed end-to-end data validation and verification on SQL servers, ensuring data accuracy for business insights
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and backlog grooming, leading to a 30% increase in project delivery efficiency
- Developed interactive Power BI dashboards to track KPIs, increasing executive reporting efficiency by 40%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on Salesforce implementations, optimizing process workflows
Business Operations Manager & Business Analyst
GFO Enterprises Inc. (Subway Development)
Los Angeles, CA
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted business analysis for franchise operations, improving operational efficiency by 25%
- Created business requirement documentation (BRD) and functional requirement specifications (FRS) for process automation
- Managed and prioritized product backlogs in JIRA, streamlining project execution
- Developed SQL queries for data validation and reporting, leading to better decision-making
Business Systems Analyst
Aura 9 Enterprises
New Delhi, India
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Conducted gap analysis to identify system inefficiencies, leading to a 20% improvement in process efficiency
- Designed ETL workflows for data integration, ensuring seamless system transitions
- Developed and executed UAT test plans, improving system stability before production deployment
Business Analyst
Concept International Business Consulting (CIBC)
Gurgaon, India
07.2010 - 01.2013
- Conducted business analysis and process optimization, leading to a 20% increase in operational efficiency
- Facilitated requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders and documented business needs for system enhancements
- Created Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Requirement Documents (FRD) to streamline communication between business and IT teams
- Assisted in CRM implementation, ensuring data accuracy and effective customer relationship management
Education
Ph.D. - Information Technology
University of The Cumberlands
KY07-2026
Master of Science - Project Management & Information Technology
Harrisburg University of Science And Technology
PA06-2019
Certificate in Project Management - Distinction
University of California, Los Angeles
CA04-2017
Certificate in General Business -
University of California, Los Angeles
CA06-2015
MBA - Marketing & HR
Indian Institute of Planning And Management
New Delhi, India06-2014
Skills
- Business Process Analysis and Improvement
- Requirements Gathering
- Agile Project Management
- Data Analytics and Visualization
- Implementation and Optimization Strategies
- Project Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Tableau expertise
- CRM systems
- Power BI
- JIRA
- Salesforce
- Confluence
- MS Visio
- MS Project
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Waterfall Development Process
- ETL Process Management
- Crystal Reports Development
- Gap analysis
- SQL proficiency
- SAP
Accomplishments
Customer Delight Champions Award - Q2, 2021
- For outstanding performance and achievements to Cognizant and the MLEU practice.
References
References available upon request.
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship., Currently hold a GC EAD.
Websites
Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – ScrumAlliance
- Salesforce ADM 201 – iClass Gyansetu
- Certification in Oracle Database Management & SQL – NIIT, Delhi
- Project Management Fundamentals, IPMA - IBM SkillsBuild
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionTimeline
Business Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2019 - 05.2024
Business Operations Manager & Business Analyst
GFO Enterprises Inc. (Subway Development)
08.2015 - 07.2016
Business Systems Analyst
Aura 9 Enterprises
01.2013 - 06.2014
Business Analyst
Concept International Business Consulting (CIBC)
07.2010 - 01.2013
Ph.D. - Information Technology
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Science - Project Management & Information Technology
Harrisburg University of Science And Technology
Certificate in Project Management - Distinction
University of California, Los Angeles
Certificate in General Business -
University of California, Los Angeles
MBA - Marketing & HR
Indian Institute of Planning And Management
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