Kate Msiza
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Results-oriented Business Analyst II at Merck Sharp & Dohme, skilled in data analysis and stakeholder engagement. Expertly designed Power Apps to streamline workflows and crafted Power BI dashboards for superior reporting. Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and execute projects efficiently, guaranteeing timely delivery and enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst II
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and analyze business needs for data-driven solutions using Microsoft Power Platforms.
- Designed and developed Power Apps applications to automate workflows, enhance submission tracking, and streamline regulatory operations.
- Built and maintained interactive Power BI dashboards for improved visibility and accurate reporting of drug data.
- Utilized Power Automate to integrate data flows, triggering notifications and reducing manual interventions in approval processes.
- Created landing pages on SharePoint to enhance access to regulatory metrics, increasing team productivity and stakeholder engagement.
- Converted from intern to apprentice to contract role through demonstrated initiative, leadership, and innovation.
Project Coordinator
United Health Group, Optum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Directed cross-functional project teams through complete lifecycle execution, encompassing planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Crafted comprehensive project plans and dashboards to monitor KPIs, milestones, and deliverables.
- Identified project risks and potential issues, escalating concerns to project manager as necessary.
Project & Operations Administrator, IT Department
Standard Bank of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2014 - 06.2019
- Coordinated office operations and administrative procedures for efficient workflow.
- Managed scheduling and calendar arrangements for team members and stakeholders.
- Supported project management tasks by updating timelines and tracking deliverables.
- Prepared reports and presentations to support operational initiatives and decision-making processes.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate activities across departments.
Education
Certificate - PMP: Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
07-2025
Certificate - Data Analytics
Year Up
Wilmington, DE06-2024
Associates of Science - Data Analytics
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY
NEW CASTLE, DESkills
- Project management and reporting
- Agile methodologies
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis and business intelligence
- Microsoft Power BI
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Business Analyst II
Merck Sharp & Dohme
01.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator
United Health Group, Optum
08.2021 - 11.2023
Project & Operations Administrator, IT Department
Standard Bank of South Africa
05.2014 - 06.2019
Certificate - PMP: Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
Certificate - Data Analytics
Year Up
Associates of Science - Data Analytics
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY
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