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MEETA KULKARNI

Austin,USA

Summary

Dynamic, results-driven Business process, systems and data analysis professional with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. I specialize in translating business needs into effective technical solutions across diverse industries, including finance, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. Certified in SAFe, Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, I also have a strong background in data analysis and visualization, using data to drive business decisions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Guest Educator | Administrative Analyst Support

Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD)
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided operational and analytical support to academic leadership and instructional teams, ensuring alignment with district goals.
  • Managed budget tracking and purchase reconciliations in MUNIS ERP, analyzing expenditure patterns for process efficiency.
  • Supported district-wide registration for professional development programs, tracking participation metrics and generating activity reports.
  • Maintained and analyzed student intervention data (AimsWeb PLUS, eSTAR) to support academic progress monitoring and decision-making.
  • Acted as liaison between educators, administrators, and district departments to streamline workflows and resolve process bottlenecks.

Sr. Business Analyst

Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) / GTS – Teachers Retirement System of Texas
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed project backlog and sprint planning for Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) Proof of Concept.
  • Coordinated Azure cloud platform setup, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies, tracked deliverables, and ensured stakeholder engagement.
  • Led cross-functional teams to streamline business processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Sr. Business Process Analyst

SAIC, Client - Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA)
02.2020 - 10.2022
  • Led process improvement initiatives for the Integrated Financial and Acquisitions Management System (iFAMS).
  • Managed change transition, service operations, and oversight to improve system efficiency.
  • Directed a small team, providing training, guidance, and performance tracking.
  • Created leadership dashboards, performance metrics, and audit support documentation.
  • Developed and implemented process mapping techniques to analyze workflows and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to evaluate performance metrics, driving informed decision-making across departments.
  • Mentored junior analysts in process documentation best practices, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.

Business Process & Systems Analyst

Maxima Consulting – State Street Corporation
10.2007 - 07.2013
  • Directed cross-functional project teams for compliance, process automation, and system transformation projects.
  • Developed project charters, requirement documentation, and process maps for Basel II and ICAAP compliance initiatives.
  • Managed migration project for Portfolio Solutions product, including gap analysis and data mapping.
  • (Earlier career details available upon request – includes roles in supply chain, shipping, and education administration.)

Education

MBA - International Business

Auckland Institute of Studies

B.Com - Foreign Trade

University of Mumbai

Skills

  • Project Tools: JIRA, ServiceNow, Digitalai Agility, MS Project, Confluence, SharePoint
  • BI & Data Tools: MS Power BI, Advanced Excel
  • ERP Systems: Pega CRM, Munis, AS400, MAPICS, SAP (familiarity)
  • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Six Sigma

Student engagement

Peer mentoring

Assessment strategies

Accomplishments

  • Basel II Implementation Program Parallel Run Recognition – State Street Corporation, Boston, MA (2010)
  • Enterprise Award – Auckland Institute of Studies, New Zealand (2006)
  • Valedictorian – MBA Program, Auckland Institute of Studies, New Zealand (2006)
  • Certified Educator Recognition – Auckland District Health Board, NZ, for TB Awareness in Indian Community (2005)

Certification

  • Certified SAFe (5.0) Product Owner/Product Manager
  • Certified SAFe (5.0) Agilist: SAFe for Teams
  • MS Power BI – Udemy
  • Google Data Analytics Program Certification - Coursera and Google
  • UI Path RPA – Udemy (In Progress)

Awards

Basel II Implementation Program Parallel Run Recognition – State Street Corporation, Boston, MA (2010), Enterprise Award – Auckland Institute of Studies, New Zealand (2006), Valedictorian – MBA Program, Auckland Institute of Studies, New Zealand (2006), Certified Educator Recognition – Auckland District Health Board, NZ, for TB Awareness in Indian Community (2005)

Timeline

Guest Educator | Administrative Analyst Support

Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD)
12.2023 - Current

Sr. Business Analyst

Innovative Employee Solutions (IES) / GTS – Teachers Retirement System of Texas
11.2022 - 08.2023

Sr. Business Process Analyst

SAIC, Client - Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA)
02.2020 - 10.2022

Business Process & Systems Analyst

Maxima Consulting – State Street Corporation
10.2007 - 07.2013

B.Com - Foreign Trade

University of Mumbai

MBA - International Business

Auckland Institute of Studies

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
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friday
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leavePaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefits401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Quote

Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do.
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Software

🔹 Business Analysis & Modeling Tools Microsoft Visio (process mapping, workflows) ARIS (process modeling)

🔹 Data Analysis & Reporting Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot) SQL (data extraction, queries, joins, reporting) Power BI and Tableau (dashboards, visualizations) R (data manipulation/analysis)

🔹 System Analysis & Documentation JIRA / Confluence (requirements, user stories, Agile collaboration) MS Project (project planning)

🔹 Cloud & Integration Tools Microsoft Azure (cloud environment, data services) AWS basics

🔹 Collaboration & Productivity Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) MS Teams / Zoom (team collaboration)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Painting

Baking

Swimming