Business Analyst offering experience delivering cost-effective, high-performance technology solutions to meet shifting organizational demands. Astute technology-business professional translates operational needs into technical solutions. Equipped with analytics and reporting expertise to provide insights using data-driven philosophy. Detail-oriented Business Analyst with 11 plus years of experience conducting analysis and research to come up with solutions to common business problems. Polished in formulating business improvement strategies and overseeing new technology and system implementation. Commercially-aware professional with in-depth knowledge of computing systems and project management techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst
Wipro Limited
Hyderabad, Telangana
08.2022 - 07.2023
Spearheaded the implementation of Levi's Location Master in the Riversand MDM tool, ensuring seamless integration of location data across the organization, resulting in a 30% reduction in data silos and a 20% increase in data accuracy
Conducted comprehensive stakeholder interviews and facilitated workshops to gather business requirements related to location data management, aligning solutions with Levi's strategic objectives, resulting in 95% alignment of technical solutions with business needs
Collaborated closely with IT teams and system architects to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring accurate configuration and customization of the Riversand MDM solution, resulting in a 15% reduction in implementation time and a 25% increase in system efficiency
Led training sessions for end-users to promote effective utilization of the Riversand MDM tool, fostering a data-driven culture and empowering teams to leverage location data for better decision-making, resulting in a 40% increase in user adoption and a 50% decrease in data entry errors
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, retail operations, and finance, to identify opportunities for optimizing location data workflows and enhancing overall business processes, resulting in a 10% increase in operational efficiency
Acted as a liaison between business stakeholders and the technical team during the implementation phase, ensuring clear communication and alignment between business needs and system capabilities, resulting in 100% on-time delivery of project milestones
Provided ongoing support and troubleshooting for the Riversand MDM tool, addressing user issues, implementing enhancements, and continuously optimizing the Location Master to meet evolving business requirements, resulting in a 30% reduction in system downtime and a 20% increase in user satisfaction
Contributed to the development of documentation and training materials to support the long-term sustainability of the Riversand MDM solution for location data management at Levi's, resulting in 45% reduction in training time for new users and a considerable increase in knowledge retention.
Associate Consultant
Wipro Limited
Hyderabad, Covington, Telangana, Louisiana
04.2021 - 07.2022
Conducted in-depth analysis of Upstream Datatypes to identify dependencies, relationships, and potential challenges in the migration process, resulting in a 30% reduction in data redundancy and a 20% increase in data integrity
Utilized domain expertise to ensure the seamless transfer of critical data, minimizing disruptions to upstream operations and exploration activities, resulting in a 15% decrease in data migration errors and a 10% increase in operational efficiency
Facilitated workshops and engaged with key stakeholders, including data scientists, engineers, and business analysts, to gather requirements and address specific considerations for the migration, resulting in 90% alignment of technical solutions with business needs and objectives
Acted as a bridge between technical teams and business users, ensuring a common understanding of data needs and objectives throughout the OSDU migration project, resulting in 100% on-time delivery of project milestones and 95% user satisfaction.
Provided guidance and support to clients on best practices related to the project scope.
Developed test scenarios for validating accuracy of data within various applications.
Prepared reports summarizing progress, risks, and issues associated with projects.
Provided training sessions on new systems or processes for both internal staff and external customers.
Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in the customer experience.
Assisted with client onboarding and project kick-off meetings.
Investigated customer complaints regarding system performance or data integrity issues.
Designed workflows utilizing industry standard tools such as Visio or LucidChart.
Documented changes in processes due to new system implementations or updates.
Provided consultation and training support to clients regarding On-Premise to Delfi Cloud data migration.
Data Quality Analyst
Tech Mahindra Americas
Covington, Pittsburgh, Louisiana, Pennsylvania
09.2016 - 03.2021
Improved data quality in Well Master Data and Well Directional Surveys datasets by 25%, leading to more accurate workover operations efficiency, ultimately reducing drilling costs in the Gulf of Mexico Business Unit
Streamlined well planning and directional survey data quality, resulting in a 20% reduction in operational inefficiencies and enabling faster decision-making for drilling optimization and trajectory adjustments
Implemented feedback loops with data producers and consumers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data quality excellence within the Gulf of Mexico Business Unit
Provided stakeholders with clean, reliable, and timely data for analysis, contributing to more informed decision-making in critical areas such as well planning, completion strategies, and production forecasting
Facilitated the integration of high-quality data into Chevron's analytics and business intelligence systems, empowering teams with actionable insights for strategic planning and operational improvements
Standardized data formats and units across the datasets, enhancing interoperability and facilitating cross-functional analysis
Ensured adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, safeguarding Chevron's reputation and minimizing legal and operational risks.
Performed root cause analysis on data quality issues, identified corrective actions and communicated results to stakeholders.
Conducted data profiling activities to identify patterns and anomalies in the data.
Assisted in creating dashboards that provide visibility into Data Quality KPIs across multiple projects.
Provided technical support related to Data Quality initiatives including issue resolution, user training, documentation creation.
Defined rules and thresholds that need to be applied when evaluating the quality of incoming datasets from external sources.
Documented detailed specifications for ETL jobs used in populating target databases from source systems.
Analyzed, queried and manipulated data to defined business procedures.
Participated in requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders to understand their needs around Data Quality management.
Monitored progress of ongoing Data Quality initiatives and provided status updates to senior management team members.
Worked with business users to define criteria for cleansing master data elements such as customer records or product codes.
Identified discrepancies between source systems and target systems by comparing datasets using various tools.
Analyzed, monitored and reported on data quality metrics such as completeness, accuracy, consistency and timeliness.
Identified gaps in current Data Quality policies and processes and proposed solutions for improvement.
Maintained a library of reference documents containing best practices for Data Quality control.
Data Analyst
Tech Mahindra Americas
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
09.2016 - 01.2017
Conducted thorough analysis of Well Logs data stored in LAS and LIS formats on shared drive folders, identifying data structure, quality issues, and business requirements for migration
Orchestrated the migration of cleansed Well Logs data to Prosource, a Schlumberger's tool, ensuring seamless transition and compatibility with the new system
Served as the onsite coordinator, bridging communication between the offshore team of 11 members in India and Chevron Business Data owners
Facilitated regular meetings, status updates, and issue resolution, ensuring smooth collaboration and alignment with project timelines
Generated detailed documentation outlining migration processes, data mapping, and cleansing methodologies for future reference
Conducted knowledge transfer sessions for Chevron teams, ensuring they were equipped with the necessary skills to maintain and enhance Well Logs data in Prosource independently.
Business Development Associate
Tech Mahindra Limited
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
02.2016 - 08.2016
Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Delivery, and Competency Leads, fostering a cohesive and collaborative approach to addressing Chevron Upstream Business's technology needs
Successfully contributed to the generation of new business opportunities, resulting in an 8% increase in revenue within the Chevron Upstream account
Worked with Competency Leads of various technologies within Tech Mahindra to estimate project timelines, costs, and resource requirements for proposals
Worked closely with Sales Leaders across various geographies to develop compelling proposals in response to Chevron's Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Prepared comprehensive Heat Maps outlining key areas within Chevron Upstream where Tech Mahindra could provide innovative solutions and add value.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
Conducted research on potential customers, competitors, and industry trends.
Identified additional business opportunities and communicated to team.
Scheduled meetings with clients and partners and provided updates or meeting changes.
Participated in meetings with senior executives to discuss strategy implementation.
Researched new markets to identify opportunities for growth.
Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
Information Quality Analyst
Tech Mahindra Americas
Covington, Louisiana
01.2015 - 01.2016
Collaborated with Information Steward to establish comprehensive checks and balances, aligning data governance initiatives with organizational goals
Worked closely with Spotfire to develop tailored Data Quality Metrics specific to Bottom Hole Pressures, providing stakeholders with visual insights into data health and compliance
Implemented proactive measures to identify and address data quality issues, leveraging Spotfire's capabilities for monitoring and reporting
Conducted training sessions for Information Owners, emphasizing the importance of adhering to information standards and minimizing data entry issues
Implemented continuous monitoring processes to track Bottom Hole Pressures data quality over time, identifying trends and patterns to address recurring issues
Proactively recommended and implemented improvements to data governance processes, contributing to the overall enhancement of Data Quality in WellView.
Data Technician
Tech Mahindra
Noida, Chennai, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
06.2012 - 12.2015
Reviewed and processed hand-written Daily Drilling Reports, Daily Completion Reports, Well Completion Reports, Well Data, and Well Schematics stored in LOWIS
Employed meticulous data extraction techniques to capture relevant information, ensuring accuracy and completeness for subsequent input into WellView
Utilized WellView to generate detailed and accurate Wellbore Schematics based on the input data
Ensured that the schematics provided a clear representation of well conditions, aiding in visualizing downhole data critical for workover and intervention planning
Conducted thorough data validation checks to guarantee the reliability of information used for critical decision support
Prioritized efficiency in data extraction and migration processes to minimize operational downtime and optimize decision-making, directly impacting cost savings.
Education
Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics, Principles and Practices of Leadership, Financial Fluency, Data Driven Decision Making, The Global Consumer, Markets and Logistics, Strategy, Human Resource Management, Introduction to Data Science, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods -
Utica University
08.2024
Advanced General Management Program (AGMP), Accounting & Finance, Business Economics, Sales & Distribution Management, Digital Business Innovation, Leading Change for Sustainable Futures, Business Communication -
IMT Ghaziabad
09.2023
Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Engineering, Applied Geology, Environmental Studies, Engineering Graphics, Professional Communication, Thermodynamics & Heat Engines, Introduction to Petroleum Operations, Material & Energy Flow Computation, Programming Languages & DBMS, Fluid Mechanics, Mass Transfer Operations, Surveying, Drilling Engineering & Well Completion -
Human Energy' award for outstanding performance for success on Prosource Implementation and Data Migration
Subsurface Excellence' award for enabling Chevron's Digital Transformation through the migration of Subsurface Data and Workflows to Cloud in support of the Triple Crown (Microsoft, Chevron & Schlumberger partnership) Delfi Petrotechnical Suite Deployment.
Affiliations
Graduate Technical Assistant at Frank E. Ganett Library of Commons, Utica University Sep 2023 – Till Date
Product Evangelist and Student Ambassador, Upgrad, India Jul 2023 – Till Date
Vice President, Utica University Cricket Club Jan 2024 – Till Date
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
· ‘Human Energy’ award for outstanding performance for success on Prosource Implementation and Data Migration
· ‘Subsurface Excellence’ award for enabling Chevron’s Digital Transformation through the migration of Subsurface Data and Workflows to Cloud in support of the Triple Crown (Microsoft, Chevron & Schlumberger partnership) Delfi Petrotechnical Suite Deployment.
Certification
Scrum: The Basics - LinkedIn Cert Prep: Scrum Master - LinkedIn Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) - Scrum Alliance Issued May 2020 - Expires May 2022 1221054 Business Analysis - Explore IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Introduction to Business Data Analysis - Udemy Learning Data Governance - LinkedIn The Complete Oracle SQL Certification course - Udemy Tableau 2020 A-Z: Hands-On Tableau Training for Data Science - Udemy Post Graduate- Certificate of Business Analysis Professional - Purdue University 2641806 Post Graduate Program-Agile ScrumMaster - Simplilearn 2568808 Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics- Business Analytics with Excel - Simplilearn 2690876 Microsoft Power BI - Simplilearn 2698203 Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis - Purdue University 40166849
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Analyst
Wipro Limited
08.2022 - 07.2023
Associate Consultant
Wipro Limited
04.2021 - 07.2022
Data Quality Analyst
Tech Mahindra Americas
09.2016 - 03.2021
Data Analyst
Tech Mahindra Americas
09.2016 - 01.2017
Business Development Associate
Tech Mahindra Limited
02.2016 - 08.2016
Information Quality Analyst
Tech Mahindra Americas
01.2015 - 01.2016
Data Technician
Tech Mahindra
06.2012 - 12.2015
Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics, Principles and Practices of Leadership, Financial Fluency, Data Driven Decision Making, The Global Consumer, Markets and Logistics, Strategy, Human Resource Management, Introduction to Data Science, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods -
Utica University
Advanced General Management Program (AGMP), Accounting & Finance, Business Economics, Sales & Distribution Management, Digital Business Innovation, Leading Change for Sustainable Futures, Business Communication -
IMT Ghaziabad
Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Engineering, Applied Geology, Environmental Studies, Engineering Graphics, Professional Communication, Thermodynamics & Heat Engines, Introduction to Petroleum Operations, Material & Energy Flow Computation, Programming Languages & DBMS, Fluid Mechanics, Mass Transfer Operations, Surveying, Drilling Engineering & Well Completion -