Sai Sameer Reddy
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Business Analyst with a Master’s degree in Computer Science and a robust background in leveraging data analytics to drive process improvements and optimize client onboarding. Skilled in SQL and business intelligence tools like Power BI, I excel at transforming complex data into actionable insights that enhance decision-making. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects, reduce operational inefficiencies, and improve stakeholder satisfaction. With strong communication and collaboration skills, I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and strategic thinking are paramount. Passionate about utilizing technology to drive business success, I am eager to contribute my analytical expertise and proactive approach to a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst
Fidelity Investments
01.2024 - Current
- Business requirements analysis: Elicited, documented, and analyzed business requirements, aligning them with organizational goals, which led to the successful completion of 8 key projects and a 25% improvement in project outcomes
- Cross-functional collaboration: Partnered with developers, testers, and project managers to successfully deliver 10+ projects within scope, budget, and timeline, fostering a highly collaborative and efficient work environment
- SQL Querying: Utilized SQL to retrieve and analyze data from relational databases, ensuring accurate requirement validation and supporting data-driven decision-making
- Project Scope Documentation: Managed documentation of project scope to align with requirements, ensuring effective planning for each phase of project delivery
- Tracking and Reporting: Used Agile methodologies to track and report project status, deliverables, and milestones, leading to a 15% increase in project delivery efficiency
- Change Management: Ensured strict adherence to release control and change management protocols, reducing software disruptions by 20% and enhancing overall software quality through rigorous tracking and documentation
- Testing and quality assurance: Conducted comprehensive system and user acceptance testing (UAT), achieving a 98% success rate in defect resolution and ensuring alignment with business requirements
- Release Management Support: Ensured smooth releases by adhering to change management protocols, resulting in a 20% reduction in software disruptions
- Training and adoption: Led 15+ training sessions on new systems and functionalities, improving team adoption rates by 30% and empowering users to effectively utilize advanced analytics tools
- Data-driven decision-making: Created and presented key metrics and KPIs to stakeholders using Power BI, providing actionable insights that supported data-driven decisions and contributed to a 10% increase in operational efficiency
- Project Management: Supported project management tasks, including task prioritization and milestone tracking using Agile methodologies, while facilitating cross-functional team meetings, resulting in improved communication and a 15% increase in project delivery efficiency
- Change Management: Managed scope changes and communicated adjustments in deadlines, reducing project risks and improving delivery times by 10%
- Gap Analysis and Process Improvement: Conducted gap analysis to identify discrepancies between current and desired processes, recommending actionable solutions aligned with business goals and enhanced operational efficiency by 20%
- Technical Documentation: Authored and maintained detailed technical documentation for system processes and user guides, which enhanced knowledge sharing and contributed to a 15% reduction in onboarding time for new team members
Engagement Specialist/Business Analyst
SS&C Eze
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Business Case Development, Stakeholder Engagement: Leveraged strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of business requirements and project goals
- Contributed to the development of business cases for technology investments, providing data-driven insights and recommendations that guided stakeholder decisions
- Articulated complex business needs into actionable technical specifications and project plans, enabling successful migration and integration efforts
- SQL for Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilized SQL to pull reports from databases for business case development, optimizing data presentation and supporting stakeholder decision-making
- Application Deployment and Resource Optimization: Guided the deployment of applications on virtual machines, resulting in a 150-hour annual efficiency gain
- Optimized resource allocation and enhanced productivity through streamlined strategies
- Impactful Business Presentations: Delivered clear, concise presentations to stakeholders, explaining complex data insights in simple terms, which led to faster decision-making and a 10% improvement in project approval timelines
- Training and User Adoption: Conducted 20+ training sessions, developing business correspondence and procedure manuals to enhance user adoption rates by 35% and empower teams to effectively use advanced tools
- Project Artifact Documentation: Produced detailed project artifacts, including system documentation and technical specifications, streamlining project delivery processes by 15%
- Solution Framework Development: Spearheaded the development of a new solution framework, cutting deployment time by 30%
- Acted as a diplomat and influenced others in 15+ client meetings, leading to a 20% increase in client satisfaction
- Project Tracking: Used Jira to track project progress and resolve issues, leading to a 20% improvement in task completion times
- Risk Management and Control Frameworks: Integrated government regulations and risk management practices into daily operations, extracting valuable insights that enhanced risk management strategies
- Team Leadership & Productivity Improvement: Supervised and mentored junior engineers, improving team productivity by 30%
- Leveraged strong organizational skills to streamline team activities, enhance collaboration, and optimize project outcomes
- Identified and resolved technical challenges swiftly, ensuring timely solution delivery and consistent project success
Business Analyst
SAS Infra
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Statistical Analysis & Data Visualization: Applied advanced techniques to interpret market data, contributing to a 20% improvement in strategic decision-making and data infrastructure enhancement
- SQL Database Management: Leveraged SQL to analyze large datasets, perform data cleaning, and generate reports to support decision-making and improve database efficiency by 15%
- User Feedback Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Collected and analyzed user feedback to drive system enhancements, resulting in a 20% improvement in overall system usability and user satisfaction
- Communication Plan Creation: Developed and executed a communication plan to ensure stakeholders were kept informed of project progress, improving project visibility and decision-making
- Technical Proposals & Presentations: Prepared and delivered 10+ technical proposals and presentations, successfully communicating complex solutions and leading to a 15% increase in client engagement
- Process Optimization & Cost Reduction: Identified inefficiencies and recommended technical solutions, streamlining operations and reducing costs by 25%
- System Testing: Supported system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring that solutions met business requirements and were free of defects
- Salesforce CRM Utilization: Utilized Salesforce CRM to track sales opportunities, manage client interactions, and streamline communication, resulting in a 20% increase in sales pipeline efficiency
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
JNTUH
Hyderabad, India05.2019
Skills
- Programming & Query Languages: SQL, HTML, CSS
- Data Analysis & Visualization: Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAS (Statistical Analysis System)
- Development Tools: GitHub, Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Data Warehousing tools
- Methodologies & Practices: Project tracking, Requirements refinement, System testing, User acceptance testing (UAT), Change management
Timeline
Business Analyst
Fidelity Investments
01.2024 - Current
Engagement Specialist/Business Analyst
SS&C Eze
06.2019 - 01.2022
Business Analyst
SAS Infra
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Computer Science
George Mason University
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
JNTUH
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