Sneha Kanthakumar
United States
Summary
Results-driven Business Analyst with expertise in cash management, business process analysis, data analysis, Agile project management, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Adept at translating business requirements into detailed user stories, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging data-driven insights for process optimization. Strong foundation in SQL, data visualization, and workflow tools, with hands-on experience in financial product development and process optimization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst
Navonifo
09.2023 - Current
- Analyzed and documented business requirements for cash management solutions, ensuring alignment with corporate banking needs
- Collaborated with the corporate treasury team to assess and streamline daily cash positioning and forecasting processes, resulting in a 15% improvement in liquidity tracking accuracy.
- Led system integration analysis, collaborating with developers, architects, and analysts to ensure seamless implementation of financial systems
- Developed workflow models, data flow diagrams (DFD), and process flow diagrams to optimize transaction efficiency, reducing discrepancies by 30%
- Defined and prioritized product backlogs, acceptance criteria, and sprint goals, ensuring 100% readiness for Agile development cycles
- Conducted business and data analysis using SQL, Power BI, and Tableau, applying insights to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy
- Executed UAT testing and developed test cases, reducing post-production defects by 40%
- Collaborated with treasury and cash management teams to clarify requirements and enhance financial product offerings.
- Tackled process inefficiencies by identifying root causes and implementing practical, scalable solutions.
Business Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Led requirement gathering sessions, documented functional and non-functional specifications, and optimized development processes
- Managed Agile sprints, retrospectives, and backlog grooming, ensuring seamless coordination between business users and development teams
- Developed user stories, wireframes, and prototypes, improving requirement clarity by 40%
- Designed business process workflows and integration models, enhancing system efficiency by 25%
- Conducted financial data analysis using SQL and Tableau, applying insights to optimize revenue tracking and trend forecasting
- Successfully implemented Salesforce CPQ solutions, ensuring adherence to corporate banking and cash management standards
- Applied structured problem-solving techniques to streamline workflows and reduce project delivery delays.
Education
Master of Science - Data Analytics
Harrisburg University
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania08.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Mysore University
Mysore, IndiaSkills
- Cash Management & Treasury Solutions
- Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
- Data Analysis & Visualization (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Google Sheets, Excel)
- Process Optimization & Workflow Automation
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies (JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, Lucidchart, MS Visio)
- Product Development & Roadmap Planning
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) & System Integration
- Stakeholder Communication & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Financial Analysis & Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM) Certification (In Progress)
- SQL & Data Analytics Training
- Financial Risk & Compliance Fundamentals
Key Contributions
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnered with treasury, compliance, risk management, and IT teams to design and deploy cash management solutions.
- Data-driven Insights: Utilized SQL and Power BI to analyze financial data, ensuring data-driven decision-making for corporate banking clients.
- Process Optimization: Developed workflows and automation models, reducing manual intervention and improving transaction efficiency.
- Problem Solving: Applied critical thinking to uncover process inefficiencies and implement data-supported corrective actions.
- User Stories & UAT: Defined acceptance criteria, conducted business process modeling, and executed user acceptance testing for financial applications.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured adherence to banking policies and compliance standards, supporting risk assessment and fraud detection initiatives.
Technical Skills And Experience
- SQL & Data Analysis: Hands-on experience in querying, analyzing, and visualizing financial data to identify trends and optimize processes.
- Power BI & Tableau: Applied in financial reporting to create dashboards for better decision-making.
- JIRA & Confluence: Used for Agile backlog grooming, sprint planning, and documentation.
- Lucidchart & MS Visio: Experience in developing process models and data flow diagrams.
- REST APIs & JSON: Worked with API data for financial analysis and integration.
Timeline
Business Analyst
Navonifo
09.2023 - Current
Business Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Mysore University
Master of Science - Data Analytics
Harrisburg University
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