Soundarya Venkatesh
Apple Valley,MN
Summary
Highly skilled and results-oriented IT professional with a proven track record in business analysis and solutions architecture. Seeking to leverage my expertise in gathering and translating business requirements into actionable solutions as a IT Business Analyst. Committed to driving project success and exceeding organizational goals through effective collaboration, strategic thinking, and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Business Analyst
Baba Adds
06.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded Agile-driven business analysis initiatives, employing Scrum methodology to facilitate iterative development and delivery of solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of business processes, gathering and documenting requirements using High-Level Requirements, Use Cases, and User Stories.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable specifications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Participated in requirements gathering sessions to analyze, define, and document business processes, software requirements, and data management systems.
- Acted as a liaison among stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Facilitated workshops and stakeholder meetings to elicit requirements, clarify scope, and resolve issues.
- Organized and prioritized multiple deadlines while working independently and collaboratively as a team to define problems as they arise and recommend alternative solutions.
- Experience mentoring and coaching less advanced business analysts and leading and directing multiple business analysts on large complex projects.
- Created and maintained documentation including Business Process Models, UML Diagrams, and Wireframes.
- Presented complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Analyzed business activities and collaborated with development team members on development, testing, deployment, and adoption of solutions.
- Provided user training and support during system rollouts.
- Demonstrated proficiency in delivering custom developed systems and implementing SaaS solutions.
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
- Reduced operational costs through thorough data analysis and implementing cost-effective solutions.
Career Break
11.2013 - 03.2023
- Utilized this time for personal development and training in business analysis.
Business Analyst (Peoplesoft HCM & ELM)
Infosys Technologies Limited
11.2008 - 11.2013
- Functioned as Business Analyst specializing in Peoplesoft HCM & ELM, utilizing Waterfall methodology
- Gathered and analyzed business requirements, translating them into functional specifications
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives
- Facilitated workshops and meetings to elicit requirements and resolve any issues or conflicts
- Created and maintained documentation including High-Level Requirements, Use Cases, and Business Process Models
- Worked with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of requirements and conducted testing to validate solutions
- Provided user training and support during system implementations.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science -
Anna University
India05.2008
Skills
- Proficient in gathering and communicating business needs and functional requirements
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication skills, both technical and non-technical
- Organizational prioritization abilities
- Excellent customer service
- Knowledgeable in business methodologies (SDLC, RUP, BPM, UML, Waterfall, Iterative, Agile)
- Requirements Gathering
- Leadership and mentoring experience
- Effective negotiation and facilitation skills
- Highly developed relationship management skills
Training
Business Analyst Training Program, 03/01/23 to 05/01/23
Timeline
Volunteer Business Analyst
Baba Adds
06.2023 - Current
Career Break
11.2013 - 03.2023
Business Analyst (Peoplesoft HCM & ELM)
Infosys Technologies Limited
11.2008 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science -
Anna University
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