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BusinessAnalyst

Yiset Perez

Orlando,Florida

Summary

Seasoned Business Analyst offering + 10 years of software industry success. Expert on business and systems requirements, user acceptance testing and end-user training. Accomplished at leveraging past lessons to inform future decision-making.

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

Insignia IT
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Directed business analysts in executing and delivering various tactical and strategic plans.
  • Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
  • Guided teams and refined Agile techniques throughout journey and evolution of delivery cycles, establishing documentation framework to support Agile methodology implementation with Waterfall-centric delivery team.
  • Managed team performance by implementing measurable metrics to track delivery of supporting requirement artifacts.
  • Streamlined techniques to support agile methodology implementations.
  • Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
  • Synthesized current business intelligence data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings and recommending changes.
  • Analysis, Design and integration of functional modules
  • Elaboration of user manual by categories, deployment and training with the final customers.

Ciber Security Specialist

DRUG TRADING COMPANY (EMCOMED)
09.2011 - 11.2016
  • Installed data-encryption and infrastructure security software to address flaws.
  • Scanned computer networks for vulnerabilities, surfacing and addressing potential holes at program and firewall level.
  • Analysis and detection of security threats and development of prevention techniques.
  • Identified, selected and deployed encryption solution to increase data protection across 7 applications.
  • Follow-up of reports on computer viruses.
  • Resolved virus and malware issues with 100% success rate.
  • Forensic analysis and malware analysis.
  • Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Formulation of plans to safeguard computer files.
  • Attention to emergencies in data processing.
  • Monitoring the use of data files.
  • Regulation of access to safeguard the information contained in computer files.
  • Implementation of cryptographic protocols and security tools based on these protocols.
  • Knowledge and normative interpretation of security incident response centers.
  • Creation and development of IT security and communications projects.


Commercial Specialist

DRUG TRADING COMPANY (EMCOMED)
09.2011 - 11.2016
  • Developed sales tracking methods and managed analytics to determine pricing and profitability strategies.
  • Collaborated with Commercial Manager on rotation product strategies to increase profits for pharmacy business.
  • Supported management with annual budget and sales predictions to increase ROI.
  • Used Microsoft Access to compile inventory stock data and create visually appealing charts and graphs for reports and presentations.
  • Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
  • Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
  • Gathered, documented and modeled data to assess business trends.
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
  • Collected, organized and modeled data using Toad Data Modeler and Visual Paradigm.
  • Developed KPI's metrics derived from raw company data to track improvements in organizational efficiency.

Business Analyst

University Of Computer Sciences
09.2007 - 11.2011
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
  • Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
  • Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
  • Met with stakeholders to establish favorable business relationships and support mutually beneficial interests.
  • Evaluated trends to understand competitive environments and assess current strategies.
  • Assessed impact of current business processes on users and stakeholders and evaluated potential areas for improvement.
  • Evaluated business requirements, leveraging information to forecast costs relating to hardware, software and consulting.
  • Evaluated consistency and importance of different business intelligence data against needs to determine optimal courses of action.
  • Developed and controlled execution of reporting and analytics for multiple operations departments.
  • Built and harmonized operations reports for team leaders, senior managers and executives, supervising automation of reports and data sources to eliminate errors.
  • Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs.
  • Built and maintained measurement infrastructure through integration of data warehouses, SAS and business objects.
  • Prepare technical documentation for subsequent maintenance and user manuals for the system as a whole.
  • Analysis and modeling of processes and data (functional modeling)
  • Software life cycle management and documentation
  • Training and consulting of the company's staff


  • Main Projects:
  • Document Management System (DMS) for the National Union of Jurists of Cuba


  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for the Ministry of Interior


  • Software for the Cuban International Bank of Commerce (BICSA)

Product Manager

University Of Computer Sciences
09.2007 - 11.2011
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Reviewed sales, customer concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
  • Documented user stories, specifications and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate and align key components of upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
  • Liaised with clients to develop deep understanding of business needs and current market landscape.
  • Collected customer requirements, directed testing and conducted continuous evaluations to make proactive adjustments to marketing approaches.
  • Conceptualized and deployed enhanced product features and optimized implementation for use in marketing strategies.
  • Defined and analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
  • Compiled product, market and customer data to generate informed sales and profit projections.
  • Managed prototyping designs and coordinating mass production.


Main Projects:

  • Document Management System (DMS) for the National Union of Jurists of Cuba
  • Software for the Cuban International Bank of Commerce (BICSA)


Software Analyst

University Of Computer Sciences
09.2007 - 11.2011
  • Completed software development lifecycle from requirement analysis to test planning, test case development and test execution.
  • Developed and implemented workflow templates, prioritizing efficiency and ease-of-use for end-users.
  • Collaborated with Product Manager to introduce automated testing protocols, shortening software validation timeframes by 100%.
  • Created customized development frameworks for customers based on specific business goals and budgetary constraints.
  • Performed user account maintenance tasks, archiving defunct credentials and monitoring login systems for suspicious trends.
  • Participated in risk assessment analysis for products, applying standard change control procedures to minimize inherent liability in software releases.
  • Designed, developed and integrated software solutions based on business requirements and objectives.
  • Balanced multiple projects by completing and updating documentation, managing scope and adjusting schedules.
  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
  • Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs
  • Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
  • Oversaw document development across project workstreams to create internal control statements per compliance and regulatory standards.


Main Projects:


  • System for the Cuban Courts (SITPC)
  • Software for the Electoral Cuban System



Test Analyst

University Of Computer Sciences
09.2007 - 11.2011
  • Identified bugs and issues within system and applied troubleshooting techniques for mitigation purposes.
  • Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
  • Conducted in-the-line testing and evaluated resulting measurements to identify variances in output using current production methods and compare against application-specific tolerances.
  • Created accurate and successful test scripts to manage automated testing of certain products and features.
  • Met with quality assurance, developers and project managers to assess scope and sequence of project.
  • Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced testing technologies.
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
  • Documented current production methods to identify points of limitation to target for quantification through testing procedures.
  • Wrote and optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing with consistent, thorough approaches.
  • Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
  • Evaluated data sets from multiple test implementations to determine and account for standard variance in test results.
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
  • Input test results to relational database management software for use in metadata compilation and study and consultation in future test design.
  • Provided each staff member with exemplary training to help improve departmental efficiency and boost understanding of respective job duties.


Main Projects:


  • Document Management System (DMS) for the National Union of Jurists of Cuba


  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for the Ministry of Interior


Professor

University Of Computer Sciences
09.2007 - 11.2011
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.
  • Collaborated with tutoring, enrollment, testing and advising services to support students.
  • Collaborated with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement.
  • Led and prepared lectures for Software Engineer classes.
  • Created lesson plans for courses, modifying throughout year to meet time constraints and specific interests of class.
  • Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
  • Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.

Senior Software Specialist

Cuban Medical Mission
09.2009 - 09.2010
  • Maintained existing applications and designed and delivered new applications.
  • Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs and improving functionality.
  • Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for project plans.
  • Installed and configured software applications and tested solutions for functionality.
  • Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.
  • Consulted regularly with internal customers on application development project status, new project proposals and software-related technical issues.
  • Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements, budget and product goal.
  • Identified and documented project changes by proactively overseeing budgeting and scope concerns.
  • Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
  • Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs and enhancements.
  • Management of GALENLAB Software for Comprehensive Diagnostic Centers in Venezuela
  • Installation and deployment in Comprehensive Diagnostic Centers
  • Customer service, administration, training and user manual

Education

Bachelor of Science - Law

Agrarian Univerisity of La Habana (UNAH)
Mayabeque, Cuba
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Computer Sciences (UCI)
La Habana, Cuba
08.2007

Skills

  • SEO Strategies
  • CRM Systems
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Management
  • Test Case Scenarios
  • Product Development
  • UML modeling
  • Project Management
  • Business Requirements
  • Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Activity Diagram
  • Identifying Risks
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Scrum Methodology
  • RUP Methodology
  • Sequence Diagrams
  • KPI Tracking
  • Test Plans and Cases
  • Functional Requirements Specification (FRS)
  • Model Data
  • Business Processes and Procedures
  • SQL
  • Interface prototype: Axure
  • Framework: Yii, Angular, Django, Spring

Additional Information

Bilingual: Spanish and English


Diploma in Software Engineering for Business Management

o Course of Negotiation Techniques and Contract Management

o Accounting Notions Course (taught by the National Center for Banking Improvement CNSB)

o Accounting course for non-accountants

o Audit Procedures and Techniques Course

o Internal Control Course

o Audit Report Writing Course


Diploma in Project Management

o Course of Business Models focused on BPM software

o University Teaching and Innovation Course

o Course of Science, Technology and Society.

o Course Theory and Techniques of Management

o Course of Planning and Development of Research Projects

o Scientific Research Methodology Course


Diploma in Legal Informatics.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Business Analyst

Insignia IT
11.2020 - 06.2021

Ciber Security Specialist

DRUG TRADING COMPANY (EMCOMED)
09.2011 - 11.2016

Commercial Specialist

DRUG TRADING COMPANY (EMCOMED)
09.2011 - 11.2016

Senior Software Specialist

Cuban Medical Mission
09.2009 - 09.2010

Business Analyst

University Of Computer Sciences
09.2007 - 11.2011

Product Manager

University Of Computer Sciences
09.2007 - 11.2011

Software Analyst

University Of Computer Sciences
09.2007 - 11.2011

Test Analyst

University Of Computer Sciences
09.2007 - 11.2011

Professor

University Of Computer Sciences
09.2007 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Law

Agrarian Univerisity of La Habana (UNAH)

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

University of Computer Sciences (UCI)
Yiset Perez