Business Analyst Resume
Pleasanton, CA
SUMMARY
- Over six (6) years of experience in data analysis, business analysis, process analysis and improvements, and project coordination
- Proven abilities in coordinating and managing software projects
- Familiarity with SDLC phases including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment
- Self - motivated, quick-learner, detail-oriented problem solver
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Databases: SQL, SAS, Tableau, Microsoft Access
Software Tools: Microsoft Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project
Other Skills: Process Improvements, Agile Methodology, Business Analysis, BRD/FRD Documentation, Project Coordination, Project Management Vendor Coordination, Asset Management
Tools: Informatica Analyst, HP Asset Manager, Active Directory
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Business Analyst
Confidential, Pleasanton, CA
Responsibilities:
- Performed data gathering and data mining
- Performed data analysis to identify gaps in the asset management database
- Interviewed stakeholders to gather a necessary understanding of as-is processes and gaps
- Documented as an as-is process with potential gaps in standard formats
- Prioritized the gaps and escalated critical issues to the management
- Coordinated with the functional teams and created remediation plans for addressing the gaps
- Made recommendations for the process improvements and or enhancements
- Assisted the core project teams in creating funding estimates for the proposed projects
- Created project charters and detailed project plans
- Created business requirement documents and functional requirements documents
- Provided general project management support to the project manager
Environment: Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, HP Asset ManagerInformatica Analyst, Tableau
Data Analyst
Confidential, Dayton, OH
Responsibilities:
- Performed data analysis using Excel and SAS
- Generated reports to categorize data using several characteristics
- Automated data extractions by creating SAS queries
- Performed data entry and created database to facilitate online courses and quizzes
- Assisted the faculty and staff with ongoing projects related to databases
Environment: SAS, Excel, Blackboard
Data Analyst
Confidential, Dayton, OH
Responsibilities:
- Performed statistical analysis of data using Microsoft Excel
- Analyzed Wright State students, staff, employees, department, and course records
- Created annual academic reports and published the data on the Wright State Website
- Compiled graduation statistics data for Confidential for comparison with other universities
- Created reports using Excel to report year-end financials and forecasting budget data
Environment: Microsoft Excel
Systems Engineer
Confidential, Foster City, CA
Responsibilities:
- Coordinated implementation of storage systems based on the business requirements
- Worked with core teams and vendors to ensure ongoing maintenance, security and availability of infrastructure
- Interacted with the technology domain experts to maintain storage equipment
- Documented incidents and worked with technical teams to resolve issues
- Engaged storage vendors such as EMC, Cisco, and Hitachi to install and upgrade hardware systems
- Coordinated with the vendors and internal teams to plan and upgrade software
- Evaluated vendor products and assessed organization needs to assist leadership in decision making for procurement of new software and equipment
Environment: Active Directory, SharePoint
Data Analyst
Confidential, Pleasanton, CA
Responsibilities:
- Conducted hardware audits (assets include workstations, printers, servers, fax machines, network devices, PDA's, mobile devices, tablets etc.) across the organization
- Reconciled discovery tools (Tivoli, HP Asset Manager) results with physical inventory and reported on discrepancies
- Coordinated with various departments and created remediation plans for deficiencies found during audits
- Prepared and distributed audit reports to management
- Prepared audit schedules and ensured audits were completed within the established timeframes
- Documented and published documents on SharePoint site
- Queried large and complex datasets, designed and created data reports
- Created SQL queries for on-demand information for stakeholders
- Created and maintained excess inventory of assets and worked with the stockroom managers for redistribution of assets
- Documented and escalated inventory issues to management
Environment: Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, HP Asset Manager