Business Analyst

Andrew Mukurazita

Waltham, MA 978-***-**** ******.************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mukurazita SUMMARY

Dynamic Business Analyst with expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and program management, with proven success leveraging data insights to drive operational efficiency. Adept at managing complex projects and supporting business needs in an agile environment.

● Skilled in Business Process Modeling/In-depth knowledge of SQL, Python, R, and HubSpot EDUCATION

Brandeis International Business School Waltham, MA Master of Business Administration (STEM-Designated) 08/2022 - 12/2024 Master of Science in Business Analytics (STEM-Designated) Concentrations in Strategy and Innovation and Data Analytics Relevant Coursework: Advanced Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Competition and Strategy, Information Visualization National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Bachelor of Textile Technology Honors Degree 08/2003 - 06/2007 Relevant Coursework: Management Accounting, Production Analysis, Project Development and Management WORK EXPERIENCE

Brandeis Online Class Analytics Waltham, MA

Business Analysis and Research Associate 04/2023 - Present

● Analyzed feedback from faculty and administrators to identify business opportunities and refine product features, contributing to the development of the lab’s go-to-market strategy

● Conducted market research and interviewed stakeholders to validate the demand for data-driven student participation assessment tool for online higher education

EIT InnoEnergy Somerville, MA

Business Development Associate 05/2024 – 08/2024

● Built a federal grant tracking system for the North American office, unlocking $10M in potential clean energy workforce development training revenue for the firm

● Leveraged data-driven market analysis and advanced business analysis techniques to secure 10 key partnerships and optimize lead generation, resulting in a 5x increase in leads Matcha Electric Boston, MA

Operations and Growth Intern 06/2023 – 08/2023

● Conducted competitive intelligence on the EV charging market, leveraging GIS mapping and Python analytics to evaluate 200 high-potential locations

● Built a product optimization model pinpointing 70 key EV charging station locations, increasing anticipated usage by 20% Harvest House International Harare, Zimbabwe

Senior Business Analyst 02/2018 – 08/2022

● Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement community-focused products and services, expanding reach and product adoption in underserved areas

● Developed a leadership program, applying needs analysis; program developed 24 leaders and is now a national model Business Analyst 01/2014 - 02/2018

● Revamped and standardized financial reporting and administration protocols across provincial operations, boosting transparency and efficiency, resulting in a 45% revenue increase

● Analyzed tax regulations and negotiated a rebate agreement with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, reducing annual import costs by 60%

Nissam Investments Harare, Zimbabwe

Business Development Manager, Projects 01/2010 - 01/2014

● Led due diligence on competitor firms, securing contracts for three vetted firms through strategic recommendations

● Managed a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, urban planners, and land surveyors to deliver civil engineering projects for the largest land development initiative in Zimbabwe since 1980 SKILLS/ACTIVITIES

Technical Skills: SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, JIRA, HubSpot, Adobe Suite, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Certifications & Licenses: Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Community: Nettleton Primary School Under-10 rugby team (Volunteer Coach, 2015-2022); Bolventer Greenhouse Tomato Farming Cooperative (Inaugural Chairman, 2019), Brandeis University (Career Captain and Student Ambassador, 2022-2023)

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