Business Analyst It Project

Alla Duhanov

********@*****.*** 847-***-**** Vernon Hills, Illinois https://www.linkedin.com/in/alladuhanov

Certified Business Analyst Professional

Strategic Business Analyst with 15 years of proven success delivering high-impact initiatives for Fortune 500 leaders across finance, technology, and operations. Adept at driving data-informed decisions, optimizing business processes, and leading financial forecasting efforts that have increased ROI by 22% and delivered $550K+ in revenue growth and $500K+ in cost savings. Known for turning complex requirements into clear, actionable solutions that accelerate project delivery and strengthen cross-functional alignment.Trusted partner to senior leadership, skilled in stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and translating business needs into scalable systems and process improvements. Expertise spans full SDLC in both Agile and Waterfall environments, with a track record of improving delivery efficiency by 28%. Certified CBAP with strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, consistently driving measurable outcomes through insight, structure, and execution.

Work Experience

Leidos, Inc. Fortune 500 Lead with $15B annual revenue Reston, VA

Senior Business Analyst September 2016 – Current

Drove rapid completion of a critical enterprise conversion project, orchestrating a three-day intensive cross-team workshop that aligned project goals, streamlined execution, and slashed the anticipated timeline by 50%, saving budget resources.

Safeguarded project integrity and timelines by establishing clear initial requirements, prevented scope creep and enabled the on-time, high-quality delivery of 2 major application enhancements, despite increased demands from business customers.

Led the successful implementation of multiple projects, overseeing all phases from requirement gathering to deployment, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to strategic goals, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

Facilitated comprehensive requirements gathering workshops across various teams, producing detailed documentation that defined project scopes and facilitated smooth gate reviews, enhancing project clarity and stakeholder engagement.

Streamlined the change control process and maintained project course by methodically managing adjustments, ensuring all changes were thoroughly assessed and integrated without disrupting project flow or outcomes.

Allstate, Inc Ranked 70 among the global Fortune 100 firms Northbrook, IL

Business Analyst – Lead Consultant June 2012 - June 2016

Curtailed additional operating costs by 15% through the strategic optimization of the program intake process, selecting projects aligned with business strategy.

Developed and instituted Business Analyst (BA) processes for newly graduated team members, including essential documentation and comprehensive training programs, which reduced missed requirements by 30%.

Led the documentation and delivery of project charters and high-level requirements for project intake.

Trained and supervised junior business analysts, ensuring rigorous review and approval of business requirements, which upheld high standards in functional, regression, and user acceptance testing plans.

Served as the principal liaison between business partners and IT teams, effectively assessing needs within sales and marketing to suggest and implement process efficiencies across multiple projects; grew revenue by $550K.

Managed and presented the Trusted Advisor Program, aligning project selection with budget constraints and business priorities, and securing leadership approval to ensure strategic project progression and resource allocation.

Abbott Laboratories Ranked 108 among Fortune 500 & 16th Fortune healthcare Sector Leaders Abbott Park, IL

Business Systems Analyst/Project Manager March 2010 –July 2012

Managed vendor relationships and system configurations for essential platforms including Kronos, TALX, and Ceridian, serving as the primary contact between Corporate Payroll and vendors. Ensured seamless integration and service delivery.

Spearheaded comprehensive project management efforts across all phases of the system development life cycle, enhancing system functionality and business operations. This initiative led to a reduction in development time by 25%.

Led cross-functional teams in the development and testing phases of multiple projects, coordinating efforts to deliver high-quality results on schedule. Achieved a 28% improvement in project outcome quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

Streamlined payroll processes by acting as a key liaison between the payroll department and IT team, implementing strategic improvements that enhanced operational efficiency by 22%.

Dell, Inc., License Technologies Group Fortune 50 Organization with $95B+ in Revenue Buffalo Grove, IL

IT Business Systems Analyst/Product Owner/Project Manager February 2007 –December 2009

Mastered client management and project lifecycle oversight, acting as the primary liaison between project teams and customers on multiple client projects. Strategically assessed client needs, proposed enhancements, and launched initiatives that generated substantial additional revenue

Led and coordinated team efforts to consistently deliver high-quality projects on or before deadlines, demonstrating exceptional project ownership and enhancing project team efficiency by 25%.

Performed in-depth business process analysis to capture accurate business requirements and functional specifications, facilitating a 28% reduction in rework by supporting development and QA teams through detailed test plan walkthroughs.

Conducted training sessions for both internal teams and clients on new application features, providing robust support documentation and hands-on assistance during User Acceptance Testing, which resulted in a 25% increase in satisfaction.

Additional Experience: Systems Analyst/Project Manager at Hewitt Associates, Inc., Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, Minneapolis

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Certifications

Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP), Certified November 2021

ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, Certified May 2015

“…… She works very well with our customers and conducted workshops to capture our customer's essential requirements. Alla was instrumental capturing and defining the customer's business workflow and in many cases resulting in process improvements and streamline efficiencies….. Alla played a large part in the many success that our project team achieved. Alla is an overall outstanding performer and great team player.”

Mark V DeLuca, Ststems Engineering Project Manager, Leidos, Inc.

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