Helen F-Trotter
Business Analyst
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LinkedIn • Indianapolis, IN
Accomplished Business Analyst with 6 years of experience in driving business transformation through data-driven insights and process optimization. Proven ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technology, leading to 30%+ efficiency improvements in cross-functional team projects. Adept at Agile methodologies, Business Analysis, Requirement Gathering, data visualization, cross functional team collaboration and stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless project execution. Holds a Master’s degree and multiple certifications in Scrum, Agile, and IT, reinforcing expertise in process automation, requirement gathering, and business intelligence.
Areas of Expertise
Functional & Non-Functional Analysis
Agile & Scrum Practices
Solution Design
Requirements Gathering
Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
JIRA and Confluence
GAP Analysis
Process Flow Diagramming
Stakeholder Engagement
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Product Feature Integration
Problem solving and Analytical thinking
SQL
Service Now
Business Process Improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Software Release Management
Training Development
Documentation and communication
Excel and Pivot Tables
ITIL Framework
Professional Experience
AECOM Technology, Remote
Business Analyst
May 2019 — Present
. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather, analyse, and document precise business needs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Worked closely with stakeholders and Product Owners to decompose complex epics into actionable user stories and prioritize the backlog for effective delivery. Created detailed process flow diagrams, Mockups, and wireframes to facilitate iterative development and software releases. Participated in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning and Daily Stand-ups, to enhance team communication and collaboration. Developed training materials and led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure high-quality solutions
●Spearheaded development of detailed user personas and use cases, improving product usability and ensuring the alignment of solutions with end-user needs.
●Enhanced backlog prioritization in collaboration, contributing to a 30% improvement in development efficiency and faster feature releases.
●Facilitated Agile ceremonies, leading to a 25% boost in sprint effectiveness and smoother project execution.
●Delivered training programs promoting higher end-user adoption, maximizing value of new software implementations.
●Achieved high stakeholder satisfaction across all projects by capturing and prioritizing business needs, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
●Streamlined business analysis projects, enhancing client's payment process and maintenance request workflows by integrating new features into their existing web applications.
Education
Master’s degree in international business
Coventry University, Coventry, UK
Bachelor of Economics
North American University
Certifications
Certified SAFe® 6 Scrum Master (SSM)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Professional scrum master (PSM1)
Informatics Certification, Ivy Tech Community College