Business Analyst Software Development

HAMZA IRFAN

Hoboken, NJ

+1-929-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/hamirf777

SUMMARY

IT Business Analyst with 5 years of extensive experience in leading projects through the Software Development Life Cycle using Agile methodologies. Proven ability to optimize processes and implement automation solutions, enhancing operational efficiency in regulatory reporting. Skilled in documentation techniques and data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI to support informed decision-making.

SKILLS

• Methodologies: SDLC, Agile, Waterfall

• Documentation: User Stories & Acceptance Criteria, UML Use case Diagrams, FRD, BRD, SRS, Test Cases, Test scenarios

• Project Management Tools: Azure DevOps, Rally, JIRA, MS SharePoint

• Visualization Tools: Power BI, Tableau, MS Excel, ArcGIS, MS Visio

• Database & Analysis: SQL, NoSQL database, MySQL, ERP Systems, Python, PostgreSQL

• Analytics & Analysis Skills: Predictive Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Cost/benefit Analysis, GAP Analysis, Risk Analysis

• Other Skills: Requirement Gathering, Data Cleaning, Data Wrangling, Critical Thinking, Presentation Skills, Problem-Solving EXPERIENCE (5+ years)

AT&T Sep 2022 - Present

IT Business Analyst Hoboken, NJ

• Led and coordinated multiple software development projects from initiation to completion, adhering to Agile methodologies and ensuring alignment with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Developed and maintained a product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Created and managed user stories and product backlog, prioritizing tasks based on evolving requirements.

• Spearheaded initiatives to optimize processes and automate tasks, resulting in significant improvements in accuracy and efficiency of regulatory reporting procedures.

• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL to enhance data management and operational efficiency by navigating and updating systems as required.

• Reported and prioritized defects during quality assurance and user acceptance testing cycles, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project timelines.

• Assisted the QA team in designing test scripts, test scenarios and test plan for integration and user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Integrated Tableau with diverse data sources, generating insightful visual reports and data stories to support strategic decision-making processes.

• Played a pivotal role in ERP implementation by translating business requirements into functional specifications and guiding the adaptation of business processes and organizational structures.

• Facilitated Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and development teams to document functional requirements in Jira as product backlogs, leading to improved clarity and alignment in project goals Motion Tech Solutions Jul 2017 - Oct 2020

Business/Systems Analyst India

• Orchestrated the gathering and analysis of requirements from diverse stakeholders, aligning business objectives with technical feasibility, which improved project alignment and stakeholder satisfaction

• Acted as a bridge between business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams, ensuring a unified understanding of project goals, which enhanced team collaboration and project efficiency

• Proactively identified and mitigated project risks in the nascent stages, crucially contributing to on-time and within-budget project deliveries.

• Conducted comprehensive UAT sessions, ensuring that project deliverables met stakeholder expectations and adhered to quality standards, which improved project acceptance

• Evaluated existing business processes and workflows, pinpointing areas for enhancement and automation, resulting in improved operational efficiency and increased productivity

• Managed project scope and requirements changes by documenting, evaluating, and obtaining stakeholder approval for alterations, ensuring project alignment with business goals

EDUCATION

University of New Haven Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

Master of Business Administration, Data & Business Analytics

• Achievements: Dean's Master's Scholarship

Bangalore University Jul 2014 - 2018

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Concentration in Finance & IT

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