Business Analyst / Scrum Master Resume Title
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EDEN ALEMAYEHU
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Arlington, VA 22204
CAREER SUMMARY
Business Analyst / Scrum Master with hands-on experience driving business solutions through direct collaboration with stakeholders, creation of user stories, and facilitation of Agile ceremonies. Skilled in translating business needs into actionable requirements, managing backlogs, and leading grooming and planning sessions for development teams. Proven ability to work cross-functionally to ensure alignment between technical teams and business goals. Experienced in using Jira for project tracking and delivering clear documentation to support agile development cycles.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Analysis Scrum & Agile Methodologies Stakeholder Communication Requirements Gathering & Documentation User Story Writing Backlog Grooming Sprint Planning & Facilitation Data Analysis Data Visualization Testing Activities Data Validation Cloud Computing Statistical Analysis Data Migration Initiatives Reporting Initiatives Data Mining Processes Data Governance Practices ETL Processes Business Intelligence Cross-functional Collaboration Jira & Project Tracking Tools
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FANNIE MAE HYBRID
Business Analyst Scrum Master Feb. 2024 – Nov. 2025
Lead requirements gathering by engaging directly with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear, actionable user stories with defined acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with developers, QA, and stakeholders to ensure accurate implementation of business requirements through testing support Data validation and story walkthrough .
Support database design initiatives using ER Studio, creating and refining entity-relationship diagrams and maintaining naming conventions to ensure consistency across systems
Conduct business process analysis using Microsoft Visio to map out workflows and suggest improvements for new and existing projects
Manage and maintain the Jira backlog by organizing grooming sessions, sprint planning, and stand-ups, ensuring cross-functional team alignment and smooth agile delivery
Provide Scrum Master support by removing team blockers, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and promoting continuous improvement practices.
Utilize AWS tools for retrieving stored information and supporting cloud-based data solutions where applicable.
Ensure project visibility and accountability by regularly updating Jira boards and leveraging reporting tools for progress tracking Perform validation testing by running queries in DBeaver, pulling data from upstream teams, and comparing it with stakeholder datasets to make sure reports were accurate and consistent
Come up with a detailed test plans that explained the scope, test cases, and steps to follow, helping the team check system functionality and data accuracy
Perform test executions, recorded the results in JIRA, and track any issues or defects so they could be fixed quickly
Help with application deployments by creating change tickets, checking readiness, and working closely with the Change Management team to make the release process go smoothly
Document test cases of results and issues in Confluence to maintain a clear testing history and support audits.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
YEAR UP Washington, DC
-As a student in Year Up program, I acquired valuable skills such as
Acquired proficiency in Python, utilizing it for scripting and automation tasks.
Developed hands-on experience in utilizing Jira for project management, organizing workflows, and tracking tasks.
Learned JavaScript for web development, enabling the creation of interactive and dynamic user interfaces.
Completed intensive training in Python, Jira, and JavaScript through the Year Up program.
Enhanced communication skills and developed proficiency in public speaking through program curriculum.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AWS, DBeaver, ER Studio, Confluence, Microsoft Visio, SQL, Jira, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Adobe Suite, Canva, Google Analytics
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
PSM I JUL. 2024
MICROSOFT OFFICE-Microsoft Excel Dec. 2024
MICROSOFT OFFICE-Microsoft Outlook Oct. 2024
MICROSOFT OFFICE-Microsoft Word Nov. 2024
YEAR UP-Introduction to programming (Java) Apr. 2024
YEAR UP-Introduction to database Apr. 2024
YEAR UP-Advanced Excel Apr. 2024
YEAR UP-Public speaking Apr. 2024
YEAR UP-Introduction to computer application Apr. 2024
YEAR UP-Business Writing Apr. 2024
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
AGAPE Ethiopia
Jan. 2016 - June 2020
Team coordinator
Led initiatives targeting low-income individuals and students facing financial constraints, providing vital resources and support to alleviate financial burdens and promote educational access.
Cultivated partnerships with local businesses and organizations to expand the reach and effectiveness of charitable initiatives.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English. Fluent in Amharic.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Recipient of Dependability Award from Year Up for academic abilities.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Completed computer science project for Year Up, with a focus on Programming.
Completed creative writing project for Year Up, with a focus on Business Requirement writing.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Participated as a Student Representative, working with Vision Academy High School.
Participated in Media club, working with Vision Academy.
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