Business Analyst

Kelli Nelson

405-***-**** Cove, AR

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Summary

Senior Business Analyst with a proven record of leading requirements elicitation, technical documentation, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for cloud-based platforms. Skilled in Agile delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and translating complex business and data needs into scalable, user-centered solutions.

Core Skills

• Business Analysis

• Requirements Elicitation

• Technical Documentation

• Vibe Coding

• Backlog Management

• Product Roadmaps

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Distributed & International Team Collaboration

• Cloud-Based Platforms

• Scalable Solutions

• Continuous Improvement

• User Experience (UX) Collaboration

• Data-Driven Decision Making

• Risk Identification & Mitigation

• Regulatory Compliance

Professional Experience

Project Manager / Business Analyst

Timmons Group Remote August 2024 – March 2026

• Led delivery of geospatial software solutions across multiple concurrent, client facing initiatives, aligning technical teams and stakeholders to shared delivery goals.

• Owned end to end project lifecycles, spanning requirements elicitation, acceptance criteria, backlog management, roadmap planning, Agile delivery, and release readiness.

• Facilitated core Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, retrospectives) to drive team alignment, delivery predictability, and continuous improvement.

• Translated complex business and client needs into clear user stories, workflows, and technical requirements to support scalable, iterative solution development.

• Planned and supported user acceptance testing (UAT) by drafting test documentation and executing test cases.

• Partnered with users and clients to validate requirements, resolve issues, and confirm release readiness.

• Identified and proactively managed risks, dependencies, and delivery constraints to ensure successful outcomes across projects.

Information Technology Business Analyst III

CDMS/Proagrica Remote May 2023 – August 2024

• Elicited and translated complex user and data requirements into detailed technical documentation, enabling scalable, cloud based AgTech solutions for international users.

• Owned and maintained product roadmaps, workflows, and prioritized backlog items to support iterative delivery across Agile teams.

• Enabled cross functional collaboration among engineering, product, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment, clarity, and delivery success.

• Conducted post release reviews and analysis to identify improvement opportunities and inform continuous delivery enhancements.

Technical Business Analyst II

SST/Proagrica Remote May 2018 – May 2023

• Collaborated with Agile teams to convert business needs into technical requirements for international, geospatial iOS and web applications serving globally distributed users.

• Prioritized and refined backlogs while collaborating with geographically dispersed engineering, product, and business teams to support consistent delivery across regions.

• Implemented North Star Metrics frameworks to inform product decisions and improve outcomes across multi market platforms.

Internal Branding Consultant

Stan Clark Companies Stillwater, OK Nov 2016 – April 2018

• Delivered customer-focused solutions and managed client relationships through effective communication and collaboration.

Pipeline Maintenance Specialist

Enbridge Energy Services Cushing, OK May 2014 – March 2016

• Led operational improvements and cross-functional coordination to enhance planning and reduce downtime.

Environmental Specialist

Enbridge Energy Services Grand Forks, ND and Duluth, MN June 2006 – May 2014

• Managed GIS-based environmental projects and supported data-driven reporting and compliance efforts.

Education

B.S. Environmental Science University of North Dakota magna cum laude

• Emphasis in GIS

Certifications

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER

• Incident Command System (ICS)

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