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SARA SRIVASTAVA

Senior Business Analyst
Noida,UP

Summary

Perceptive Senior Business Analyst with 4.6 years driving successful business processes for Banks. Dedicated to maximizing impact of key performance metrics to enhance and expand business operations. Known for leveraging both macro and micro-scale analyses to generate holistic images of ongoing business operations for immediate actionability. Dedicated Senior Business Analyst known for rapidly and effectively translating historical performance figures into actionable data. Taps into expansive knowledge to derive value from broad-ranging data points. Ready to lead company-wide business intelligence initiatives through deft logistical management and expert hands-on analysis.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
15
years of post-secondary education
3
Certifications

Work History

Newgen Software

Senior Business Analyst
9 2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Professional with experience in analysis who uses agile methodologies to drive effective project execution
  • Product management expertise, including oversight of end-to-end product lifecycles and ensuring alignment with strategic goals
  • Lead the implementation of Corporate Loan Accelerator and Retail Loan Accelerator systems across multiple banking branches.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
  • Conduct comprehensive business analysis to understand client requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
  • Collaborate with IT, operations, and business teams to ensure seamless system integration and process automation.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones, and manage project resources to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Perform data analysis to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Create detailed documentation, including business requirements, process flows, and user guides.
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, presentations, and workshops to gather feedback and ensure alignment.
  • Conduct system testing, validation, and user training to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
  • Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Jsimple Technosoft

Business Analyst
11.2020 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Supported the implementation of loan processing systems, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Gathered and documented business requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.
  • Analyzed existing processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions.
  • Collaborated with developers, testers, and business users to ensure requirements were understood and met.
  • Reduced costs through meticulous budget management and cost-benefit analysis for each project phase.
  • Assisted in the development and execution of test plans, ensuring the system met quality standards.
  • Provided training and support to end-users, facilitating smooth transition and adoption of new systems.
  • Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement.

Pyramid Cyber Security & Forensic

Vapt Engineer
01.2020 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Conducted research and analysis to support business decision-making processes.
  • Assisted in the development of business cases, project plans, and requirements documentation.
  • Supported senior analysts in gathering and analyzing data, preparing reports, and presenting findings.
  • Coordinated with various departments to ensure project requirements were understood and addressed.
  • Participated in testing and validation activities, ensuring system performance.

Education

K.I.E.T Group of Institutions

B.Tech/B.E. - Computers from Computer Science

University Overview

Grade: 80%

J.P.I.E.T
Meerut, India

Diploma from Computer Science
04.2001 - 04.2016

University Overview

Grade: 80-84.9%

CBSE

10th

University Overview

Grade: 70-74.9%

Skills

Business Analysis

Certification

Pinnacle Performance

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)

Projects

Projects

Commercial International Bank (CLOS ), Egypt - Ongoing

  • Requirement Elicitation: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document detailed business requirements through interviews, workshops, and other techniques.
  • Requirement Analysis: Analyze and prioritize requirements, breaking them down into functional and non-functional specifications. Resolve any inconsistencies.
  • Solution Design and Implementation: Collaborate with development teams to translate requirements into functional specifications. Participate in design reviews to ensure alignment with business needs.
  • Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and execute test plans and scripts, conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and document and communicate test results.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Perform data analysis to support business decisions. Create dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Project Management: Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources. Monitor progress and coordinate with project managers to ensure successful project.

First Abu Dhabi Bank (SME -AO Implementation), Dubai, UAE (Onsite) - LIVE

  • Elicit business requirements through stakeholder collaboration, interviews, workshops, and other techniques to ensure comprehensive understanding.
  • Analyze and prioritize requirements, resolving any inconsistencies and breaking them down into functional and non-functional specifications for enhanced clarity.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including BRDs, Functional Specifications, Use Cases, User Stories, and Process Flow Diagrams for efficient reference and knowledge sharing.
  • Facilitate seamless communication between business stakeholders and technical teams through proactive organization and execution of meetings, presentations, and workshops.
  • Collaborate with development teams to translate requirements into functional specifications and actively participate in design reviews to ensure alignment with business needs.
  • Devise and execute comprehensive test plans and scripts, conduct UAT, and proficiently document and communicate test results for effectively.

Bank Muscat (CLOS-AO Implementation), Oman - Live

  • Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical teams through meetings, presentations, and workshops.
  • Solution Design and Implementation: Work with development teams to translate requirements into functional specifications and participate in design reviews.
  • Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and execute test plans and scripts, conduct UAT, and document and communicate test results.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Perform data analysis, create dashboards and reports, and track KPIs to support business decisions.
  • Project Management: Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources, monitor progress, and coordinate with project managers.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvement opportunities, recommend solutions, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
  • Training and Support: Provide support and training to stakeholders, develop training materials, and act as a point of contact for post-implementation support.

Timeline

Pinnacle Performance

12-2023

Rising Star

10-2022

Pinnacle Performance

06-2022
Business Analyst
Jsimple Technosoft
11.2020 - 09.2021
Vapt Engineer
Pyramid Cyber Security & Forensic
01.2020 - 11.2020
J.P.I.E.T
Diploma from Computer Science
04.2001 - 04.2016
K.I.E.T Group of Institutions
B.Tech/B.E. - Computers from Computer Science
04.2020
CBSE
10th
04.2014
Senior Business Analyst
Newgen Software
9 2021 - Current

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Reduced organizational operating costs by 30% by streamlining processes.
  • Led team to meet 12 % of SLAs by streamlining business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Designed a workflow solution for Banks , resulting in [Positive outcome].
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