ABHINAYAA SARAVANAN
Senior IT Business Analyst
Chennai
Summary
What I can offer...
- Gathering requirements : Experienced in collecting business needs from stakeholders and analyzing the data.
- Documentation : I take up the responsibility for converting business requirements into User stories ,BRD, architectures, data models and roadmap (Functional and non-functional Requirements).
- SDLC Champion: Steering the project through its lifecycle, from conception to successful deployment and testing by working closely with Developers and stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement Pro: Excelling in stakeholder meetings and product demos, fueled by exceptional communication skills.
- Responsible for all agile process such as Artifacts maintenance and agile ceremonies to deliver the project.
- Multilingual Communicator: Fluent in English, conversational in German and French.
- Tech Toolkit Expert: Highly proficient in MS Office, Power BI, Jira confluence, SharePoint, JQL & SQL, POSTMAN, Figma.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre
05.2022 - Current
- Skillfully extracted and reported key data from stakeholder meetings, strengthening cross-functional collaboration
- Proficiently managed Jira dashboards, enhancing project tracking and workflow efficiency
- Skillfully steered "LINE-UP" app's SDLC, executing both functional and UAT testing, and deepened stakeholder insights through a focused 3-week business trip to France
- Utilized Jira and Agile methodologies for documentation and reporting, serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users
- Managed Agile Ceremonies and updated client requirements, leveraging knowledge of JQL for enhanced data analysis
- Provided leadership and training to junior staff, advocating for IT advancements and process automation
- Played a key role in evaluating business processes, identifying improvement areas, and implementing solutions
- Conducted product demonstrations to stakeholders and end-users
- Key Projects: LINEUP: Vehicle and powertrain milestone tracking application
- SACRE: Data transfer platform for multiple applications
- RGP: Milestone tracking and reporting platform.
Business Analyst
Bank of New York
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed and maintained BRDs, efficiently managing projects with Agile and Jira
- Executed functional and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), leading defect resolution to ensure software quality and operational efficiency
- Handled a variety of operational tasks in specific functional areas, demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic banking environment
- Expertly processed and managed client account openings, adhering to KYC and AML compliance standards
- Managed high-volume document processing and database management with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
Customer Service Officer
Kotak Mahindra Bank
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Acted as Assistant Branch Manager, demonstrating leadership and operational efficiency
- Skilled in account management, documentation, and processing high-volume transactions (45-100 daily)
- Resolved customer issues effectively, building strong relationships and maintaining data confidentiality
- Managed significant cash transactions and shipments, highlighting financial accuracy and responsibility.
Internship - Customer Service Officer
State Bank of India (SBI)
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Assisted customers in completing financial transactions, showcasing strong customer service skills and attention to detail
- Educated customers on various financial schemes and benefits, demonstrating excellent communication and advisory capabilities
- Managed the examination and clearance of deposited cheques, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations
- Conducted customer compliance activities, underscoring a commitment to regulatory standards and risk management.
Education
Post-Graduation Diploma in Banking and Finance -
National Institute of Information Technology
Chennai, India 06.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
GSS Jain College
Chennai, India 06.2014 - 04.2017
Skills
Stakeholder Management
Agile Methodology
Requirements Gathering
Software Development Lifecycle
Forecasting and Planning
Data Analysis
Business Process Mapping
Pivot Tables
Business Process Improvement
User Acceptance Testing
MS Office
Power BI
Spotfire
JIRA, Confluence & Sharepoint
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/31/97
- Marital Status: Single
Job Id
Reference number - 5648 011583 N30
References
Sanju Thampy (Senior Manager Projects and Processes at Sky Deutschland GmbH)
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre
05.2022 - Current
Business Analyst
Bank of New York
02.2019 - 05.2022
Customer Service Officer
Kotak Mahindra Bank
01.2018 - 09.2018
Post-Graduation Diploma in Banking and Finance -
National Institute of Information Technology
06.2017 - 12.2017
Internship - Customer Service Officer
State Bank of India (SBI)
01.2017 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
GSS Jain College
06.2014 - 04.2017