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Abhishek Thakur

Business Analyst/ Product Owner/ Scrum Master
Mumbai,MH

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Business Analyst, Product Owner, and Scrum Master with 11+ years of experience across BFSI, CRM, Banking, Corporate, and Retail sectors. Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM®) with proven expertise in business analysis, product ownership, and Agile delivery . Strong track record in CRM implementations and digital transformation initiatives , including Tab Banking, Mobile Banking, and Omni-Channel Solutions . Highly proficient in Salesforce and BUSINESSNEXT platforms, with deep domain knowledge in customer experience and process optimization . Adept at stakeholder engagement, user story creation, requirement elicitation , and applying both Agile and traditional methodologies to deliver business value. Recognized for building high-performing teams , driving cross-functional collaboration , and ensuring client satisfaction through strategic, data-driven decision-making.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST

Virtusa India
06.2025 - Current

• Scrum Master at Morgan Stanley, focused on International Tax.
• Led Agile teams in delivering compliance projects focused on CRS & FATCA requirements.
• Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize user stories and ensure timely delivery.
• Removed impediments to maintain team velocity and quality.
• Utilized tools like JIRA, Rally to monitor progress and report on sprint performance.

SENIOR LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST

Virtusa Dubai
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Business Analyst for Emirates National Bank of Dubai, working on Tab Banking.
  • Utilized various elicitation techniques to document and detail business requirements
  • Facilitated workshops with stakeholders for clear communication of digital strategy.
  • Lead requirements gathering session to define functional and non-functional requirements for banking solutions
  • Mapped out existing processes, identifying areas for possible optimization.
  • Liaised with business and IT groups to establish short-term and long-term goals.
  • Performed risk assessments on potential projects, mitigated issues.

ASSOCIATE LEAD CONSULTANT

BusinessNext (Acidaes Solutions Private Limited)
04.2020 - 10.2024
  • Worked as Associate Lead Business Analyst, Product Owner for clients MAYBank Philippines, Bank Danamon Indonesia, ADIRA Finance Indonesia (Onsite)
  • Led team and developed Banking Application like Corporate Loan Journey, Gamification for Sales Team, Customer Retention Digital Transformation, Lead Generation, Tab Banking, Auto Loan Journey, CRM Module for Bank User.
  • Led client engagement, business meetings, and consulting activities
  • Documented high-level and detailed requirements using elicitation techniques
  • Produced project definition/initiation documents defining scope and objectives
  • Executed user acceptance/system test scripts and managed project risks
  • Resolved complex requirement conflicts through stakeholder engagement
  • Configured products per project requirements and managed issues on JIRA
  • Utilized waterfall and Agile methodologies as per project requirements
  • Documented process flows and implements requirements for functional improvements.
  • Conducted insightful market research for strategic planning efforts.
  • Developed detailed project plans for digital transformation initiatives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality digital products.
  • Analyzed complex business problems, identified solutions.
  • Documented workflow charts, records and job descriptions to guide overall organizational improvements.
  • Interviewed staff to obtain personal observations and insights into existing procedural strengths and weaknesses.
  • Managed budget allocations effectively, optimising resource utilisation.

BUSINESS ANALYST

Servosys Solution
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Worked as Product Owner and Business Analyst for clients ICICI BANK, AXIS BANK
  • Lead team and developed project like Gold Loan Application, Zero Balance Saving Account Mobile Application.
  • Managing post-sales engagement
  • Facilitated smooth project execution by developing comprehensive project plans.
  • Created tailored solutions by understanding and translating customer requirements into functional specifications.
  • Documented high-level and detailed requirements using elicitation techniques
  • Produced project definition/initiation documents defining scope and objectives
  • Executed user acceptance/system test scripts and managed project risks
  • Resolved complex requirement conflicts through stakeholder engagement
  • Utilized waterfall and Agile methodologies as per project requirements
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality digital products.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER/BUSINESS ANALYST

ETP International Pvt. Ltd
01.2015 - 09.2018
  • Software Developer & Business Analyst for clients like ORRA, BMA, BOSE, UCB, ITC
  • Liaised with clients to gauge business requirements and devise solutions
  • Analyzed business processes, determined gaps, and suggested solutions
  • Conducted workshops to analyze customer requirements
  • Integrated modules into organizational workflows and provided end-user training
  • Managed change requests and maintained business-related documents
  • Involved in entire SDLC process and participated in business development activities
  • Delivered projects within stipulated timelines through effective task management.
  • Integrated third-party services into software products, expanding functionality scope.
  • Undertook regular updates of existing systems, promoting optimum performance levels.

Education

MBA(WX) - MARKETING & OPERATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, India
04-2023

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - ADVANCE COMPUTING

CDAC ATCS
Mumbai, India
08-2014

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATION

Mumbai University
Ratnagiri, India
11-2013

Skills

  • Digital transformation expertise
  • CRM software expertise
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Elicitation Techniques
  • Business process documentation
  • BPMN and Lean methodologies
  • Waterfall & Agile methodologies
  • Leading cross-functional teams & Conflict resolution within projects
  • CRM Software & Tools
  • SQL database understanding
  • Supporting Strategy Rollout

Accomplishments

  • Client Recognition from ADIRA Finance Indonesia for CRM consultation and value addition in their business.
  • Client Appreciation mail from Bank Danamon Indonesia & ICICI Bank team for successfully implementing Corporate Loan system & Gold Loan application for their organization respectively.
  • Actively participated in many sports and Cultural events in school and colleges and appreciated with many awards.
  • Organized many technical and non-technical events in college which were recognized and appreciated at the national level.
  • Done internship in Advance Robotics and awarded with excellence certificate.

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM®)
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)
  • Virtusa Certified GenAI Assisted Engineer
  • Executive Briefing: Artificial Intelligence (AI) + ChatGPT
  • Project Management Foundations: Requirements | Team

Timeline

SENIOR LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST

Virtusa India
06.2025 - Current

SENIOR LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST

Virtusa Dubai
11.2024 - 05.2025

ASSOCIATE LEAD CONSULTANT

BusinessNext (Acidaes Solutions Private Limited)
04.2020 - 10.2024

BUSINESS ANALYST

Servosys Solution
09.2018 - 04.2020

SOFTWARE ENGINEER/BUSINESS ANALYST

ETP International Pvt. Ltd
01.2015 - 09.2018

MBA(WX) - MARKETING & OPERATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - ADVANCE COMPUTING

CDAC ATCS

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATION

Mumbai University

Hobbies

  • Learning new technologies
  • Singing
  • Acting
  • Drama & Play
  • Travelling
  • Adventure sports and activities
  • Playing indoor and outdoor games
  • Watching movies and Web-series
Abhishek ThakurBusiness Analyst/ Product Owner/ Scrum Master