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Dona Shaji

Navi Mumbai

Summary

Strategic and detail-oriented Business Analyst with 5+ years of experience driving cross-functional IT projects across aviation, AI, and enterprise platforms. Proven success in managing product roadmaps, coordinating with developers, UI/UX teams, and QA to deliver high-impact solutions. Skilled in Agile methodologies, UAT execution, and stakeholder engagement, with hands-on expertise in JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, and BI. Adept at translating complex business requirements into actionable plans, optimizing workflows, and ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Certified in Lean Six Sigma and Agile, with a strong foundation in project governance and portfolio management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Analyst

Word Publishing
06.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with developers, UI/UX engineers, and QA to shape product features aligned with testing workflows.
  • Gathered and documented requirements from stakeholders and product owners to ensure clarity and alignment.
  • Authored detailed functional specifications and user stories, managing priorities through internal task tools.
  • Partnered with developers to validate logic and ensure seamless integration with product functionalities.
  • Led UAT efforts, validated test cases, and coordinated with QA for successful release sign-offs

Analyst-IT Project Portfolio Management

Air Canada
09.2023 - 07.2024


  • Streamlined project intake, prioritization, and governance control
    processes using Jira automation; supported AFC, AFE, and BCJ activities as part of end-to-end portfolio governance.
  • Supported IT project AFC and business case creation, monthly financials contributing to roadmap planning for a multimillion-dollar CapEx/OpEx IT budget and multi-year financial roadmap while ensuring governance and cost transparency.
  • Designed and delivered leadership dashboards using Power BI, Excel, and Planview to drive strategic decision-making across executive portfolios
  • Performed detailed financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting using Planview and Excel, monitoring variance and compliance with portfolio governance standards.
  • Analyze cross-project interdependencies to optimize scope, schedule, and prioritizations.
  • Provide oversight and direction to project team members to ensure quality and timely delivery.
  • Developed and executed project roadmaps for initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategies.
  • Developed and maintained three JIRA dashboards to improve process tracking, backlog management, and performance reporting , leading to a 10-15% improvement in risk management and change management.

Business Analyst

TELUS International
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Analyzed datasets and coordinated project activities for AI initiatives with global clients, including Google, Apple, and Adobe, using Agile methodology to drive project success.
  • Delivered comprehensive functional support in project scoping, risk management, and reporting to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Developed and optimized tracking and reporting systems to accurately measure product performance and drive data-informed improvements, increasing efficiency from 10 hours per week to 2 hours per week.
  • Oversaw project lifecycles with careful tracking and management, maintaining focus on essential details to ensure timelines, costs, and quality expectations were met effectively.
  • Orchestrated a high-stakes pilot project, directing a team of 6 Project Coordinators, exceeding client
    expectations through astute analysis, visionary implementation, and effective communication.

Analyst

Lionbridge Technologies Inc.
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Contributed to translation, localization, and cultural consulting for IT projects, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
  • Managed multiple IT projects for the global clients to work on the AI product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to product objective.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking capabilities by effectively managing multiple IT projects simultaneously and monitored project timelines and regulatory compliance.
  • Applied diverse project management skills with a focus on IT initiatives, thriving in dynamic environments through clear communication, feedback integration, risk assessment, and continuous process optimization.

Analyst

AEGIS School of Business
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Coordinated, and evaluated staff performance, including support teams, to optimize the management of academic institutions, departments, and alumni organizations.
  • Conducted market research and analysis for business and cybersecurity programs, providing valuable insights for decision-making.
  • Managed key operational tasks, including coordination with academic institutions and ensuring smooth departmental operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency, increasing number of enrollment and spike in profit up to 30%.
  • Revamped marketing strategies, posters, and advertisements to enhance brand visibility and attract enrollments, resulting in a 40% increase in student admissions and a 20% boost in business profits.

Education

PGD - Project Management

Georgian College
Ontario
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

St. Xavier's College
12.2018

Skills

  • Visualization tools: PowerBI, MS Excel, MS Suite
  • Analysis: UAT Testing, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis,
  • Reporting Tools: MS- Project, Atlassian JIRA, Atlassian Confluence, Trello, Asana, MS Suite, Miro, SharePoint
  • PPM: Visio, Planview, SAP

Certification

  • Project Management
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Agile
  • Jira

Timeline

Business Analyst

Word Publishing
06.2025 - Current

Analyst-IT Project Portfolio Management

Air Canada
09.2023 - 07.2024

Business Analyst

TELUS International
01.2021 - 06.2022

Analyst

Lionbridge Technologies Inc.
09.2019 - 12.2020

Analyst

AEGIS School of Business
05.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

St. Xavier's College

PGD - Project Management

Georgian College
Dona Shaji