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Karishma Biswal

Karishma Biswal

Bangalore

Summary

Highly analytical Business Analyst with background in identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems. Strong skills in data analysis, project management, and strategic planning, coupled with ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and driving growth by successfully implementing innovative strategies and process improvements.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Analyst

Spurtree Technologies
Bangalore
06.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams for problem solving activities.
  • Analyzed existing systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.
  • Develop clear and concise reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate findings.
  • Prepared visualizations, graphs, and charts to illustrate findings and trends.
  • Created detailed process flows and user stories to document system requirements and design solutions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects.
  • Worked closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff to provide operational support and project updates.
  • Led cross - functional teams to analyze business processes and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Followed the agile methodologies and ceremonies to bring out the best from the team.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality results

Senior Business Analyst

DataLumin Tech
Bangalore
09.2020 - 06.2023
  • Generated detailed business requirements and transformed them into practical specifications
  • Generated reports using tools like SQL, Excel, and QlikSense.
  • Conducted user acceptance testing and coordinated training sessions for end users.
  • Effectively addressed and mitigated project issues, risks, and change requests.
  • Effectively used JIRA to perform all project management activities.

Associate Business Analyst

Algonomy Software Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Gathered requirements for BI projects across UK, Indonesia, and EMEA within an agile framework
  • Used tools like SQL, Excel, and Tableau to perform data analysis.
  • Translated functional lingo into technical terminology, ensuring the tech team understood the requirements.
  • Configured development environment in platform based on requirement gathered during workshops through metadata and report creation.
  • Pursued resolution of platform issues in accordance with their priority using Zoho.
  • Trained product end-users with business cases and scenarios.

Senior Executive

Jana Small Finance Bank
Bangalore
05.2016 - 06.2018
  • Met HNIs and sourced customers as part of the job role to help build the asset and liability component of the bank
  • Went beyond KRA and successfully convinced customers (who opted for Small batch loans) to keep their credibility (in CRISIL and CIBIL) intact by repaying their loans during demonetization.
  • Demonstrated people management skills and conflict resolution on the job.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Management - Banking Mangement

TimesPro
BBSR
06-2015

Bachelor of Technology - Fashion And Apparel Technology

College of Engineering And Technology
BBSR
06-2014

Senior Secondary - Science

Rama Devi Women's College
BBSR
06-2010

Matriculation -

St. Xavier's High School
BBSR
06-2008

Skills

  • Requirements Gathering
  • Quality Assurance
  • Data Mapping
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Backlog Grooming in JIRA and ADO Board
  • Research new concepts
  • SQL
  • BI tools expertise in Qliksense and Tableau

Languages

Odia
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Business Analyst

Spurtree Technologies
06.2023 - Current

Senior Business Analyst

DataLumin Tech
09.2020 - 06.2023

Associate Business Analyst

Algonomy Software Pvt. Ltd.
06.2018 - 08.2020

Senior Executive

Jana Small Finance Bank
05.2016 - 06.2018

Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Management - Banking Mangement

TimesPro

Bachelor of Technology - Fashion And Apparel Technology

College of Engineering And Technology

Senior Secondary - Science

Rama Devi Women's College

Matriculation -

St. Xavier's High School
Karishma Biswal