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Prasan Shirdhonkar
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Prasan Shirdhonkar

Indore,MP

Summary

  • Results-driven Product Owner / Business Analyst with 14+ years of experience, including 7 years leading digital transformation initiatives across Payments, Wealth Management, and Banking domains. SAFe POPM and PSPO I certified, with a strong foundation in Agile frameworks.
  • Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, Agile delivery, and translating complex business needs into user-centric, compliant digital solutions. Brings analytical, strategic, and leadership skills to high-impact, customer-focused environments.
  • Hands-on experience delivering features for Payments, Stock Trading browser & mobile apps and Digital Banking platforms across global markets including China–Hong Kong, UK, and UAE.
  • Created and maintained comprehensive business analysis artifacts: BRDs, FRDs, SRS, RTMs, User Stories, and Product Backlogs aligned to Agile delivery models.
  • Proficient in Agile (Scrum & SAFe) methodologies with strong command over backlog grooming, user story definition, and cross-team collaboration.
  • Tools expertise: JIRA, Confluence, Draw.io, Figma, SQL, Excel, Miro, Slack, Microsoft Teams.
  • Adept at engaging global and cross-functional stakeholders, managing compliance alignment, and supporting full SDLC lifecycle from planning through to post-go-live analysis.
  • Strong analytical thinker with proficiency in requirement management, gap and impact analysis, UAT coordination, and root cause investigations for business defects.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Lead Digital Analyst

HSBC
Pune
09.2022 - 10.2023

Domain: Wealth Management, Digital Banking
Platforms: HSBC Easy Invest App & Stock Trading Portal

  • Delivered digital investment features across mobile and web platforms for China–Hong Kong and UK markets.
  • Facilitated stakeholder workshops, documented business requirements, and aligned them with compliance expectations.
  • Drafted and maintained BRDs, FRDs, SRS, RTMs, and User Stories using JIRA and Confluence.
  • Coordinated with Design, 2LOD (Risk), Accessibility, Compliance, Analytics, and Tealium teams to streamline approvals.
  • Managed the product backlog, led grooming sessions, and actively contributed to sprint ceremonies.
  • Supported UAT efforts by reviewing test cases and tracing defects to source requirements.
  • Created flow diagrams and supported UI discussions using Figma and Draw.io.

Key Achievements:

  • Delivered 3+ Wealth features for China–Hong Kong and UK markets, aligning with compliance protocols.
  • Enhanced digital journey approval lead time through structured documentation and early stakeholder engagement.

Key Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Miro, Figma, MS Office Suite

Lead Business Analyst

ITC Infotech
Bengaluru
03.2022 - 05.2022

Domain: Digital Banking Transformation

  • Gathered and documented functional and non-functional requirements for online banking enhancements.
  • Developed and maintained BRDs, RTMs, and User Stories to ensure traceability and solution clarity.
  • Facilitated sprint planning, story walkthroughs, and backlog grooming sessions for the Agile team.
  • Partnered with QA to support UAT activities by reviewing scenarios, validating coverage, and clarifying gaps.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of sprint goals.

Key Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Miro, Excel

Product Owner / Business Analyst

Worldpay from FIS
Indore
07.2015 - 10.2021

Domain: Payments, Merchant Lifecycle, POS & Digital Processing

  • Led the end-to-end business analysis for various payments features, including POS integrations, merchant onboarding, and digital transaction routing.
  • Created BRDs, FRDs, RTMs, and User Stories to support Agile feature delivery across global markets.
  • Managed the backlog using JIRA and Rally, driving sprint-level commitments and coordinating across design, development, and QA.
  • Facilitated stakeholder collaboration for payment workflows, API-based solutions, and microservices integration.
  • Supported QA and UAT readiness by reviewing requirements, preparing test scenarios, and validating traceability.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of transaction failures and collaborated with engineering teams to implement resolutions.

Key Achievements:

  • Delivered end-to-end payment features from concept to release for SMBs and enterprise clients.
  • Ensured alignment of digital workflows with internal compliance, PCI, and market needs.
  • Played a key role in enhancing payment reliability and improving onboarding experiences for partners.

Key Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Rally, Miro, Draw.io, Excel

QA & Testing Roles

Capgemini, Accenture, Fiserv, L&T Infotech
Navi Mumbai
01.2008 - 05.2015
  • Designed and executed UAT and regression test cases for retail and banking applications.
  • Collaborated with Business Analysts to trace requirements and validate business functionality pre-release.
  • Supported QA teams in documenting test scenarios and tracking defects to closure.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Sports Management

International Institute of Sports Managmente
Mumbai
06-2011

B.E. - Information Technology

RKDF Institute of Science & Technology
Bhopal
06-2007

Skills

  • Requirement Elicitation & Documentation – BRD, FRD, SRS, RTM, User Stories, Backlog Items
  • Requirement Analysis & Prioritization – MoSCoW, Acceptance Criteria, Story Mapping
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Interviews, Workshops, Global Business Communication
  • Agile Delivery – Scrum, SAFe, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives
  • Gap Analysis & Business Impact Assessment – Functional Readiness, Regulatory Alignment
  • Root Cause Analysis – Data, Process & Functional Investigations across SDLC stages
  • Testing Support – UAT Planning, Test Scenario Validation, Defect Triage, QA Collaboration
  • Compliance & Governance Coordination – Wealth, Payments & Regional Regulatory Needs

Certification

  • SAFe POPM – Certified Product Owner/Product Manager, Scaled Agile (2024)
  • PSPO I – Professional Scrum Product Owner, Scrum.org (2023)
  • SPOPC – Scrum Product Owner Certified, CertiProf (2023)
  • SFPC – Scrum Fundamentals Certified, CertiProf (2020)
  • ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level (2018)
  • ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (2017)
  • VSkills Certified Software Testing Professional (2013)

Tools & Platforms

  • Business Analysis & Agile Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Miro, Draw.io, Figma
  • Collaboration & Communication: Microsoft Teams, Slack
  • Documentation & Productivity: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Data Analysis: SQL, Excel
  • Backlog & Story Management: Epics, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, Traceability in JIRA/Confluence

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid sick leaveCareer advancementPersonal development programsPaid time off

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 9-10 scrum team members and delivered key features for digital products.
  • Delivered 3+ Wealth features for China–Hong Kong and UK markets, aligning with compliance protocols.
  • Was involved in a feature mapping exercise for more than 25 markets collaborating with global stakeholders.
  • Enhanced digital journey approval lead time through structured documentation and early stakeholder engagement.

Quote

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.
Stephen Hawking

Software

JIRA, Confluence, Miro, Drawio, Figma, Microsoft Teams, Slack, SQL, Excel

Languages

Hindi
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Interests

Sports, Poetry, Music

Timeline

Lead Digital Analyst

HSBC
09.2022 - 10.2023

Lead Business Analyst

ITC Infotech
03.2022 - 05.2022

Product Owner / Business Analyst

Worldpay from FIS
07.2015 - 10.2021

QA & Testing Roles

Capgemini, Accenture, Fiserv, L&T Infotech
01.2008 - 05.2015

Post Graduate Diploma - Sports Management

International Institute of Sports Managmente

B.E. - Information Technology

RKDF Institute of Science & Technology
Prasan Shirdhonkar