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Yashika Rani

Yashika Rani

Bengaluru

Summary

Detail-oriented business analyst with several years of experience conducting analysis and research to come up with solutions to common business problems. Polished in formulating business improvement strategies and overseeing new technology and system implementation. Commercially-aware professional with in-depth knowledge of computing systems and project management techniques.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Project Manager - Workday |

Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
12.2020 - Current
  • Developed high-level and detailed project plan that included timelines and deliverables, identified resources needed, and estimated cost for project.
  • Conducted meetings with team members to discuss project goals and objectives as well as assign tasks and responsibilities accordingly.
  • Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications, and staff availability.
  • Completed thorough risk assessment(Business Impact Assessment & Legal Risk Assessment) with the help of Information Risk Assessment(IRM) Focal point and deployed identified controls to prevent roadblocks.
  • Monitored progress of the project by tracking activities and resolving issues that arose during execution phase.
  • Created weekly status reports detailing progress against timeline milestones and budget constraints, and presented them to project stakeholders on a weekly basis.
  • Identified opportunities for automation within existing processes in order to improve efficiency.
  • Successfully led the Agree-to-operate process while coordinating with the Support & Transition team to prepare a Support model post Project Go-live.
  • Documented all processes involved in implementing IT projects according to industry standards.
  • Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.

Senior Business Analyst - Workday |

Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
11.2016 - 12.2020
  • Conducted requirement gathering sessions with business to understand the initial high-level requirements.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to gather information on existing systems and procedures.
  • Analyzed existing systems and business processes to identify gaps and prepared to-be process flows.
  • Conducted detailed-level IT requirement gathering sessions and converted gathered requirements into user stories.
  • Conducted stakeholder interviews(wherever required) to understand user needs and preferences.
  • Drafted functional specifications documents outlining project scope, objectives and deliverables.
  • Hosted a 'playback session' on the gathered requirements and obtained requirement sign-off before the beginning of development.
  • Maintained records of all test results and monitored trends over time in order to detect potential problems early on.
  • Performed root cause analysis to determine underlying issues in complex problems.
  • Presented complex technical concepts in clear manner suitable for non-technical audiences.
  • Created reports detailing results from inspections, tests, investigations that were used by senior management for decision-making purposes.
  • Presented the developed system to the users sprint-wise as part of 'Show and tell' sessions.
  • Designed test plans, scenarios, scripts, cases, and results matrices to validate system functionality.
  • Assisted in developing training materials for internal staff on new products or services.

Test Engineer - SAP MM |

Infosys Ltd
Pune
02.2013 - 09.2016
  • Developed a comprehensive test plan that defined the scope, objectives, resources, schedule, and criteria for testing.
  • Developed detailed test scenarios and scripts
  • Prepared and configured diverse test environments, setting up corresponding test data.
  • Execute test cases (System/System Integration testing, regression testing)
  • Implemented efficient defect management practices and regularly communicated status updates.
  • Assisted Change and Engage team in End User Trainings

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Gautam Buddha Technical University
Ghaziabad
06-2012

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Agile Methodology
  • Product Owner
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Change Management
  • Information Risk Management
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Cross-functional Team leadership
  • Requirement gathering and Analysis
  • Business process flow Modelling
  • Solution Design Document
  • Problem-Solving Techniques
  • Structured Query Language
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Business process improvement
  • Project Management
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Test Management and Quality Assurance
  • Scope Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Project scope analysis
  • Schedule Management

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Certification

  • ISTQB Foundation/Agile
  • ISTQB Test Manager
  • Professional Scrum Product Owner I
  • Professional Scrum Product Owner II
  • Certification of Competency in Business Analysis
  • Core HCM(Workday Fundamentals)
  • Business Analysis - Salesforce

Timeline

IT Project Manager - Workday |

Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd.
12.2020 - Current

Senior Business Analyst - Workday |

Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - 12.2020

Test Engineer - SAP MM |

Infosys Ltd
02.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Gautam Buddha Technical University
Yashika Rani