ADEFEMI KOLAWOLE
Dartmouth,Nova Scotia
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented Business Analyst with a proven track record of leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills to drive business improvements data visualization, and software development lifecycle seeking a challenging role to apply expertise in data analysis, process optimization, requirement elicitation management, change management, and stakeholder collaboration to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Product Manager
Mutkaf Agro-Allied Enterprises
2020.01 - 2023.01
- Facilitated elicitation and collaborative sessions with large and diverse business stakeholder groups to drive requirements discovery, analysis, and review
- Created process maps for current and future states and conducted gap analysis to identify opportunities for automation and improvement
- Documented requirements in the form of BRD (Business Requirement document)
- Facilitated sprint planning meetings, daily stand-up sessions, and coordinated retrospectives and demos
- Created user stories and epics in the product backlog
- Translated functional requirements into technical specifications including use cases logical statements, conceptual data models, mock-ups, source-to-target mappings, etc
- Developed test plans and test scripts as well as supported user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures for different product lines
- Lead post-implementation reviews.
Senior System Analyst
Hicad Systems
Lagos , Nigeria
2015.01 - 2020.01
- Facilitated requirements-gathering sessions with stakeholders to capture business needs and align them with organizational goals
- Developed process models for current and future business workflows using Microsoft Visio BPMN 2.0 and UML
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities and conduct gap analyses of current operations
- Prepared detailed business requirements documentation, process flow models, and use cases
- Translated business user concepts and ideas into detailed business requirements and design documents
- Identified and addressed ongoing issues and discrepancies within project plans to prevent implementation problems
- Validated that proposed solutions fulfill the business requirements
- Conducted walkthroughs to validate documented artifacts and obtain stakeholder approval
- Review test plan, created test cases, and led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plan
- Prepared and presented project proposals and engagement documents
- Collaborated closely with the development team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, meeting client satisfaction
- Manage relationships with team and clients
- Identified and defined new opportunities for process improvement or optimization
- Supported financial and operational reporting needs by building and maintaining KPIs, exception reports, and financial planning & budget management.
Business Analyst
Front Foundation College
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Collected business requirements from stakeholders and product managers
- Analyzed existing business processes and recommended enhancements
- Developed Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Requirement Documents
- Managed and updated the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
- Assessed business requirements, identified process gaps, and executed process improvement initiatives following the business improvement model
- Evaluated business priorities and assessed the options, risks, and associated costs.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Business Analysis
Nova Scotia Community College, Ivany Campus
01.2024
Bachelor Of Technology - Computer Science
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
01.2011
Skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication abilities
- Proficient presentation and facilitation capabilities
- Strong client relationship management and interpersonal skills
- Advanced critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Effective negotiation skills across various organizational levels
- Capable of working autonomously or as an integral part of a team
- Skilled in managing and prioritizing tasks to adhere to strict deadlines
- Collaborative and supportive team member
- Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite and Business Intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Highly developed quantitative and analytical skills
- Expert in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio
- Familiar with Atlassian JIRA Software and Confluence, Salesforce, Hubspot
Affiliations
IIBA Nova Scotia Chapter
Certification
- Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), In Progress, 2024
- Scrum Fundamentals, 2024
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2024
- Agile Project Management with Vabro, 2024
- Standard First Aid/AED/CPR Level C, Saint John Ambulance, 2023
Volunteer Experience
Supporting Team: Feed Nova Scotia, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Timeline
Senior Product Manager
Mutkaf Agro-Allied Enterprises
2020.01 - 2023.01
Senior System Analyst
Hicad Systems
2015.01 - 2020.01
Business Analyst
Front Foundation College
2013.01 - 2015.01
Graduate Certificate - Business Analysis
Nova Scotia Community College, Ivany Campus
Bachelor Of Technology - Computer Science
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
- Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), In Progress, 2024
- Scrum Fundamentals, 2024
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2024
- Agile Project Management with Vabro, 2024
- Standard First Aid/AED/CPR Level C, Saint John Ambulance, 2023
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