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Avtar  Singh

Avtar Singh

Barrie,ON

Summary

A Business Analyst with a proven track record of exceeding client expectations via diverse technical and analytical skills. A person of original thought who is genuinely interested and open to learning new skills with a belief that it's not necessary to master an individual skill but to be able to learn and use any skill as and when needed. I'm seeking a job where the learned analytical skills and knowledge of many theoretical concepts can be applied to create practical solutions that increase customer satisfaction

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Analyst

Rapid Transport
10.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated business processes, anticipated requirements, uncovered areas for improvement, and developed and implemented solutions
  • Analyzed data to identify trends and challenges and provided insights to drive improvements through operational initiatives while collaborating with key stakeholders
  • Worked closely with QA teams to ensure that functional and non-functional requirements are met, and conducted thorough testing of applications and systems
  • Partnered with Product Managers and stakeholders to identify opportunities for optimization, and provided recommendations on how to improve user experience, increase efficiency, and reduce costs
  • Applied strong analytical skills to identify trends, patterns, and insights in data, and used them to inform decisions related to product development, feature prioritization, and optimization
  • Developed and implemented change management strategies to minimize disruption and ensure successful adoption of new applications, systems, and processes
  • Conducted problem-solving activities to identify root causes of issues, and worked collaboratively with team members to implement effective solutions
  • Used JIRA to manage project flow and track progress of deliverables, and created reports to communicate status updates and project metrics to stakeholders
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders and team members, including technical and non-technical audiences, and tailored messages to the appropriate level of detail and complexity
  • Developed visual reports and dashboards using PowerBI
  • Used Excel and other analytics tools to perform data analysis and generate insights that inform decision-making and support business strategy
  • Provided project support by participating in meetings and project scoping, and was responsible for design methodology and project documentation
  • Managed databases, data management, analysis, and reporting for various projects

Performance Test Analyst

IBM
08.2020 - 08.2021

AHOLD Delhaize, USA:

  • Worked with Retail client as a lead helped in understanding various business problems in the sector
  • Successfully gathered and analyzed data requirements, system requirements, and business requirements and thoroughly analyzing the risks and constraints, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency and productivity.
  • Dealt closely with the client to ensure the proper functioning of every phase in the project lifecycle
  • Proactively identified problems and escalated them without prompting, and demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Conducted thorough quality assurance on new releases, ensuring a 98% defect-free release and high user satisfaction
  • Responsible for end-to-end implementation – Business and Technical Requirement gathering, Planning, Design, Development, Test, and Implementation
  • Communicated and articulated ideas to both technical and non-technical people, and created documentation of systems and processes that were logical and easy to follow
  • Developed engaging data visualizations and presentations that effectively communicated complex data findings and insights to non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborated with internal and external teams to drive projects forward, contributing to success of the project
  • Enhanced the team's capabilities by documenting and presenting insights
  • Utilized strong analytical skills to deliver reports and presentations to senior stakeholders, showcasing strong communication and presentation abilities
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project success, maintaining a 90% satisfaction rate among stakeholders
  • Assisted with project management for selected projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and scope
  • Analyzed large volumes of information and broke them down into manageable portions in a logical manner
  • Worked in a fast-paced environment, handled critical projects within time constraints
  • Had proper audits at regular intervals and regular interactions with the project managers and clients
  • Related with people effectively and developed ongoing relationships that were mutually beneficial, and possessed strong interpersonal skills

Associate System Engineer

IBM
07.2019 - 07.2020

AHOLD Delhaize, USA:


  • Identified failures, deployed smart solutions, monitored the alerts, and escalated relevant issues
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project requirements were clearly understood and met
  • Worked cross functionally with teams to identify data-driven opportunities for improvement and helped implement solutions that improved overall performance
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships to coordinate with various stakeholders, business experts, contractors, vendors, resulting in a 20% increase in successful integrations and product enhancement.
  • Communicated the progress on each milestone of the project and created thorough reports as per the client's requirements in management meetings
  • Responsible for gathering business and technical requirements, planning, designing, developing, testing, and implementation
  • Provided day-to-day support to system users, educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and developments in data analysis and visualization, incorporating new techniques and tools into the work as needed
  • Demonstrated self-motivation, good time management, and the ability to meet business objectives

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON
05.2022 - 12.2022

Post-Degree Certificate - Business Analytics

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
09.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelors of Technology - Information Technology

Chandigarh Group of Colleges
Mohali, India
08.2015 - 07.2019

Skills

  • Microsoft EXCEL, Visio
  • SQL
  • Business Intelligence tools(Tableau, Power BI)
  • Data analysis and visualization
  • Performance Testing
  • Web services, API’s
  • Software development Life Cycle(SDLC)
  • Business Requirement Gathering
  • Test Plan and test scenarios
  • Decision making and critical thinking
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Documentation
  • Business case analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Identifying opportunities
  • Collaborating with team
  • Quality Assurance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Accomplishments

  • Won four awards for creating a positive work atmosphere and facilitating a seamless transition for new team members during the two years of work experience in IBM
  • Got listed as 'best employee of the month' twice for providing exceptional customer service
  • Received two tokens of appreciation by the client for the completion of a time-critical project and a successful demonstration of the project using PowerPoint
  • Received appreciation from the team manager for meeting 100% expectations in three mission-critical projects

Work Availability

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Timeline

Post-Degree Certificate - Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
05.2022 - 12.2022

Business Analyst

Rapid Transport
10.2021 - Current

Post-Degree Certificate - Business Analytics

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2021 - 04.2022

Performance Test Analyst

IBM
08.2020 - 08.2021

Associate System Engineer

IBM
07.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelors of Technology - Information Technology

Chandigarh Group of Colleges
08.2015 - 07.2019
Avtar Singh