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Francis Olaifa

London,ON

Summary

• Experienced Senior Business Analyst with over 5 years in IT project management, specializing in Web & Mobile strategy, COTS, and Digital Transformation. Committed to aligning solutions with organizational goals.

• Proficient in SDLC, Agile Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies. Continuously updating skills to stay at the forefront of industry trends.

• Skilled in identifying operational gaps, process mapping, and strategic solution alignment to enhance business operations.

• Expert in eliciting and analyzing business and technical requirements using a wide range of techniques such as interviews, surveys, document analysis, focus groups, workshops, interface analysis, prototyping, observation, brainstorming, and JAD sessions.

• Diverse industry experience including eHealth, Financial Services, and E-commerce, showcasing adaptability.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

TD Canada Trust,
London, ON
09.2022 - Current

• Conducted comprehensive requirements gathering using diverse techniques such as interviews, surveys, document reviews, and workshops.
• Worked closely with scrum teams to manage features, stories, and backlog refinement while ensuring user story quality.
• Involved in all SDLC phases from planning to post-production support for transactional services.
• Oversaw end-to-end requirements management using defined processes and issue resolution approaches.
• Partnered with testing teams to translate requirements into test conditions and expected outcomes.
• Engaged in product planning aligned with PLC decisions to meet performance and profitability goals.
• Ensured data and reports aligned with business needs and product vision.
• Analyzed systems affected by ecommerce applications both upstream and downstream.
• Provided System Requirement Specification documents in waterfall project environments.
• Documented current and future state business processes using MS Visio and BPMN 2.0 standards.

Business Analyst

Concentrix
01.2022 - 06.2022

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to elicit, capture, and validate business requirements, resulting in a 10% improvement in project delivery timelines.
• Facilitated scrum meetings and performed JIRA administration tasks including board setup and report generation.
• Ensured data and reports aligned with business needs and product vision.
• Delivered Knowledge Transfer sessions and developed training materials for new team members and testers.

Business Systems Analyst

LHA Events & Projects Inc.
11.2019 - 01.2022

• Supported the analysis and documentation of business processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement.
• Investigated and resolved system issues and enhancements, contributing to a 20% decrease in system downtime.
• Managed a cross-functional team to develop a mobile app, boosting customer engagement by 18% within three months post-launch.
• Produced system documentation including estimates, requirements matrix, design specs, and testing guidelines.
• Conducted Knowledge Transfer sessions for the new team members and testers. And created training manuals.

Junior Business Analyst

Westminster International College
01.2018 - 10.2019

• Assisted in requirements gathering and analysis for various business initiatives, gaining foundational skills in business analysis.
• Supported project teams in testing and implementation activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and objectives.
• Participated in cross-functional meetings and workshops, gaining exposure to different project methodologies and best practices.
• Collaborated with testing team in translating requirements and use cases into test conditions and expected results for product, performance, user acceptance, and operational acceptance testing.

• Established an advanced learning platform with a centralized data hub and enhanced case management through Salesforce, resulting in 35% increased business efficiency, 45% faster case handling, and improved student personalization.

• Supported UX research for a new desktop and mobile app aimed at aiding international students with settlement, socialization, and overcoming barriers.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Cardiff Metropolitan University
UK

Bachelor of Technology - Quantity Surveying

Federal University of Technology
Akure

Skills

  • Methodologies: Agile (Scrum and Kanban), Waterfall, Design Thinking, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Techniques: Gap Analysis, Backlog Prioritization, Business Case, Epics, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria, Root Cause Analysis, Joint Application Development (JAD), Prototyping, Process Analysis, and Modelling, Training Manuals
  • Competencies: Communication, Interpersonal, Creative thinking, Business Knowledge, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Project Management, Market Research, and Solutions
  • Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, Drawio, Visio, Semrush, Lucidchart, Microsoft 365 App (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Balsamiq, Basecamp, Miro, Mural

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) - Scrum Alliance
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance
  • CIM Canada - Chartered Managers Canada
  • CIQS - Institute of Quantity Surveyors Member

Timeline

Senior Business Analyst

TD Canada Trust,
09.2022 - Current

Business Analyst

Concentrix
01.2022 - 06.2022

Business Systems Analyst

LHA Events & Projects Inc.
11.2019 - 01.2022

Junior Business Analyst

Westminster International College
01.2018 - 10.2019

MBA - Business Administration

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Technology - Quantity Surveying

Federal University of Technology
Francis Olaifa