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Kowsalya Rangarajan

Business Analyst - Engineering
Guelph

Summary

Business Analyst with over 3 years of experience in bridging business needs with technical solutions, backed by 10+ years in software testing across technology domains. Adept at translating complex requirements into actionable insights and managing the full business analysis lifecycle—from requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement to process modeling and data-driven decision support. Proven ability to apply strong QA and domain expertise to ensure solution quality, operational efficiency, and alignment with business goals in Agile environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Business Analyst - Engineering

CTG Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - Current

QA Analyst - Engineering

CTG India Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2022

Education

Postgraduate Certificate - Information Technology Business Analysis

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Guelph, ON
08-2023

Master of Computer Application - undefined

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence
01.2011

Skills

  • Documentation & Modeling: Visio, UML
  • BI & Analytics: Power BI, Microsoft Fabric
  • Databases: MySQL
  • Tools: Jenkins, Postman, GIT
  • Platforms: Windows, MAC
  • Processes: Agile Methodologies, Scrum
  • Project Management Tools: JIRA, Basecamp

Certification

Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Highlights

  • Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC and Agile practices including Scrum ceremonies, user story writing, and sprint reviews
  • Skilled in eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and managing business and functional requirements
  • Proficient in preparing Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Use Case Diagrams, and Process Flows using tools like Visio and UML
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders, business users, and cross-functional teams to clarify needs and deliver value
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex problems into simplified, structured insights
  • Experienced in coordinating UAT activities, validating business needs, and ensuring successful solution adoption

Core Proficiencies

  • Business Process Modeling & Analysis
  • Requirements Elicitation & Documentation
  • UAT Coordination & Issue Resolution
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • UML, Use Case Diagrams, Visio
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies

Timeline

Business Analyst - Engineering

CTG Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - Current

QA Analyst - Engineering

CTG India Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2022

Master of Computer Application - undefined

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence

Postgraduate Certificate - Information Technology Business Analysis

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kowsalya RangarajanBusiness Analyst - Engineering