Mariam Ali
Toronto
Summary
Business and Data Analyst with 3+ years of experience in Agile environments, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and large-scale data reporting. Skilled in requirements gathering, testing, process documentation, and stakeholder collaboration. Proven ability to analyze business needs, streamline processes, and deliver production-ready solutions. Proficient in Jira, Confluence, SQL, and Microsoft Office Suite, with a track record of supporting cross-functional teams, optimizing workflows, and enhancing reporting accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Analyst/Associate Data Engineer
First Derivative (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group)
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Operated in an Agile environment with 2-week sprint cycles, collaborating with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions.
- Tested, validated, and pushed changes into production, ensuring data integrity and compliance across 150+ daily ETL feeds within databases containing 10,000+ tables.
- Leveraged Jira for progress tracking, backlog management, and sprint planning; used Confluence to document workflows, create onboarding playbooks, and maintain process knowledge.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams (Ops, Risk, Product, Engineering) to translate business requirements into actionable solutions, improving reporting efficiency and operational workflows.
- Automated legacy SQL processes using LLM prompting, cutting manual intervention and improving reporting speed by 30%.
- Mentored and onboarded 3 junior engineers, conducting knowledge-sharing sessions that reduced ramp-up time by 50% and strengthened support coverage.
QA Engineer (Intern)
Ministry Of Children, Community And Social Services
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted functional and regression testing of data workflows using Azure DevOps, ensuring system reliability and accuracy of outputs.
- Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot defects, log issues, and track resolutions, improving system stability and performance.
- Delivered QA documentation and reports for stakeholders to enable informed, data-driven decision-making.
Application Engineer
Britlite Engineering Company
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Partnered with sales and engineering teams to gather business and technical requirements, improving proposal accuracy and contributing to a 20% increase in successful bids.
- Supported the design and execution of 30+ technical projects, reducing rework and improving project delivery by 25%.
- Streamlined documentation, quotations, and contract processes, reducing turnaround time by 30% and enabling faster execution.
- Provided client support and proactive reporting, decreasing post-sale issues by 30% and increasing client satisfaction.
Education
M.Eng. - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Mcmaster University
Hamilton04-2022
B.Eng. - Electronics Engineering
NED University of Engineering And Technology
Karachi, Pakistan12-2017
Skills
- Business Analysis & Processes: Agile (Scrum, 2-week sprints), SDLC, Requirements Gathering, Business Process Documentation, Release & Change Management
- Tools & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Control-M, SQL Server/SSMS, Git, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)
- Data & Analytics: SQL, ETL Pipelines, Data Validation, Data Quality Assurance, Reporting Automation
- Collaboration & Communication: Stakeholder Engagement, Knowledge Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Mentorship & Training
- Emerging Tech: LLM Prompting for SQL Optimization and Workflow Automation
Timeline
Support Analyst/Associate Data Engineer
First Derivative (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group)
06.2022 - 07.2025
QA Engineer (Intern)
Ministry Of Children, Community And Social Services
01.2021 - 08.2021
Application Engineer
Britlite Engineering Company
05.2018 - 12.2019
M.Eng. - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Mcmaster University
B.Eng. - Electronics Engineering
NED University of Engineering And Technology