OLAIDE OLUGBENGA-FOLARIN
Moncton,NEW BRUNSWICK
Summary
I am a Business professional offering experience delivering cost-effective, high-performance technology solutions to meet shifting organizational demands. Astute technology-business professional translates operational needs into technical solutions. Equipped with analytics and reporting expertise to provide insights using data-driven philosophy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
Improvtek Consulting
Mississauga, Ontario
02.2023 - Current
- We documented test cases for system functionality validation against user requirements.
- We conducted stakeholder interviews to understand user needs and preferences.
- Monitored project progress using metrics such as timeline, budget, and resource utilization.
- Reviewed system design specifications for completeness, accuracy, consistency, traceability, and usability.
- Conducted gap analysis between current state processes and desired future state processes.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions, gathering feedback and adjusting as necessary.
- Formulate and implement testing methodologies and processes to address testing challenges, actively participating in developing testing strategies, test plans, and test cases for a seamless transition into training and deployment
- Organized sprint planning sessions to ensure team members understand user stories and acceptance criteria.
Business Analyst/Sales Administrative Supervisor
Nig Partners Inc.
Saint John, New Brunswick
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process automation initiatives.
- Monitored project timelines and budgets by tracking milestones, deliverables, and tasks.
- Developed reports using SQL queries to track progress against key performance indicators.
- Identified gaps between current state and desired future state operations.
- Provided technical support during user acceptance testing cycles.
- Worked closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff to provide operational support and project updates.
- Prepared weekly reports on sales activities for senior management review.
- Maintained a working knowledge of company products to provide customers with technical advice as needed.
Business Analyst
Cedar Professional Services Limited.
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2017 - 11.2022
- Create and maintain documentation, such as business requirements documents, process models, and project plans.
- Identify opportunities for ongoing improvement in business processes, systems, and practices.
- Develop test plans and test cases based on defined requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Assist project managers in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Develop change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of new processes or systems within the organization.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to design solutions that meet business needs and requirements.
- · Collect, organize, and analyze data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
- Analyze existing business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
- Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and document analysis.
- Monitor industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to stay informed and adapt approaches accordingly.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions, gathering feedback and adjusting as necessary.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Clients, Service And Sales
New Brunswick Community College
Moncton, NB12-2022
Post-Degree Certificate - Data And Business Analytics
University Of Texas
Austin .10-2022
Bachelor of Science - Management
University Of Nigeria
Nsuka, Nigeria07-2011
Skills
- Agile Methodologies Expert
- Business Administration
- CRM Systems
- Elicitation Techniques
- Business Acumen
- Project management process
- Technical Proficiency
- Technical Writing
- Artifacts
- Workflow competencies
- Analytical Skills
- Process Modelling and Workflow Tools
- Requirements Management Tools
- Leadership Ability
- Prototyping and Wireframing Tools
- Testing
Personal Information
Title: Certified Business Analyst
Certification
- 2023 Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®
- 2022 Scrum Master Accredited Certification™ - International Scrum Institute
- Certification In Entrepreneurship African Leadership Forum (Alf)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
Improvtek Consulting
02.2023 - Current
Business Analyst/Sales Administrative Supervisor
Nig Partners Inc.
02.2022 - 02.2024
Business Analyst
Cedar Professional Services Limited.
10.2017 - 11.2022
Post-Degree Certificate - Clients, Service And Sales
New Brunswick Community College
Post-Degree Certificate - Data And Business Analytics
University Of Texas
Bachelor of Science - Management
University Of Nigeria
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