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PETER AKINYEMI

Regina,SK

Summary

Detail-oriented Business Analyst with 5 years of experience conducting analysis and research to come up with solutions to common business problems. Polished in formulating business improvement strategies and overseeing new technology and system implementation. Commercially-aware professional with in-depth knowledge of computing systems and project management technique. I have the ability to bridge the gap between technical complexities and business objectives to facilitate collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Analyst- Business and Customer Insights Analyst

Loblaw Company
Regina, SK
09.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a new inventory management system, resulting in a 25% reduction in stock-outs
  • Led a cross-functional team to identify and implement process improvements, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency
  • Leveraged analytical skills to develop, refine, and innovate loyalty data products
  • Worked with business internal and external stakeholders across the enterprise on translating ad-hoc, tactical, or long-term requests into analytical insight
  • Conducted data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings, resulting in annual cost savings of $500,000
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management processes
  • Introduced a JIT (Just-In-Time) system for fast-moving products, resulting in a 10% reduction in carrying costs and increased cash flow
  • Applied business methodologies and statistical techniques to measure performance and lead A/B testing initiatives to evaluate different strategies
  • Performed a project by creating, planning, and executing testing strategies with leading the business SMEs through the process of UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
  • Designed queries to retrieve data based on specific criteria, such as item name or location
  • Worked with external providers to create, develop, and produce mapping documents and collaborated with tester & staff to test new features and modified the EDI system (Electronic Data Interchange)
  • Carried out post-implementation evaluation surveys to ensure that needs were adequately met by implementation and identified possible modifications as required.
  • Redesigned processes to maximize benefits and quantifiable improvement in business metrics and illustrate roadmaps to future projects.

Business Analyst- Product and Service Development

EAO Consulting Firm
Winnipeg, MB
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Led the product and service development and evaluation process for new and existing public-facing, technology-driven products and services for various clients
  • Gathered business requirements and facilitated user requirements sessions, creating end-user documentation and support systems, analyzing internal/external data to drive innovation opportunities that align with organization goals and objectives
  • Translated business goals and objectives into site maps, concept user interface designs, user personas/flows, customer journey maps, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to drive out feasibility and concept designs of prospective opportunities for digital innovation and service
  • Designed test plans, scenarios, scripts, cases, and results matrices to validate system functionality.
  • Ensured web content management system functionality continues to meet the needs of content managers
  • Provided technological support and leadership to web content managers and coordinated website enhancements through liaison with staff on an individual and team basis
  • Designed and led user research, testing, and evaluation of interviews, surveys, and focus groups to inform User Experience design strategies and Adoption Change Management approaches to ensure a successful implementation and seamless transfer into operations
  • Participated in efforts to triage and respond to service desk tickets and bugs assigned to Digital Service Innovation unit
  • Collected, tracked and evaluated current business and market trend data.

Data Analyst

City of Regina
Regina, SK
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • Provided technical support for existing reports, dashboards or other tools.
  • Synthesized current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.
  • Utilized advanced analytics tools such as SAS, SPSS, Excel PowerPivot, to manipulate large volumes of structured and unstructured data sets.
  • Built visualizations that enabled users to quickly interpret results from complex analyses.
  • Generated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics.
  • Managed diverse projects for data capture, storage and forecast analysis.
  • Leveraged software to compile and model data.
  • Worked with internal teams to understand business needs and changing strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics -

University of Regina
08.2021

Skills

  • Gap Analysis
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Narrative Use Cases
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Technical Writing
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Scrum Framework
  • Agile Methodology
  • Usability Testing
  • Process Optimization
  • CRM and ERP Systems
  • Customer Engagement

Certification

  • Certified Data Analyst
  • Certified Business Analyst
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Certified Life Insurance Agent

Additional Information

Reference available upon request

Applicable Skills And Knowledge

  • Eliciting and documenting business process flows and technical requirement with the combination of writing backlog estimation (story points)
  • Experience in preparing projects plans, schedules, and budgets with presentation for various groups
  • Experience with Agile & waterfall methodologies, Kanban, Jira & Confluence, Visio, Miro, and Balsamiq
  • Experienced using business intelligence tools such as SQL, Tableau and Power BI
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing and statistical testing of various data
  • Highly proficient with problem solving process and analytics tools with the knowledge of using ADKAR model of change and SDLC
  • Proficient with PC based software like Microsoft Office Suite (word, excel, outlook, power point), Microsoft Access, Microsoft dynamics 365, SAP and SPSS
  • Ability to work as part of a dynamic team while being able to take responsibility and ownership of individual assignments
  • Ability to work with minimal guidance and meet deadlines in a time conscious manner

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Analyst- Business and Customer Insights Analyst

Loblaw Company
09.2019 - Current

Business Analyst- Product and Service Development

EAO Consulting Firm
09.2018 - 10.2019

Data Analyst

City of Regina
04.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science in Economics -

University of Regina

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