Polina Pranova
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Polina is an accomplished IT, Operations, and Management Consultant focused on improving and optimizing Banking Operations. With over 13 years of professional experience, Polina specializes in delivering Software Development and Transformational Projects throughout their full lifecycle for products like Core Banking Systems, Billing Systems, Microservices Architecture, and Mobile Applications. Polina’s robust skillset includes strong analytical and problem-solving skills, banking business acumen, the ability to work independently, and a strong passion for excellence. Personable and can easily integrate into a multicultural and diverse community. Ready to relocate within Canada if required by the role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Functional Analyst
Luxoft, A DXC Technology Company
11.2017 - Current
- Analyzed Business Requirements, delivering high-quality Requirements Specifications with zero change requests
- Led the scrum process by planning sprints, developing user stories, and managing the product backlog for a team of 7 developers, resulting in a 30% improvement in performance
- Decreased the number of incidents by 20% by supporting the QA team in test plan creation and root cause analysis
- Established transparent communication policies and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with diverse partner teams, leading to a 20% increase in the Stakeholders' Satisfaction Index.
Senior Implementation Consultant
DATAS Technology
05.2010 - 11.2017
- Delivered the Payment Solutions Ecosystem implementation of CBS Oracle FlexCube in the largest banks in Ukraine and Azerbaijan
- Provided full-stack payment solutions development and administration with up to 10 successful launches, improving Payments operational effectiveness by 40%
- Contributed to the development of the Utilities Billing System, resulting in a 40% increase in sales
- Managed the project for Treasury and Trade Finance modules implementation with a USD 750,000 budget
- Facilitated communication between diverse technology teams and business stakeholders, accelerating the speed of technical documentation sign-off by 20%
- Engaged in the pre-sale activity of Oracle CBS and Anti Money Laundering solutions, resulting in a 15% increase in sales.
Group Lead
Universal Bank
04.2007 - 05.2010
- Contributed to the new Oracle Banking System Implementation, by leading the Payments Stream, it promoted the Bank’s ratio into Top-10
Education
Master’s Degree in Finance -
Donetsk National University
Donetsk, Ukraine01.2006
Skills
- Business Requirements Elicitation
- Business Process and GAP Analysis
- Communication and Change Management
- Project Planning and Management
- Oracle FlexCube (modules FT, PC, SI, ICCF, FX, MM)
- JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Courses Certifications
- Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK): Strategy Analysis, 11/2021
- Project Estimation: Planning and Control, 08/2021
- Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK): Requirements Life Cycle Management (8h), 08/2018
- Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking 11 Basic Certified Implementation Specialist, 01/2014
Personal Information
Title: Consultant, Banking Operations
Timeline
Senior Functional Analyst
Luxoft, A DXC Technology Company
11.2017 - Current
Senior Implementation Consultant
DATAS Technology
05.2010 - 11.2017
Group Lead
Universal Bank
04.2007 - 05.2010
Master’s Degree in Finance -
Donetsk National University
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