Ravneet Waraich
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Insightful Senior Product Analyst known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in AWS,data analysis, agile, and project management. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and project management to drive successful outcomes.
My journey with FCC has been marked by continuous growth and skill enhancement. After successfully implementing two projects as an Associate Project Manager, I transitioned into the newly introduced role of Scrum Master with FCC Data Ops. Subsequently, I took on the role of Senior Product Analyst, leading ACL product support and enhancement in a fast-paced, changing environment. Currently, I lead the AWS data development team, further showcasing my versatility and leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Product Analyst
Farm Credit Canada
01.2022 - Current
- Sound knowledge in data analysis and flow in AWS tools- Athena, Redshift, Glue, S3 buckets
- Leading the team responsible for data development initiative (ALM) within AWS pipelines
- Accountable for gathering data requirements/analysis to build access layer in AWS including data mapping from source to target (Vault to access layer or Source to vault)
- Knowledge about AWS data modelling and vault 2.0 - mapping the traditional data tables into hubs and satellite
- Accountable for data validation/UAT in access layer verifying with JET and SAP
- Leading the milestone data delivery timeline ensuring quality deliverable triaging and coordinating any data fixes
- Proactively learning the AWS GLUE to understand the development side of things in order to troubleshoot any data issue independently
- Leading the data quality requirements gathering business specific data checks and coordinating information from the with DE quality framework
- Collaborate with the product owner to articulate user stories and refine product requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Develop and presented demo content, effectively communicating product features and value to stakeholders
- Champion agile methodologies, bringing ideas to retrospectives and daily scrum meetings
Senior Product Analyst
Farm Credit Canada
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Orchestrated the monthly production ACL runs, adeptly prioritizing issues, allocating resources, and managing timelines to maintain project momentum
- Took ownership of resolving high-impact defects, significantly enhancing product reliability and user satisfaction
- Lead the requirements gathering and implementation of data quality enhancements for ACL analytical base tables, bolstering data integrity
- Served as a pivotal liaison between business stakeholders and the development team, translating business needs into actionable technical requirements
- Assisted the product owner in prioritizing and defining user stories during pre-refinement sessions, streamlining the development process
- Fostered a collaborative team environment, coaching members in conflict resolution and promoting proactive team-building efforts for optimal team health
- Building strong relationship with business improving team trust and confidence on both side
Senior Product Analyst/Scrum Master
Farm Credit Canada
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Acting as both scrum master and senior product analyst the role was a unique blend of responsibilities that bridge the gap between business analysis and agile project management
- Leading and Facilitating Requirements Discussions: Play a crucial role in bridging communication between scrum teams, business stakeholders, and product owners (POs)
- Analysing Business Problems and Solutions: Dive deep into business problems or needs, collaborating with the scrum team and PO
- Understanding Data Flows and Dependencies: Analyse data flows, interdependencies, and impact related to processes such as IFRS9 (International Financial Reporting Standards) and RSPS (Risk-Shared Purchase Securities) enabling inform decision-making and process improvements
- Documenting Complex Processes: Recognize the gap and Document intricate processes related to ACL flow and month-end processes enabling transparency and consistency within the team
- Addressing Priority Product Fixes: Engage in discussions and implementation efforts to resolve critical product issues
- Leading Process Improvement Discussions: Collaborate with technical and administrative teams to identify areas for improvement
- Refining Upcoming Work and Story Writing: Work closely with product owners (POs) to refine upcoming work items
Scrum Master/Associate project manager
Farm Credit Canada
12.2017 - 07.2019
- One of the first few scrum masters at FCC working with DATA OPS, when this role was introduced
- Worked closely with FCC's agile centre of excellence to introduce and establish the scrum master role at FCC
- Facilitating Scrum Ceremonies: Lead and facilitate essential Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups (daily scrum), sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
- Removing Team Impediments: Identify and address any obstacles or impediments that hinder the team's progress
- Conflict Resolution: Mediate and resolve conflicts within the team members
- Team Health and Motivation: Encourage team health by ensuring there is no overallocation or under allocation of work
- Backlog Refinement: Collaborate with product owners to refine the backlog
- Cross-Training and Team Building: Enable cross-training among team members by preparing cross-training matrices
- Scrum of Scrums: Lead the Scrum of Scrums backlog (Kanban board) to implement process improvements or resolve organizational impediments
- Alignment with Product Owners: Work closely with product owners to navigate priority alignment within the team
- Coaching and Development: Coach the team on story point baselines, teamwork agreements, core values, and the definition of done
Business Analyst/Project Manager
Solvera Solutions
08.2012 - 12.2016
- August 2012- December 2013: Associate project manager at FCC (Interactive online services program)
- December 2013- December 2014: Project Manager- SASKPOWER
- January 2015- November 2015: Senior Project Manager- SASKWATER
Associate Project Manager
Farm Credit Canada
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed 2 project Initiative in waterfall style at FCC- Procurement Redesign and Translation Management
- Define and document project scope, objectives, and desired outcomes working closely with business platform and portfolio managers
- Set and manage stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally- vendors include CGI and TCS
- Prepare and manage the project budget based on the project scope working closing with FCC finance team
- Recruit and manage the project team
- Plan and schedule project tasks, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
- Identify and manage project risks to minimize potential issues- monthly risk tracking team
- Ensure project deliverables meet the required standards- milestone communication and tracking
- Communicate effectively with upper management and other stakeholders
Quality Assurance Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services, India
11.2008 - 12.2010
Education
Post Graduation - Project Management
Centennial College
Canada09-2011
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent - Computer and Information Science
Punjab Technical University
India01.2008
Skills
- AWS
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Data Mapping
- Technical Documentation
- Effective communication abilities
- SQL
- Product issue resolution
- Data Interpretation
Certification
- PMI, PMP, Canada
- IIBA, CCBA, Canada
- PROSCI, Change management, Canada
- ISTQB, CTFL, Canada
- Scrum Alliance, Certified scrum product owner, Canada, 09/14/23
- Scrum Alliance, Certified Scrum Master, Canada, 07/10/17
Additionalinformation
Yes, 4-9 years, Working in FCC since 2016, No, 0-5 months, English, 2 weeks, No, Yes
Languages
- Punjabi, True, Advanced, Advanced, Advanced
- Hindi, False, Advanced, Advanced, Advanced
- English, False, Advanced, Advanced, Advanced
Timeline
Senior Product Analyst
Farm Credit Canada
01.2022 - Current
Senior Product Analyst
Farm Credit Canada
01.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Product Analyst/Scrum Master
Farm Credit Canada
07.2019 - 07.2020
Scrum Master/Associate project manager
Farm Credit Canada
12.2017 - 07.2019
Associate Project Manager
Farm Credit Canada
12.2015 - 12.2016
Business Analyst/Project Manager
Solvera Solutions
08.2012 - 12.2016
Quality Assurance Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services, India
11.2008 - 12.2010
- PMI, PMP, Canada
- IIBA, CCBA, Canada
- PROSCI, Change management, Canada
- ISTQB, CTFL, Canada
- Scrum Alliance, Certified scrum product owner, Canada, 09/14/23
- Scrum Alliance, Certified Scrum Master, Canada, 07/10/17
Post Graduation - Project Management
Centennial College
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent - Computer and Information Science
Punjab Technical University
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