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Su Buehler

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Over 20 years of experience in Information Technology across multiple disciplines and various industries. Experienced in building solid relationships between ITS and the business. Focus is on aligning technology solutions with business goals, and partnering with the business to develop the best solutions based on true business needs. Enjoy mentoring and coaching, encouraging innovation and collaboration in those who work with me and for me. An analytical, creative and critical thinker, and an excellent communicator, both written and verbal. Comfortable working with people at all levels and in all areas of business.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Business and Data Analyst

Conestoga College
03.2022 - Current
  • Participated in requirements meetings to understand business needs.
  • Collaborated with business-unit leaders to identify and prioritize problems.
  • Identified improvements to business policies and procedures that reflected actual goals, tasks and workflows, while meeting all regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
  • Initial Business Analyst for the Data & Analytics team, supporting the startup of this group within IT&S at Conestoga
  • Developed relationships between IT and Program Quality Assurance group to support implementation of several annual applications
  • Supported initial development of new data platform through requirements development, working with the Registrar’s office and 3rd party consulting firm Slalom to ensure MVP work was completed using Agile framework
  • Developed relationships with several areas of business
  • Work intake

Senior Business Systems Analyst

ApplyBoard
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Partnered with engineering and data science on developing, evaluating and deploying product features and improvements
  • Drove initiative to implement desk hoteling software, as part of the safe return to office after Covid19
  • Fully supported implementation of Oracle NetSuite to replace Quickbooks as the financial system of record, ensuring all requirements were documented and met, and assisted with development of a roadmap for future phases of the rollout

Senior Business Systems Analyst

Economical Mutual Insurance Co.
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Partnered with Enterprise Procurement, Enterprise Architecture, and the business to develop and complete the Discovery and RFP for Finance Transformation, through to the implementation of Oracle Fusion
  • Lead BSA for the Discovery and analysis required to implement IFRS17, a detailed and complex legal reporting requirement for Insurance companies worldwide.

Business Systems Analyst

Economical Mutual Insurance Co.
04.2019 - 02.2021
  • Led the discovery and analysis for a high-profile project focusing on data security for Public Company Readiness
  • Supported the Claims department through their modernization through detailed requirements development, process improvement, and gap analysis

Projects:

  • Restricted Access for PCR – Requirements gathering, extensive data analysis, security analysis, scope and delivery estimates, approval process development
  • Finance Transformation – Primary BA for the Discovery through RFP and vendor engagement through to implementation of Oracle Fusion
  • Claims Telephony update - developed requirements, processes, and supported the project through analysis and testing to update the incoming telephony and messaging system for improved customer service
  • Broker payment update - initiated the discovery and business case to update the system through which brokers are paid

Business Analyst and Project Manager

Fusion Homes
05.2012 - 11.2017
  • Performed Business Analysis function, including Business Process Improvement, Requests for Proposals, technical documentation, Business Requirements, Risk Assessments and Cost/Benefit Analysis, project assessments.
  • Project Manager for implementation of industry-specific, best-of-breed ERP implementation, including Accounting system, Estimating system, scheduling and bid management system, sales and CRM system, and after-sales service and warranty system, built from several commercial off-the-shelf applications.
  • Developed and updated business processes to incorporate the ERP software into the business, and to streamline workflows for improved effectiveness.
  • Developed all test scripts and completed data testing, functional testing, user-acceptance testing, and ongoing data checks and monitoring.
  • Developed and maintained roadmaps for all off-the-shelf, ERP applications.
  • Monitored and led all Change management and Risk management throughout the implementation project to ensure consistent and ongoing delivery of secure and valid data.
  • Built reports and reporting system to provide ongoing and automated monitoring of business intelligence, using MS SQL queries and stored procedures, Crystal Reports, Excel, and reporting systems built into the off-the-shelf applications.
  • Developed web-based Lot Reporting System using Business Process Management software and the data and functionality from the ERP system.

Manager, Information Technology

Fusion Homes
01.2011 - 05.2012
  • As company’s first full-time I.T. resource, set up help desk system and process
  • Upgraded aging and unsupported infrastructure and systems, including switches, SBS 2003 to Windows Server 2008 and Exchange 2010.
  • Developed policies and procedures for onboarding and offboarding, security for mobile devices, hardware replacement and upgrades and individual software purchases.
  • Developed I.T. requirements for move to new building, designed infrastructure, network configuration and cabling.

Manager, Global Applications Support and Operation

KPMG International
08.2008 - 12.2010
  • Was recruited from the Kitchener office to a manager level position in the Global KPMG organization.
  • Initiated the Support Track project for multi-year, multi-million dollar implementation of KPMGs global SAP-based ERP
  • Developed Support Models at both Global and National level for several applications and systems to ITIL standards, incorporating incident and problem management into Support and Operations Agreements, and Statements of Work.
  • Built policy for data archiving on global servers.
  • Support infrastructure in global data centres, third-level application support for global applications
  • Liaise with business application owners to meet business requirements for system availability
  • Managing project to upgrade up to 30 global database servers for both SQL Server and Windows 2003 Service Packs

Business Analyst, National Project Services

KPMG Canada
08.2007 - 08.2008
  • Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
  • Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
  • Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement.
  • Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
  • Completed business requirements documentation, developed business processes and technical support processes to ITIL standards.
  • Coordinated QA processes for all my projects.
  • Led BA team through development of the BA methodology, including systems analysis.
  • Provided in depth application analysis, data analysis, requirements and processes for firmwide upgrade to Vista, MS SCCM and Office 2007.
  • Projects also included QoS, Safeboot, SMS Upgrade, Problem management, Device Encryption, Meeting Room Bookings, amongst many others.
  • Work intake and project assessment

Education

Economics And Languages

University of Waterloo
Waterloo

Skills

  • Business Analysis
  • Business Process Analysis and Improvement
  • Requirements gathering and documentation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Relationships
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Project assessment and planning
  • Agile and scrum methodology
  • SQL and Databases
  • Clear and Concise Communication
  • Requirements Elicitation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Business Process Mapping
  • Business process improvement
  • Gap analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Needs assessments
  • Business Requirements

Accomplishments

  • Project Manager and served on Board of Directors for Waterloo Air Show, 2009 - 2014
  • Served on multiple Boards of Directors for various non-profit organizations
  • Developed databases for the local Member of Provincial Parliament, to track contributions and produce receipts, as well as manage contributions for the 2002 campaign for party leadership

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
German
Elementary

Certification

  • General Insurance Essentials Certificate
  • BPM – Symantec Workflow and Symantec Endpoint Management
  • Participant in Leadership Development Mentorship Program within KPMG Canada IT&S
  • Business Analysis, Process Analysis, Project Management, Agile Methodologies
  • MS Access Intermediate and Advanced, Front Page, Visual Interdev, VB6, VB.Net, ASP.Net, Windows Administration, Certified Novell Administrator, InstallShield
  • Management Skills – several courses from Canadian Management Centre
  • Business Programming and Applications Specialist, Naylor-McLeod, Cambridge, Ontario, 1 year certificate program
  • Canadian Securities Certificate, Registered Representative, Canadian Investment Management 1


Work Availability

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Timeline

Sr. Business and Data Analyst

Conestoga College
03.2022 - Current

Senior Business Systems Analyst

ApplyBoard
09.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Business Systems Analyst

Economical Mutual Insurance Co.
02.2021 - 08.2021

Business Systems Analyst

Economical Mutual Insurance Co.
04.2019 - 02.2021

Business Analyst and Project Manager

Fusion Homes
05.2012 - 11.2017

Manager, Information Technology

Fusion Homes
01.2011 - 05.2012

Manager, Global Applications Support and Operation

KPMG International
08.2008 - 12.2010

Business Analyst, National Project Services

KPMG Canada
08.2007 - 08.2008

Economics And Languages

University of Waterloo
Su Buehler