Sulaimon Yusuf
Business Analyst
Montreal,QC
Summary
Results-driven Senior Business Analyst with 8 years of experience in leveraging data-driven insights to drive business growth and optimize processes. Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Expertise in translating complex business requirements into actionable plans, leading to successful project delivery. Adept at utilizing advanced analytics and cutting-edge tools to extract meaningful insights and drive informed decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
MASTER GROUP
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Led business analysis initiatives to identify opportunities for process optimization resulting in cost savings of $20000 and a 65% increase in operational efficiency
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to gather business/technical requirements
- Managed process re-engineering project to improve and consolidate end-to-end warranty processes, restructured communication flow among departments, and reduced paperwork by 75%
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget by effectively prioritizing tasks, creating project timelines, and tracking progress against milestones
- Liaised with the business and development team to define and document project requirements, scope, and deliverables
- Liaised with Developers, Quality Assurance (QA), and support to ensure clarity on user requirements and timeliness of delivery
- Analytics
- Proficient in conducting thorough troubleshooting and root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex business process issues and system discrepancies, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency
- Mentored junior BAs and supported their professional growth within the team and the overall business
- Created product vision high-level business requirement documents, manage related product backlogs, developed user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Analyzed and optimized customer engagement strategies by interpreting data insights, identifying trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences, foster loyalty, and drive business growth
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and
- Sprint Retrospective
- Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure the successful implementation of software solutions
- Maintained regular communication with the Project Manager regarding the project status to facilitate the successful completion of projects across the entire Project Management Life Cycle and Software Development Life Cycle, from project initiation to deployment.
Senior Business Analyst
AMEX GBT
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Clarified business needs with stakeholders by eliciting and documenting requirements through workshops, interviews, etc
- Ensured effective communication between the business teams and the IT team
- Utilized data analysis techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights, providing actionable recommendations to improve business performance and drive informed decisions
- Demonstrated exceptional ability in eliciting and analyzing business requirements by conducting requirements sessions, interviews, JAD sessions, focus groups, task/workflow analysis, and surveys
- Created detailed mockups and prototypes to visually represent business solutions and user interfaces
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements
- Collaborated with data analysts and leveraged proficient research skills to collect and analyze data from databases, facilitating data-driven decision-making and contributing to effective business strategies
- Collaborated with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document detailed use cases that outline functional requirements and system interactions
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to optimize business processes, enhance productivity, and achieve operational excellence
- Utilized data-driven insights to create detailed project plans and roadmaps, ensuring timely and successful project execution
Business Analyst
FIDO
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Performed business process analysis of current business processes and provided recommendations for improvement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Participated in the preparation of proposals, e.g
- (RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs)
- Created and refined Epics, Features, user stories, and acceptance criteria in an Agile environment
- Supported Quality Assurance QA through User Acceptance Testing
- Conducted focused requirements gathering on improved usability, user experience, and driving user adoption and engagement
- Collaborated with IT, UX / UI, and business team members to align on solutions for addressing requirements outlined in user stories
- Leveraged feedback from stakeholders to refine project deliverables and improve overall quality
- Provided deployment and go-live support for business applications, ensuring smooth implementation and successful transition for end-user
- Highly proactive and responsive individual with exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, effective time management, and strong multitasking abilities
- Implemented process improvement initiatives across the business improvement model by comprehending business requirements and identifying gaps in various processes.
Business Analyst
Tech Vaults
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Acted as a liaison between business teams and the IT department
- Verified and validated requirements with the project stakeholders to ensure the correctness and completeness of requirement
- Analyzed existing merchandising processes to identify the pain points, efficiencies, and areas for improvement
- Conducted gap analysis on existing processes and potential alternatives
- Conducted data validation and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and reliability of analytical findings, supporting informed decision-making for stakeholders
- Elicited, analyzed, and prioritized customer needs and requirements to ensure that business solutions align with and effectively address customer expectations and preferences
- Designed wireframes for a customized build solution and engaged customers and software developers to identify gaps
- Created and maintained documentation, including requirements specifications, process flows, and user manuals, to ensure clear understanding and consistency throughout the project life cycle
- Facilitated and actively participate in Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new business processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices
- Financial analysis small LinkedIn compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
University of Agriculture Abeokuta
01.2000 - 09.2023
Skills
Gap analysis
Microsoft Visio
Documentation
Negotiation
Critical thinking
Workflow Analysis
UAT
Interpersonal skill
Pivot tables
Facilitation
Data analysis
Process mapping
Problem solving
Communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Certification
CBAP - Certified Business Analysis Professional
Work Availability
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Quote
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
MASTER GROUP
09.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Business Analyst
AMEX GBT
09.2020 - 08.2022
Business Analyst
FIDO
08.2018 - 07.2020
Business Analyst
Tech Vaults
01.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
University of Agriculture Abeokuta
01.2000 - 09.2023