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Vishal Chennamchetty

Vishal Chennamchetty

Saint John,NB

Summary

As a Senior Business and Solution Analyst with over 10 years of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge in driving data-driven decision-making across diverse industries. My expertise in analytics, business intelligence, and data architecture allows me to develop comprehensive solutions that enable organizations to efficiently and effectively manage their data assets. I excel at analysing complex business problems, defining requirements, and designing innovative solutions that optimize operations, increase efficiency, and drive ROI. My holistic approach to project management ensures successful outcomes while keeping a close eye on timelines and budgets. My ability to collaborate cross-functionally with various stakeholders from IT, construction, transportation, supply chain, operations, and finance has enabled me to develop a deep understanding of business processes and to identify opportunities for improvement. Overall, my experience and expertise enable me to design and deliver solutions that enable organizations to unlock the full potential of their data.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business and Solution Analyst

Plan Group Inc
07.2022 - Current
  • Led project management for large-scale projects worth over $1 million and provided project guidance to the team in various stages of the project.
  • Conducted research and analysis on market trends, identified opportunities and presented findings and insights to senior management for decision making.
  • Facilitated workshops and meetings with business units to gather requirements and created road maps for the deliverables.
  • Created and automated data visualizations to present insights and tell compelling stories.
  • Developed and implemented data collection systems strategically to optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.
  • Identified, reviewed and evaluated data management metrics to strengthen data across the enterprise.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to implement systems, applications, and software seamlessly.
  • Evaluated business processes and recommended continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
  • Created custom Power BI (Business Intelligence) visualizations based on intensive data analysis to enable data-driven decisions by business stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven solutions to improve business processes.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, requirement documents, and business cases.
  • Served as the liaison between business units and IT teams to ensure effective communications and the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Business Systems Analyst

J.D. Irving Supply Chain
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Delivered over 10 product and custom delivery projects within JD Irving for different business segments achieving the intended scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Leveraged Alteryx to design and implement an automated solution that streamlined data retrieval process for commodities resulted in time savings.
  • Developed intelligence-sharing dashboards, providing company-wide access to collected data.
  • Implemented innovative technical solutions which resulted in improving efficiency.
  • Worked with various vendors in bringing new technologies and integration outside of JDE Applications
  • Actively worked with cross functional teams to enhance collaboration and remove project impediments.
  • Implemented innovative technical solutions using API's which resulted in improving efficiency.
  • Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.

Senior Business Analyst

JDI RST
02.2018 - 02.2021
  • Developed efficient business and process solutions to reduce rental trailers which resulted in 70K cost savings for the company.
  • Worked closely with business stakeholders to analyze and understand business requirements.
  • Conducted discovery sessions with system users and solution providers to identify and engage in the implementation of better solutions.
  • Created various dashboards for managing performance metrics of the Assets.
  • Successfully integrated multiple systems to automate and decreased manual work by 3 hours a day for the maintenance team.
  • Delivered software systems upgrade project in 3 months instead of the planned 9 months delivery which resulted in more automation and eliminated manual effort by 2 more hours each day within the maintenance team.
  • Led cross-functional teams to analyze and understand the operational impacts and opportunities of technology changes.
  • Trained the system users on new upgrades and solution changes.
  • Documented complex business process flows, which improved processes efficiency by 15%.
  • Trained new employees and end users as a subject matter expert of the TMW operations.
  • Analyzed daily management data using tools like Alteryx application and Tableau.
  • Automated multiple reporting tasks through creation of reporting tools.
  • Enhanced data integrity by applying meticulous attention to detail when reviewing and analyzing data quality metrics.

Reporting Business Analyst

Mariner xVu
02.2015 - 02.2018
  • Implemented integrated solutions with vendor applications to consume vendor API's into native application.
  • Recommended and introduced process changes as appropriate based on systems analysis, data analysis, GAP analysis and trend analysis.
  • Worked closely with solution architect and developers in design sessions and developed solution diagrams, use case diagrams and process flows in Visio.
  • Participated in Change and Release management activities for smooth delivery.
  • Automated multiple reporting tasks through creation of reporting tools.
  • Identified inefficiencies and risks by monitoring business unit trends and key performance indicators.
  • Gathered data from multiple sources to research economic indicators, analyze key metrics and track industry trends.

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Wells Fargo
03.2014 - 11.2014
  • Represented the QA Team and coordinated all release level testing and documentation activities.
  • Coordinated with Integration System Testing and User Acceptance Testing releases.
  • Performed Pre upgrade testing and post upgrade production live support.
  • Conducted business review sessions and managed functional/technical resource.
  • Responsible for developing, reviewing, coordinating and delivering the test strategy and document.
  • Daily Coordination with Business Analyst and Development team to keep update with business and functional requirement changes.

Functional Analyst

HCLTech
03.2014 - 05.2014
  • Drafted maps, data dictionaries, user manuals and spec listings to provide foundational resources.
  • Reviewed and tested plans and criteria to meet functional and technical requirements.
  • Assembled and participated in requirement-gathering sessions to define and document functional specs, configurations, enhancements and custom reports.
  • Supported leadership in fielding defects and production operations issues.

Techno Functional Analyst

Twitter
12.2013 - 02.2014
  • Captured inventory teams pain points and documented them functional requirements to enhance the Inventory Management System.
  • Assisted technical team with supplier conversion.
  • Improved customer invoice tool for enabling customers to access it efficiently.

Techno Functional Analyst

Cisco
09.2013 - 11.2013
  • Analyzed client customizations on Progress Billing & Revenue Recognition processes to propose new solution strategy.
  • Captured and documented functional requirements for integrating third party Credit Check Application with Cisco B2B Order Management System.
  • Monitored Progress of the development to provide support for day to day and month end activities.

Process Developer

Genpact
08.2008 - 07.2011
  • Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
  • Analyzed and assessed functional and organizational activities.
  • Maintained strong working knowledge of ERP, CRM and business intelligence tools and operational features.
  • Optimized core processes to improve business performance and operational agility.
  • Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.

Associate Analyst

Genpact
08.2008 - 07.2011
  • Facilitated meetings with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Worked with the functional department to design and implement new business processes.
  • Established and maintained strong relationship with Client through daily communication discussing process status and improvement.
  • Supported the team as subject matter specialist in financial modules related to process.
  • Managed reporting with high risk accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) - Accounting and Finance

St. Marys College
05.2008

Intermediate - Accounting and Business/Management

Institute of Cost And Work Accountants of India
12.2010

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A - Finance

Pittsburg State University
05.2013

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Focused
  • Senior Leadership Support
  • Results Driven
  • Data Visualization and Presentations
  • Process Improvement Techniques
  • Process Flow Diagram Creation
  • Business Requirements
  • Interactive Communication Skills
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Repeatedly relied on by the leadership to offer business solutions that take into account stakeholders needs, vendor offering, business direction and IT architecture.
  • Created project pipeline with a vision to increase ROI of technological expenditures by $300K.
  • Developed data catalogues to enable seamless integration with visualization tools that gave an insight and improved business performance.

Timeline

Business and Solution Analyst

Plan Group Inc
07.2022 - Current

Business Systems Analyst

J.D. Irving Supply Chain
03.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Business Analyst

JDI RST
02.2018 - 02.2021

Reporting Business Analyst

Mariner xVu
02.2015 - 02.2018

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Wells Fargo
03.2014 - 11.2014

Functional Analyst

HCLTech
03.2014 - 05.2014

Techno Functional Analyst

Twitter
12.2013 - 02.2014

Techno Functional Analyst

Cisco
09.2013 - 11.2013

Process Developer

Genpact
08.2008 - 07.2011

Associate Analyst

Genpact
08.2008 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) - Accounting and Finance

St. Marys College

Intermediate - Accounting and Business/Management

Institute of Cost And Work Accountants of India

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A - Finance

Pittsburg State University

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