Blessing Ali New Document
Blessing Ali New Document
Blessing Ali New Document
TOOLS
Atlassian (Jira&Confluence) Draw I.O
Miro Snagit
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pacific Life, UK Sep 2021 – To date
Business Analyst
Conduct stakeholder interviews, and workshops, and facilitate requirement-gathering sessions to drive consensus
and ensure a comprehensive understanding of business needs.
Develop Process Flows, Swim-lanes, Workflow, and Process Maps to capture functional requirements based on
project demands.
Add user stories and acceptance criteria to the backlog after populating Confluence with the extensive
Requirement Management Plan (RMP).
Analyze and document current business processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending
streamlined solutions.
Ensuring alignment of system design with user needs, managing stakeholders ranging from end users to business
directors and system developers.
Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate business requirements, translating them into
functional specifications and use cases.
Lead product ownership and business analysis functions for a portfolio of software products, collaborating closely
with stakeholders, developers, and UX designers to define product vision, roadmap, and release plans.
Facilitate project team workshops using diverse skills to surpass objectives and exceed expectations.
Document options for business change and conduct a cost-benefit analysis.
Engage with senior stakeholders to map out processes using Draw I.O., identifying areas for efficiencies and
improvements.
Managed and enhanced the organization's software development life cycle (SDLC) to meet deadlines and
customer needs.
Investigate queries, support business procedures, and comprehend the needs of customers and business areas.
Translating stakeholder requirements into tangible deliverables such as functional specifications, use cases, user
stories, and workflow/process diagrams.
Evaluating risks associated with requirements implementation, testing processes, and project communications.
Conducted in-depth analysis of business processes.
Dakota Consulting Oct 2020 – Aug
2021
Business Analyst
Facilitated multiple meetings with key stakeholders to elicit requirements for target deliverables
Implemented a refined requirement-gathering process in collaboration with stakeholders.
Clarified and prioritized requirements through workshops and brainstorming sessions with stakeholders and
subject matter experts (SMEs)
Acted as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to facilitate
agreement on scope, design decisions, and implementation decisions
Analyzed and documented current business processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending
streamlined solutions.
Developed and executed test plans, conducted system testing, and supported user acceptance testing.
Assisted in post-implementation activities, including user training and support documentation creation.
Conducted thorough risk assessments for testing procedures and requirements implementation.
Examined documents, files, and past data to gather crucial company intelligence for requests for development.
User stories and features were prioritized using a thorough business value and ROI analysis.
Oversaw and led requirement workshops with stakeholders, guaranteeing efficient communication and
coordination.
Practical experience in evaluating and creating requirements based on communications with clients.
Oversaw UAT Testing and Test Case Review processes to provide quality control.
Accurately recorded and managed change requests to maintain Change Request (CR) logs.
EDUCATION
University of the West of Scotland 2021 - 2022
Masters of Science (MSc) Human Resource Management
SKILLS
Proven ability to collaborate with a team. Adept at managing multiple tasks.
Proficient in identifying and resolving issues promptly. Proven track record in defining project scopes and
Excellent time management skill. delivering effective solutions.
Able to adjust quickly to new tasks and challenges. Gap analysis
Adept at evaluating and managing risks throughout the Experienced in developing compelling business cases.
project life-cycle. Experience in managing projects, ensuring timely
Implementing and ensuring adherence to quality delivery, and meeting project milestones.
standards in project deliverable. Quick adaptability to changing business requirements
Familiarity with technical concepts and the ability to and environments.
communicate effectively with IT professionals. Proficient in Agile methodologies to adapt and thrive in
dynamic project environments.