Emmanuel Joseph
@emmanueljoseph6
Senior Business Analyst and Product Manager with extensive IT experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Business Analyst and Product Owner with over 8 years of diverse experience in the IT industry, specializing in Finance, Health Insurance, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Telecommunications. My expertise lies in requirements gathering, user story creation, and documentation, which I have honed through my work on both Agile and Waterfall projects. I am SAFe POPM 6 Certified, and I possess strong leadership skills that enable me to facilitate Agile ceremonies effectively.
Throughout my career, I have successfully contributed to various projects, including the development of customer authentication platforms and modernized web applications. My role as a Product Owner at Cognizant has allowed me to work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and maintain product backlogs using tools like JIRA and Azure DevOps. I am passionate about leveraging technology to enhance user experiences and drive business success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Owner
Cognizant –DIRECTV
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
As a Product Owner, I led development teams in delivering and maintaining DIRECTV's customer authentication platform (ForgeRock) for both dotcom and non-dotcom authentication services. I was responsible for defining product requirements, managing the product backlog on JIRA, and collaborating with UI, backend, and ForgeRock developers to align features with delivery timelines.
Senior Business Analyst
Cognizant – Mercury Insurance
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
As a Business Systems Analyst, I supported development teams for downstream applications of the insurance engine, including AL3, Document Management System, and OnBase. I gathered requirements for daily AL3 file generation and maintained AL3 file value mapping documentation to ensure compliance with expected standards.
Product Owner
Cognizant – Bayer
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
As a Product Owner/Business Analyst, I implemented a modernized UI for an existing legacy web application used for account data management. I created and managed the product backlog, translating legacy application functionality into requirements for the modernized application, and conducted design walkthroughs for stakeholders.
Senior Business Analyst
Cognizant – HCSC
Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
As a Senior Business Analyst, I was part of the core team implementing a front-end and backend web application for Claims Inquiry and Adjudication. I facilitated Agile ceremonies, developed knowledge of healthcare and insurance concepts, and led a team of offshore Business Analysts.
Jr. Product Owner
Cognizant – Gilead Sciences
Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)
As a Jr. Product Owner/Business Systems Analyst, I worked with project teams to deliver solutions for Gilead’s intranet, enterprise search, and collaboration platforms. I conducted requirement-gathering sessions, translated business requirements into functional requirements, and created project artifacts using Azure DevOps.
Technical Business Analyst
Perfict Global – Wells Fargo
Mar 2017 - Present (8 years 5 months)
As a Technical Business Analyst, I worked on API development projects, guiding the team through the 'Design-first' API development phases. I defined and documented requirements and customer use cases, designed APIs in accordance with industry standards, and created customer-facing API documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sullivan University
MS, Managing Information Technology
2019 - 2021
Completed a Master of Science in Managing Information Technology. This program focused on the strategic management of information systems and technology within organizations.
Fitchburg State University
MBA, Business Administration
2015 - 2017
Obtained a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Business Administration. The curriculum covered various aspects of business management, leadership, and strategic planning.
Loyola Academy
BA, Mass Communication
2011 - 2014
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. This degree provided a comprehensive understanding of communication theories, media production, and public relations.
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