Kireeti Bharadwaj - Lead Business Analyst - Nedbank | Himalayas
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Kireeti Bharadwaj

@kireetibharadwaj

Experienced Lead Business Analyst with a focus on financial services.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role in a dynamic organization that values growth and innovation.

I am a seasoned Lead Business Analyst with over 17 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, particularly within the financial services sector. My expertise lies in project management, business analysis, and requirements management, where I have successfully implemented projects using Agile and DevOps methodologies. I thrive in high-pressure environments, adeptly managing multiple deliverables while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to excellence, consistently exceeding client and stakeholder expectations. My analytical skills enable me to identify process improvement opportunities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing operational efficiency. I am passionate about continuous personal and professional growth, seeking a role that offers advancement opportunities and allows me to contribute meaningfully to my team and organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AC

Enterprise Business Analyst

Absa Group Financial Crime

Feb 2020 - Jul 2023 (3 years 5 months)

Facilitated engagements with stakeholders to conduct current state assessments for POPI Act compliance and worked with the Anti-Money Laundering team to implement preventive measures. Reviewed and redefined existing processes to align with regulatory requirements, analyzed client information, and identified risks and gaps from multiple systems.

IA

Senior Process Engineer

Innovation Group South Africa

Jun 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Designed and implemented operational methods to promote organizational efficiency and reduce costs, analyzing current business processes to develop new methods for improved productivity. Documented user requirements, liaised with product owners, and engaged with all stakeholders to analyze business objectives and develop solutions.

AT

Senior Business Analyst / Project Manager

Absa Operational Risk | Talentcru

Oct 2017 - Mar 2018 (5 months)

Collaborated with business to define requirements aligned with strategic objectives and managed all elements of project execution. Defined, scoped, and planned projects according to the Absa methodology, ensuring staff were adequately trained for solution implementation.

BI

Lead Business Analyst

Barclays Africa | Absa Insurance

Nov 2012 - Sep 2017 (4 years 10 months)

Identified opportunities to improve current business processes and provided consultancy on the functionality, applicability, and usability of technology solutions. Oversaw collaboration between business analysis and IT teams during conceptual design and requirements documentation phases.

ST

Business / Systems Analyst

Sav-Square Technologies

Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 (10 months)

Analyzed existing business functional processes and prepared Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Business Requirement Documents for IT continuity management. Prepared and maintained Business Continuity Management plans and Crisis Management Plans, assisting technical staff with UML diagrams.

RL

Business Analyst

Rassar Software Solutions Pty Ltd

Apr 2008 - Apr 2009 (1 year)

Managed Waterfall Development Process, client interface, requirements gathering, writing, and verification. Developed solutions to business problems by defining, analyzing, and documenting requirements, and facilitated communication between business stakeholders.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

OU

Osmania University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Maintenance Engineering

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Maintenance Engineering. Gained extensive knowledge in information technology, focusing on project management, business analysis, and software development methodologies.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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