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Leo Chetty

@leochetty

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IT Professional specializing in Business Analysis and Project Management.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

I am an IT Professional with over 22 years of experience in Business Analysis, Project Management, and Product Management. My journey has taken me through some of the largest corporates in Southern Africa, including Old Mutual and Nedbank, as well as consulting for international financial institutions across various countries. I excel in transforming businesses through technology and innovation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Throughout my career, I have achieved numerous accolades, including being recognized as a top performer at Nedbank and receiving the Old Mutual Africa Top Team award. My expertise in Agile methodologies and Scrum has allowed me to lead teams effectively, driving continuous improvement and delivering measurable value. I am passionate about fostering collaboration between business and development teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager

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Old Mutual

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

As Scrum Master, I facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, groomed healthy backlogs with product owners, proactively cleared cross-team blockers, and coached teams in Agile principles to drive data-informed decisions. I maintain documentation in Confluence, and deliver concise status reports to stakeholders, all while championing continuous improvement and mitigating risks to keep releases on track.

Confluence Jira Agile Methodologies Stakeholder Management Regulatory Compliance KPI Tracking Agile Scrum Master Facilitation Project Management

Consultant Senior Business Analyst

M&G Group (UK)

Jul 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Led a team of four Business Analysts in a remote capacity, successfully implementing and delivering the PRIIPS Project for the UK and EU. Elicited and documented business requirements according to PRIIPS regulations, ensuring vendor and development team understanding for solution compliance.

Business Analysis PRIIPS Regulations Project Management Jira UX Design Process Modeling Stakeholder Management Documentation

Senior Consultant

Old Mutual Group

Feb 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Managed projects and performed business analysis, achieving project delivery as per strategic plans and slashing operational costs through cost-saving measures. Drafted project initiation documents, work breakdown structures, and project plans while eliciting and documenting business requirements for various units.

Project Management Business Analysis Cost Saving Initiatives Project Planning Mentoring AML

Electronic Banking Channel Manager / Senior Business Analyst / Product Owner

Nedbank Ltd.

Oct 2007 - Jan 2019 (11 years 3 months)

Managed electronic banking channels for Rest of Africa, leading a team of 12 and successfully rolling out new digital app functionality to five countries. Oversaw the fastest digital expansion in the bank's channel overhaul, consistently achieving division targets and slashing channel incidents by 25% year on year.

Channel Management Digital Transformation ITIL Team Leadership Vendor Management Scrum Agile Disaster Recovery User Acceptance Testing Change Control

Business Analyst / Project Manager

TransUnion

Jan 2006 - Sep 2007 (1 year 8 months)

Successfully implemented the Data Warehouse project, acting as a liaison among stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and validate requirements for business process changes. Analyzed and interpreted business systems and rules to translate them into business and functional specifications.

Data Warehousing Business Analysis Project Management Process Design JAD Sessions Mentoring

Technical Consultant

Temenos

Apr 2000 - Dec 2005 (5 years 8 months)

Implemented various T24 banking solutions globally on time and within budget, providing support on technical implementation projects. Developed solutions for gaps between client requirements and Temenos Core Banking topologies, architecture, and standard solutions.

Technical Consulting Solutions Development Client Site Travel Core Banking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Scaled Agile

Certification, Agile Methodologies

Obtained certification in Safe Scrum Master from Scaled Agile, demonstrating expertise in agile methodologies and scrum framework.

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate, Computer Science for Business Professionals

Completed the Computer Science for Business Professionals program at Harvard Business School Online. Gained insights into computer science principles relevant to business applications.

University of Cape Town

Advanced Diploma, Project Management

Earned an Advanced Diploma in Project Management from the University of Cape Town. Developed advanced skills in project planning, execution, and management.

Gordon Institute of Business Science

Middle Management Programme, Management

Completed the Middle Management Programme at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). Focused on developing leadership and management skills for middle-level professionals.

University of Pretoria

Leadership Development Programme, Leadership Development

Participated in the Leadership Development Programme at the University of Pretoria. Enhanced leadership capabilities and strategic thinking.

Faculty Training Institute

Diploma, Business Analysis

Obtained a Diploma in Business Analysis from Faculty Training Institute. Gained expertise in business analysis principles and practices.

Technikon South Africa

National Diploma, Information Technology

Completed a National Diploma in Information Technology (Undergrad degree) at Technikon South Africa. Studied various aspects of information technology.