Lola Abdul
@lolaabdul
Results-driven Senior Business Analyst with extensive Agile experience.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior Business Analyst with over 8 years of experience in delivering large-scale enterprise and system transformation projects. My expertise lies in backlog refinement, PI planning support, and cross-functional collaboration within Agile environments. I have a proven track record of partnering with SMEs, Product Owners, and stakeholders to define user stories, drive sprint execution, and support real-world testing.
My technical proficiency includes SQL for data validation and Power BI/Tableau for reporting, enabling me to deliver scalable, data-informed solutions. I excel at bridging the gap between business and IT, optimizing systems and processes to enhance overall efficiency. My experience includes leading SQL-based data validation and exploratory testing, developing Power BI dashboards, and conducting workshops to define future-state process flows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Analyst
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Partnered with SMEs, business owners, and system architects to refine team backlogs and align development with business priorities, often serving as Scrum Master. Led SQL-based data validation and exploratory testing, and developed Power BI dashboards for finance and operations, reducing manual reporting by 30%.
Business Analyst
Toyota Financial Services
Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 (4 months)
Conducted requirements elicitation sessions to support new digital product launches and collaborated with developers to translate business goals into efficient workflow and data solutions. Designed SQL-based validation scripts and real-time dashboards to track financial KPIs, providing UAT support and developing documentation for product adoption.
Business Analyst
Etan Tolling
Jul 2016 - Nov 2019 (3 years 4 months)
Delivered end-to-end business analysis, including workflow mapping, technical requirements, and post-go-live support. Led data-driven improvements in tolling transaction accuracy through process automation and partnered with technical teams to develop analytics dashboards, improving reporting consistency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UKUniversity of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering. Gained foundational knowledge in engineering principles and computer systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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