Louisa Prempeh
@louisaprempeh
Senior Business Analyst with expertise in process improvement and project delivery.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Business Analyst with over 10 years of experience in requirements gathering, process improvement, and project delivery across various sectors including healthcare, financial services, and government. My expertise lies in facilitating Joint Application Requirement (JAR) and Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, where I leverage my excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to drive successful outcomes. I have a proven track record of reducing operational inefficiencies and delivering high-impact solutions through detailed analysis and stakeholder collaboration.
Throughout my career, I have spearheaded numerous CRM implementation projects, achieving a 98% first-time acceptance rate. I am adept at applying modern requirements engineering methodologies and have successfully managed project lifecycles using tools like Jira and Azure DevOps. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my ability to implement enterprise solutions and drive business transformation initiatives, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
As a dedicated professional, I am passionate about mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative work environment. I believe in the power of data-driven decision-making and have developed executive dashboards using Power BI to enhance strategic insights. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills and experience to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Business Analyst
Navitus
Sep 2024 - Present (9 months)
Spearheaded CRM implementation projects with a 98% first-time acceptance rate through comprehensive requirement gathering and stakeholder management. Implemented SDLC best practices and modern requirements engineering methodologies using Jira and Azure DevOps, leading to improved system connectivity and data flow efficiency.
Business Analyst/Project Manager
Humana
Oct 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Managed enterprise-wide ServiceNow implementation, achieving a 25% improvement in service delivery metrics. Developed operational plans using Azure DevOps and implemented Power BI dashboards for executive reporting, enhancing data-driven decision making.
Business Analyst/Data
Cotiviti
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 (6 months)
Led requirements gathering for enterprise data warehouse initiatives, improving reporting efficiency by 30%. Managed Jira board for data projects and implemented data governance frameworks, resulting in a 40% reduction in data quality issues.
Business Consultant
Rising Sun
Sep 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Facilitated requirements gathering sessions and developed comprehensive documentation for enterprise solutions. Implemented Agile methodologies, resulting in a 35% faster product delivery and maintained requirements traceability matrix.
Business Analyst/Risk Consultant
Inova Hospital
Sep 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years)
Managed risk assessment and mitigation strategies for healthcare IT initiatives. Developed user stories and use cases, ensuring HIPAA compliance and improving requirement clarity for development teams.
Business Analyst/Scrum Master
UnitedHealth Group
Aug 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years 1 month)
Led Agile ceremonies and managed stakeholder communications for healthcare systems development. Implemented NIST 800-53 framework for security compliance and facilitated process improvement initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2019 - 2023
Middlesex County College
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
2019 - 2019
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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