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Maria Ojisua

@mariaojisua

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Senior Business Analyst with expertise in Agile delivery and process optimization.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, encourages innovation, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

As a Senior Business Analyst with over 7 years of experience, I excel in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technology teams. My expertise lies in leading comprehensive business analysis, from requirements gathering to process optimization, ensuring that projects align with strategic goals. I have successfully led over 30 cross-functional initiatives, including the development of Verra's Project Hub, which streamlined digital transformation efforts across the organization.

My strong background in service management, coupled with hands-on experience in ERP, CRM, and SCM, allows me to create detailed specifications, models, and test plans that enhance communication and efficiency. I am adept at facilitating Agile ceremonies and managing product backlogs, ensuring that all stakeholder needs are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget. My commitment to continuous improvement drives me to document user stories and process flows meticulously, enabling seamless systems integration and automation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Business Analyst

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Verra

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Led over 30 cross-functional initiatives including Verra's organization-wide Project Hub to centralize and streamline digital transformation efforts. Facilitated Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, UAT, retrospectives) and maintained the product backlog.

Agile Scrum Kanban Jira Azure DevOps Lucidchart Salesforce Project Management Stakeholder Management

Business Analyst

Central 1

Sep 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Created Mock-ups to capture user preferences using a variety of tools. Documented over 50 process flows for AS IS & TO BE processes, workflows, and data flows.

Jira Business Process Mapping User Stories Test Plans Data Analysis SQL Power BI Tableau

Business Systems Analyst

CIBC

Feb 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Led end-to-end requirements gathering and analysis for digital banking and payment modernization initiatives, including Interac e-Transfer and ISO 20022 migration projects. Collaborated with business units, developers, and QA teams to translate complex business needs into functional and technical specifications.

Requirements Gathering JAD Sessions Agile Delivery Data Mapping Stakeholder Management Digital Banking Payment Modernization

Junior Business Analyst

MCAP

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Spearheaded mortgage process automation by mapping existing processes and identifying automation opportunities. Performed business requirements gathering and analyzed specific business needs resulting in over 40 successful implementations.

Process Automation Requirements Gathering Vendor Management Process Improvement Business Analysis System Enhancements

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Centennial College

Graduate Certificate, Business Analytics

Completed a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, focusing on data analysis, business process mapping, and requirements gathering. Gained expertise in tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, and Salesforce.