Nancy User
@nancyuser1
Experienced business analyst with a strong focus on product ownership.
What I'm looking for
With over fifteen years of experience in software development, I have honed my skills as a highly competent business analyst. My journey has been marked by a commitment to stakeholder management and a passion for delivering exceptional results. I thrive in challenging environments where I can leverage my strengths in organizing, questioning, and simplifying complex business problems.
In my current role as a Senior Product Owner at Onyx Insight, I lead two development teams, driving product delivery for a new monitoring SaaS platform. My efforts in implementing new processes for managing Epics and Features have significantly enhanced product operations. I pride myself on my ability to foster strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure alignment on product vision and priorities, which has been crucial in my success.
Throughout my career, I have embraced Agile methodologies, transitioning teams from rigid processes to more flexible frameworks that empower collaboration and adaptability. My leadership experience spans various roles, including mentoring teams and guiding them in applying Agile principles. I am dedicated to continuous improvement and am always seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency and performance in every project I undertake.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Product Owner
Onyx Insight
Feb 2025 - Present (4 months)
Served as Product Owner for two development teams, driving product delivery and execution for a new monitoring SaaS platform. Introduced and implemented new processes for managing Epics and Features, enhancing visibility, analysis, prioritisation, and sign-off.
Senior Analyst
Digi-steel
Mar 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Facilitated enhanced collaboration at the Epic level, driving a more business-centric approach in product development. Spearheaded the transition from waterfall-like processes to Agile methodologies, enhancing team autonomy and adaptability.
Business Analysis Team Lead
Simply Health
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year)
Focused on enhancing efficiency and visibility within key operational areas, driving measurable improvements in performance. Served as Project Manager for three critical projects, demonstrating strong leadership and successful delivery capabilities.
Senior Business Analysis Manager
Calyx
Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Led Product Owner for the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) solution, defining and communicating the product vision and roadmap to stakeholders. Mentored and coached team members on SAFe 5 and Agile principles, fostering a more efficient and collaborative work environment.
Business Analysis Manager
Calyx
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)
Directed and managed large teams of Business Analysts, providing both hierarchical and functional leadership to ensure consistent quality and delivery. Held ownership as the Platform Solution Owner for Mobile Apps, Identity and Access Management (IDAM), and Integration (iPaaS, API) Agile Release Train (ART).
Senior Business Analyst
Calyx
Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)
Held ownership as the Functional Lead and Product Owner for the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform SaaS offering, driving its development and significantly contributing to its adoption. Orchestrated and coordinated the program-level analysis process within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
eClinical Business Analyst
Calyx
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)
Led business analysis efforts for critical data quality initiatives, improving the accuracy and reliability of clinical trial data. Played a key role in the implementation of single sign-on (SSO) projects, enhancing user experience and security across eClinical applications.
Business Analyst
Pernod Ricard UK
Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years)
Defined business, functional, and non-functional requirements and specifications; developed and delivered system/report training. Created and maintained financial analysis reports and data transformations.
Business Analyst
Greenwood Academies Trust
Jan 2011 - Jan 2011 (0 months)
Conducted consultancy for a business process re-engineering project. This involved analysing existing processes and recommending improvements.
IT Commercial Reporting Systems Developer
Pernod Ricard UK
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
Created and maintained financial analysis reports and data transformations. Provided report writing and technical support for the CRM system.
IT Support Analyst
Pernod Ricard UK
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 (2 years)
Provided report writing and technical support for the CRM system. Delivered 1st and 2nd line user support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Thames Valley University
BSc Applied Computing, Applied Computing
Grade: 1:1
Achieved a First-Class Honours degree in Applied Computing. Awarded the Microsoft Prize for highest overall achievement at BSc degree in computing.
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