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Niraj Prabhakar

@nirajprabhakar

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Experienced Business Analyst with a focus on IT Project Management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

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

With nearly 10 years of experience in IT Project Management and Business Analysis, I have honed my skills in implementing agile, waterfall, and hybrid practices within cross-functional teams. My educational background includes a Master's in Technical Project Management and a Master's in Business Administration, which have equipped me with a solid foundation to envision product scope, manage resources, and ensure that project milestones are met according to end-user expectations.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed projects in Salesforce CRM, focusing on data integrity and user experience enhancements. My role as a Consultant Business Analyst at Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield has allowed me to provide ongoing project support, monitor data flow, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement customizations that meet business needs. I pride myself on my ability to communicate effectively with both business and IT teams, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

My experience extends to creating comprehensive documentation, conducting data analysis, and performing risk assessments. I am passionate about continuous improvement and have a proven track record of identifying opportunities for process efficiencies. I am eager to leverage my expertise to drive successful project outcomes and contribute to organizational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sr Business Analyst/Consultant

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Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Currently providing project support for Salesforce migration, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with stakeholders for system enhancements. Responsible for user training, documentation, and continuous improvement of data management processes.

Salesforce Data Analysis User Acceptance Testing Agile Methodology Stakeholder Management Documentation Project Management

Business Analyst

Wonders Corporation

Feb 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Managed project scope and timelines while supporting Agile methodologies. Conducted JAD sessions for requirement elicitation and ensured proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Agile Methodology Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Scrum Kanban SDLC Communication Risk Management

Project Estimator Intern

Pravco Inc

May 2019 - Sep 2019 (4 months)

Prepared budget estimates for construction projects, resolved cost discrepancies, and collaborated with architects to ensure project requirements were met.

Project Planning Reporting Documentation Team Collaboration Problem Solving Presentation Skills

Healthcare Business Analyst/Team Lead

Easy Software Solutions, India

Feb 2012 - May 2016 (4 years 3 months)

Analyzed client requirements for blood banking software solutions, managed project lifecycles, and provided training and technical assistance to clients, ensuring satisfaction and successful delivery.

Client Relationship Management Solutions SQL Training Documentation Change Management Communication Risk Assessment Stakeholder Engagement

Management Information System Analyst

Department of Labor and Employment, India

Feb 2011 - Dec 2011 (10 months)

Worked on portal maintenance and data optimization, converting COBOL scripts to SQL reports, and enhancing information flow for government officials.

Optimization SQL COBOL Reporting Project Planning Communication Workflow Management Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Campbellsville University

Master's, Business Administration

2022 - 2024

Pursuing a Master's in Business Administration, enhancing skills in business management and strategic planning.

Long Island University

Master's, Technical Project Management

2016 - 2018

Completed a Master's in Technical Project Management, focusing on IT Project Management and Business Analysis. Gained experience in implementing agile, waterfall, and hybrid practices within cross-functional teams.