Omar Akkad
@omarakkad
Experienced Sr. Business Analyst with a focus on government projects.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Sr. Business Analyst with over 7 years of experience, primarily working on government projects. My career has been marked by a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering innovative solutions. I hold an MBA from The George Washington University and a BS in Information Technology from Virginia Tech, which have equipped me with a strong foundation in both business and technology.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed various projects, including the transition from legacy systems to modern CRM solutions, and have played a pivotal role in cloud database migrations. My certifications as a SAFe Product Owner, Scrum Master, and ServiceNow System Administrator highlight my dedication to continuous learning and professional development. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging my leadership skills to drive teams towards achieving common goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Business Analyst
Perspecta Inc - DOJ
Jul 2016 - Present (8 years 11 months)
Extensively utilized ServiceNow as an Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) tool, managing user stories, sprints, backlog maintenance, incident and case management modules, and streamlining workflows and task automation. Certified as a ServiceNow System Administrator (CSA), demonstrating proficiency across modules including ITSM, Agile Development, and Performance Analytics.
Sr. Business Analyst
Naval Special Warfare Command
Jul 2012 - Present (12 years 11 months)
Provided analytical support for business processes across the NSWC Enterprise, including oversight from the Inspector General Office, Identity Management, Logistics and Support Training & Readiness, Weapons Malfunction Reporting, and access requests for the NSW NIPRNET Portal. Documented comprehensive business process maps to streamline operations and optimize resource allocation.
Sr. Business Analyst
Export Import Bank of the US
Sep 2009 - Present (15 years 9 months)
Managed online shipment and insurance system, overseeing transactions between US and international entities. Spearheaded a $2 million initiative to migrate legacy Lotus Notes Asset Management system to a Java-based web application.
Business Analyst
US Dept of Health and Human Services
Nov 2006 - Present (18 years 7 months)
Gathered and documented functional and business requirements for applications at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. Acted as the main point of contact for User Acceptance Testing (UAT), facilitating communication between end users and developers to ensure smooth application deployment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The George Washington University
MBA, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration program, focusing on advanced business principles and management strategies. Gained expertise in areas such as finance, marketing, and organizational leadership.
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, covering fundamental concepts in IT systems, software development, and data management. Developed a strong foundation in technological principles and their practical applications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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