Omar AkkadOA
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Omar Akkad

@omarakkad

Experienced Sr. Business Analyst with a focus on government projects.

United States

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, collaboration, and impactful project work.

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

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Current

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.

NC

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.

EU

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.

US

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 logoTU

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 logoVT

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.

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