Sai Teja
@saiteja
Experienced business consultant with a strong project management background.
What I'm looking for
I am a business consultant with over 14 years of diverse experience in roles such as Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Business Analyst across various sectors including Banking, IT, Insurance, and Retail. My expertise lies in leading projects to successful completion while acting as a liaison between business users and technical teams. I possess exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of Big Data, Databases, Enterprise Architecture, and Cloud technologies.
Throughout my career, I have implemented Agile projects from end to end, organized Scrum meetings, and utilized tools like Atlassian JIRA and Bugzilla to manage project workflows effectively. My experience includes extensive work in project management best practices, methodologies like Waterfall and Agile SCRUM, and a comprehensive knowledge of business systems implementation. I have successfully delivered capabilities using agile practices while ensuring all risk, security, and development requirements are met.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager/Business Analyst
Nirvana Enterprises
Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)
Led the transition of Santander Bank's backend payment service provider, managing data conversion, validation, and testing. Captured business processes and enhanced data warehouse logic while actively writing test cases and training UAT audiences. Worked on various finance projects and integrated multiple applications to improve service delivery.
Sr. Business Analyst/Scrum Master
Nirvana Enterprises
Feb 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 7 months)
Facilitated Agile Scrum practices for AML compliance projects, optimizing team performance and ensuring adherence to risk and security requirements. Conducted risk assessments and assisted in the development of compliance controls while coordinating system integration testing and user training.
Project Manager/Business Analyst
International Technological University
Jul 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Managed business analytics and administrative projects, ensuring timely completion within budget. Developed prototypes for academic accreditation projects and collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize tasks effectively.
Business Analyst
UBS (Cognizant Technology Solutions)
Feb 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Engaged in all phases of the process life cycle using Agile-SCRUM methodology, conducting requirement gathering sessions and performing gap analysis. Worked on AML compliance projects, enhancing transaction monitoring systems and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Business Analyst
Luutaa Technologies
Jul 2010 - Feb 2014 (3 years 7 months)
Managed web-based projects on the ATG commerce platform, gathering requirements for content and user management. Created documentation for inventory management and payment systems, ensuring a seamless customer experience.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International Technological University
MBA, Project Management/Business Analytics
2015 - 2016
Completed an MBA with a focus on Project Management and Business Analytics, gaining skills in managing projects and analyzing business data effectively.
Engineering Staff College of India
MBA, Finance
2011 - 2013
Pursued an MBA in Finance, which provided a strong foundation in financial principles and practices applicable in various business contexts.
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