Adarsh Kandel

I am a passionate and adaptable graduate in Business Information Systems, seeking to begin my career in digital transformation, data analysis, or IT service delivery. With a strong foundation in information systems, cloud computing, and service management, I aim to contribute to meaningful public sector initiatives that improve outcomes for Queenslanders. I am eager to learn, collaborate, and grow into a future digital leader. Diligent student currently finalizing degree and looking for real-world experience as a business analyst intern. Detail-oriented and industrious team player with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Enthusiastic about seeing the practical application of education and learning from high-performance professionals.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – Amazon Web Services (2024)

Project: Bricktopia Quest – Agile Digital Product Development (University Project), Agile Project - MIS608 Agile Project Management, Role: Business Analyst | Team Size: 6, Project Overview: Contributed to the development of Bricktopia Quest, a digital companion app designed for Block World enthusiasts. The app integrates physical playsets with digital features, offering interactive gameplay and educational content. This project was developed in an Agile framework as part of my coursework, focusing on delivering an MVP that meets both user needs and business objectives., Key Responsibilities & Contributions:, Product Vision & Strategy: Led the creation of the Product Vision Statement, aligning project goals with user needs. Defined the long-term vision of the product to guide the development team and set a clear direction., Persona Development: Developed detailed personas to represent target users. Created two primary personas, ensuring that these personas informed the development of features, MVP prioritization, and user experience design., MVP Definition & Prioritization: Utilized the MoSCoW prioritization technique to define and prioritize the Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Key features included AR set scanning, avatar customization, and a virtual theme park. These features were identified as crucial for early user engagement and feedback., Agile Methodology: Applied Agile principles to manage the project. Participated in Scrum ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand ups, and retrospectives, to ensure the project remained on track., Backlog Management: Assisted in creating and maintaining the product backlog. Translated user stories into actionable tasks, prioritized features, and tracked progress using Agile reporting tools like burndown charts., Prototyping: Created low-fidelity mock-ups using Figma to represent MVP features. These prototypes were used for early testing, stakeholder feedback, and iteration., Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with the team to ensure the product met user expectations. Served as the primary point of contact for stakeholder communications, gathering requirements and ensuring alignment with the product vision., Documentation & Reporting: Documented user stories, acceptance criteria, and project progress reports. Developed Agile reports to monitor project velocity and refine sprint planning., Key Achievements:, Delivered the MVP within the project timeline, allowing for early user feedback and iteration., Developed a user-centered approach, ensuring the personas guided the team in developing features that resonated with the target audience., Gained hands-on experience in Agile project management, backlog prioritization, and user research, preparing me for real-world business analysis roles. Global Seamless Information System Solution for Giverly Capstone Project - MIS611 Information Systems Capstone, Torrens University, Collaborated in a team to develop an innovative global donation platform that integrates with e-commerce platforms, enhancing user engagement and transparency., Conducted requirements elicitation, stakeholder analysis, and user journey mapping to identify pain points and design an optimal solution., Led the ideation and prototyping phases, ensuring the final product aligns with the client’s needs and global scalability., Delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the solution’s impact on customer experience and charitable contributions., Utilized Agile methodologies, user experience (UX) research, and data-driven decision-making to develop a feasible and impactful recommendation., Skills Gained: Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, UX/UI Design, Agile Methodology, Presentation & Communication