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Dev Raj

Melbourne,Vic

Summary

Proactive Product Owner and Senior Business Analyst with extensive experience in backlog prioritization, stakeholder management, and Agile methodologies. Successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and optimize project performance. Expertise in data analysis, risk management, and strategic planning, bringing a data-driven approach to product development and business transformation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Owner

ABC LTD
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Managed backlog prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams on technical feasibility assessments, resulting in realistic scope definition for projects.
  • Developed comprehensive roadmaps outlining the product vision, goals, and milestones for successful execution.
  • Proactively identified risks associated with project timelines or deliverables, implementing mitigation strategies when necessary.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality products that met customer needs.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies to increase team productivity and enhance overall project outcomes.
  • Facilitated communication between development teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of requirements and expectations.
  • Optimized product performance by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Oversaw entire product deployments from vision and creation to rollout and delivery.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular retrospective meetings with the team.
  • Managed implementation of new features by outlining plans and specifications such as how, where, and when each component would work.
  • Focused on building critical features up front in order to identify constraints and technical challenges.
  • Conducted data-driven analysis to measure product success metrics, informing future enhancements or adjustments.
  • Streamlined project management processes for improved efficiency and timely product delivery.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to address bottlenecks, improving overall project communication and execution.
  • Developed comprehensive roadmaps to guide product development and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Coordinated beta testing programs to gather user feedback, refining product features before general release.
  • Implemented competitive analysis frameworks to benchmark against industry standards and drive product excellence.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through regular updates and strategic communication, building strong relationships.
  • Enhanced product vision by collaborating closely with stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements.
  • Prioritized bug fixes and enhancements based on user impact, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined backlog management, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timely feature delivery.
  • Translated technical requirements into user stories, bridging gap between development teams and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Improved team velocity by implementing and refining Scrum methodologies.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team feedback and implementing process enhancements.
  • Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.
  • Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
  • Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
  • Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations.
  • Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
  • Mentored junior analysts on best practices for business analysis techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
  • Led process mapping initiatives, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced redundancies across departments.
  • Performed risk assessments on potential projects to determine feasibility and viability before moving forward with implementation plans.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement through effective communication of complex data and insights.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies within project teams, increasing overall adaptability and responsiveness.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
  • Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
  • Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
  • Created data models to support decision-making processes.
  • Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
  • Designed and developed data pipelines to acquire, clean and process data.
  • Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
  • Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
  • Developed and maintained data warehouses and data marts to support business operations.

Senior Business Analyst

ABC Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
  • Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
  • Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations.
  • Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
  • Mentored junior analysts on best practices for business analysis techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
  • Streamlined workflow for better productivity with the implementation of new software solutions.
  • Led process mapping initiatives, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced redundancies across departments.
  • Performed risk assessments on potential projects to determine feasibility and viability before moving forward with implementation plans.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement through effective communication of complex data and insights.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies within project teams, increasing overall adaptability and responsiveness.
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by staying abreast of industry standards and best practices.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
  • Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
  • Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
  • Designed and developed data pipelines to acquire, clean and process data.
  • Developed and maintained data warehouses and data marts to support business operations.

Controls Analyst

Xyz
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Optimized control processes by implementing strategic improvements in data analysis and reporting.
  • Created standardized templates for documenting control activities, improving consistency across departments.
  • Implemented robust monitoring solutions to track the performance of key controls and identify potential issues proactively.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for new team members, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and rapid integration into the team.
  • Conducted thorough audits of internal control systems, enhancing organizational compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced process efficiency for financial controls through rigorous evaluation and optimization efforts.
  • Identified areas of improvement within internal controls, leading to increased accuracy and reliability in financial statements.
  • Investigated control failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences, bolstering overall system integrity.
  • Streamlined risk assessment procedures, resulting in a more efficient and effective control environment.
  • Developed clear communication channels between functional departments to ensure seamless coordination during periods of change or transition.
  • Designed custom reports for management review, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of existing controls.
  • Assisted in developing company-wide policies and procedures to strengthen governance frameworks around risk management and internal controls.
  • Led regular reviews of existing control structures, identifying opportunities for further refinement or enhancement.
  • Evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
  • Coached junior analysts on best practices for control evaluation and testing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to devise control strategies that aligned with business objectives and reduced operational risks.
  • Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
  • Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
  • Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
  • Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
  • Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
  • Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.

Data Analyst

Xyz
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
  • Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
  • Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy, resulting in better-informed decisions.
  • Enhanced business efficiency by identifying trends and patterns in complex datasets.
  • Integrated multiple sources of disparate data into cohesive datasets using ETL processes, improving overall analytic capabilities.
  • Managed large-scale databases to ensure timely access to critical information for key stakeholders.
  • Provided actionable insights through comprehensive reports and dashboards, supporting strategic initiatives.
  • Implemented robust control measures to improve analytical output reliability.
  • Optimized data collection methods to enhance quality and volume of data captured for analysis.
  • Reduced data redundancy with effective data modeling, ensuring optimal use of storage resources.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental data integration, enhancing overall data coherence and utility.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing by creating centralized data repository accessible to all relevant parties.
  • Automated routine data analysis tasks, freeing up time for more complex analysis.
  • Improved data visualization techniques, making insights more accessible to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by automating data cleansing processes, significantly reducing manual errors.
  • Collaborated with IT to ensure data security measures were in place, safeguarding sensitive information.
  • Developed and maintained data pipelines for seamless flow of information, ensuring timely availability for decision-making.
  • Streamlined reporting processes, resulting in faster turnaround times for monthly performance reports.
  • Conducted comprehensive data analysis to support strategic planning, leading to more informed decision-making.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
  • Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
  • Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
  • Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
  • Designed and developed data pipelines to acquire, clean and process data.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
  • Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
  • Developed data mining algorithms to identify and classify patterns in data.
  • Developed and implemented data governance policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained data warehouses and data marts to support business operations.

Data Transformation Analyst

Xyz
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Increased data accuracy through rigorous validation and cleansing techniques.
  • Spearheaded migration projects to new platforms, ensuring seamless transition with minimal downtime or disruptions.
  • Streamlined data processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing automation solutions.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous learning within the team, encouraging professional development opportunities related to data transformation skills and expertise.
  • Investigated discrepancies in datasets, resolving issues promptly to maintain high-quality standards throughout all stages of the data lifecycle.
  • Established robust data governance policies that ensured compliance with industry regulations and ethical guidelines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish a unified approach to managing data quality.
  • Standardized documentation practices for better knowledge sharing across teams and departments.
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications for data transformation projects.
  • Optimized data models for quicker analysis, reducing processing time significantly.
  • Conducted comprehensive audits of existing systems, identifying areas for improvement and potential risks.
  • Championed process improvements that led to significant cost savings without compromising on quality or performance metrics.
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
  • Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
  • Analyzed large datasets to identify trends and patterns in customer behaviors.
  • Improved data collection methods by designing surveys, polls and other instruments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Acccc

Scale
05.2024 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Asdvdsav
02.2023

Skills

  • Release planning
  • Business Analysis
  • Product Backlog Management
  • Roadmap development
  • Agile frameworks
  • Agile Methodology
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Scrum Methodology
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Feature Prioritization
  • Product Planning
  • Requirements Elicitation
  • Story planning
  • User Story Creation
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Risk Management
  • Wireframing and Prototyping
  • Software Development Fundamentals
  • Use Case Study Generation
  • Risk Assessments
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Product Development
  • Business Needs Analysis
  • Data Analytics
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic Planning and Alignment
  • MS Office Suite

Timeline

Scale
05.2024 - 05.2024

Product Owner

ABC LTD
01.2021 - 01.2024

Senior Business Analyst

ABC Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2022

Controls Analyst

Xyz
01.2020 - 01.2021

Data Analyst

Xyz
01.2019 - 01.2020

Data Transformation Analyst

Xyz
01.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Arts -

Acccc

High School Diploma -

Asdvdsav

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