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James Venkatrao

James Venkatrao

Business Analyst
Melbourne

Summary

I am a results-oriented Business Analyst with prior knowledge as a Product Designer with nearly two years of experience. I am dedicated to enhancing user experiences and driving product optimisation and am proficient in utilising design thinking frameworks, conducting user research, and creating both low- and high-fidelity wireframes that align with user needs. I'm also passionate about synthesising data and user feedback to inform strategic decisions, aiming to transition into a Product Manager role from my current role as an Oracle business analyst. I'm eager to leverage analytical skills and creativity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to this role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Analyst

Invictus Partners
07.2024 - Current

• Conduct in-depth licensing reviews and audits for enterprise clients, ensuring compliance and optimizing software asset usage to reduce costs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical teams, legal departments, and
senior stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze data, and deliver tailored licensing solutions.
•Develop and refine tools, templates, and questionnaires to assess client entitlements, enabling scalable and repeatable processes for Oracle,VMware, and Microsoft audits.
• Translate complex licensingdata and audit findings into actionable insights and comprehensive reports, influencing executive decision-making and driving operational efficiency.

Product Designer

Harness Projects
06.2023 - 03.2024

I'm currently involved in Harness Projects UX Designer program which assigns students to real-world businesses looking to optimize their existing products. Two of the organisations I've worked with are Landcare Australia helping with their
website to increase group volunteers and user sign ups for group events as well as GridCog helping them optimise their SaaS product to lower user dissatisfaction and confusion.


Tasks involved
- end to end design offuctions - design thinking framework
- Customer research


Customer Service/Sales Representative

Telstra
06.2023 - 10.2023

- Resolving customer issues regarding home internet, mobile broadband, mobile plans a n d device faults.
- experience working towards NPS, GP and other KPI targets
- product knowledge of thelatest phones, tablets and other technology
- Providing a welcoming customer experience and showing exemplary communication skills
- Using POS and database software like console, siebel and TRS cloud

Data Administrator

AON
03.2022 - 12.2022

• Redaction of highly sensitive client information
• Creation of working documents that outlined course materials for clients attending university
• Managing and organizing required documents for o n broker qualification program
• Liasing with co-workers and ANZIIF(Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance) to make sure brokers are submitting appropriate and quality information for their submission.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Organisational Technology Management

Massey University
Auckland
04.2001 -

Certificate - Applied Digital Technology Product Solutions

Mission Ready
Auckland
04.2001 -

Skills

    Problem-solving

    Requirements gathering

    Analytical thinking

    Project management

    Data analysis

    Decision-making

    Workflow Analysis

    Team collaboration

    Time management

Timeline

Business Analyst

Invictus Partners
07.2024 - Current

Product Designer

Harness Projects
06.2023 - 03.2024

Customer Service/Sales Representative

Telstra
06.2023 - 10.2023

Data Administrator

AON
03.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Business - Organisational Technology Management

Massey University
04.2001 -

Certificate - Applied Digital Technology Product Solutions

Mission Ready
04.2001 -
James VenkatraoBusiness Analyst