Ram Varanasi
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Results-oriented Management Consultant with superior understanding of Data, Process and Technologies methodologies. Practiced leader with strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Hardworking and thorough professional with 15 years in the field and the desire to take on a demanding position.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Lead
ARQ Group
Melbourne, VIC
11.2022 - Current
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Coordinated with customers to resolve problems regarding process discipline, data accuracy and data integrity.
- Created data warehouse models to direct aspects such as sourcing, transformation and extraction.
Senior Business Process Specialist
Telstra, ARQ Group
Melbourne, Vic
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinate cross-functional teams through End-to-End process mapping efforts to identify gaps in existing or future operations.
- Planned and implemented process improvement initiatives based on ISO, Lean and Six Sigma principles.
- Define and review network and operational process mapping using Signavio.
- Partner with product SMEs to complete End -to-End mapping for Plan, Design & Delivery processes.
- Supported technical teams in scaling up, transferring and updating production processes and equipment.
Senior System Analyst
ANZ
Melbourne, Vic
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Manage remuneration and performance system in HCM cloud.
- Create reports using BI Publisher and OTBI to provide employee performance and compensation data for all users globally.
- Executed testing strategies to improve systems, databases and processing techniques.
- Analyzed system vulnerabilities and collaborated with IT and business teams to eliminate vulnerabilities in support of internal and external audits.
- Designed and implemented security measures to protect data.
Senior Business System Analyst
Telstra
Melbourne, Vic
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Analyzed and synthesized business requirements by conceptualizing processes and recognizing patterns.
- Capture and collection of “As Is” business processes and define a Breadcrumb business model for B2B project team.
- Prepared technical reports by summarizing, collecting and analyzing trends.
- Consulted with management to reach agreement on system principles.
- Priorities and track requirements for implementation and change management for the project.
Security Operations Specialist
Telstra
Melbourne, Vic
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Design and track implementation of automated solutions for security operation teams.
- Gather requirements from Computer Security Incident Response Teams for process automation and collaborate with technology / engineering teams to design and deploy the solution.
- Track and report on project delivery and effectiveness to senior management and Technology teams.
Senior Business Analyst
Telstra
Melbourne, VIC
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Management and governance of data, metrics and reporting to reconcile information between NBN Co and Telstra core systems.
- Engage with business stakeholders and stream specialists in gathering the intricate flows of the business process to develop business reports.
- Pinpointed inefficiencies in business processes and recommended improved policies.
Senior Analyst
ANZ
Melbourne, VIC
10.2010 - 09.2014
- SME on reporting and data management processes for the team.
- Evaluated performance benchmarks and established review metrics for future tracking.
- Built and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholder at a senior management and business management level
- Identified opportunities to enhance data integrity through database structure modifications.
- Examined system issues and applied resolutions to reduce downtime.
Remuneration Data Lead
ANZ
Melbourne, VIC
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Used business objects and intelligence to extract data from software-based solutions and information warehouses.
- Acted as subject matter expert on system analysis, design and development for product teams and other specialists.
- Solved challenging data integration problems, utilizing optimal extraction transformation load patterns to reach resolutions.
- Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to clarify goals and meet standards and deadlines.
Senior Technical Analyst
ANZ
08.2009 - 09.2010
- Lead the transition of the team from Melbourne to Bangalore
- Managed and assisted in resource management, processes and systems framework, change management and establishment of the team in Bangalore.
Reporting Analyst
ANZ
08.2007 - 07.2009
- (Information and Reporting Team, Shared Services), Team player responsible for providing Adhoc reporting by extracting data from multiple data sources to operational and business team
- Analysis data and provided dashboards on leave, compensation, engagement etc...
Technical Analyst
Merchant Service Centre, ANZ
Melbourne, Australia
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Level 1 support for ANZ merchant support.
- Provide transactional information and authorize payment and settlements
- Coach and mentor staff within the team.
Business Analyst
Telstra
Melbourne, Vic
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Part of project to transition Telstra credit management resources and processes from Geelong location to Melbourne CBD.
- Reviewed customer financial data to ascertain level of risk involved for extending credit.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Sciences, Project Management, Information Security
La Trobe University
Melbourne01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Statistics and Computer science
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India01.2000
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection and Processing
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Business Requirements
- BI Tool and System Design
- Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
- Presentation Skills
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Designed and delivered a consolidate dashboard in OTBI for all People leader globally access Performance and compensation data during FY20, reducing performance rating timeline.
- Establish complex report for Australia Division to reconcile FTE between HR and Finance to streamline and improve data discrepancies.
- Delivered ORACLE change on Performance Module from classic UI pages to Mobile responsive allowing all People leaders to access employee performance data on mobile devices.
- Achieved a 50% reduction in project time by creating effective data management processes and documentations for remuneration teams.
- Built centralized data capture processes for Global Advisory to effectively manage Injury management cases for 15 countries by automating the process with a 1 ½ FTE saving.
- Achieved a successful transition of reporting team from Melbourne to Bangalore with an overall 60% cost benefit.
References
References - No Request
Timeline
Data Lead
ARQ Group
11.2022 - Current
Senior Business Process Specialist
Telstra, ARQ Group
02.2022 - 11.2022
Senior System Analyst
ANZ
06.2017 - 01.2022
Senior Business System Analyst
Telstra
08.2016 - 07.2017
Security Operations Specialist
Telstra
08.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Business Analyst
Telstra
10.2014 - 07.2015
Remuneration Data Lead
ANZ
06.2011 - 12.2012
Senior Analyst
ANZ
10.2010 - 09.2014
Senior Technical Analyst
ANZ
08.2009 - 09.2010
Reporting Analyst
ANZ
08.2007 - 07.2009
Technical Analyst
Merchant Service Centre, ANZ
07.2005 - 07.2007
Business Analyst
Telstra
06.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Computer Sciences, Project Management, Information Security
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Statistics and Computer science
Osmania University
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