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Vinu Shankar Ganesun

Wyndham Vale,Australia

Summary

Results-driven Sr. Business Analyst with extensive experience across multiple industries, specializing in requirements gathering and process optimization. Proven success in stakeholder management and strategic analysis, leading projects that improved learning tools and increased faculty engagement. Skilled in delivering impactful solutions within complex environments and formulating effective business improvement strategies. Expertise in computing systems and project management techniques enhances the ability to oversee technology implementation initiatives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelancer

Several
Melbourne, VIC
06.2018 - 01.2025

Senior Business Analyst & Consultant. With over a decade of experience partnering with government bodies, universities, and private organizations across the education, safety, and infrastructure sectors, I specialize in driving digital transformation, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

Key highlights include:

  • Digital Transformation & Product Leadership: • Led the end-to-end digitization of teacher assessments at AITSL, transitioning from paper-based workflows to a cloud-native platform that now supports over 1,000 educators annually.
    • Served as Agile Product Owner for a major mobile app redesign, redefining user journeys, and delivering an intuitive, high-performance solution.
  • Strategic Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement: Conducted deep-dive data analyses and market scans to inform build-vs-buy decisions, sourcing the optimal COTS solutions for LMS and CRM uplift projects at the University of Melbourne and WorkSafe Victoria.
    • Facilitated cross-functional workshops with faculty, research, and compliance teams—translating complex requirements into actionable roadmaps and tangible outcomes.
  • Process Improvement & Compliance • Mapped and optimized mission-critical processes for a $70 million network migration at VicTrack, collaborating with 30+ stakeholders, and documenting workflows in BPMN 2.0 to enhance operational efficiency.
    • Drove a sexual harassment prevention initiative, analyzing legislative reforms, and embedding compliance controls within CRM platforms to strengthen organizational safety and governance.
  • Tools & Methodologies: Proficient in JIRA, Confluence, and Visio for robust project delivery, transparent documentation, and real-time progress tracking.
    Champion of Agile frameworks and PMO best practices—mentoring junior analysts in BA/QA methodologies, and supporting complex programs such as One DOT, One Digital Workplace.
  • Impact: A proven track record of translating stakeholder needs into scalable, user-centric solutions—optimizing processes, reducing manual effort, and aligning technology initiatives with strategic goals.

Digital/ Agile Business Analyst

Cognizant
Melbourne
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • As a Digital/Agile Business Analyst, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation and optimize business processes using agile methodologies.
  • I gathered requirements, facilitated user stories, and ensured seamless implementation of solutions that aligned with business objectives.
  • Supported ANZ's digital transformation by assisting the operations team in onboarding customers through digital channels, replacing paper-based forms.
  • Managed senior stakeholder relationships and implemented change management strategies to drive adoption of digital initiatives.
  • Utilized Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms to streamline onboarding processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Leveraged JIRA and Confluence for project tracking, documentation, and collaboration, ensuring successful delivery of digital solutions.

Lead Business Analyst

D&B Technologies
Chennai, Kuwait
08.2012 - 01.2014
  • As a Lead Business Analyst, I led cross-functional teams in analyzing complex business processes, gathering requirements, and driving strategic solutions.
  • I facilitated communication between stakeholders and development teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects that aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Led cross-functional teams in analyzing complex business processes, driving impactful solutions that aligned with organizational goals.
  • Gathered and documented requirements, ensuring successful project delivery through effective communication between stakeholders and development teams.
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives and on-time execution.
  • Delivered strategic insights and solutions, improving operational efficiency and contributing to the overall success of initiatives.

Business Analyst

CRIF High Mark
Mumbai
04.2010 - 08.2012
  • As a Business Analyst, I worked closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and develop solutions that enhanced efficiency and supported strategic objectives.
  • My role focused on delivering actionable insights and facilitating the successful implementation of projects across various business domains.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving successful project outcomes.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify areas for improvement, delivering actionable insights that enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented solutions that streamlined operations and supported strategic business objectives.
  • Managed project documentation and facilitated communication between teams, ensuring timely and successful project execution.

Business Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
02.2005 - 03.2010
  • As a Business Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions, I worked with clients to identify business needs, analyze processes, and implement solutions that improved operational efficiency.
  • I collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery, meeting client requirements and business goals.
  • Collaborated with clients to identify business needs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and driving operational improvements.
  • Analyzed and optimized business processes, delivering actionable insights that enhanced efficiency and supported successful project outcomes.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions, ensuring projects met client requirements and business goals.
  • Managed project documentation, facilitating communication and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

Education

B.E. - Electrical & Electronics Engg.

University of Madras
06.2004

MBA - Online

RMIT University
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Certificate Course - AFRM

IIM, Bangalore

Skills

  • Requirements elicitation
  • Process Optimization
  • Stakeholder management
  • Agile methodology
  • Business Case Development
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Strategic Analysis
  • Business process analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Data analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Process improvement
  • Team leadership
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Product development

Certification

  • Bachelors in Engineering (Electrical), 2004, University of Madras
  • Certified Business Analyst Professional, IIBA
  • Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Institute
  • Project Management Professional
  • Certificate on ‘Advanced Financial Risk Management, IIM Bangalore
  • IBM Certified DB2 Database Associate, 03/01/06

Highlights Achievements

  • Won blogger of the year (2007) award in Cognizant (Telecom practice).
  • My intranet blog was ranked within the top 25 within Cognizant by Boston Consulting Group.
  • Bagged the BA Impact award (2008) in Cognizant (Media practice).

Personal Information

Citizenship: Australian Citizen

Affiliations

  • Kitchen hand at a local community kitchen (food for life program) serving the homeless in Melbourne

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelancer

Several
06.2018 - 01.2025

Digital/ Agile Business Analyst

Cognizant
06.2017 - 09.2017

Lead Business Analyst

D&B Technologies
08.2012 - 01.2014

Business Analyst

CRIF High Mark
04.2010 - 08.2012

Business Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2005 - 03.2010

B.E. - Electrical & Electronics Engg.

University of Madras

MBA - Online

RMIT University

Certificate Course - AFRM

IIM, Bangalore
Vinu Shankar Ganesun