Abbas Alasgarov
Baku
Summary
Experienced senior business analyst with a passion for driving organizational success through Agile methodologies. Proven track record in requirements gathering, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in translating complex business needs into innovative solutions. A results-oriented professional dedicated to delivering value and exceeding expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
PASHA Insurance OJSC
2023.09 - Current
- Led successful project initiatives by effectively gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing complex information, resulting in data-driven and impactful recommendations for client organizations
- Received recognition for fostering trust-based relationships with stakeholders, leading to enhanced collaboration and increased stakeholders satisfaction
- Demonstrated strong leadership qualities by effectively communicating with diverse teams and stakeholders, driving the implementation of innovative solutions that delivered tangible results, including a 25% improvement in process efficiency.
- Actively contributed to the professional development of team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the organization.
Financial Services Audit, SOC - Technology Risk
Ernst & Young
2022.11 - 2023.09
- Developed a VBA macros Excel code that revolutionized a task for team by reducing the time required from four days to just 10 seconds
- Significantly increased efficiency and productivity by automating and streamlining the process
- Conducted high-level gap analysis to identify discrepancies between the current state and desired future state of the organization/project
- Analyzed various aspects such as processes, systems, resources, capabilities, and performance to identify gaps
- Developed action plans and strategies to bridge the identified gaps.
Senior Business Analyst
Inventory Management System
2020.07 - 2023.04
- Collaborated with cross-functional agile teams: Worked closely with product owners, developers, and QA testers to gather and prioritize business requirements for the Inventory Management System, resulting in a 25% reduction in time-to-market.
- Facilitated agile ceremonies: Led sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to promote collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the team
- Conducted user story workshops and worked with stakeholders to define and refine user stories, ensuring scope is aligned with business goals and objectives
- Translated requirements into acceptance criteria: Clearly and concisely defined acceptance criteria for user stories, ensuring objectives were well-defined and testable
- Conducted user acceptance testing (UAT): Coordinated UAT sessions to gather feedback, validate system functionality, and ensure that business requirements were met
- Tracked sprint progress, identified and addressed any roadblocks or issues, and reported project status to stakeholders and management.
.NET Developer
Information Technologies and Data Management Center
2018.09 - 2020.07
- Collaborated with an expert team to design, develop, and implement web-based client/server applications using object-oriented programming and relational databases
- Supported and maintained a desktop application used for document request processing, improving processing speed by 30% and reducing downtime by 20%.
- Utilized Visual Studio and Microsoft SQL Server for application development, debugging, and troubleshooting
- Monitored the performance of the application and conducted regular maintenance tasks, such as database optimization and backup procedures.
Industrial Placement Student - Junior Developer
ISA Software ltd.
2015.08 - 2016.08
- Worked as a junior developer in ISA Software, a leading aviation safety simulation and analysis software company
- Applied UML and software methodologies, including rapid prototyping and iterative/agile development methods, for effective application design, resulting in a 20% reduction in design phase time.
- Worked within an agile team environment, actively participating in collaborative projects
- Successfully solved complex problems and delivered enterprise software solutions, contributing to the development and enhancement of aviation safety simulation software.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom07.2017
Skills
- C#
- .NET Core
- ASP.NET
- Entity Framework
- LINQ
- MSSQL
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- SQL
- Agile Methodologies
- Jira
- GitHub
- Business Analysis
- Design Patterns
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Russian
Upper intermediate
B2
Turkish
Advanced
C1
Azerbaijani
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
PASHA Insurance OJSC
2023.09 - Current
Financial Services Audit, SOC - Technology Risk
Ernst & Young
2022.11 - 2023.09
Senior Business Analyst
Inventory Management System
2020.07 - 2023.04
.NET Developer
Information Technologies and Data Management Center
2018.09 - 2020.07
Industrial Placement Student - Junior Developer
ISA Software ltd.
2015.08 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The University of Manchester
- Master Microsoft Excel Macros and Excel VBA, 04/2023-05/2023
- Inclusive Leadership for All, 11/2022-02/2023
- Data Protection Fundamentals, 12/2022 - 01/2023
- FAIT Immersion Module - Audits, 11/2022 - 04/2023
Certification
- Master Microsoft Excel Macros and Excel VBA, 04/2023-05/2023
- Inclusive Leadership for All, 11/2022-02/2023
- Data Protection Fundamentals, 12/2022 - 01/2023
- FAIT Immersion Module - Audits, 11/2022 - 04/2023
Awards
State Program for study of Azerbaijani youth abroad for 2007-2015
* Got offer from The University of Manchester and studied with scholarship program
Recipient of Presidential Scholarship, 09/2010 - 06/2013,
* Awarded the prestigious Presidential Scholarship for achieving a high point of 670/700 in the admission exam conducted by the State Students Admission Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
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