Business Analyst
Total years of experience :16 years, 9 Months
Role requires Business Analyst to provide Information security alignment with Gilbarco Veeder Root (Parent Company) standards. To
Introduce daily management (as part of the FORTIVE BUSINESS SYSTEM - Holding company of Gilbaro Veeder Root) to track project
milestone progress. To Deliver Targeted Key Priority Development for Business.
Objectives
* To Investigate possible automation of data sharing between 2 systems NICI and OLIC to achieve Chip wireless communication
* Web Reporting, to add NICI Reporting Site so as to improve functionality of the website for internal and external customers as
well as improve the report branding
* To enable automation of overrides for Engen sites so that we obtain speed of overrides and remove the necessity of sites having
to call the helpdesk.
* To created rolled up data of refueling information on reporting server for purposes of Statistics and Aggregation thereby
creating standard and consistent reporting of detailed and summarized information
* To manage through approved methodology new functionality requested by FFS in Merchant Management
* To automate the current manual (paper) leave system and improve enterprise systems
Responsible for analyzing the needs of the business and its customers and coming up with solutions to business problems. Involved in
the management multiple small projects, using PRINCE 2, to enhance the existing functionality and web pages for global client’s
employee share plans. Managing the work from initial request through estimation, approval, requirements, build and
implementation.
Delivered Functional and User Acceptance Testing.
Writing Business Requirement Specifications that successfully delivered necessary change in a manageable and non-
intrusive way.
Travelling to various locations in the UK to engage with multiple stakeholders across the company to ensure all processes
and requirements were accurately defined.
Implementation of new designs within the Business Operating Model.
Supply Chain modelling and advice on Planning Systems.
Involved in workshops / training / presentations.
Assisting in the preparation of user and system test plans.
Providing a link between the company, customer, the development team and any third-party regarding software
functionality throughout the development cycle.
Responsible for scoping the business requirements and developing technical solutions.
Involved in developing the implementation approach and managing the impact on all business areas.
Responsible for all aspects of the project from business analysis to plan management, stakeholder engagement and risk
management.
Managed the analysis and implementation of several large IT projects include a large shipment of 3000 units from Uk to
rural schools.
Strategic analysis undertaken and delivered to inform, manage and drive stakeholder expectations.
Analysis & design for a web-based adaptable workflow system for use across the business to streamline endorsement
procedure for administrative processes
Operational Process Flow Reviews.
Priviledge successfully completed a GAP Analysis, leading to the decommissioning of several legacy systems. Level of responsibility on
this role extended to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, as well as setup and facilitate JAD sessions with Business
Unit heads.
Responsibilities:
* Produced functional specification documentation including flowcharts to clarify business understanding.
* Consulted with business teams to ensure alignment to the business requirements and architecture guidelines.
* Performed impact assessments for projects and initiatives.
* Defined GAP’s on enterprise applications for functional and technical, functional and contract business requirements for
applications.
* Analysed and defined business support models for these business applications with the goal of consolidating systems and to
decommission legacy applications.
* Documented and analysed existing AS-IS processes and systems for budgeting and electronic transaction payments with the goal
to develop TO-BE business processes. All processes were adaptive in relation to Agile Methodologies.
* Gathered, and documented business and user requirements for system integration to
Skilled used in successfully completing this role were: SQL Server skills, Modeling skills using Visio and CASEWISE (IN House Training
done through Solutions Architect) The projects were completed using the PMP methodology and Documentation delivery was through
EPM Application (a 3 day in house training on EPM).
Responsibilities:
* Managed 3 projects for Group IM valued at R15 million. First project named the Applications Complexity Reduction. Installed
existing SQL databases on new servers from legacy servers, and implemented modeling system for the new applications
landscape.
* Tasked to reduce number of Databases from 160 to less than 10 Databases, in the quest to reduce that Application complexity.
* Project iterative Agile Methodology using EPM. The project was valued at R7 million and involved interaction with suppliers of
applications that were dependent the databases.
* Project was used as a major input feeder into another ongoing project : Server Decommissioning.
* Second project, was named the Upgrade of Group IM portal. Implemented an overhaul of the Group web portal to reflect a user
friendly portal and reflect the Anglo brand.
* Worked on an internal workspace on Sharepoint and the external web portal to achieve this. The portal is used by both staff and
visitors and the project was valued at R15 million
* Liason with Stakeholders of the portal involved interaction with different internal departments and external suppliers.
* Third project was to build and implemented Business models within GROUP IM Division, using CASEWISE Modeling Suite.
* Models represented were Data Models, Information Models, Applications Models, Group IM locations and its Software
Applications, Group IM Strategy and its Technology.
* The project was a result of the first project, necessitated by the need to have visibility of the new Applications landscape (Project
value R15 million
Priviledge was involved in training users on LEASEPAC system used by Treasury, Finance, Logistics and Projects
Department. Various training attended included SAGE Pastel.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinated the translation of business requirements into functional specifications for the LEASPAC application system using
Modular Agile Methodology.
* Compiling specifications, test cases and systems testing and updating applications with patches and change updates
* Production of Technical and System Reports on set deadlines using report writers and or SQL scripts.
* Developed maintenance outsourcing strategy for Applications Software in conjunction with applications vendors.
* SQL Database Maintenance to Support major systems and Production of Technical System Reports on set deadlines.
* Crafting and enforcing strict controls to Enterprise wide systems.
* Business process reengineering and documentation.
* Specifying business and user requirements and facilitation of JAD sessions with full interaction on all levels.
Worked as a specialist maintaining a bespoke CRM application called ILAS based on an Oracle Database
* Used PL/SQL to for reporting and Oracle Forms for user interfacing.
* Incharge of the IT infrastructure and IT projects and supervised construction of Company website revamp.
* Developing and testing scripts for system backups and maintenance.
* Process modelling for application maintenance steps and eliciting business requirements for new system performance levels and
expectations.
* Monitored all software suppliers and made decision to renew or terminate contract based on the SLA performance
* Facilitated brainstorming sessions and process mapping sessions for process re-engineering.
* Provided reports for management on EXCO meetings on all IT Operations.
* Documentation of monthly department objectives for both Business analysts and Technical staff.
Conducting JAD sessions and sign offs for stakeholder requirements, business and user requirements.
* Planned and directed implementation, training and installation of SOYABEAN System in Macola and MP2 system.
* Upgraded the Accounts payable systems from Clipper to Macola ERP after process interview determined the use of Macola was
more profitable.
* Served as secondary contact for IT systems support issues and Crystal Reports after in-house training.
* Internal liaison with finance, marketing, engineering, operations, and technical teams.
* Trained in-house staff on ISO 9000 and how it fits into the OLIVINE structure
* Handpicked by management to handle difficult users as well as facilitating workshops and interviews.
* Developing new business processes, work instructions and standard operating procedures where required.
Performed project specific risk assessment and recommended risk treatment actions to business in clear, non-technical terms. These
included third party access to corporate environment, RSA 2-factor authentication deployment, network access control and data
leakage prevention.
* Managing the Cyber Security assurance process across the enterprise, including key business partners.
* Raising Cyber Security awareness through facilitated workshops, targeted communications etc.
* Running monthly governance meetings with key business partners, tracking key capability uplift projects and managing key risks.
* Working with the commercial team to ensure key security requirements are included into new contracts, taking into
consideration the risk profile of the new relationship.
Assisting in Installation, configuration and upgrading of Oracle server software and related products
* Evaluate Oracle features and Oracle related products
* Backup and recovery policies and procedures
* Assisting in Perform database tuning and performance monitoring
* Work as part of a team and provide 24x7 support when required
* Perform general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development teams
* Assisting in Patch Management and Version Control.
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