Rakshitha Manjunatha

• Seasoned Business Analyst with over 4 years of experience in strategic project management, integrating business strategy and market analysis for successful project outcomes.
• Proficient in executing intricate requirement analyses, utilizing techniques such as Gap Analysis, SWOT analysis, BRD, FRD, and stakeholder interviews.
• Experienced in leading change management initiatives, conducting impactful impact analyses, and implementing adoption planning for smooth transitions.
• Spearheaded quality assurance efforts, orchestrating testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) processes with a focus on rigorous risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Applied financial knowledge to drive budgeting, cost-benefit analyses, and financial modeling, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making and optimized resource allocation.
• Utilized a suite of analytics tools including Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, and R for dynamic and interactive reporting, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated adept conflict management skills, fostering positive stakeholder relationships and maintaining alignment between project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Exhibited expertise in Agile (SCRUM) and Waterfall methodologies, tailoring approaches to project requirements and ensuring adaptive project management aligned with organizational objectives.

• Above 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst and orchestrated strategic project management, integrating business strategy and market analysis to drive successful project outcomes through meticulous planning, execution, and stakeholder alignment.
• Led change management initiatives, conducting impact analyses and implementing adoption planning, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing resistance through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Spearheaded quality assurance efforts, orchestrating testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) processes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions through rigorous risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Applied financial knowledge to drive budgeting, cost-benefit analyses, and financial modeling, providing valuable insights that supported strategic decision-making and optimized resource allocation.
• Utilized a suite of analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, MS Excel (including advanced spreadsheet modeling with Pivot tables, VBA, and Macros), MS Access, and SharePoint for dynamic and interactive reporting, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
• Employed advanced data analysis skills, leveraging Python, SQL, and R to conduct in-depth data analysis, ensuring data-driven insights for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Exhibited adept conflict management skills, fostering positive stakeholder relationships, and maintaining alignment between project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile (SCRUM) and Waterfall methodologies, tailoring approaches to project requirements, and ensuring adaptive project management aligned with organizational objectives.

Just wrapped up my master’s in information technology & management from The University of Texas at Dallas in December 2023, building on my foundation with a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Visveswaraya Technological University in India back in June 2018.