Sethia Ouattara

Business Analyst with experience in financial analysis, data analytics, business process improvement, and Agile project delivery. Skilled in gathering business requirements, developing financial reports, building dashboards, and supporting cross-functional initiatives. Proficient in SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, ServiceNow, and Jira. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.

Business Analyst at Enbridge INC (2023-05 – 2026-04)

• Performed financial analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to support strategic business decisions.
• Developed forecasting, budgeting, and financial models to evaluate operational performance and business opportunities.
• Prepared monthly financial reports, KPI dashboards, and executive presentations for leadership.
• Gathered, analyzed, and documented business requirements by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translated business requirements into functional specifications for technical development teams.
• Conducted variance analysis to identify financial trends and recommend process improvements.
• Supported compliance with GAAP standards and internal financial controls.
• Worked closely with IT and business teams during system enhancements and testing activities.

Business Analyst & Scrum Master at Tech Innovators LLC (2019-05 – 2023-05)

• Led Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Gathered business requirements and created user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Collaborated with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize product backlogs.
• Improved delivery timelines through Agile best practices and continuous process improvement.
• Facilitated communication between business stakeholders and development teams.
• Maintained project documentation, including BRDs, process flows, and sprint reports.
• Assisted in UAT planning, defect tracking, and release readiness.
• Supported change management initiatives and project governance activities.

Data Analyst at Energy Solutions Inc (2016-01 – 2019-01)

• Collected, validated, and analyzed large datasets to identify operational trends and business insights.
• Built Tableau and Power BI dashboards to support executive decision-making.
• Created SQL queries to extract and analyze data from multiple databases.
• Automated recurring reports using Excel, reducing manual reporting effort.
• Performed statistical analysis to improve forecasting accuracy and business planning.
• Partnered with business teams to identify KPIs and optimize reporting processes.
• Ensured data quality through validation, cleansing, and reconciliation activities.

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Organizational Dynamics: Project Management – University of Houston Victoria (2027-05)

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance – University of Houston Downtown (2022-12)

Associate of Arts (A.A.S.) in Business Administration – University of Houston Downtown (2018-12)