Vera Kwarteng

Dynamic and Results-driven Business Analyst with years of experience in analyzing business processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing strategic solutions to improve operational performance. Skilled in data analysis, stakeholder communication, and project management, with a strong ability to translate business requirements into actionable insights. Adept at using SQL, Excel, Tableau, and BI tools to drive data-driven decision-making.

Business Analyst - Gastro Health - Fairfax

(2024-03)

• Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
• Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
• Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
• Conduct detailed business analysis to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Develop data-driven insights using SQL, Excel, and Tableau to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in the implementation of new technologies and business processes, leading to improved operational efficiency.
• Support Agile teams by facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and backlog grooming sessions.

Junior Business Analyst - INOVA - Alexandria

(2023-02 - 2024-03)

• Enhanced stakeholder communication by creating easy-to-understand visualizations of complex data sets.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and drive process improvements.
• Conducted market research to identify opportunities for growth and expansion, leading to new business initiatives.
• Evaluated software solutions, participating in vendor selection processes to choose systems that best aligned with company needs.
• Assisted in gathering and analyzing business requirements to support project planning and execution.
• Created reports and dashboards using Power BI and Excel to provide insights into key performance metrics.
• Participated in process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions.

Bachelor of Science - Health Science - Virginia Commonwealth University

Masters of Science - Data Science - University of Virginia