Adaptable Business Analyst with extensive experience providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
SAP Business Analyst
United Pharmaceutical Distributor (UPD)
Johannesburg
1 2024 - Current
Assessing business needs via business process analysis, collaboration, and observation
Determining how to integrate SAP software programs to enhance targeted business processes
Evaluating IT infrastructure and capabilities, as well as facilitating cost-effective improvements. Managed over 30 customer logs per day
Customizing existing programs and adding new programs to single SAP-integrated platform
Configuring SAP solutions to ensure smooth system integration, enhanced functionalities, and user-friendly interfaces
Collaborating with IT team to offer technical solutions and resolve issues
Providing SAP end-user training and support
Documenting SAP processes and preparing progress reports
Complying with industry regulations
Keeping informed of latest SAP updates, developments, and offerings
Sourcing and implementing new business technology
Finding technological solutions to business requirements
Producing reports on application development and implementation
Running A/B tests and analyzing data
Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements
Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless integration of SAP modules for optimal business operations
Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands
Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and recommending cost-effective solutions in SAP systems
Business Analyst (IT)
United Pharmaceutical Distributor (UPD)
Johannesburg
01.2016 - 12.2023
Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance
Streamlined project management with effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions
Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues
Enhanced company-wide decision-making by developing comprehensive reports on key performance indicators
Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous innovation in organization
Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope
Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
Streamlined project management with effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
Support Application Admin
United Pharmaceutical Distributor (UPD)
Johannesburg
04.2015 - 12.2015
Streamlined application processes by implementing automation tools and techniques, reducing manual workload
Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations
Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software
Managed escalations effectively to minimize business impact during critical incidents, ensuring smooth operations
Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies while managing sensitive data access control processes within supported applications
Optimized resource allocation by analyzing workload trends and adjusting staffing levels accordingly
Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration
Streamlined application processes by implementing automation tools and techniques, reducing manual workload.
Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
Managed escalations effectively to minimize business impact during critical incidents, ensuring smooth operations.
Software Test Analyst Intern
United Pharmaceutical Distributor (UPD)
Johannesburg
03.2014 - 04.2015
Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced testing technologies
Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review
Maximized software compatibility across various platforms and browsers by executing cross-platform and cross-browser testing efforts
Directed teams completing regression tests to support successful product development stages
Participated in available trainings to improve software knowledge
Optimized testing efforts with creation and maintenance of automated test scripts using various scripting languages
Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using testing technologies.
Education
Business Management
University of Johannesburg, Bachelor of Technology : Management Services
Johannesburg
01.2009 - 11.2013
Business Analyst
University of Johannesburg, National Diploma : Management Services
Johannesburg
01.2014 - 11.2014
National Senior Certificate -
Kensington Secondary School, Matric
Johannesburg
01.2004 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business Analyst
Faculty Training Institute, CPBA – 2021- 09
Johannesburg
03.2022 - 03.2023
Skills
Adaptiveundefined
Experience Detail
SAP Business Analyst, United Pharmaceutical Distributor (UPD), January 2024 – present, Assessing business needs via business process analysis, collaboration, and observation., Determining how to integrate SAP software programs to enhance targeted business processes., Evaluating IT infrastructure and capabilities, as well as facilitating cost-effective improvements., Customizing existing programs and adding new programs to a single SAP-integrated platform., Configuring SAP solutions to ensure smooth system integration, enhanced functionalities, and user-friendly interfaces., Collaborating with the IT team to offer technical solutions and resolve issues., Providing SAP end-user training and support., Documenting SAP processes and preparing progress reports., Complying with industry regulations., Keeping informed of the latest SAP updates, developments, and offerings., Sourcing and implementing new business technology., Finding technological solutions to business requirements., Producing reports on application development and implementation., Running A/B tests and analyzing data., Analyzing data to inform business decisions., Project Managed the following initiatives:, Currently managing the Customer Returns – Process flow, Currently managing the Whiteboard TC2000 system. This is an in-house application that allows customers to place orders online. This falls part as the EDI system, I managed the system validation of the in-house application called UPD Online this included full regression testing for all business processes on the application, As part of continuous business improvement I managed minor application enhancements that were required by the business, Managed the IT Priority list for projects that are on the pipeline, Test Lead: The above initiatives also required me to do full Automated and Manual regression testing, End-to-End regression testing of the Whiteboard TC2000 project, End-to-End Testing for the Customer Take-on includes the drawing of the customer master data report, creating a system environment for the specific customer, loading the master data and product data in the system and then a round of UAT, System Validation Testing included a full regression testing for all business processes on the application, Application enhancement testing to validate that the chances were successful, Documentation: I created the following SDLC documents for each project, Functional and Non-Functional Business Specifications, Project Management Plans, Requirements documentation in the form of master data gathering BRS and Technical Specifications (where necessary), Project Close-out documents
Test Analyst Intern (IT), United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD), March 2014 – April 2015, Analyzing of Business requirements, Design and Maintain Test Cases, Setting up Test Lab within HP Quality Centre, Logging and Managing of Defects, Reporting on Progress
Leadership Roles Achievements Awards
CPBA – Faculty Training Institute
SAP S/4HANNA
Microsoft Excel – Data Visualization, Excel Charts & Graphs – Udemy
Agile Scrum Fundamental course – Udemy
SQL using MySQL and Database Design - Udemy
Healthcare volunteer at Villa of Hope Children’s Home
Elected as Student Representative in University
High grades in Quality Assurance and System Analyses and Design in 2009
Nominated as a Workplace Wellness Committee member (UPD)
Advance Excel Certificate
South African Methods-Time Measurement Association Certificate
Law workshop certificate
Completed PoE on Excellent Customer Service in the Personal and Professional effectiveness training
Cell Phone No
0814226354
Health
Good
One Word Description
Adaptive
Personal Information
Dependents: None
Gender: Female
Nationality: South African
Marital Status: Single
Certification
CPBA Certificate
Timeline
SAP S4/HANNA
07-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Analyst
Faculty Training Institute, CPBA – 2021- 09
03.2022 - 03.2023
CPBA Certificate
03-2022
Advanced Excel
05-2018
Business Analyst (IT)
United Pharmaceutical Distributor (UPD)
01.2016 - 12.2023
Support Application Admin
United Pharmaceutical Distributor (UPD)
04.2015 - 12.2015
Software Test Analyst Intern
United Pharmaceutical Distributor (UPD)
03.2014 - 04.2015
Business Analyst
University of Johannesburg, National Diploma : Management Services
01.2014 - 11.2014
Business Management
University of Johannesburg, Bachelor of Technology : Management Services
Director, E-Commerce & Operation at UPD Japan K.K. (Subsidiary of Unilever Prestige Beauty Division)Director, E-Commerce & Operation at UPD Japan K.K. (Subsidiary of Unilever Prestige Beauty Division)