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Omphile Lekgalagadi

Senior Business Analyst

Summary

Accomplished Senior Business Analyst with over 14 years of progressive experience across telecommunications, insurance, and banking sectors, delivering high-impact solutions that bridge business needs with technology capabilities. Adept at leading complex projects, performing in-depth business and systems analysis, and driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and customer experience. Proven expertise in stakeholder management, gap analysis, requirements gathering, and solution design, complemented by hands-on experience in quality assurance, test planning, and risk mitigation. Recognized for translating strategic objectives into actionable outcomes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices. Poised to leverage extensive analytical and leadership skills to provide strategic and technical guidance in quality assurance and operational excellence within a high-scale telecommunication environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

Vodacom South Africa
05.2021 - Current

Stakeholder & Project Management

  • Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
  • Facilitated requirement-gathering workshops, producing clear project objectives and deliverables.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive approach to business analysis and solution delivery.
  • Applied Agile methodologies within project teams, enhancing adaptability and responsiveness.
  • Supported leadership with reporting, business analysis, and presentations to inform divisional strategies.
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement by effectively communicating complex data and insights.

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

  • Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Conducted gap analyses to highlight discrepancies between current and desired states, providing actionable recommendations.
  • Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, driving improved functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Performed risk assessments to evaluate project feasibility and viability prior to implementation.
  • Led process mapping initiatives, optimizing workflows and reducing redundancies across departments.
  • Streamlined productivity through the successful implementation of new software solutions.
  • Partnered with internal customers to understand business needs and translate them into requirements and project scope.
  • Generated ad-hoc reports to address specific business requirements and decision-making needs.
  • Developed advanced dashboards and reporting tools to track and analyze business performance metrics.
  • Mentored junior analysts in business analysis techniques, fostering professional growth and knowledge transfer.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by monitoring and applying industry standards and best practices.

Quality Assurance & Testing Leadership

  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with business and technology objectives.
  • Directed the design and execution of testing practices across enterprise-grade platforms and services.
  • Established standards and frameworks for functional, regression, integration, performance, security, and usability testing.
  • Oversaw automation initiatives to improve test efficiency, execution speed, and coverage.
  • Collaborated with technology, product, and operations teams to embed quality across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Ensured business continuity and resilience through robust Disaster Recovery and failover testing.
  • Led and mentored testing teams, ensuring alignment with organizational quality standards.
  • Proactively identified testing risks and dependencies to mitigate potential issues.
  • Recommended process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and overall quality outcomes.

Consultant-Senior Business Analyst

DVT
07.2017 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges with strategic recommendations.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
  • Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations.
  • Conducted thorough market research and analysis, providing valuable insights for client decision-making.
  • Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
  • Enhanced client decision-making, synthesizing complex data into clear, concise reports and dashboards.
  • Led cross-functional teams in execution of strategic projects, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
  • Implemented customer relationship management (CRM) systems, improving client engagement.
  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions for client staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge in key areas.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.

Senior Business Analyst

FNB Bank-City
11.2014 - 06.2017
  • Developed and implemented service/product solutions to meet strategic business requirements.
  • Seamlessly aligned technology initiatives with core business objectives.
  • Integrated innovative service enhancements to elevate customer experience.
  • Authored comprehensive documentation on technological solutions.
  • Led dynamic cross-functional workshops to drive team collaboration and innovation.
  • Streamlined operational processes, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.
  • Spearheaded user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure flawless product rollouts.
  • Conducted pivotal stakeholder meetings, aligning project goals with business strategy.
  • Performed competitive analysis to inform on potential market opportunities and risks.
  • Refined business processes for optimized performance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
  • Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
  • Deployed predictive analytics models to forecast future trends.
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.

Business Analyst

Mutual & Federal Insurance Company Limited - Jhb
08.2012 - 10.2014
  • Defined operational objectives through in-depth analysis of business workflows,extracting essential requirements.
  • Crafted comprehensive Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) to encapsulate key demands.
  • Employed persuasive presentation skills to communicate and validate requirements with stakeholders.
  • Secured formal approval of business requirements, ensuring strategic alignment and consensus.
  • Analyzed and optimized business processes for enhanced performance.
  • Led cross-functional team meetings to facilitate collaboration and project coherence.
  • Monitored project milestones to track and report on progress effectively.
  • Conducted thorough competitive market analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Managed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure deliverables met user needs and quality standards.
  • Supported software development projects by defining clear requirements and effectively communicating them to technical teams.

Business Process Engineer

Holon Consulting
03.2011 - 07.2012
  • Improved operational efficiency through the design and implementation of effective process improvements.
  • Conducted thorough root-cause analyses to identify opportunities for improvement in existing workflows.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business objectives and streamline operations.
  • Authored Business Requirements Specifications to capture critical business needs.
  • Designed BPMN-standard process maps to streamline workflows.
  • Collaborated with IT departments to ensure business processes were supported by system capabilities.
  • Monitored and analyzed process performance metrics following implementation.
  • Led project management efforts to guarantee timely execution of process changes.
  • Documented process modifications to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in higher customer satisfaction scores.
  • Developed and implemented metrics and KPIs to measure process performance and instill team accountability.
  • Provided education and coaching on process methodologies, enterprise process leadership and impact of recommended changes.
  • Leveraged Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality control measures in various business functions.
  • Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, operations, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
  • Identified appropriate methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.

Junior Business Analyst

Extribase Consulting
07.2010 - 02.2011
  • Engineered cost-reducing business process solutions, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Championed business optimization and standardization, delivering effective solutions to meet requirements.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration
  • Conducted SWOT analysis for business initiatives
  • Designed and monitored key performance indicators
  • Executed user acceptance testing for system enhancements

Education

Master of Management - Digital Business

Wits Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Digital Management

Wits Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Applied Mathematics

University of North-West
Mafikeng, South Africa
04.2001 -

Matric -

St Mary's High School
Mafikeng, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Agile Methodology, Project & Release Planning

Certification

Certificates of Completion Business Analysis Professional

References

Name: Steve Nhlapo
Company: Vodacom South Africa
Tel: (+27) 60 964 4946


Name: Brian Kanyangarara

Company: Holon Consulting

Tel: (+27) 82 881 2306


Name: Isaiah Malatji

Company: First National Bank

Tel: (+27) 073 021 3673

Timeline

Certificates of Completion Business Analysis Professional

08-2025

Torgue IT - Architecting on AWS

02-2025

Real IRM - TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Level 1 and 2 Training

01-2025

Senior Business Analyst

Vodacom South Africa
05.2021 - Current

Consultant-Senior Business Analyst

DVT
07.2017 - 04.2021

Senior Business Analyst

FNB Bank-City
11.2014 - 06.2017

Business Analyst

Mutual & Federal Insurance Company Limited - Jhb
08.2012 - 10.2014

Business Process Engineer

Holon Consulting
03.2011 - 07.2012

Junior Business Analyst

Extribase Consulting
07.2010 - 02.2011

Master of Management - Digital Business

Wits Business School
04.2001 -

Postgraduate Diploma in Management - Digital Management

Wits Business School
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Applied Mathematics

University of North-West
04.2001 -

Matric -

St Mary's High School
04.2001 -
Omphile LekgalagadiSenior Business Analyst