Jessica Abulezam

Business Analyst

Pflugerville, Texas, United States16 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Strong background in business analysis and project management.
  • Experience in establishing data warehouses and driving project success.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Analyst with strong expertise in SaaS and IT Business Analysis.

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Skills

Core Skills

It Business AnalysisData AnalysisBusiness Systems AnalysisAgile MethodologiesBusiness ProcessData ScienceAnalytical Skills

Other Skills

Data VisualizationCritical ThinkingElicitationClient RequirementsTeamworkRequirements AnalysisCommunicationProduct RequirementsMicrosoft OutlookBusiness InsightsUser StoriesInformation TechnologyGoogle SheetsMultitaskingDashboards

About

I am a dynamic and versatile professional with a wealth of experience in the ever-evolving landscape of business analysis, project management, and documentation. Currently, I thrive in my role at GitHub, where I proudly wear multiple hats as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, and Documentation Specialist. This multifaceted role has honed my ability to adapt and excel in Agile and Waterfall environments, collaborating seamlessly with diverse teams to drive success. Before embarking on my journey at GitHub, I dedicated six years to the Health and Human Services field, developing a deep understanding of complex systems and processes. This experience laid a strong foundation for my transition to GitHub, where I continue to deliver impactful results. My journey in the IT world began with AMD, where I embarked on my career as a Business Analyst. Here, I honed my skills in requirements gathering, report building, and documentation, setting the stage for a career dedicated to continuous learning and growth. Throughout my professional journey, I have thrived in diverse roles, constantly seeking opportunities to drive positive change, foster collaboration, and deliver high-quality results. I am passionate about leveraging my skills and experience to tackle new challenges, embrace innovation, and contribute to the success of dynamic teams and organizations. Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate and create value in the ever-evolving world of business and technology.

Experience

16 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 11 mos
Current Experience

Github

Business Analyst

Jun 2022Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · remote

  • Spearheaded the establishment of a data warehouse from the ground up within the Data Org team.
  • Identified data requirements and bridged gaps within the organization.
  • Developed and refined User Stories.
  • Conducted data cleansing and validation while mapping source to target files.
  • Authored Business Requirement Documents for multiple projects.
  • Led Scrum meetings, discovery sessions, and design sessions.
  • Utilized GitHub Repositories and Azure Data Studio for project execution.
Data VisualizationIT Business AnalysisCritical ThinkingElicitationData AnalysisClient Requirements+18

State of texas health & human services commission

Business Requirements Analyst

Jul 2016Jul 2022 · 6 yrs · Austin, Texas Area · Remote

  • Acted as a Business Process Analyst and Subject Matter Expert.
  • Proactively identified and mitigated project risks and challenges.
  • Reviewed complex project deliverables, including charters, design documentation, test plans, and risk assessment plans.
  • Developed system use cases and requirements, guiding their implementation.
  • Translated requirements into user stories with detailed acceptance criteria.
  • Documented business rules through process models and cross-functional process flows.
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies with development teams and stakeholders.
  • Conducted SQL searches and internal website searches to identify potential HIPAA violations.
  • Analyzed defects in state systems through Service Requests.
Critical ThinkingAgile MethodologiesElicitationData AnalysisBusiness Systems AnalysisClient Requirements+15

Amd

2 roles

Project Program Management Specialist

Promoted

Feb 2013Oct 2015 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Austin, Texas Area

  • I worked as a Business Analyst with the title of Project Program Management Specialist. My duties included; Collecting requirements for different projects, documented processes, developed reports using Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SSRS and Troux reporting services. I was also the liaison between IT and business partners. I validated reports.
Critical ThinkingElicitationData AnalysisTeamworkCommunicationMicrosoft Outlook+3

Data Analyst

Jan 2013Sep 2013 · 8 mos · Austin, Texas Area

  • This was my first position as a Data Analyst and I learned a lot of concepts and tools used for Data Analytics. I am now proficient in Microsoft Visio 2010 and have made many Visio Diagrams based from SQL queries and databases. I am also knowledgeable in building SQL queries and executing them. I also have a working and learning knowledge of Informatica. And have recently learned to use ER studio. I have learned alot in the year of working at AMD and im excited to learn more and advance in this career path.
Critical ThinkingCommunicationMicrosoft OutlookBusiness ProcessData ScienceAnalytical Skills

Job source goodwill

Volunteer

Mar 2012Jan 2013 · 10 mos · Austin, Texas Area

  • Helped clients locate and apply for jobs. Helped clients navigate the web to locate jobs. Helped clients learn how to use computers and how to log in and use their emails.
Communication

Goodwill

Volunteer

Mar 2012Jan 2013 · 10 mos

  • Summaries of Responsibilities:
  • Various responsibilities were given out every year including but not limited to;
  • Cleaning elderly San Marcos citizens yards
  • Cleaning various schools around San Marcos
  • Helping with repairs in peoples house
  • Cleaning the streets of San Marcos
Communication

Best buy

2 roles

Customer service agent

Aug 2010Jan 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • As a customer service agent at Best Buy I, help customers do returns and exchanges for products. I also help customers order products from Best Buy.com and also through our warehouses. I also help resolve customer issues, dealing with money, products, and customer experiences. I also balance the safe and count all the tils in the building at the end of the night to make sure the deposit is correct. I also have manager overrides and the ability to void out transactions.
Communication

Customer service specialist

Jan 2010Jan 2013 · 3 yrs

  • Summaries of Responsibilities:
  • Help customers with their returns and exchanges
  • Handle challenging customers and help solve the issue
  • Handle cash and register tills and balance safe totals
Communication

Goodwill job source

Volunteer

Jan 2010Dec 2010 · 11 mos

  • Summaries of responsibilities:
  • Helped clients with barriers like; criminal backgrounds, recently released from prison, homeless apply and obtain jobs.
  • Helped clients learn computer skills like using Microsoft office, using the internet, and logging in and using different websites.
  • Talked to clients about their backgrounds and barriers to get a better feel of where they are coming from to have a better insight on where to find jobs for each specific client.
  • Talked to clients about their day and helped them through certain problems they were having.
  • Bobcat Build-San Marcos 2006,2008,2009,2010
Communication

Telenetwork

over the phone troubleshooter

Nov 2009Jan 2010 · 2 mos

  • At Telenetwork I helped customers over the phone troubleshoot the problems they were having with their internet. I would have to figure out what was wrong with the connection and walk the customers through step by step on how to fix the problem. I would also help customers add passwords to wireless netoworks.
Communication

Heb

Cashier

Oct 2008Oct 2009 · 1 yr

  • As a cashier at HEB I was the last part of the customers experience at HEB I made sure that customers found everything they needed and their experience was to their liking. I checked out customers grocery's and made sure that they had everything they needed.
Communication

Education

Texas State University

Bachelor's degree — Psychology

Jan 2006Jan 2012

Pflugerville High School

n/a

Jan 2002Jan 2006

Texas State University

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