Samreen Rafiq

Business Analyst

Canada4 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Redesigned system increasing process optimization by 70%
  • Launched new product with a turnover time of 26 weeks
  • Led cross-functional teams across multiple delivery frameworks
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Analyst specializing in IT and SaaS solutions with a focus on process optimization and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business AnalysisProcess ImprovementQuality AssuranceCloud Data ServicesDigital TransformationProject Management

Other Skills

Data ModelingVisioGap AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisBusiness Process MappingUser Acceptance TestingSystem TestingAWSAzureUser StoriesAutomationProcess OptimizationProof of ConceptBusiness RequirementsRequirement Traceability Matrix

About

A multi-faceted Business Analyst professional with an enthusiasm for Business Analysis and Operational Excellence in the IT sector. In my 6+ years of experience, I have partnered with startups, mid-tier and Fortune 500 companies from Americas to APAC regions in bringing a versatile, solution-focused approach to business analysis. My specialty lies in problem-solving and translating business needs into solutions to drive process efficiency, data-driven insights and digital transformation initiatives From analyzing current processes, designing future-state workflows to identifying process improvement opportunities across private and public sectors, I ensure solutions work in the real world and deliver tangible results. I've led cross-functional teams across Agile, Scrum, SAFe and Waterfall delivery frameworks implementing full project lifecycle solutions Key highlights include redesigning an existing system increasing process optimization by 70% and launching of a new product with a turnover time of 26 weeks. I'm interested in work that bridges the gap between business and technology, ensuring structure and clarity to complex initiatives 🛠 Core Skills : • Business Analysis: Requirements Gathering, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Business Process Mapping, Continuous Improvement • Solution Design: Business Process Modeling, Wireframes, POCs • Quality Assurance: System Integration, User Acceptance and Functional Testing • Tools: JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, PowerBI, Excel, Visio, LucidChart, ServiceNow

Experience

4 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 5 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Bc hydro

Business Analyst

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • Part of the Data Solutions and Analytics team supporting process standardization, data insights and sustainment strategies within the Compliance space
  • Led business process improvement initiatives using gap and root cause analysis streamlining workflows and improving operational efficiency by 30%
  • Translated 25+ business requirements into functional and non-functional specifications collaborating across 2 cross-functional business units
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives through BPMN process analysis and stakeholder feedback enhancing process effectiveness
  • Executed UAT, system and regression testing for Excel-based reporting tools identifying 15+ defects and reducing reporting errors by 30%
  • Leveraged ServiceNow ITIL dashboard to monitor and report service catalog tasks achieving 100% SLA compliance
  • Automated shared email inbox workflows using Power Automate reducing manual processing time by 35%
  • Managed 3 SharePoint sites overseeing permissions, libraries, lists and content management improving usability for 350+ users
  • Created project documentation, standardized templates and business presentations using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) reducing preparation time by 20%
  • Delivered operational and ad hoc support by developing user guides and training materials ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standards
Data ModelingVisioBusiness AnalysisProcess Improvement

Lululemon

Business Analyst

Jan 2024 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • Business Analyst tagged with the Cloud Data & Integration Services team to streamline, optimize and improve internal operational efficiency within the Retail space.
  • Collaborated with 10+ cross-functional stakeholders to analyze business processes and identify workflow bottlenecks to drive completion of business goals by 70%
  • Led business analysis for cloud protection initiatives translating enterprise requirements into features, epics and user stories across AWS and Azure platforms
  • Designed KPI dashboards for 2 cross-functional teams to monitor key operational metrics and improve monthly reporting efficiency
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel to create a standardized analytics dashboard improving monthly reporting efficiency by 55%
  • Delivered business presentations, one-pagers and summaries using PowerPoint and Canva for technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Designed 8+ SharePoint (M365) sites and Confluence pages enabling seamless knowledge transfer of processes, policies, procedures and increasing user engagement by 60%
  • Established User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test cases, test scenarios and test plans in compliance with the business needs to meet 98% of deadlines in Agile Software Development Software Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Supported project management activities within Agile delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality solutions aligned with SDLC best practices.
  • Authored 5+ SOPs, process diagrams and workflows improving internal operational efficiency by 25%
Data ModelingVisioBusiness AnalysisCloud Data Services

Hcl technologies

Business Analyst

Apr 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Part of HCL's Automation team implementing digital transformation of applications, driving enhancements, process optimization and identification of automation opportunities within Information Technology (IT) space
  • Redesigned existing systems by analyzing business requirements, automating business processes and performing gap analysis enhancing process optimization by 60%
  • Leveraged MS Visio to model 5+ current-state and future-state process flow diagrams recommending product improvement solutions boosting revenue by 30%
  • Documented Business Requirement Document (BRD), Functional Requirement Document
  • (FRD), User Manuals for 80+ users
  • Collaborated with business stakeholders and technical teams (Developers, QA, PMs) to build Invoice process billing system by document analysis
  • Supported QA analysts on triaging defects and issue resolution in JIRA decreasing user errors by 60% and improving system usability
  • Partnered with Change Management teams to identify stakeholder impacts and support adoption, operational readiness, and transition planning.
Data ModelingVisioBusiness AnalysisDigital Transformation

Netlink software group america inc

Associate Business Analyst

Jul 2021 – Apr 2022 · 9 mos

  • Associated with the OutSystems low-code platform team delivering solutions for digital transformation and modernization initiatives. As an Associate Business Analyst I have gathered business and technical requirements, mapped Proof of concept (POC) applications across Insurance, Financial Services, Retail, Supply Chain industries
  • Facilitated in-depth requirements gathering sessions as part of market research with 7+ stakeholders (Developers, Solution Architects, Program Managers) ensuring continuous improvement of business requirements by 50%
  • Led scope discussions, clarified requirements and prepared 30+ scope documents to drive domain research and solution phase enhancing project planning and client deliverables
  • Interpreted business and technical requirements to develop 15+ proposals, RFP responses and business cases for prospects in Insurance, Financial services, Supply Chain
  • Assessed business rules, assumptions and risks in the implementation of digital (Online and Mobile) projects supporting business transformation initiatives
  • Mapped POC requirements into detailed mockups and UI designs aligning solutions with client needs.
  • Coached 2 junior analysts on requirements gathering, test scenarios, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business process modeling – MS Visio during 12 weeks of training in Agile SDLC
Data ModelingVisioBusiness AnalysisDigital Transformation

Laserbeam software

Jr. Business Analyst

Jul 2019 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs

  • A product company specializing in SaaS solutions for compensation and performance management. As part of an Agile product team, I have collaborated with cross-regional stakeholders to analyze requirements with existing product capabilities supporting the full project lifecycle from discovery and design through implementation and post-launch support.
  • Directed end-to-end implementation of multiple projects overseeing all phases from requirement analysis to production deployment enabling 30% increase in revenue
  • Translated business needs into 5 deliverables: use cases, user stories, data modelling/data flow diagrams, functional specifications and non-functional requirements
  • Gathered requirements using 5 elicitation techniques including surveys, stakeholder interviews, cross-functional meetings, requirements workshops and stakeholder analysis
  • Utilized Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to capture and document the end-to-end traceability of business requirements
  • Documented 5+ UAT/Production checklists, Release Notes, User Training Manuals, Business Requirement Document (BRD), Functional Requirement Document (FRD), As-Is/To Be process documentation for 80+ users on usage of technology products
  • Designed and tested 10+ product features using Jira and Confluence within Agile methodologies reducing post-deployment defects by 25%
  • Validated test scripts and resolved defects through root cause analysis improving system usability and stability
  • Coordinated with 5+ QAs during SIT testing using Jira, Azure Dev Ops and Team Foundation Server (TFS) decreasing user errors by 60% in Agile project management methodology
  • Assisted with project planning, status reporting and documented project plans and change management plans across multiple projects
  • Defined data templates to support daily API ingestion of HR data reducing reliance on manual updates
Data ModelingVisioBusiness AnalysisProject Management

Education

Vellore Institute of Technology

Master of Science — Software Engineering

Jan 2014 – Jan 2019

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