Akhil Mankunnu

Business Analyst

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 6 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over 7 years of experience in the insurance industry.
Expert in Agile methodologies and business analysis.
Proven track record in delivering tailored solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Business Analyst specializing in Insurance and Agile methodologies.

Contact

akhilmankunnu@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Business AnalysisAgile Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementIt Business Analysis

Other Skills

JiraScrumNo-Code DevelopmentRequirements ManagementNo-Code Development PlatformsConfluenceSkyeUser StoriesCommunicationAdvertisingTeamworkBig DataCorporate FinanceDatabase DevelopmentDatabases

About

Results-driven Business Analyst with over 7 years of experience in the insurance industry, adept at translating business needs into actionable technical solutions. Currently working at Sapiens, a leading product-based company in the insurance sector, specializing in a low-code / No-Code platform. My responsibilities include preparing configurations, managing requirements, and actively participating in analysis and design sessions to deliver tailored solutions. Educational credentials from NIT Calicut (B.Tech) and IMT Ghaziabad (PGPM) have equipped me with a strong blend of technical expertise and managerial acumen. I specialize in streamlining processes through technology, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering innovation. Key proficiencies include: Business analysis and process optimization. Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management. Requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder management. User story creation, backlog refinement, and use case development. Cross-functional collaboration and team coordination. Business systems analysis and SQL. User acceptance testing (UAT) and quality assurance. Training and mentoring teams and stakeholders. Expertise in product configuration and customization. Experience with low-code platforms in the insurance sector. I thrive in dynamic environments, bringing a proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for delivering results that exceed expectations.

Experience

7 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 10 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Sapiens

Business Analyst

May 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

JiraScrumBusiness AnalysisAgile Project Management

Innoveo

Business Analyst

Jul 2023 – May 2024 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Analysis of customer business models and workflows to identify and address pain points.
Leading discovery workshops, sprint planning, and review meetings with customer teams.
Collaborating closely with internal technical teams to find solutions for customer needs.
Creation of user stories, system documentation, and test cases.
Primary point of contact for customers, facilitating communication among stakeholders.
Ensures project goals are met by monitoring and planning scope delivery.
Establish and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders.

No-Code DevelopmentJiraBusiness AnalysisStakeholder Management

Accenture

Business & Integration Arch Sr Analyst

Jun 2021 – Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Analyze an organization and design its processes and systems.
Assessing the Insurance business model and integration with technology.
Assess the current state, identify customer requirements, and define the future state and business solution.
Interface and coordinate with client engagement partners to understand the RFP/ RFI requirements.
Research, gather and synthesize information.
Analyze JIRA & SNOW incidents to understand the Business Systems Issues.
Train and mentor junior staff members and spearhead projects around insurance products.
Prepare training material for the sales team on Insurance assets, customer service, process enhancement and cross-selling.

JiraScrumBusiness AnalysisIT Business Analysis

Allianz technology

Business Analyst

Dec 2018 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Trivandrum

Responsible for all phases of Agile SDLC, starting from analysis and design up to UAT and deployment of the projects of Global Genius, Cognos etc.
Participate in requirement specification meetings with clients prior to contract acceptance or approval.
Created and maintained user stories and use cases, defining the desired functionalities and estimating the effort required for implementation.
Analysing business processes (SQL Analysis) and preparing BRD, User Stories, FRD etc.
Setting requirement priorities along with the stakeholders.
Handling customer-facing meetings and calls.
Coordinate and conduct SIT, UAT and Sanity testing.
Conduct formal training workshops for customers as well as other internal stakeholders in order to explain the overall functionalities of the developed systems.

JiraScrumBusiness AnalysisAgile Project Management