
Sarah Chen
Business Systems Analyst
Highly analytical and results-driven Business Systems Analyst with 7+ years of experience in optimizing business processes, gathering complex requirements, and facilitating successful system implementations. Proven ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, driving efficiency and innovation across diverse projects. Expert in Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, and data analysis, consistently delivering solutions that enhance operational performance and user experience. Seeking to leverage extensive expertise in a challenging role to contribute to strategic growth and technological advancement.
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Science (September 2015 to May 2017)
University of Washington
Bachelor of Business Administration (September 2011 to June 2015)
Innovate Solutions Inc. - San Francisco, CA
Senior Business Systems Analyst March 2021 to Present 5 years & 4 months
Facilitated workshops and conducted interviews with key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Developed detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases, reducing scope creep by 15% and ensuring alignment with business goals.
Managed UAT cycles, defect tracking, and resolution, contributing to a 20% reduction in post-launch issues.
TechBridge Consulting - Seattle, WA
Business Systems Analyst June 2017 to February 2021 3 years & 9 months
Collaborated with development teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications for custom software solutions.
Created process flow diagrams, data models, and system documentation using tools like Microsoft Visio and Lucidchart.
Supported project managers in planning, execution, and monitoring of project timelines and budgets.
Global Data Systems - Seattle, WA
Junior Business Analyst January 2016 to May 2017 1 year & 5 months
Conducted data analysis to support decision-making and identify trends in system performance.
Prepared reports and presentations for stakeholders on project status and key findings.
Participated in quality assurance testing and user training sessions for new system rollouts.
E-commerce Platform Revitalization
Lead Business Systems Analyst (January 2022 to June 2023)
- https://www.innovatesolutions.com/projects/ecommerce-revitalization
Internal HRIS Implementation
Business Systems Analyst (September 2019 to December 2020)
- https://www.techbridgeconsulting.com/projects/hris-implementation
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) (August 2020 to August 2023)
- https://www.iiba.org/certification/iiba-certifications/cbap/
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Scrum.org (March 2019 to Present)
- https://www.scrum.org/psm-i
- Requirements Elicitation
- Process Modeling (BPMN)
- Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- SQL & Database Querying
- JIRA & Confluence
- Microsoft Visio
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- UML Modeling
- Salesforce CRM
- SAP ERP
- API Integration Concepts