Running
Mide Jones
Business Analyst
London
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Project Business Analyst
Equinix EMEA
London
01.2015 - Current
- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
- Drafted reports on company financial metrics to assess successes and account for deficiencies.
- Evaluated trends to understand competitive environments and assess current strategies.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Met with stakeholders to establish favorable business relationships and support mutually beneficial interests.
- Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
- Identified process inefficiencies through gap analysis and outlined sensible solutions.
- Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects and updated involved parties to enhance optimal business flow.
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
- Assessed impact of current business processes on users and stakeholders and evaluated potential areas for improvement.
- Led cross-functional teams to analyze and understand enterprise-wide operational impacts and opportunities of technology changes.
- Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
- Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
- Assessed business requirements to forecast annual budgetary operational costs.
Project Manager
Transport for London
London
09.2010 - 12.2014
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Provided fiduciary oversight to remain within budget constraints, recommending project adjustments where necessary.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications
King's College London
London 09.2006 - 07.2009
Master of Science - Finance And Investing
Cass Business School
London 09.2012 - 05.2013
Skills
Strategic planning
Business process mapping
Predictive modeling
Data analysis
Quality assurance
Project Management
Release planning
Needs assessments
Product development
Staff Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Gap analysis
Data Mapping
Web-based reporting tools
Technical Writing
Workflow Analysis
Project finance
Operations management
SQL and databases
Negotiation
Business planning
Operations analysis
Certification
CBAP - Certified Business Analysis Professional
Interests
Timeline
Project Business Analyst
Equinix EMEA
01.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Finance And Investing
Cass Business School
09.2012 - 05.2013
Project Manager
Transport for London
09.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications
King's College London
09.2006 - 07.2009