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Vijay Bhaskar
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8134825201 [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished and detail-oriented Business System Analyst with over 7+ years of progressive experience,
transitioning from a Business Analyst Intern at Flipkart to a Senior Business System Analyst at Apple.
Demonstrated expertise across diverse industries, including manufacturing, e-commerce, consumer goods,
retail, supply chain and technology. Possesses strong proficiency in requirements gathering, data analysis,
business process improvement, and stakeholder management. Proven track record of leading cross-functional
teams to deliver high-impact solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive profitability. Skilled in all
SDLC methodologies, complemented by exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Holds a
master's degree in management information systems and a Professional Diploma in Project Management,
equipping me with a solid foundation in both technical and strategic business domains.

 Industry experience with a solid understanding of data modeling and evaluating data sources.
 Extensive knowledge of data analysis, data migration, data validation, data cleansing, data verification,
and identifying data redundancies and duplicates.
 Capable of analyzing huge volumes of data in industries such as manufacturing, retail, electronics,
finance, networking, and healthcare.
 Utilized SQL and Python for analyzing production efficiency and optimizing supply chain processes,
leveraging data from ERP systems like SAP to improve manufacturing operations.
 Employed Tableau and PowerBI to create interactive dashboards and reports, analyzing sales trends,
customer behavior, and inventory levels to drive retail strategies and improve profitability.
 Managed complex data migration projects using ETL tools like Informatica and Talend, ensuring
seamless data transitions across platforms and systems.
 Implemented data validation and cleansing processes to enhance data quality and reliability,
addressing data inconsistencies and redundancies in large datasets.
 Utilized Hadoop Ecosystem and Spark for processing and analyzing large volumes of data, supporting
big data initiatives across different industries.
 Assisted in implementing data governance frameworks using Atlan and Collibra to ensure data
integrity, compliance, and consistency across organizational data assets.
 Managed data warehouse solutions using Snowflake, Redshift, and BigQuery, optimizing data storage
and retrieval for efficient business intelligence and reporting.
 Assisted in developing machine learning techniques using Scikit-Learn and TensorFlow for predictive
analytics and natural language processing, enhancing insights and decision-making capabilities.
 Facilitated the deployment of machine learning models using Docker and SageMaker and streamlined
model creation through AutoML tools to deliver actionable insights.
 Prepared comprehensive project documentation to track and report on project status, progress, and
effectiveness, ensuring clear communication and alignment with business objectives
BUSINESS SKILLS

Requirements Gathering &

Documentation
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Business Case Validation Forecasting and planning Business Process Modeling (BPMN, UML)
Risk Management & Mitigation Strategies
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Gap analysis Project Management & Roadmap Development Software Development

Agile (Scrum, Kanban) & Waterfall
Lifecycle
Methodologies
Stakeholder Management &
Collaboration
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IIBA methodologies Data Analysis & Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)

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Business Process Improvement & Optimization Documentation Change impact analysis

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Databases: SQL Server, Oracle Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Programming Languages: SQL, Python, R, SAS

Data Tools & Big Data Technologies

• Data Management: Alteryx

• Data Warehouse Solutions: Teradata, Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query
• Data Governance: Atlan, Collibra, Informatica
• Data Modeling Tools: ERWIN, Power Designer
• Data Profiling & Quality Tools: Data Robot, Trifacta
• Big Data: Hadoop Ecosystem, Spark

 Data Integration: Informatica, Talend, Ab Initio

 ERP Tools: SAP, S/4HANA, Epicor, NetSuite, JDE, Microsoft Dynamic 365, Oracle

Data Visualization: Tableau, QlikView, Microsoft PowerBI

Data Reporting: SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services), Looker

Project Management Tools: Asana, Jira

CORE AREAS/CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL CORE COMPETENCIES

Data Management & Analysis

Data Warehousing & Big Data
Data Analytics
Data Governance
Data Science and Machine Learning

BUSINESS CORE COMPETENCIES

Supply Chain Operations

Banking and Finance
Customer Relationship Management

BUSINESS CERTIFICATIONS

 Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)  Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
 Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)  Supply Chain Management (Rutgers Univ)
 IT Project Management (WU)

DATA/ERP CERTIFICATIONS

 Data Analytics and Advanced Analytics (Google)  BI Analyst (Tableau)

 SAP Technology Consultant (SAP)

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INDIANA, USA

Indiana Institute of Technology, May 2024
DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TENNESSEE, USA
Austin Peay State University, February 2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY, INDIA
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, May 2017

WORK EXPERIENCE

SENIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST

TII Technologies, June 2024-Oct 2024
Location: San Jose, USA
Contributed to the development of a Risk Management System at TTI Technologies, aimed at identifying, assessing,
and mitigating financial risks associated with investments and operations.
o Conducted comprehensive requirements gathering through interviews and workshops with stakeholders in
finance and compliance, translating business needs into technical specifications.
o Collaborated with the development team to design algorithms for risk assessment models, integrating
various data sources to enhance the accuracy of risk predictions.
o Implemented data governance practices to ensure the integrity and security of financial data used in the risk
management processes, establishing clear protocols for data access and usage.
o Developed reporting tools to track risk exposure and compliance metrics, enabling timely decision-making
and strategic planning.
o Created training materials and delivered workshops to finance teams on using the new system and
understanding risk metrics, facilitating a smooth transition to the updated processes.
Employed MS Project for project scheduling, JIRA for issue tracking, and SharePoint for documentation
management. The system was built on a .NET Framework with a SQL Server backend, using Microsoft Power BI for
interactive dashboards and reporting.

SENIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST

Apple, July 2023-May 2024
Location: Austin, USA
Worked on developing a Financial Analytics Platform at Apple to enhance decision-making processes and financial
forecasting across various departments.
o Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and IT, to gather requirements and
understand the analytical needs for budgeting and financial performance analysis.
o Designed and implemented dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs), enabling real-time
insights into financial metrics and trends.
o Conducted extensive data analysis using Python and R to identify patterns in financial data, leading to
actionable recommendations for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
o Developed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the development team in building the platform,
ensuring alignment with business objectives.
o Coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions with finance stakeholders, collecting feedback and
refining the platform based on user experience and needs.
Used tools like JIRA for project management and tracking, Confluence for documentation, and Tableau for data
visualization. The platform utilized a cloud-based infrastructure with AWS for data storage and processing.

BUSINESS SYSTEM ANALYST

F5 Networks, March 2022-December 2022
Location: Hyderabad, India

Environment: Epicor, E2open, Microsoft Azure, SQL, Salesforce CRM

Project: Global Supply Chain Process Standardization for F5 Networks' Application Delivery Services

 Project: Standardized global procurement and logistics processes to enhance warehouse management and

distribution.

o Gathered requirements from global supply chain teams for the ERP Cloud implementation.

Documented key business processes for procurement and logistics standardization.

o Partnered with solution architects and developers to ensure the successful implementation of

Oracle SCM with E2Open for real-time inventory tracking and distribution.

o Worked closely with the QA team during UAT to validate that the system met global procurement

and distribution requirements. Provided post-deployment support, resolving any system issues and

optimizing global procurement workflows.

Analysis: Analyzed global procurement data using data warehouse, which led to process improvements. I
assisted in creating mockups with architects for a supply chain solution and developed BML models for
procurement forecasting, increasing order accuracy by 10%.

BUSINESS SYSTEM ANALYST

GE Appliances, May 2021-March 2022
Location: Hyderabad, India

Environment: Oracle PIM, Oracle Cloud, Salesforce CRM

Project: ERP Integration and Supply Chain Modernization for GE Appliance Manufacturing

 Project: Led the integration of GE’s supply chain and production systems, automating procurement, materials

planning, and logistics management and to improve warehouse operations and real-time inventory tracking.

o Engaged with supply chain, manufacturing, and procurement teams to gather business requirements

for the ERP integration project. Documented use cases, process flows, and technical specifications.

o Worked with solution architects and developers to ensure the successful integration with GE’s existing

systems. Provided detailed business logic and data models to support development.

o Provided ongoing support post-deployment, troubleshooting issues and training users on new system

functionalities.

 Analysis: Conducted detailed data analysis to check warehouse operations and procurement performance,

identifying key areas for improvement in material flow. Built models to enhance material availability and

reduce stockouts. Reduced procurement cycle times by 20% and improved warehouse efficiency by 30%.
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BUSINESS DATA ANALYST

Micron Technology, March 2020-April 2021
Location: Hyderabad, India

Environment: SAP ECC, SAP APO, SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Infor CloudSuite SCM

Project: Inventory Optimization and Demand Forecasting for Semiconductor Manufacturing

 Project: Implemented SAP IBP for end-to-end inventory optimization and demand forecasting. Focused on

improving material planning and reducing excess inventory for semiconductor production.

o Worked closely with supply chain and production teams to gather requirements for integrating SAP

IBP with Micron’s existing supply chain system.

o Collaborated with architects to design integration points between SAP IBP and Infor CloudSuite SCM

for real-time inventory tracking. Supported developers in refining data models and workflows.

o Assisted in developing test cases for demand forecasting and inventory management modules.

Coordinated UAT with global teams to ensure seamless functionality. Post-implementation support to

resolve system issues and optimize inventory processes.

Analysis: Analyzed procurement and production data to find inefficiencies in material usage and inventory. Helped

develop inventory tracking for real-time stock insights across global sites. Improved demand forecast accuracy by 22%,

leading to more efficient production scheduling and material planning.

CONSULTANT
Tesco, January 2019-March 2020

Location: UK

Environment: SAP MDM, SAP S/4HANA, BlueYonder, Microsoft Power BI, Visio, Confluence, Jira
Project: Digital Supply Chain Transformation for Tesco’s Grocery Delivery Services

 Project: Led the digital transformation of Tesco’s supply chain, focusing on streamlining procurement,

warehousing, and logistics using SAP S/4HANA and BlueYonder for enhanced warehouse management and real-

time inventory tracking.

o Conducted workshops with warehouse managers and supply chain executives to gather business

requirements for the integration of SAP S/4HANA and BlueYonder.

o Worked with solution architects to ensure the technical designs for the warehouse management system

aligned with business goals. Assisted developers in refining data flows and business logic during the

development phase.

o Developed test cases for new warehouse automation features. Provided post-go-live support,

troubleshooting integration issues between SAP and BlueYonder and ensuring system stability.

Analysis: Managed data by analyzing logistics and warehouse performance to find cost-saving opportunities. I developed

models to optimize stock placement and picking routes, reducing order fulfillment time by 20%. I also helped create

prototypes for automated warehouse workflows to ensure real-time inventory updates.

Key Achievements: Reduced warehouse errors by 30% through the implementation of automated tracking and real-time

inventory management.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY ANALYST

Tesco, December 2017-December 2018
Location: UK

Environment: Oracle ERP, Oracle SCM Cloud, SQL, Blue Yonder, Excel

Project: Procurement and Sourcing Automation for Tesco’s Retail and Grocery Supply Chain

 Project: Automated procurement and sourcing workflows using Oracle ERP Cloud and integrated it with

NetSuite for warehouse operations. The project focused on reducing manual procurement cycles and

optimizing inventory levels for faster replenishment of goods.

o Engaged with procurement, warehouse, and finance stakeholders to define requirements for

automating procurement workflows using Oracle ERP and integrating them with BlueYonder.

o Worked closely with solution architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Assisted developers by providing data models and process maps to ensure smooth integration

between systems. Developed test strategies, managed UAT sessions, and ensured system

functionalities met the business objectives.

o Supported the operations team post-deployment, resolving issues and ensuring optimal use of the

new automated procurement system.

 Analysis: Analyzed procurement and supplier performance data to find inefficiencies and improve decision-

making. I also helped create a prototype for an automated procurement system, ensuring smooth integration

with Oracle ERP and Blue Yonder. Improved procurement efficiency by 18%, cutting down sourcing cycle times.
INTERN/JUNIOR ANALYST
Flipkart, January 2017-December 2017
Location: Bengaluru, India
Environment: SAP ERP, Fishbowl
Project: E-commerce Supply Chain Optimization for Flipkart’s Online Marketplace
 Project: Implementing an automated inventory tracking system for warehouses and logistics centers to

optimize the fulfillment process.

o Facilitated workshops with logistics, procurement, and warehouse teams to gather business

requirements for optimizing the supply chain using SAP ERP.

o Worked with solution architects to design the integration between Fishbowl and Flipkart’s warehouse

management systems, providing detailed process flows and technical specifications.

o Developed test cases for inventory tracking and order management modules, participated in UAT to

ensure the solution met business needs. Supported monitoring system performance, resolving data

discrepancies, and training warehouse teams.

Outcome: Reduced order fulfillment times by 15% through improved inventory management