Elif A.-Business Analyst Professional
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Experience
Business Analyst Professional
HES
- Requirements Engineering
- Process optimization and introduction of collaborative working models
- Process modeling with BPMN
- Analysis, specification, and documentation of logistics processes, IT systems, and data models
- Development of conceptual solutions
- Use case creation and documentation
- Data analysis with SQL
- Administration of Jira & Confluence
Senior Business Analyst
Rewe digital
- Requirements Engineering
- Process optimization
- Process modeling with BPMN 2.0
- Test case creation & test execution
- Use case creation and updating
- Data analysis with SQL
- Maintenance of Jira & Confluence
Expert Business Analyst
Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH
- Requirements Engineering (E-Com & FN-Ecosystem)
- Master data maintenance / master data cleansing
- Support with the centralization of master data / data architecture
- Close collaboration with the app team (Fressnapf Friends)
- Coordination of third-party and interface management
- Process modeling and technical documentation
- Analysis and optimization of operational IT processes
- Identification of technical dependencies in the system landscape
- Problem analysis and development of proposed solutions
- Design of workflows, configurations, and dashboards in Jira
- Provision of quarterly reports and procedural documentation
Business Analyst
CGA Services GmbH & Co. KG
- Requirements Engineering (Planning & Allocation)
- Maintenance, support, and further development of systems and applications in the context of merchandise allocation
- Analysis, design, testing, and documentation of interfaces between legacy systems and SAP Retail (ERP)
- Setup and introduction of JIRA as a pilot team
- Process modeling with BPMN 2.0
- Technical requirements documentation with UML
- Contact person for agile methods and tools (Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence etc.)
- Test analysis and test execution for Change Requests
- Participation in the agile transition team
IT-Consultant
Aldi Nord
- Procurement & Supplier Management, ALDI Süd
- Coordination of the further development and replacement of applications for assortment planning
- Coordination and operational execution of release and test management
- Requirements management / Requirements Engineering
- Setup and maintenance of Confluence & Jira
- Initial introduction of Scrum as a methodological framework
- Product Owner as part of the harmonization of ALDI Nord and Süd
- Close coordination with the business department (central purchasing), stakeholders, and developers
- Third-party management
Business Analyst, Product Owner, Scrum Master, IT Project Manager
BROCKHAUS AG
- Initial introduction of agile methods (Scrum Framework)
- Supporting team members / removing impediments
- Connecting and expanding communication channels
- Moderating Scrum events / conducting workshops
- Analyzing and executing test cases
- Interface between specialist departments, Development and Management
- Creating technical concepts and manuals
- Supporting release management
- Close collaboration with end customers from conception through technical acceptance (UAT), Product Backlog, release and requirements management
- Project assignment at ITERGO Hamburg in the motor insurance domain, with a focus on concept analysis, testing and incident management
- Project assignment at Ergo Düsseldorf in the life insurance domain, with a focus on test management and documentation
Software Trainer, Product Owner
PROSOZ Herten GmbH
Product Owner as part of agile software development with Scrum as a pilot project
Subject-matter responsibility for creating Epics and User Stories
Maintaining the Product Backlog in Jira
Close collaboration with the Scrum team, organizing and conducting Scrum events (Refinement, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and Retrospective, etc.)
Developing feature files with Gherkin for conducting automated tests based on Acceptance Criteria
Modeling the functional architecture in collaboration with FE and BE Development
Responsibility for the topic of User Research
Conducting and evaluating interviews with end users
Analyzing and identifying user requirements
Creating personas
Creating customer journeys and story maps
Developing use cases
Sparring partner for product strategists, management, sales, marketing and end users
Software trainer for the case management area
System, subject-matter and organizational consultant
Planning and conducting individual workshops
Subject-matter involvement in the development of new features
Creating training concepts and materials
Presentations at conferences and working groups
Involvement in quality assurance processes (testing procedures)
Research Project Associate
Zentralstelle für die Weiterbildung im Handwerk
- Advising on applications and reviewing funding applications
- Designing, organizing and conducting workshops and conferences
- Advising and supporting project sponsors on site
- Presenting JOBSTARTER at project events, advisory board meetings and international delegations
- Editorial involvement in the regular publication of journals and practice volumes on behalf of ministries
- Initiating and actively supporting network initiatives
- Selecting and cooperating with lecturers and speakers
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Retail, Government and Administration, Education, Banking and Finance, and Insurance.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Project Management, Research and Development, and Business Intelligence.
Summary
I am a Business Analyst with many years of experience at the interface between business and IT. My focus is on analyzing and structuring requirements, optimizing business processes, and translating business needs into implementable solutions. I have worked with business departments, development teams, and stakeholders in agile environments and have experience in requirements engineering, process modeling, user stories, testing, and working with Jira and Confluence. I particularly enjoy working where complex processes need to be understood, structured, and improved. In addition to analytical thinking, I bring a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach and the ability to bring together different perspectives.
Skills
- Requirements Engineering
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Process Modeling
- Data Analysis
- Test Management
- Project Management
- Agile Frameworks
- Backlog Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Solution-Oriented Mindset
Languages
Education
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Diplom-Pädagogik, focus Adult Education · Adult Education · Essen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
UX-Designer
SGD
Personal- und Business Coach
SGD
Certified Tester Advanced Level / Test Manager
ISTQB
FitSM Foundation Level
mitsm
Scrum.org
Scrum.org
Requirements Engineer
IREB
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Elif is based in Düsseldorf, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
Elif speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Advanced), English (Intermediate).
Elif has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Elif has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Elif may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Elif would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Analyst Professional, Senior Business Analyst, Expert Business Analyst.
Elif's most recent position is Business Analyst Professional at HES.
In recent years, Elif has worked for HES, Rewe digital, Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH, and CGA Services GmbH & Co. KG.
Elif is most experienced in industries like Retail, Information Technology, and Government and Administration. Elif also has some experience in Education, Banking and Finance, and Insurance.
Elif is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development. Elif also has some experience in Project Management, Research and Development, and Business Intelligence.
Elif has recently worked in industries like Retail and Information Technology.
Elif has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.
Elif holds a Master in Adult Education from Universität Duisburg-Essen.
Elif has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: UX-Designer, Personal- und Business Coach, and Certified Tester Advanced Level / Test Manager.
Elif is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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