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Aswathi Menon

Aswathi Menon

Business Analyst
Abu Dhabi,Abu Dhabi

Summary

Seasoned collaborator with 24 years of software project management experience in meeting needs, improving processes and driving success in fast-paced environments. Equipped with strong problem-solving ,communication and task prioritization skills. Expert in CRM MS Dynamics 365 and adept at stakeholder management, transforming complex requirements into actionable solutions. Background also includes significant contributions in software development and quality control, ensuring high-quality product delivery and improved user experiences. Seasoned Business Analyst offering 16 years of Banking industry success. With proven track record in user acceptance testing and end-user training. Accomplished at leveraging past lessons to inform future decision-making.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Business Analyst [Specialist, Process Improvement]

Al Hilal Digital Bank
Abu Dhabi
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • As Business Analyst in Customer Service and Engagement Squad at Al Hilal Bank, performed risk assessment on potential projects, enabling informed decision-making by senior management. Analyzed existing processes and proposed new solutions aimed at reducing costs, improving service levels, and increasing Net Promoter Score (NPS) by enhancing customer experience through innovative communication and engagement strategies. Below are few recent projects to list few

    •Spearheaded change management initiatives for seamless integration of new Customer RE-KYC CRM workflow into existing digital banking environments, minimizing disruption to daily operations and improving service level agreements (SLA) by 40 %
    •Improved overall project efficiency by identifying high-volume transactions to migrate communication channel from SMS to in-app push notifications, retaining SMS as fallback for undelivered messages. This initiative resulted in 25% reduction in SMS costs for business by ensuring enhanced customer experience
    •Enhanced team collaboration with cross-functional departments to eliciting requirements for Digital Banking Mobile App's Customer Suggestions feature and achieve valuable insights into customer aspirations and preferences
    •Created cross-selling opportunities for bank by eliciting, specifying and configuring targeted audience groups to implement personalized campaign for digital banking customers, utilizing AI-powered Dynamic Yield platform

Quality Control Analyst

Al Hilal Bank
Abu Dhabi
05.2008 - 12.2021
  • Improved overall production efficiency by identifying and resolving quality control issues.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough analyses and implementing corrective actions.
  • Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluated risks associated with potential changes in processes or materials, mitigating negative impacts on final products.

Information Management Engineer

Schlumberger Middle East S.A.
Abu Dhabi
12.2004 - 02.2008

Developed call logging system from conception to completion, successfully meeting deadlines while staying within budget constraints.

Software Developer

Site Computer
Abu Dhabi
02.2002 - 05.2004

Led software development lifecycle for various systems using Oracle Forms & Developer

Java Developer

Palnar Transmedia Pvt Ltd TECHNOPARK
Kerala
07.2000 - 05.2001

Developed user-friendly interfaces for web applications, improving user experience and satisfaction.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Applications Development

School of Technology And Applied Sciences
Edappally,Kerala,India
08.1996 - 08.1999

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Sacred Heart College
Thevara, Ernakulam, Kerala
08.1993 - 07.1996

Skills

Software development life cycle

Certification

PSPO Professional Scrum Product Owner

Timeline

PSPO Professional Scrum Product Owner

12-2023

Business Analyst [Specialist, Process Improvement]

Al Hilal Digital Bank
01.2022 - 09.2024

PSM1 Professional Scrum Master 1

01-2022

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

06-2017

PMP Project Management Professional

12-2015

Project Management Professional

03-2015

Quality Control Analyst

Al Hilal Bank
05.2008 - 12.2021

Information Management Engineer

Schlumberger Middle East S.A.
12.2004 - 02.2008

Software Developer

Site Computer
02.2002 - 05.2004

Java Developer

Palnar Transmedia Pvt Ltd TECHNOPARK
07.2000 - 05.2001

Sun Certified Java Developer

06-2000

Master of Science - Computer Applications Development

School of Technology And Applied Sciences
08.1996 - 08.1999

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Sacred Heart College
08.1993 - 07.1996
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