Alara Balaman

SUMMARY » » » Passionate and educated professional with a focus on driving innovation and enhancing user experiences. Experienced in developing mobile apps, showcasing problem-solving abilities and user-centered design. Skilled in product road-map development and Agile methodology. Proficient in business analysis, process improvement, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. ALARA BALAMAN » » -- EXPERIENCE EDUCATION BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY 2018 — ISTANBUL 2023 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS » » » Developed a mobile app that provides users with song suggestions based on their existing chord knowledge for beginner guitar players. (Kotlin) Developed a mobile app for student registration. (Kotlin) Prepared a start-up success prediction decision support system. (Python) » » » » » » » » WORK AND TRAVEL — MARYLAND/USA Participant » » » Bar-tending in Frog Bar. June 2019 — Sept 2019 Clerk in Dolle’s Candyland. BUDANCE Dancer Sept 2017 — 2019 BU CHILDREN FESTIVAL Org. Volunteer Coordinated embassy events and meetings, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication. Managed and maintained embassy records and databases, ensuring data accuracy and security. Drafted product documentation and communicated updates to clients and government officials. Oversaw the visa application process, ensuring efficient and timely processing. Conducted research and gathered information for consular officers. Conducted business process modeling and identified areas for improvement regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations project. Assessed existing and proposed solutions, analyzing their benefits, risks, and business impacts. Collaborated closely with developers to validate and test solutions against business requirements. Participated in Agile ceremonies and ensured alignment between business needs and technical implementation. » » Conducted inquiry and analytical studies using MicroStrategy for data analysis. » » Generated monthly expense analysis and performance reports for management review. » Provided support in the digital transformation project of audit activities and operational processes. Examined audit scenarios, identified improvement opportunities, and tracked follow-up actions. Utilized ACL scripting for data analysis and auditing purposes. FURTHER NETWORK — REMOTE Business Analysis — Intern NOV 2020 JUNE 2021 LANGUAGE » TURKISH ( Native) ENGLISH ( Fluent) SPANISH ( Pre-inter) BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY MARKETING COURSE ASSISTANT Music writing Salsa - Bachata Documentaries Traveling AUG 2021 DEC 2021 ECZACIBASI HOLDING — ISTANBUL Audit and Data Analysis — Intern » » » » » SEPT 2022 DEC 2022 Developed user stories and process flows to support the design and development of ZES Management Platform, Salesforce and SAP solutions. May 2018 — May 2019 INTERESTS JAN 2023 JUL 2023 ZORLU ENERGY SOLUTIONS — ISTANBUL Business Analysis — Intern » Waiter at Guido’s Burritos June 2020 — Sept 2020 Combining technical expertise in Kotlin, Python, and SQL, ready to bring innovative ideas and drive impactful solutions to your team. JAMAICAN CONSULATE — ISTANBUL Assistant — Full time ACTIVITIES » With inter-cultural sensitivity from living and traveling abroad, I bring a fresh perspective. Presented improvement suggestions on tools and project methodologies in the application development process. Performed thorough business analysis on airlines industry in accordance with country travel restrictions updates. BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY FINANCE COURSE ASSISTANT SKILLS TECHNICAL SKILLS » » » » » » Kotlin Python – data analysis Java SQL ERP Systems MS Office FEB 2020 JUNE 2020 FEB 2019 JUNE 2019 TECHNICAL SKILLS » » » » » » » » Product road-map development User research and customer insights Requirements gathering and prioritizing Agile methodology and Scrum framework Business process modeling and improvement Data analysis and reporting Strong communication and collaboration skills Attention to detail and data accuracy