Ayodele Bolarinwa

BOLARINWA, AYODELE M. 14, Adenuga Street, Harmony Estate, Ifako-Gbagada, Lagos State, Nigeria Phone:-, Email:- RESUME SUMMARY A results-driven Business Analyst with over four years of experience leading business change and process optimization initiatives. I take pride in using my skills in requirements engineering, stakeholder management, process modeling, and strategic analysis to uncover opportunities for growth and efficiency. I thrive on the challenge of transforming complex business needs into clear, actionable solutions, and I’m passionate about partnering with teams who value innovation and continuous improvement. My approach is both analytical and collaborative – I enjoy exploring technological dimensions to drive competitiveness and business growth, as well as the human side of problem-solving; building strong relationships that help turn ideas into meaningful change. I am a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and I am in the final semester of my MBA program. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS Education:  B. Agric (Agric. Economics) 2nd Class Upper  MBA - Babcock University NOUN Professional Certifications:  Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) #-  Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional (SSYB) ID: 881904  Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) ID:- - IIBA 6sigmastudy ScrumStudy National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2023 NYSC Completed KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES  Requirements Engineering: Experienced in requirements gathering, analysis, documentation, and management including traceability and management of change.  Business Process Modelling: Skilled in documentation and analysis of business processes As-Is and To-Be including Gap analysis and process optimization, using Lean tools such as Axure SIPOC.  Stakeholder Management: Experienced in stakeholder management planning, analysis, and engagement at all levels (Senior, Middle and Lower) and across multiple locations.  Investigation techniques: Experienced in requirements elicitation using multiple techniques such as meeting facilitations, interviews, shadowing, document reviews etc; engaging and keeping everyone in focus to ensure meeting objectives are achieved.  Data Analysis and Visualization: Using Excel, SQL, Power BI and presenting them in an excellent and easy-to-understand format.  Microsoft office suite: proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Visio, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.  Behavioral skills: excellent communications and analytical skills, professional attitude, cheerful and always eager to lend a helping hand. Great great attention to details.  Critical thinking to analyse problems and evaluate alternative solutions  Good research skills using Google search engine and Artificial Intelligence  Good documentation skills including Use Cases and User Stories WORK EXPERIENCE TURING (REMOTE) OCT 2024 – Present Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to model and refine processes, identifying areas for improvement to enhance AI system performance. Designed and executed test scenarios to evaluate Large Language Model (LLM) outputs, ensuring alignment with expected functionality and accuracy. Developed and maintained documentation, including process workflows, testing protocols, and user guidelines, to support ongoing AI training and development efforts. Conducted in-depth research and analysis to break down complex content into manageable and logical components, ensuring clarity and actionable insights for AI program development.     erpSOFTapp (YABA, LAGOS) APR 2024 – DEC 2024 Conducted in-depth sessions with clients to gather and analyze business requirements, ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation of needs for integration into the Odoo ERP system. Created detailed requirement documentation, including functional specifications, configuration documents, solutions documents and training manuals to guide the ERP implementation process. Designed and implemented test scripts and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans to validate system functionality and ensure it met client requirements before going live. Created and delivered training manuals and support documentation for end-users, facilitating a smooth transition to the new ERP system and addressing post-implementation issues as they arose. Analyzed existing business processes, identified areas for improvement, and designed TO BE processes that streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency within the ERP system. Provided ongoing support after ERP implementation, addressing functional issues, gathering feedback, and making necessary adjustments to optimize system performance and user satisfaction. Ensured the ERP system met all functional requirements through rigorous testing and quality assurance processes, leading to successful and timely project completions. I contributed to ERP implementations for a diverse range of clients, including Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN), Sparkle Microfinance Bank, Allied Foods, Feed Avenue, CBI Ghana, and others.         JUN 2022 – NOV 2023 JAN 2021 – AUG 2021 Facilitated strategic decision-making through the quarterly preparation and presentation of customer behavior and user experience data in visual formats, using data visualization tools such as Power BI and Microsoft Excel. Created AS IS business processes and analysed the current state, to identify process inefficiencies. Interacted with stakeholders to gain an understanding of business requirements and ensure alignment in requirements across different functional units. Planned and documented stakeholder engagement techniques to satisfy the various stakeholder needs. Conducted interviews, facilitated focus group meetings and workshops to elicit both functional and non-functional requirements. Designed and documented TO BE business processes that birthed a system that produced 20% reduction in waste during the transportation, storage, and distribution of farmers' products. NOVUS AGRO (OGUDU GRA, LAGOS)          Responsible for the lifecycle management of educational requirements elicited for farmers. Thus ensuring that solutions aligned with requirements. This led to the successful development and deployment of training materials to farmers, generating a 40% improvement in the adoption of improved farming techniques. Developed Use Cases and User Stories to aid the improvement of internal processes. Experienced in product backlog management and change management for various initiatives, ensured authorisations by appropriate stakeholders and received sign-offs on multiple initiatives. REFEREES: Available on request.