Ankit Kulshreshtha

About Ankit Kulshreshtha

As a Business Analyst at Infosys, I facilitate and co-lead regular status meetings with the project team, sponsors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication and alignment. I also define and document requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, epics, and build out the product and sprint backlogs, applying my skills in requirement analysis, system designing, process planning, and acceptance testing.I have over 6 years of experience in business analysis, working with clients from various industries, such as automotive, e-commerce, and education. I have successfully led the identification and resolution of business and client problems, creating customized solutions that meet the needs of multiple stakeholders. I have also implemented new functional processes, undertaken and implemented quality and process improvement projects, and monitored and reported project performance and costs. I am proficient in using tools such as CISM, SNOW, and Google Ads, and have earned multiple certifications and honors for my work. I hold a PGDM in International Business from K.J. Somaiya Institute Of Management Studies and Research, where I studied international marketing and finance. I am also a Toastmaster, passionate about developing and enhancing my communication and leadership skills. I am motivated, mentored, and led talented professionals, and I enjoy building and motivating large teams that well exceed corporate expectations. My goal is to leverage my project management and business analysis expertise to deliver value-added solutions to clients and stakeholders.

Experience

1. Business Analyst

   Infosys

   Oct 2020 — Present · Pune, IN

   Played a pivotal role in defining project requirements, scope, and deliverables. Collaborated with customer project manager on regular status meetings with the Project team, sponsors, and other stakeholders. Conducted workshops to gather Client Requirements and identified gaps while analyzing their business needs. Created functional specifications and updated the Requirement Traceability Matrix for tracking requirements coverage. Define user stories, create product backlogs, and prioritize tasks using Agile methodologies. Scheduling and facilitating Scrum Events, Meetings, and Decision-Making processes with Scrum Master. Created Sprint Release Plans with input from development teams. Skilled at Preparing SOW, BRD, FSD, Wireframes and Mockup Diagrams, Use Case Specifications, and Testing documents. Streamlining and automating the process by utilizing different management and analytic tools like MS Excel, MS Teams, JIRA, and KANBAN etc. Estimated project costs, prepared budget recommendations, and monitored and reported project performance to budget constraints. Monitored and reported project progress to objectives in timeframes, scope, quality, costs and risks. Received information on project status, changes and issues. Identified potential sources for solutions, and contacts appropriate parties to initiate action. Collaborated with UX/UI designers, developers, and stakeholders to define project scope, prioritize features, and ensure timely delivery.

Education

• Earthinators Climate School

  Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. || Recipient of B.L. Mehta Scholarship for securing Highest Marks

  2012 — 2015

• K J Somaiya Institute of Management

  Post Graduate Diploma in Management ( PGDM ) International Business , International Marketing and Finance

  2018 — 2020

• Seth Moti Lal Khediya S.D. inter college

  HSC, 91.20%, 18th Rank in UP Board Examinations

  2009 — 2012