Miguel Azurin

About Miguel Azurin

I\'m a Business Systems Analyst and Technology Consultant with 12+ years of experience transforming complex business requirements into scalable, high-performing solutions. I specialize in bridging business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver measurable results through requirements analysis, process optimization, and workflow automation.What I Do:I help organizations navigate digital transformation by translating business needs into actionable technical specifications. My approach combines deep technical knowledge with strategic business thinking, ensuring solutions that deliver real value.Currently at VU Custom, I lead requirements engineering for software implementations and client migrations, working with premium brands like Vera Bradley, TaylorMade Golf, and Bauer Hockey. I convert data-intensive client specifications into user stories, facilitate stakeholder workshops, and ensure seamless delivery of customization solutions.Career Impact:Built 40+ enterprise-grade APIs and workflows across insurance, finance, and retailDelivered annual savings through SQL optimization and automation at Columbia SportswearReduced production issue resolution time 35% via proactive monitoring and Agile practicesAuthored 50+ technical documentation packages including functional specs, SOPs, and test plansMaintained 95% sprint completion rate as Scrum Master and Product OwnerIndustry Experience:I\'ve worked with leading technology companies—Symetra Financial, Columbia Sportswear, Nike, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, AMD, and Intel—delivering solutions across insurance, retail, finance, manufacturing, and engineering sectors.Technical Expertise:Requirements Analysis | User Story Development | Process Documentation | Agile/Scrum (CSM, CSPO)| SQL | APIs | AWS | Azure | Power Platform | Databricks | Stakeholder Management | UAT Coordination | Change ManagementEducation & Certifications:MBA Candidate (2027)- Willamette University, specializing in Leadership and OperationsB.S. Computer Science - University of Texas at AustinCertified Scrum Master (CSM) & Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)What Drives Me:I\'m passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and empower teams to work smarter. Whether optimizing workflows, documenting critical processes, or facilitating alignment between business and tech—I thrive on turning challenges into opportunities.Fluent in English and Spanish | Based in Salem, ORLet\'s connect to discuss digital transformation, systems analysis, or Agile delivery!

Experience

1. Business System Analyst

   VU Custom

   Nov 2025 — Present · Salem, OR, US

   Serve as the critical liaison between clients, internal stakeholders, and technical development teams for VU Custom\'s software implementation practice, supporting premium brands including Vera Bradley, TaylorMade Golf, Bauer Hockey, and Chaco Sandals in delivering customized product solutions.Requirements Engineering & Analysis:Lead requirements gathering for complex client migrations and implementations, translating business needs into functional and non-functional specifications. Convert data-intensive client product specifications into structured user stories, acceptance criteria, and rendering mockups. Analyze complex spreadsheet-based product data to extract user story scenarios, business rules, and component relationships. Manage change control by establishing requirements baselines and coordinating scope changes with project managers.Process Optimization & Documentation:Analyze existing business processes to identify automation opportunities and improvement areas. Create comprehensive process documentation using flowcharts, diagrams, and visual tools. Develop and document proposed solutions and workflows that enhance operational efficiency. Maintain audit-ready documentation for business requirements, processes, and technical solutions.Stakeholder Collaboration:Facilitate requirements workshops and discovery sessions with product owners and business users to understand pain points and desired outcomes. Translate complex functional requirements into clear user stories for development teams. Provide regular requirements updates to stakeholders in clear, concise formats, ensuring alignment across technical and non-technical teams.Quality Assurance & Testing:Collaborate with QA teams to translate user story acceptance criteria into comprehensive test scenarios and test cases. Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate solutions meet business requirements. Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.

Education

• Willamette University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

Skills

• Python
• Unix
• Sharepoint 2010
• Databases
• Consulting
• Infowise
• Visual Basic
• Sharepoint Administration
• Web Applications
• Asp.net
• Windows Sharepoint Services
• C
• Data Migration
• Perl
• Shell Scripting
• Agile Methodologies
• Java
• Ruby
• Sharepoint Server
• Subversion
• Mysql
• Single Page Applications
• C++
• Sharepoint 2016
• Powershell
• Programming Languages
• Git
• Vhdl
• Vacation Rental
• Eclipse
• Sharepoint 2013
• Testing
• Javascript
• C#
• International Sales
• Php
• Import/Export Operations
• Sharepoint Online