Saravanan Kannan

[email protected] • +971568100585 • Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Business Analyst and Delivery Manager with over 14 years of experience in driving successful project outcomes through data analysis and stakeholder engagement. Expert in Agile methodologies, I have led cross-functional teams to deliver projects that improved operational efficiency by 30% and reduced costs by 20%. My strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights have consistently enhanced product development and delivery processes. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve business challenges and deliver exceptional value to clients.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Business Analyst / Product Owner

02/2025 - Present

5Frames Pvt Ltd , Chennai India

• Business Engagement & Discovery: Lead structured requirement studies and gap analysis workshops to define "As-Is" and "To-Be" processes for HRMS and Payroll platforms.

• Requirements Documentation: Produce and maintain comprehensive Business Requirements Documents (BRD) and Functional Specifications (FRS) while identifying pain points and business objectives.

• Process Modeling: Design detailed process flows and solution mockups to visualize complex system configurations and user journeys.

• Agile Artifacts & Backlog Management: Translate business needs into well-structured user stories with clear personas and rigorous acceptance criteria.

• Stakeholder Alignment & Governance: Act as the single point of clarity between technical development teams and business stakeholders, facilitating sign-offs and ensuring project transparency.

• UAT & Traceability: Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by mapping test cases to requirements, ensuring all deliverables meet the defined business intent.

• Post-Go-Live Optimization: Provide functional support and identify opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency post-implementation

Senior Consultant (Technical BA)

02/2024 - 12/2024

GAVS Technologies , Chennai India

• Legacy Integration: Analyzed legacy systems to define requirements for upgraded product versions, ensuring data continuity and functional alignment.

• Sprint Management: Managed sprint progress by breaking down complex user stories into actionable tasks and ensuring adherence to project goals.

• Strategic Liaison: Acted as the bridge between airline industry stakeholders and technical teams to prioritize features based on business impact.

Project Manager

11/2022 - 02/2024

Excelencia ITech Consulting , Chennai India

• Platform Roadmaps: Defined product roadmaps and managed backlogs for automotive data acquisition and management systems.

• Process Optimization: Mapped end-to-end processes for global markets (US), focusing on data acquisition and system validation.

• Documentation Excellence: Created detailed user stories, wireframes, and comprehensive project documentation to drive data-informed decisions

Associate Project Manager

01/2021 - 10/2022

VSI Sdn Bhd (IAC) , Malaysia

• Implementation Lifecycle: Led the full lifecycle from requirement gathering and solution design to UAT and project hand-off.

• Data Modeling: Designed data partitioning and modeling for complex HCM/FICO reports and dashboards.

Senior Systems Analyst

09/2010 - 12/2020

Ramco Systems , Malaysia

• High-Volume Platforms: Supported payroll operations and registration-style statutory calculations for 8,000+ employees.

• Solution Design: Delivered customized enterprise solutions, including advanced time management and statutory compliance modules across multi-regional projects.

Software Engineer / Developer

06/2006 - 08/2010

Earlier Career Experience , Chennai India

• Dowell Technologies Pvt Ltd (Dedicated to Ramco Product Support - MSSQL)

• Tvaritaa Softech Pvt Ltd (Vb.Net / MSSQL – Developing Retail Product)

• Novel Corporation Pvt Ltd (Embedded C/C++)

• Responsibilities:

• Developed code for microcontrollers to manage fire alarms and control panel testing (Embedded Systems).

• Designed and implemented databases for inventory tracking and retail stock control.

• Built custom rules, reports, and screens for HRMS payroll systems tailored to Singapore and Malaysia

• statutory requirements.

• Provided technical and functional support during implementation and post-go-live phases

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Engineering

05/2002 - 05/2006

Anna University , Chennai India GPA: 6.7

Languages

English, Tamil

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Requirement Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Agile/Scrum Delivery, Product Vision & Roadmap, Product Lifecycle Management, Backlog Prioritization, Release Planning, Acceptance Criteria Definition, Data Analysis & Reporting, Use Case & Process Modeling, VB.Net, Visual Basic 6.0, Embedded C & C++, API & System Integration, MSSQL

Soft Skills: Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, User Research & Feedback Analysis

Tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, Miro, Figma, Balsamiq, visio