Excel
Faran Sheikh
Senior Business Analyst
Islamabad,Islamabad
Summary
Developed skills in collaborative, fast-paced business environment, specializing in data analysis and process optimization. Excels at identifying inefficiencies and devising data-driven solutions, with strong competency in project management and stakeholder communication. Seeking to transition into new field to apply and expand these transferable skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
Payactiv
04.2024 - Current
- Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
- Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
- Created data models to support decision-making processes.
- Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
- Deployed predictive analytics models to forecast future trends.
- Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
Operations Manager (BIGO/LIKEE)
JOYY Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2024
- Growing and maintaining relationship with multiple business partners resulting in 5% business growth month over month
- Successfully led a cross-functional team in the launch of a high-impact marketing campaign, resulting in a 50% increase in monthly active users and a 30% boost in premium users
- Followed up with partner agencies to improve performance and ensure target completion.
- Successfully oversaw the expansion of the live streaming platform's infrastructure to accommodate a 200% increase in concurrent users during a major event, ensuring uninterrupted streaming and a seamless user experience.
- Conducted detailed market analysis to identify potential areas for expansion and revenue growth.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Operations Associate
Impact Solutions (U.S. Sedan Service Worldwide)
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
- Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate invoice generation.
- Generated monthly billing and posting reports for management review.
- Reconciled accounts receivable to general ledger.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Project Management
FAST - National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Islamabad 06.2013 - 6 2017
A-levels - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Roots Millennium
Islamabad 06.2011 - 6 2013
O-levels - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
The City School
Islamabad2011
Skills
Ms Office
Project Management (Ms Project, trello, Jira, confluence)
Stakeholder Management
Data Analysis and Interpretation ( Excel , Power Bi)
Critical thinking
Decision Making
Business Acumen
Accomplishments
- Thesis, 2017, Successfully completed an honors thesis on AUF Farm's, receiving high praise from the faculty advisor.
- Academics, Recognized on the Dean's List for academic excellence and high GPA.
- Performance Management System, 2015, Evaluated performance management system of NADRA.
- Football Tournament, 2016, Coordinated all logistics, resulting in a seamless event experience for participants and spectators.
- BIGO, 2021, Recipient of the 'Employee of the Year' Award by Bigo.
- Rated Top Sellers, 2018, Achieved Top-Rated status on Fiverr.
- Youth Entrepreneurial Summit YES'16, 2016, Secured a prominent position in YES'16.
- Sports Head, 2016, Managed all sports-related initiatives and activities for BASF.
Software
Power Bi
Ms Project
Pendo
Certification
Pendo
Timeline
Pendo
01-2025
Senior Business Analyst
Payactiv
04.2024 - Current
Operations Manager (BIGO/LIKEE)
JOYY Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2024
Operations Associate
Impact Solutions (U.S. Sedan Service Worldwide)
07.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Project Management
FAST - National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
06.2013 - 6 2017
A-levels - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Roots Millennium
06.2011 - 6 2013
O-levels - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
The City School