I am a Strategic Business Analyst with 30+ years of experience transforming complex business needs into innovative technical solutions, across aerospace and government sectors. I specialise in requirements analysis, process optimisation, and digital transformation, combining technical expertise with business acumen to deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder value.

David Dawson

I am a Strategic Business Analyst with 30+ years of experience transforming complex business needs into innovative technical solutions, across aerospace and government sectors. I specialise in requirements analysis, process optimisation, and digital transformation, combining technical expertise with business acumen to deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder value.

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I am a Strategic Business Analyst with 30+ years of experience transforming complex business needs into innovative technical solutions, across aerospace and government sectors. I specialise in requirements analysis, process optimisation, and digital transformation, combining technical expertise with business acumen to deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder value.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Business Analyst – Data and Digital Solutions at Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services
June 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Capture and development of business requirements and solution requirements for Patch Management Compliance Dashboard (M365, Power BI, SQL, Azure DevOps, Mermaid, Visio); Developed Epics, Features, User Stories (with acceptance criteria) and tasks; Developed data models and DAX calculations; Created Data Design and Data Schema Documentation; Collaborated with stakeholders in a large government agile program to produce clear, unambiguous and testable requirements; Refined backlog and participated in retrospectives.
Senior Business Analyst – Trade at Department of Defence
April 30, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Designed and documented end-to-end business processes using BPMN standards in Holocentric and Microsoft Visio; Elicited, analysed, and documented business and functional requirements for the Task Allocation Tracker Project; Facilitated stakeholder workshops and interviews to capture user needs and define functional requirements for LMS training packages; Served as Product Owner for the Task Allocation Tracker Project and Training Program Development initiatives, managing backlogs and prioritising features based on business value; Produced comprehensive artefacts including use cases, process documentation, user guides, and quick reference materials; Created interactive prototypes and visual storyboards using Microsoft 365, Miro, Lucidchart, Draw.io, Axure RP, Articulate, and PowerPoint; Achievements included delivery of updated LMS training packages and real-time task visibility improvements.
Business Analyst – Continuous Improvement at Boeing Defence Australia Limited
November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Led the end-to-end design, development, and implementation (Product Owner) of the enterprise-wide ‘War on Waste’ online improvement system; Facilitated stakeholder workshops to gather and prioritise requirements; Developed user stories, epics, mock-ups, and prototypes; Managed department SharePoint Site; Documentation lifecycle including requirements specifications, test cases, user guides, and training materials; Ensured system transparency and alignment through agile ceremonies and Jira/Confluence/SharePoint; Acted as liaison between business units, developers, and leadership to ensure alignment with CI goals.
Business Analyst – Trade at Boeing Australia Holdings Limited
November 30, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Designed and documented end-to-end business processes using Microsoft Visio; Product Owner for Strategic Licence Planning Tool and part of an international Scrum team developing the Global Trade Decision Library; Documented business, functional, and non-functional requirements; Facilitated workshops to gather stakeholder input; Delivered intranet/SharePoint solutions; Led ISO 9001-related compliance activities.
Business Analyst – Quality Systems at Boeing Defence Australia Limited
October 31, 2016 - October 31, 2016
Maintained and enhanced the Boeing Business Management System; Translated business requirements into actionable development tasks; Led UAT for the Authorised Maintenance System; Facilitated workshops (SWOT, SAM, Cost-Benefit) to elicit requirements for the Corrective Action System and Lessons Learned System; Led Employee Involvement Teams to drive continuous improvement; Achievements included Wirraway Award Finalist and Customer Service Recognition.

Education

Master of Business, International Business at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Graduate Certificate in International Business at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Business, International Business at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Certificate IV On-Site Environmental Management (ISO 14001) at Absorb Training
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Advanced Diploma of Management at Australian Institute of Management
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Certificate IV Training and Assessment at Training Express Pty Ltd
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Certificate IV Project Management at Australian College of Project Management
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

Master of Business, International Business
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Graduate Certificate in International Business
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Business, International Business
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Certificate IV On-Site Environmental Management (ISO 14001)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Advanced Diploma of Management
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Certificate IV Training and Assessment
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Certificate IV Project Management
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics