I am a senior business analyst with over eight years of experience partnering with stakeholders at all levels to translate business needs into practical solutions. I specialize in requirements gathering, current and future-state process mapping, risk assessment, and building compelling business cases that support strategic goals. I have hands-on experience with software implementations, testing, change management, and end-user training (one-on-one, group sessions, and online videos). I work with Visio, Confluence, Miro, Lucidchart, Azure DevOps, Excel, Power BI, and SQL, and I’m comfortable with both Agile and Waterfall delivery.

Diane O’Sullivan

I am a senior business analyst with over eight years of experience partnering with stakeholders at all levels to translate business needs into practical solutions. I specialize in requirements gathering, current and future-state process mapping, risk assessment, and building compelling business cases that support strategic goals. I have hands-on experience with software implementations, testing, change management, and end-user training (one-on-one, group sessions, and online videos). I work with Visio, Confluence, Miro, Lucidchart, Azure DevOps, Excel, Power BI, and SQL, and I’m comfortable with both Agile and Waterfall delivery.

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I am a senior business analyst with over eight years of experience partnering with stakeholders at all levels to translate business needs into practical solutions. I specialize in requirements gathering, current and future-state process mapping, risk assessment, and building compelling business cases that support strategic goals.

I have hands-on experience with software implementations, testing, change management, and end-user training (one-on-one, group sessions, and online videos). I work with Visio, Confluence, Miro, Lucidchart, Azure DevOps, Excel, Power BI, and SQL, and I’m comfortable with both Agile and Waterfall delivery.

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Senior Business Analyst at University of Canterbury
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Initially hired to create a business case and gather requirements to replace an outdated on‑premises backup solution. Led vendor selection via an RFP, defined future-state processes, and documented DR plans. Authored project briefs, requirements, and lessons learned; contributed to ERP data mapping for payroll/financial applications and performed data migration analysis to enable a smooth software transition.
Business Analyst, Project Rollouts, Trainer, Support at Dunedin City Council
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Created user and functional requirements, test plans and scripts, managed sprints, and wrote configuration manuals. Delivered training (one-on-one, group, and video), and collaborated with external vendors and stakeholders. Built Power BI reports and dashboards to support multiple projects and departments.
Business Analyst, Project Rollouts, Trainer, Support, Report Writer and Data Analyst at Skyline Enterprises
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Contracted to analyze requirements and lead the rollout of POS and CRM solutions across international sites. Responsible for user setup, on-site training, and comprehensive software documentation. Developed Power BI reports (including accident mapping and financial dashboards) and led UAT and project status reporting.
Dynamics CRM Project Development, Change Manager, Trainer and Support at RSPCA QLD
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Led the Dynamics CRM implementation for the Fundraising department, managed change and training, and provided ongoing support. Worked with stakeholders to ensure adoption and system effectiveness.

Education

Business Analytics at Harvard Business School Online
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Bachelor of Computer Science at Australia
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Qualifications

Business Analytics - Harvard Business School Online
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Bachelor of Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services