K S Shankar

Associate Consultant @ Wipro

About

Business Analyst | PSPO I® | BFSI & Digital Product CustomizationI am a Business Analyst with 3.5 years of experience at Wipro, dedicated to bridging the gap between business objectives and technical delivery. My expertise lies in managing complex requirements, optimizing processes, and leading solution design within Agile environments. Recently certified as a Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I), I focus on maximizing product value through effective backlog management and stakeholder collaboration. Whether it’s customizing digital portals or refining financial systems, I thrive on turning data-driven insights into actionable business solutions. What I bring to the table:1. End-to-End Requirement Management: Expert in translating stakeholder needs into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria. 2. Agile Leadership: Skilled in facilitating scrum ceremonies, conducting client demos, and managing release readiness. 3. Data-Driven Analysis: Proficient in using SQL, Power BI, and Tableau to ensure data accuracy and support strategic decision-making.4. Efficiency & Optimization: Proven track record of identifying process gaps and implementing controls that significantly improve operational efficiency. Technical Toolkit:JIRA | SQL | Power BI | MS Visio | Soap UI | Tableau | Figma.

Country

India

City

Greater Delhi Area

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Requirements Gathering, Netoxygen Loan Origination System, Stakeholder Communication , User story writing (Agile), Agile Methodologies, Mortgage origination , Pricing updates, Product configuration , Defect Triage, Knowledge repository management , User Acceptance Testing, Data Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Jira, Tableau, SQL, Root Cause Analysis, Analytical Skills, C++, Java

Experience

Associate Consultant

Wipro

2022-6 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Gurugram

During my tenure at Wipro, I have operated as a Business Analyst across high-impact projects in the BFSI and Automotive sectors, focusing on digital transformation, product customization, and Agile delivery. Project: BFSI | Mortgage Origination (US-based Bank) 1. Led requirement gathering and documentation for complex product customizations on the NetOxygen LOS platform, aligning technical scope with strategic business goals. 2. Directed pricing and eligibility changes that expanded market reach by increasing refinance loan limits by 67% (from $300K to $500K). 3. Optimized the weekly pricing update process, improving operational efficiency by 65% and maintaining zero post-release defects through rigorous quality controls. 4. Leveraged SQL, Power BI, and Tableau to monitor data accuracy and validate that technical responses aligned with business requirements. Project: Digital Transformation | EV Battery Management Portal 1. Facilitated the solution design and refinement for a centralized portal covering battery ordering, returns, and administrative workflows for a global automotive manufacturer. 2. Translated business expectations into detailed functional requirements and user stories in JIRA, ensuring 100% requirement traceability and backlog health. 3. Owned client demos and release readiness, coordinating with QA teams to resolve functional clarifications and ensure smooth transitions to production. Leadership & Technical Contributions: 1. Agile Advocacy: Recently earned PSPO I® certification to further optimize product backlog management and stakeholder value delivery. 2. Mentorship: Mentored new joiners on product workflows and business rules, reducing team ramp-up time and enhancing overall productivity. 3. Technical Validation: Performed REST API testing in Soap UI to validate data flows and ensure high-quality delivery for cross-functional teams.