Mike Howell
About Mike Howell
Mike Howell is a Business Analyst at Auto-Owners Insurance, where he has worked for 12 years. He specializes in business systems education, usability studies, and has a strong background in the Software Development Life Cycle.
Work at Auto-Owners Insurance
Mike Howell has been employed at Auto-Owners Insurance as a Business Analyst since 2012. Over his 12 years in the role, he has contributed to the Common Functions team. His responsibilities include educating internal customers about business systems and procedures, as well as collaborating with other analysts and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to establish priorities and schedules.
Education and Expertise
Mike Howell studied at Olivet College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Administration and Management from 1997 to 2001. His academic background has equipped him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his role as a Business Analyst.
Background
Mike Howell has over 5 years of experience in Information Technology, with a focus on business analysis, deployment, and web development. He possesses comprehensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including the phases of Requirements, Analysis/Design, Development, and Testing. His skills include transforming business requirements into functional requirements and designing business models.
Achievements
Mike Howell is recognized for his exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. He has a track record of providing alternative solutions and making confident, accurate decisions. He has strong experience in developing and conducting Usability Studies to create user-friendly web-based products, and he is well-versed in management scenarios such as Change Control, Quality Assurance, Defect Tracking, System Integration, and Scheduling.
Skills and Tools
Mike Howell is skilled in gathering, managing, and documenting business and functional requirements. He effectively communicates with upper management, developers, and Quality Analysts. He utilizes various tools for his work, including IBM Rational Requisite Pro, MS Visio, Wiki Media, and the MS Office Suite to support his analysis and documentation efforts.