Joanne R.
About Joanne R.
Joanne R. is an Associate Business Analyst with extensive experience in business analysis and project management across various sectors. She currently works at Equal Experts and has previously held roles at notable companies such as HM Revenue & Customs, PwC UK, and Moneysupermarket Group.
Current Role at Equal Experts
Joanne R. serves as an Associate Business Analyst at Equal Experts, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions, ensuring effective project delivery. Her responsibilities include eliciting complex business requirements and translating them into actionable technical specifications. Joanne's experience in highly agile environments allows her to adapt quickly to changing project demands.
Previous Experience in Business Analysis
Prior to her current role, Joanne R. accumulated extensive experience in business analysis across various organizations. She worked at HM Revenue & Customs as a Consultant Business Analyst since 2020. Her previous roles include Agile Business Analyst at MAG-O and Moneysupermarket Group, and Lead Agile Business Analyst at MoneySavingExpert.com. Joanne has a successful track record of collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, from software developers to CxOs.
Educational Background
Joanne R. holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Environmental Science and Maths from Lancaster University, where she studied from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, she completed her A Levels in Maths, Chemistry, and Physics at West Cheshire College in 1990-1991. This educational foundation supports her analytical skills and technical knowledge in her professional roles.
Industry Experience and Skills
Joanne R. has worked across multiple industry sectors, including professional services, e-commerce, scientific, media/automotive, and price comparison. She has extensive experience in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and is ISEB and ITIL qualified. Her technical skills include comfort with SQL, modeling JSON, and using Postman for REST API interactions. Joanne is known for her ability to apply business process management techniques to develop AS-IS and TO-BE processes.
Career Progression and Roles
Joanne R. has a diverse career trajectory, beginning as a Test Analyst at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 1996 to 1999. She then transitioned to roles such as Project & Implementation Manager and Test Manager at PwC UK, where she spent a total of seven years. Her experience as a Test Lead for eight years and a Project Manager for two years laid the groundwork for her move into business analysis, where she has continued to excel.