Parnian Oktaei
About Parnian Oktaei
Parnian Oktaei is an IT Business Analyst specializing in Data and Analytics Finance at Intact, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering and has over seven years of experience in business analytics and project management.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Parnian Oktaei has been serving as an IT Business Analyst in the Data & Analytics Finance department at Intact Financial Corporation since 2021. In this role, Oktaei focuses on leveraging data analytics to enhance financial operations and decision-making processes. Prior to this position, Oktaei worked as a Data Analyst in Digital Distribution at Intact from 2018 to 2021, where responsibilities included data analysis and reporting to support digital initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Oktaei holds a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Université Laval, achieved between 2013 and 2015. The focus of this degree was on optimization and project management. Additionally, Oktaei earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Golpayegan Engineering & Technical Faculty (Sharif University of Technology) from 2006 to 2010. This educational background provides a strong foundation for expertise in business analytics, risk management, and financial modeling.
Background in Business Analytics
With over seven years of experience in business analytics, Parnian Oktaei has developed a strong skill set in budgeting, planning, cost optimization, and quality management. Oktaei's career includes roles at belairdirect, where they worked as a Business Analyst and Workforce Analyst from 2016 to 2018. This experience has contributed to a deep understanding of operational and financial risks, as well as productivity recommendations.
Technical Skills and Tools Proficiency
Oktaei is proficient in various data discovery tools, including QlikView, Tableau, TIBCO Spotfire, and Power BI. Technical skills extend to ERP, BI, and RDBMS tools such as SAS, SAP ASE/Business Objects, Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, DB2, and IBM Cognos. Oktaei is also familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and has experience in requirements gathering, user acceptance testing (UAT), and project management.
Professional Experience at CIRRELT and belairdirect
Before joining Intact, Parnian Oktaei worked at CIRRELT as a Professional Research Engineer in Supply Chain for five months in 2015 and as a Research Engineer in Logistics from 2013 to 2015. At belairdirect, Oktaei held various roles, including Business Analyst in Sales and Underwriting and Workforce Analyst in Sales and Operations, accumulating valuable experience in analytics and operational efficiency.