Lawrence Arokiaswamy
About Lawrence Arokiaswamy
Lawrence Arokiaswamy is a Team Lead in Business Partners (BI) at SOTI, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in business analysis and technical skills, with experience in various roles across companies in Canada and India.
Current Role at SOTI
Lawrence Arokiaswamy currently serves as Team Lead - Business Partners (BI) at SOTI, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with the company for a total of four years, having previously worked as a Senior Analyst and Business Data Analyst. In his current role, he focuses on leading initiatives that enhance business intelligence and data analysis, ensuring alignment between technical specifications and business requirements.
Previous Experience
Prior to his tenure at SOTI, Lawrence worked at Total Credit Recovery Limited as a Collections Officer for one year in the Toronto area. He also held the position of Cluster Manager - Business Development at OYO for five months in Chennai, India, and worked as a Programmer Analyst at Cognizant for one year. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in business development and data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Lawrence holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from Anna University Chennai, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education at Lambton College, where he studied Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, focusing on Cloud Computing for Big Data from 2017 to 2018. His expertise includes creating business requirement documents, technical specifications, and proficiency in tools such as SQL, Microsoft BI Suite, Power BI, Salesforce, and JIRA.
Skills and Competencies
Lawrence possesses a robust skill set in business analysis techniques, including process modeling and user-acceptance testing. He is passionate about collaborating with developers and users to ensure that business needs are met. His effective communication and leadership skills support his role in managing teams and driving projects forward.
Professional Philosophy
Lawrence is driven by perseverance and a continuous desire to learn, inspired by the philosophy of Jack Ma. This mindset influences his approach to work and his commitment to personal and professional growth within the technology and business analysis sectors.