Archana Rajkumar
About Archana Rajkumar
Archana Rajkumar is a Business Analyst and Senior Consultant with extensive experience in augmented reality applications and strategic decision-making. She has held various roles at Photon and Infosys Technologies, and currently works at Thoughtworks, focusing on innovative solutions and project implementation methodologies.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Archana Rajkumar serves as a Business Analyst - Senior Consultant at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in business analysis to drive project success and deliver innovative solutions. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand client needs and translating them into actionable project plans.
Previous Experience at Photon
Archana Rajkumar has held multiple roles at Photon, including Lead Product Analyst, Senior Business Analyst, and Business Analyst. Her tenure at Photon spanned from 2017 to 2021, during which she developed augmented reality-based applications and conducted competitor analysis. She also gained experience in pre-sales consulting and account management, focusing on mobile and web solutions.
Career at Infosys Technologies Ltd
Prior to her time at Photon, Archana worked at Infosys Technologies Ltd as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2008 to 2012. During her four years at Infosys, she contributed to various projects that enhanced her technical skills and understanding of system engineering, laying a strong foundation for her future roles in business analysis.
Education and Expertise
Archana Rajkumar holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from the Loyola Institute of Business Administration, where she studied Human Resources and Marketing from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Information Technology from Park College of Engineering and Technology, completing her degree from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in design thinking and project implementation using Agile Scrum, Kanban, and Lean methodologies.
Skills and Specializations
Archana possesses a strong skill set that includes developing augmented reality applications for both iOS and Android platforms. She is experienced in conducting competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making. Her proficiency in design thinking allows her to create innovative solutions for complex problems, enhancing her effectiveness as a business analyst.