Saurav Mitra (He/Him)
About Saurav Mitra (He/Him)
Saurav Mitra is a Lead Business Analyst with extensive experience in business analysis and project management across various industries. He has worked for notable companies such as Accenture, Shell, and IBM, and holds an MBA in Information Technology.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Saurav Mitra serves as a Lead Business Analyst at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on initiating greenfield projects, leading the discovery process, shaping product vision, and building roadmaps. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet client needs effectively.
Previous Experience at Accenture and Shell
Prior to his current role, Saurav worked at Accenture as a Senior Business Analyst from 2014 to 2016 in the Hyderabad Area, India. He then joined Shell, where he served as a Senior Business Analyst from 2019 to 2021 in Bengaluru. During his tenure at Shell, he also held the position of Business Analyst from 2016 to 2019, contributing to various projects that generated significant value for the organization.
Educational Background
Saurav holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical Engineering from Techno India, Salt Lake, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He further pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology at SCIT - Symbiosis Centre For Information Technology from 2012 to 2014. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both engineering and business analysis.
Certifications and Skills
Saurav holds several major certifications in Business Analysis, including IIBA - CCBA, BCS ISEB BA, and IIBA - CPOA. He is also a Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner, with hands-on experience in delivering projects using the Agile SCRUM framework. His skills include initiating projects, crafting proposals, and adapting to diverse domains such as finance, retail, and HR.
Early Career at IBM and American Express
Saurav began his career at IBM India Private Limited as an Associate Software Engineer from 2010 to 2011. He later transitioned to a Senior Application Developer role at the same company from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he gained experience as a Summer Intern - Business Analyst at American Express in 2013, where he contributed to various analytical projects.