Daniel Yagla
About Daniel Yagla
Daniel Yagla serves as the Assistant Vice President Business Analyst at Two Harbors Investment Corp., where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in business analysis, particularly in the healthcare and mortgage sectors, and previously held various roles at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Current Role at Two Harbors Investment Corp.
Daniel Yagla serves as the Assistant Vice President Business Analyst at Two Harbors Investment Corp. since 2021. He is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and has been with the company for three years in this role. His responsibilities include utilizing RUP methodology to develop Business Use Cases and System Use Cases, ensuring that business processes are accurately reflected in project requirements.
Previous Experience at Two Harbors Investment Corp.
Prior to his current position, Daniel worked at Two Harbors Investment Corp. as a Senior Business Analyst from 2014 to 2020. During his six years in this role, he gained extensive experience in the mortgage loan origination and mortgage loan trading domains, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the organization.
Experience at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Daniel Yagla held multiple positions at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. He served as a Principal Business Systems Analyst from 2007 to 2014, where he developed a strong foundation in business analysis. He also worked as a Manager in Information Technology for Enterprise Requirements Services from 2012 to 2013, and as a Principal Business Analyst from 2007 to 2012, accumulating a total of seven years of experience in the healthcare industry.
Educational Background
Daniel studied at The University of North Dakota, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Finance and Financial Management Services. His studies spanned from 1986 to 1991, providing him with a solid foundation in business principles and financial analysis.
Skills and Methodologies
Daniel possesses a strong understanding of both technical business analysis skills and effective soft skills. He is experienced in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and has a strong focus on writing testable requirements that facilitate communication across project teams. His expertise includes capturing and managing the requirement gathering process and applying best practices in business systems analysis.