Samantha Shevitz
About Samantha Shevitz
Samantha Shevitz is an Information Technology Business Analyst at Western & Southern Financial Group, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and has experience in various roles, including business analysis and project management.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Samantha Shevitz has been employed at Western & Southern Financial Group since 2021, serving as an Information Technology Business Analyst. In this role, she facilitates requirement gathering sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project needs. She collaborates closely with the Product Owner to manage and prioritize the backlog, which is essential for effective sprint planning. Samantha follows agile development methodologies as part of a Scrum team, implementing project requirements and refining user stories to define scope and success criteria.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Shevitz obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Her academic focus included Business Economics and Business Analytics. Prior to her university education, she completed her high school diploma at Solon High School from 2009 to 2013. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her role as an Information Technology Business Analyst.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Western & Southern Financial Group, Samantha Shevitz worked at M&S Consulting from 2017 to 2021 as an IT Business Analyst and PMO Analyst. She also held the position of Business Analyst Intern at the same company from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she gained experience as a Loss Prevention Supervisor at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in 2016 and worked as a Receptionist at Signature of Solon Country Club from 2012 to 2013. Her diverse work history has contributed to her expertise in business analysis and project management.
Skills and Methodologies
Samantha Shevitz employs agile development methodologies in her work, participating actively in Scrum teams. She is skilled in translating complex requirements into user stories that are accessible to diverse audiences. Her ability to refine user stories with the Scrum team helps eliminate ambiguities and define clear success criteria for projects. These skills are vital for effective communication and collaboration within her team.