Soumya Jahagirdar
About Soumya Jahagirdar
Soumya Jahagirdar is a Business Analyst at Yale University, where she has worked since 2019. She specializes in documenting business processes and supports critical research systems that generate significant revenue.
Work at Yale University
Soumya Jahagirdar has been employed as a Business Analyst at Yale University since 2019. In this role, Jahagirdar documents current ('as is') and future ('to be') business processes using standard process modeling tools and methodologies focused on process improvement. Jahagirdar supports the Human & Animal Research systems and the Yale Grant Proposal system, which collectively generate $750 million in annual revenue. Responsibilities also include facilitating user acceptance testing by drafting UAT test plans, ensuring the availability of test data, and creating test cases. Additionally, Jahagirdar leads requirement analysis and verification to ensure that requirement statements are complete and verifiable.
Education and Expertise
Soumya Jahagirdar holds a Master's degree in Management of Technology from Fairfield University, where studies took place from 2014 to 2016. Prior to this, Jahagirdar earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Pune Institute of Computer Technology. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both technology and management, equipping Jahagirdar with the skills necessary for effective analysis and process improvement in a business context.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Yale University, Soumya Jahagirdar worked as a Business Analyst at Cogstate from 2017 to 2019. This role involved analyzing business processes and contributing to project outcomes. Additionally, Jahagirdar served as a Project Manager and Business Analyst for a project sponsored by Fairfield University from 2015 to 2016. This position lasted for seven months and further developed Jahagirdar's project management and analytical skills.
Process Improvement Methodologies
In the role of Business Analyst, Soumya Jahagirdar utilizes standard process modeling tools and process improvement methodologies. This includes documenting both current and future business processes, which is essential for identifying areas of enhancement. Jahagirdar's expertise in facilitating user acceptance testing and leading requirement analysis ensures that business processes are optimized for efficiency and effectiveness.