Shankar Narayanan
About Shankar Narayanan
Shankar Narayanan is a Senior Business Analyst with extensive experience in e-publishing, healthcare, and technology. He has worked at Woodruff Sawyer since 2021 and previously held positions at Cengage Learning and Photon Infotech, managing teams and projects using Agile methodology.
Current Role at Woodruff Sawyer
Shankar Narayanan currently serves as a Senior Business Analyst at Woodruff Sawyer, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages a small team of business analysts and operates as a Lead Business Analyst. His responsibilities include overseeing business analysis processes and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders and development teams.
Previous Experience at Cengage Learning
Before joining Woodruff Sawyer, Shankar Narayanan worked at Cengage Learning as a Data Analyst from 2007 to 2009. During his two years at Cengage, he contributed to data analysis initiatives that supported educational content and e-publishing efforts.
Educational Background in Information Technology
Shankar Narayanan earned a Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of Madras, where he studied from 2005 to 2006. This program provided him with advanced knowledge and skills in IT, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles.
Expertise in Business Analysis and Documentation
Shankar Narayanan possesses extensive experience in business analysis, with a strong focus on documentation types such as user stories, business requirement documents, and functional requirement documents. His expertise includes working on over 15 projects utilizing Agile methodology, showcasing his ability to adapt to different project environments.
Professional Affiliations and Team Management
Shankar Narayanan is a member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). He has demonstrated leadership by training, mentoring, and managing other business analysts, contributing to the development of his team and the overall success of projects.