Business Analyst Project Management

Sylvia Lafayola Nyakundi

***************@*****.*** _ 763-***-****

Summary

Business Analyst with over eight years of professional experience spanning roles in business analysis, data analytics, finance, and project management. With an MBA specializing in finance, I have developed a strong background in managing data-driven projects, improving processes, and optimizing business performance across various industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.

Experience

Business Analyst

Boston Scientific

Jun 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Partnered with the F85 team to analyze and consolidate HPG S2 approved invoice pricing and net rebate prices into a single file for comparison purposes.

Ensured timely and accurate compliance with contract requirements during the system migration from Dashboard to CLM by maintaining a thorough understanding of contract requirements.

Played a key role in the launch and upkeep of the Tools of The Trade by collaborating with the team to create, document, and sustain it.

Facilitated a seamless and accurate migration of contracts, amendments, and other supporting documents from Dashboard to CLM.

Collaborated with the team to conduct MNRC contract agreements audits, rebate processes, and addressed team inquiries.

Participated in creating and delivering clear and data-driven reports.

Reviewed diverse types of contract agreements and communicated with the Rebates team appropriately during audits.

Supported internal reporting by reviewing, analyzing, and reporting data in Excel.

Provided detailed reporting on rebates and administrative fees after analyzing and assessing data gathered during the audit process to identify risks and concerns in the market.

Collaborated with the team to audit data in the CLM system, verifying accuracy and ensuring existing records were error-free.

Took on additional tasks as needed.

Business Analyst

Optum

Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Processed incoming claim files and data, loaded them into the claims processing system, and resolved discrepancies.

Collaborated with the Billing Team and Systems Team to identify issues related to data exclusion loads.

Utilized pertinent data and facts to identify, analyze, and solve a range of problems within the area of expertise.

Investigated non-standard requests and problems with some assistance from others.

Network Pricing Specialist

Prime Therapeutics

Jun 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Processed new and revised network pricing requests and contracts by accurately configuring them in RxClaim. Performed condensed system testing to verify network pricing configuration and forwarded network pricing projects to Quality Audit staff for full project testing.

Resolved setup issues and escalated system defects related to network pricing with a sense of urgency to avoid member disruption.

Interpreted and researched live errors related to claims resolving incorrectly while adhering to the Network Operations Process Playbook.

Navigated nonstandard requests with proficient use of AQT, MS Excel, MS Word, and RxClaims.

Managed large projects and delegated tasks across team members to meet request expectations on time.

Collaborated with multiple external departments to analyze information and resolve unprecedented client issues.

Implemented new standards of documentation and quality controls to improve the team’s quality of work.

Led and planned team meetings to accomplish departmental goals within established times.

Trained new network pricing specialists.

Administration Assistant

Cargill Inc.

Jul 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 6 months)

Received requests for procurement of materials, services, supplies, and capital expenditure from the Research and Development staff.

Ensured that Purchase Requisitions contained accurate data, including material codes, vendor selection, unit of measure, cost center, project coding and information, service master, GL (General Ledger) codes, and matched quotes.

Collaborated with Research & Development to research and resolve escalated supplier issues, such as variances with supplier contract terms and conditions, on-time delivery, quality of materials/goods, and adherence to specifications. Escalated significant issues to higher-level procurement staff and/or Strategic Sourcing organization as appropriate.

Worked directly with various Cargill teams and external vendors on payment inquiries, past due payments, pricing and quality issues, and purchase order inquiries.

Processed current and past due invoices and followed up to ensure payments were made. Provided General Ledger Coding (GL Code) and Approver Names for various invoices to the accounting team.

Received BBS (Behavior Based Safety) reports and ensured they were keyed into the Enablon System. Worked with the Administration Services Team in planning events and activities for facilities and provided support and backup to the administrator’s team as needed.

Maintained Cargill’s Contractor’s Log records and ensured they were updated.

Acted as the go-to person for JDE, checking whether a vendor was set up in JDE or if an invoice had been paid to avoid double payments.

Worked with vendors to ensure their invoices met Cargill’s standards and were submitted correctly.

Junior Auditor

Muigai & Associates

Jan 2016 - Nov 2016 (11 months)

Examined financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.

Inspected books of account and accounting systems for efficiency and adherence to accepted accounting procedures.

Organized and maintained financial records.

Assessed financial operations and made best practice recommendations to management.

Suggested ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits.

Ensured procedures, policies, legislation, and regulations were correctly followed and complied with.

Checked that financial reports and records were accurate and reliable.

Ensured that company assets were safeguarded.

Identified areas where processes were not working as they should and advised on changes to be made.

Prepared reports and financial statements.

Liaised with managerial staff and presented findings and recommendations.

Examined company accounts and financial control systems.

Education

University of Minnesota

Certificate, Data Visualization

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Master, Business Administration (Finance Major)

Moi University

Bachelor, Business Management (Finance Major)

Skills

Microsoft Office • Tableau • SQL • GitHub • MongoDB • PostgreSQL • Matplotlib • Pandas •

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