Currently working in a hybrid environment as an Agile Delivery Specialist supporting two Scrum Masters covering four IT teams and collaborating across the Actuarial Platform. Primarily focused on consolidation of system applications and the data onto multiple finance Cloud based VPCs. Refining the end to end process ensuring timely and appropriate customer orientated deliverables.Coordinating the workload, helping PMs and POs balance the business priorities and sharing my Agile skills and analytical methodologies with the staff.I have been fortunate enough to choose to reduce my working hours to a four day week.Previously an Agile Flow Master of two global finance deliveries.IFRS-I7 Proof of Concept and Ireland Oracle & Data Clean Room.Former Agile Scrum Master working on the MI Product Backlog and supporting Product Owners and SMEs across the UK business functions.Managing a cross location team and liaison with multiple external UK teams Business Insurance Policies using Guidewire Policy Centre and related platforms. Looking after Professional Indemnity Policy, New Business and Migration of existing policies into Aviva.Creation of underwriting algorithm and version upgrades.Wellbeing and Mental Health champion supporting group wide initiatives, Mindfulness Lead (Scotland)

Took my experience of teaching Mindfulness to Ex-Forces veterans (PTSD and Disability) into the office environment. I ran a weekly blog and lunchtime drop-in sessions, but also catered for specific team requirements/events when requested.

UK General Insurance Change Project Team, using Agile methodologies. and previously WaterfallEnsuring Backlogs incepted correctly with the right level and amount of detail to allow work to start.Helping manage MMP and MVP with the Product Owner, then with the SMEs as the stories progress.Focussed on strong business working relationships and MVP, bells and whistles can come later once we have delivered an effective beneficial solution.Areas covered recently:Motor Trade on GuidewireFloodRe - Government InitiativeHigher Risk Products - Policy Add-OnsCommercial Analytics - Motor FleetRetail - Private UK and Irish Motor and Home InsuranceKey Skills:Business Analysis ConsultancyManaging expectationsMentoring Business AnalystsLiaising and negotiating with Software Houses and BrokersImplementation ManagementWaterfall & Agile Environment

Former multi-disciplined Freelance Personal Instructor for 1:1 or small groupsI now work purely on a voluntarily basis helping out at selected local events and taking friends/colleagues out.The emotional reward and personal enjoyment has taken priority over financial gain.

Business Analyst for the Asset Management Portfolio Program - specialising in Health & Safety and Asset Management Database restructuringBusiness Analyst on the Print Strategy Project, current processes, volumetrics and cost benefit analysisKey knowledge resource in the ITT and Procurement (inc OJEU Process) routeProject Manager and Business Analyst supportConsultancy, mentoring and knowledge sharing across all staff

Contracted to provide analysis skills to the business design and support team, and document recommendations or appropriate solutions in order for them to proceed.Mentored, trained and encouraged personal development of IT and business staff in both system processes and analysis skills, raising the awareness of IT systems and business requirements.Secondary consultancy role and contact point for support and business staff to ensure the most effective approach has been taken or advice given on alternative options.Project managed system changes and upgrades, and supported senior project managers on large scale developments.

Assessed performance and functionality of the IT Department and their interaction with the business units with a view to expansion.Created a company analysis document with recommendations and solutions to help improve the functionality of key areas within the business.