Colby Williams

A professional Business Analyst with over eight years of comprehensive experience who has successfully managed all stages of a variety of technology projects from initiation to closure; who is knowledgeable about Agile and Prince 2 project management approaches; and able to guarantee high-quality outputs that adhere to or surpass timetable and financial goals. Quick thinker who can compare and contrast situations and interact with team members and stakeholders in a professional, helpful, and reassuring manner to produce outcomes on time. Strong determination, excellent leadership, coordination, and analytical abilities, and the conviction that no obstacle is insurmountable on the road to attaining a goal.

Business Analyst project | Almond Careers | London, UK (Contract)                                        Ongoing

The clients' business already has a physical location where business activity is currently running. This project aims at creating a website for a multi-vendor home accessories store based in the UK. 

• Applying Agile methodologies for ‘As is – To be’ scenario, Business requirement documents and process maps
• Conducted stakeholder interviews to determine the requirements.
• Worked closely with clients to organise requirements using the MoSCoW framework.
• Liaised with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into User Stories and Acceptance criteria.

English Teacher | The School of Research Science | Dubai, UAE                             Aug 2022 – Present

• Effective communication with various audiences such as colleagues, parents and students.  
• Adapting teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of the students. 
• Identifying patterns by analysing and interpreting data on various tracking platforms.
• Collaborating with colleagues and parents to achieve a common goal.

Key achievements:

• By incorporating activities and assignments that require higher-order thinking, I have seen students become more confident in their ability to analyse information, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems.
• As a teacher, one of my key achievements has been consistently improving student performance.

Operations Manager | Clubs Complete | Dubai, UAE                                                Jan 2022 – Jun 2022

• Established a partnership with clients such as schools and other activity providers by initiating contact and arranging demonstrations. 
• Liaising with key stakeholders to evaluate service requirements and prepare tailored proposals.
• Analysing data via Excel to produce weekly balance spreadsheets.
• Suggested and implemented new processes to run and manage the Middle East region more effectively. 

Key achievements:

• Implementing effective processes and strategies that optimized workflow, reduced costs, and improved productivity.
• Identifying cost reduction opportunities, negotiating favourable contracts with vendors, and effectively managing budgets to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.

Project Management and Business Analysis PRINCE2® and Agile Course | Almond Careers      2023

IELTs General | Band 8                                                                                                                               2021

Law Degree | De Montfort University                                                                                             2012