Julius Adedolapo Jokanola
Certified Agile Business Analyst | Software Testing Specialist | Project Coordinator
Glasgow, GB.About
Certified AgilePM® Foundation & Practitioner professional with extensive experience in business analysis, software testing, and project coordination. Proven ability to support Agile teams across the entire project lifecycle, leveraging frameworks like Agile, PRINCE2, and Scrum to drive successful outcomes. Adept at requirement gathering, stakeholder communication, quality assurance, and identifying critical business process improvements to enhance efficiency and deliver high-quality solutions.
Work
Freelance / Practical Agile Project Experience
|Manual - Software Testing Experience (Project-based)
Greater London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
→
Summary
Led comprehensive manual testing efforts for software applications, ensuring high-quality releases and alignment with user and business requirements.
Highlights
Ensured successful public release of software applications by rigorously verifying functionality and usability, aligning outcomes with user expectations and business requirements.
Executed comprehensive manual acceptance testing for new features and performed thorough regression testing on existing functionalities to maintain system integrity.
Enhanced Agile sprint efficiency by developing and executing detailed test cases derived from user stories, actively contributing to backlog grooming and sprint planning.
Streamlined defect resolution by meticulously documenting and reporting bugs and anomalies using industry-standard bug tracking tools.
Developed robust test plans aligned with SDLC methodologies and facilitated successful User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate software solutions.
7Ven Oaks Limited
|Junior Business Analyst (Contract)
London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
→
Summary
Facilitated Agile ceremonies and supported sprint planning and delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business goals.
Highlights
Orchestrated Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups and sprint reviews, significantly contributing to efficient sprint planning and delivery.
Drove solution improvements by fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with critical business objectives.
Authored comprehensive user stories and detailed process flows, establishing clear traceability from initial business needs to final delivered features.
Improved project efficiency by conducting in-depth root cause analysis, enabling effective prioritization and refinement of the product backlog.
Supported Project Management Office (PMO) functions, including meticulous RAID log maintenance and precise status reporting, enhancing project oversight.
Providence Group
|Data Analyst Intern
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
→
Summary
Designed and oversaw functional testing for a virtual language learning platform, leveraging data analysis to deliver actionable insights and improve user experience.
Highlights
Spearheaded the design and functional testing of a virtual language learning platform, ensuring robust quality assurance and user experience.
Facilitated critical stakeholder interviews and requirements workshops, capturing essential project specifications and user needs.
Enhanced data integrity and accessibility by performing comprehensive data cleansing and analysis, then developing interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.
Generated actionable insights from data analysis, directly contributing to significant improvements in adoption rates and overall system usability.
AB Microfinance Bank Nig Ltd
|Data Entry & Operations Clerk
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
→
Summary
Managed sensitive data inputs and streamlined operational processes, improving client communications and ensuring compliance within a financial institution.
Highlights
Collaborated with diverse stakeholders to accurately document business needs and identify customer pain points, informing operational improvements.
Optimized reporting procedures and enhanced client communications, resulting in a measurable reduction in response time.
Safeguarded data integrity by managing sensitive data inputs and rigorously ensuring process compliance across multiple departments.
Education
APMG International
→
Certification
Agile Project Management
Almond ICT Career, UK
→
Training
Project Management & Business Analysis
Coursera
→
Certificate
Data Analytics
Federal University of Agriculture, Nigeria
→
Bachelor of Science
Agricultural Sciences
Skills
Project Management & Agile Methodologies
AgilePM, PRINCE2, Scrum, Timeboxing, MoSCoW Prioritisation, Agile Lifecycle, RAID Logs, Stakeholder Engagement, BPMN, UAT Coordination, Sprint Planning, Agile Ceremonies, SDLC.
Software Testing
Acceptance Testing, Test Planning, Test Case Design, Bug Tracking, UAT, Usability Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Quality Assurance.
Business Analysis
Requirement Gathering, User Stories, Process Flows, Root Cause Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Interviews, Requirements Workshops.
Data Analysis & Visualization
Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Tableau, Google Data Analytics.
Collaboration & Communication
Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Teamwork.
Tools & Platforms
Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, Balsamiq, Lucidchart, Microsoft Office, Draw.io, Visio, Business Model Canvas.