Siddharth Sivakumar

I’m an IT Business Analyst who enjoys figuring out how systems, data and processes actually work and why they sometimes don’t. I tend to ask the questions people usually skip, like “What happens if…?” or “Why is this step even necessary?”. If the answers don’t make sense, I dig deeper using a simple Five Whys approach until the real requirement or root cause becomes clear.My background spans multi-system transformation work for Toyota, including data migration from legacy mainframe systems into the Microsoft ecosystem (Cosmos DB), analysing 30 years of SET historical sales data, and supporting demand forecasting with the Blue Yonder platform. I’ve worked across data pipelines, forecasting logic, operational reporting, and system behaviour, translating all of that into clear functional requirements for developers, architects and offshore teams.Alongside this, I’ve supported ERP processes within Dynamics 365 F&O (Procurement, Inventory, Forecasting), helping map AS-IS and TO-BE workflows, refine user stories and acceptance criteria, and clarify downstream impacts before development begins. I’ve also worked with Salesforce CRM teams to refine flows, prepare UAT scenarios and strengthen requirement clarity from a functional perspective.I enjoy validating datasets with SQL/Excel, tracing issues across systems, analysing patterns, and building Power BI dashboards that simplify decision-making for business teams. Whether it’s data, process or system logic, I naturally pay attention to the small details, especially the ones that tend to break things if they’re ignored.I’m eager to contribute to a multinational or purpose-led organisation where thoughtful problem-solving, clarity and curiosity genuinely add value. If you work across data, ERP, forecasting systems or transformation programmes and think our paths could align, I’d be happy to connect.

IT Business Analyst                                                                                                            July 2022 - June 2024

JM Family Enterprises (Contractor via Pursuit Software supporting Southeast Toyota PDC)

• Led business analysis for Toyota’s digital transformation programme, mapping AS-IS and TO-BE processes across supply chain, finance, service operations and dealer support to ensure new systems reflected real-world workflows.
• Designed and documented end-to-end data migration from legacy platforms into target systems owning source–target mapping for 600+ fields, cleansing rules and validation checks, improving migration accuracy by 32% and reducing post-go-live fixes.
• Worked closely with integration and architecture teams to document API and interface behaviour between Toyota core systems and downstream applications (HR, finance, logistics), including data contracts, error handling and dependency mapping.
• Produced clear user stories, features, use cases and BRDs with acceptance criteria and traceability, cutting UAT defects by 28% and reducing rework for development teams.
• Facilitated requirements workshops and backlog refinement sessions with product owners, developers, testers and business SMEs, aligning priorities and ensuring each change request was grounded in measurable business value.
• Supported sprint ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retros) and contributed to delivery reporting, so stakeholders had a clear line of sight from business need through to delivered functionality.
• Awarded Best Performer (2022) for consistently delivering high-quality analysis, strong stakeholder feedback and tangible delivery impact.

Business Analyst                                                                                                                Jan. 2018 - June 2022

PK Enterprise - Consulting & Data Services

• Gathered and documented business and technical requirements across finance, sales and operations, translating stakeholder needs into structured user stories, BRDs and use cases that development teams could easily consume.
• Supported several data migration and system enhancement initiatives, including source–target mapping, cleansing rules and reconciliation reporting, achieving 98%+ data accuracy during transitions.
• Produced AS-IS/TO-BE process maps and activity flows to identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities, helping reduce manual processing time in key workflows by around 20%.
• Collaborated with developers, testers and operations teams to define test scenarios, support UAT and ensure changes were validated against both business rules and technical constraints.
• Maintained structured documentation (requirements, impacts, decisions, traceability) to support audits, governance and knowledge transfer.
• Recognised for consistently delivering detailed, accurate documentation that improved collaboration and alignment across 3 onshore and 15 offshore stakeholders.

Leeds University Business School - MBA, Leeds, UK                                                  Sep. 2024 - Sep. 2025