About Me

Who Am I?

Hello, I'm Ketan Vashistha, a Senior Consultant with 14+ years of experience in business analysis, product development, and digital transformation. I specialize in bridging the gap between business goals and technology, driving solutions that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable value.

My career spans across global organizations including Temus Pte Ltd, UST Global, Cognizant, and Infosys. I have led end-to-end product lifecycle initiatives, managed large portfolios of IT projects, and executed Agile ceremonies to ensure seamless delivery. I bring deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, user story development, backlog management, and data-driven strategy execution.

Proficient in tools like JIRA, Confluence, MIRO, Visio, and Excel, I develop user-centric workflows and models that inform product innovation. With a passion for solving complex business problems and a track record of mentoring high-performing Agile teams, I’m driven by impact, scalability, and collaboration.

Business Analytics

Wharton, Coursera
Sept 2024

Accounting Analytics

Wharton, Coursera
Jan 2021

Customer Analytics

Wharton, Coursera
Nov 2020

Operations Analytics

Wharton, Coursera
Oct 2020

Professional Skills

Core Competencies

Strategic Planning

Aligning technology initiatives with business vision to drive long-term value.

Product Lifecycle

Managing products from concept to launch with Agile and iterative methodologies.

Stakeholder Engagement

Translating business needs into actionable goals by working with cross-functional teams.

Project Management

Orchestrating complex project portfolios through planning, execution, and delivery.

Data Analysis

Using analytics tools to extract insights and guide data-driven decisions.

Agile Methodologies

Leading ceremonies, managing backlogs, and mentoring teams on Agile best practices.

Education

Education & Certifications

I earned my Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster, UK in 2017. This globally recognized program equipped me with a deep understanding of strategic management, leadership, financial analysis, marketing principles, and organizational behavior. Through collaborative projects, real-world consulting assignments, and advanced coursework in analytics and operations, I developed a comprehensive skill set essential for bridging the gap between business and technology. This rigorous academic experience refined my decision-making abilities, enhanced my data-driven thinking, and laid a strong foundation for a leadership role in business transformation and IT consulting.

I completed my Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in 2008 from Inderprastha Engineering College, Uttar Pradesh, India. The program provided an in-depth understanding of core engineering disciplines, problem-solving techniques, and system-level thinking. It covered essential topics like programming, data structures, software engineering, and database management. The hands-on lab sessions, team projects, and academic rigor instilled strong analytical skills and a technical mindset. This technical foundation has been pivotal in my ability to manage complex product life cycles, analyze data systems, and design scalable solutions throughout my career in business analysis and consulting.

Experience

Work Experience

Manager, Senior Consultant – Temus Pte Ltd, Singapore Apr 2021 – Present

Led Agile product development by driving backlog grooming, sprint planning, and delivery of high-impact features. Oversaw end-to-end product lifecycle aligned with business strategy and market needs.

Championed digital transformation initiatives to automate processes, enhance user experience, and ensure delivery across portfolios of IT projects. Conducted strategic data analysis to surface business opportunities and enable informed decision-making.

Managed 10+ Agile ceremonies, dismantled over 20 sprint blockers, and collaborated with 10+ PMs and 20+ tech leads to manage critical business requirements. Mentored 10+ team members in Agile best practices and forged partnerships with 3 product owners to refine backlog and improve sprint velocity.

Business Analyst – UST Global, Singapore Apr 2018 – Mar 2021

Developed over 20 use case scenarios using MIRO, FIGMA, and Excel to streamline workflows and business processes. Improved architecture with data models and ER diagrams for platform transformation.

Documented functional requirements and conducted GAP analysis to align system capabilities with user needs. Executed manual testing via HP QC, JIRA, and ServiceNow, ensuring consistency and excellence.

Partnered with project managers and stakeholders to define scope, optimize planning, and formalize reporting structures.

MBA Research Intern – easyJet, Luton, UK Jul 2017 – Sept 2017

Designed analytics strategies to boost business performance and enhance value. Conducted primary and secondary research, ensuring traceability for all requirements and generating high-impact insights.

Identified strategic challenges, proposed hypotheses, and delivered transformative recommendations to stakeholders via compelling presentations.

Senior Analyst – Cognizant, Pune, India Feb 2012 – Sept 2016

Led full-cycle testing for 3 banking projects, working with 12+ senior stakeholders. Improved data warehouse performance by 20% by integrating data sources and enhancing test protocols.

Conducted CIT, SIT, and UAT testing phases, ensuring data integrity across workflows. Mentored teams, developed test plans and strategies, and maintained quality through advanced defect management systems.

Systems Engineer – Infosys Ltd, Pune, India Nov 2008 – Jan 2012

Maintained monthly ad hoc reporting for retail payroll and automated key processes to improve performance by 10–15%.

Oversaw full data lifecycle operations including updates, verification, and quality control. Delivered stable and efficient backend support for enterprise projects.

Experience Report

Professional Skills

Technical Preview

Data Analysis

Proficient in SQL and Excel for extracting insights and enabling decision-making through structured data handling.

Business Process Modeling

Skilled in MIRO, Flowcharts, and Visio to document, model, and improve business workflows efficiently.

Requirements Management

Hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence to track, refine, and manage functional and business requirements.

Data Visualization

Capable of building clear visuals using Excel, ServiceNow, and Confluence to convey business insights effectively.

User Acceptance Testing

Experienced in defining UAT scope, writing test cases, and coordinating test execution with stakeholders.

Agile & Sprint Planning

Expertise in Agile practices including backlog management, sprint ceremonies, and writing actionable user stories.

Get in Touch

Contact

kvashishthalums@gmail.com

B-381/A1, Street No 18,
Bhajan Pura, Delhi 110053

+91 9552626146