Elif I.

Elif I. has extensive work experience in the field of business analysis. Elif worked as a Senior Business Analyst at Garanti BBVA Teknoloji from September 2014 to July 2021, where they were responsible for various projects, including web and mobile banking, payments, money transfers, and credit cards. Elif played a critical role in transforming a native mobile app to a web-based app, reducing its size by 40% for IOS and Android platforms. Elif also led a project to design a new ATM experience, resulting in a 30% increase in customer satisfaction. Additionally, Elif initiated an internal analyst onboarding program and provided mentoring to junior and senior analysts.

Elif currently works at Innovance Consultancy as an E-wallet Account Manager & Lead Business Analyst. Elif'sresponsibilities in this role include managing e-wallet accounts and leading business analysis efforts. Prior to their roles at Garanti BBVA Teknoloji, Elif worked briefly as a Business Analyst at Vadi Teknoloji İş ve Bilgi Sistemleri A.Ş. and gained experience in production research and planning at TETAŞ İç ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş. in 2013.

Elif I. obtained their Bachelor's degree in Mathematical Engineering from Yildiz Technical University, where they studied from 2010 to 2014. In terms of additional certifications, they completed the Leader Women in Technology Training Program at Teknolojide Kadın Derneği in June 2022, and another session of the same program in May 2022. In 2021, Elif completed a course on Design and Make Infographics through Coursera. Elif also completed courses such as Agile Meets Design Thinking in December 2020, Business Analysis Foundations in February 2020, and Learning REST APIs in December 2019, all through LinkedIn. In terms of professional development activities, Elif attended the BAistanbul Conference organized by BA-Works Business Analysis Services in November 2019, as well as the Business Analysis Conference Europe in London hosted by IRM UK in September 2018. Elif obtained training in International Requirements Definition and Change Request Management from BA-Works Business Analysis Services in November 2016 and May 2016, as well as International Business Analyst Training (CBAP) from the same institution in February 2015. Before their university studies, Elif also obtained an English Upper Intermediate Course Certificate from the Centre of English Studies (CES) in West Sussex in July 2009.