About Me
Detail-oriented Project Coordinator and Business Analyst with 3 years of experience and a track record of delivering successful digital modernization and enterprise-level SaaS implementations. I specialize in bridging the gap between stakeholders and development teams through clear requirements, Agile facilitation, and data-driven decision-making.
Currently contributing to a $2.6M+ modernization effort at NYS DEC, where I optimize sprint delivery, manage change requests, maintain real-time dashboards, and enhance cross-functional communication. My core strengths lie in backlog grooming, requirements traceability, and executive reporting.
I bring a hybrid mindset that blends business analysis rigor with hands-on project coordination. Known for translating complex needs into actionable outcomes using Power BI, Jira, SQL, and structured documentation.
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NYS DEC – Project Coordinator / Business Analyst
Leading sprint optimization, backlog grooming, and cross-team coordination for a $2.6M modernization effort.
Pegasystems – Jr. Project Manager / Business Analyst
Delivered SaaS releases and led UAT with Power BI reporting automation.
Hexaware Technologies – Business Analyst
Documented financial data workflows and led stakeholder requirements gathering for banking ETL projects.
Selected Projects
NYS DEC – Government Modernization Program
- Led backlog grooming, story-pointing, and sprint facilitation for 3 Agile squads
- Halved change request turnaround by formalizing scope and CCB governance
- Developed Power BI dashboards visualizing RAID logs, burndown charts, and earned value metrics
- Reduced schedule delays by 71% through MS Project optimization and daily standups
- Strengthened traceability by aligning BRDs, RTMs, and test cases (ISO 9001, SDLC compliance)
Pegasystems – SaaS Product Coordination
- Delivered 2 cross-functional product releases 8 days early with hybrid Agile-Waterfall planning
- Coordinated UAT with 35+ scripts; identified 52 critical defects pre-launch
- Automated PMO reporting via Power BI and Excel, reducing manual effort by 40%
- Created RAID logs, change logs, and risk registers to enhance visibility and reduce approval delays
Hexaware Technologies – Financial Data Migration
- Created end-to-end SOPs and BPMN diagrams, reducing onboarding ramp time by 30%
- Gathered functional specs from banking stakeholders and authored ETL-ready data mappings
- Coordinated weekly milestone reporting, flagging risks 10+ days earlier with proactive alerts
- Ensured schema consistency during SSIS-based ETL cutover via thorough SQL validation
Technical Skills
- Project & Coordination Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, Scrum, SDLC, Agile-Waterfall
- Data & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables), SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Business Analysis: BRD, RTM, SOP, Impact Analysis, BPMN, Visio, JAD Sessions, UAT Planning
- Database & ETL: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Amazon Redshift, SSIS
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, Redshift), Office 365, Google Workspace
- Collaboration & Communication: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate – 2024
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) – In Progress, expected August 2025
Publications & Thought Leadership
Key Achievements
- 🚀 Boosted sprint velocity by 22% through Agile facilitation and backlog refinement
- 📊 Automated PMO reporting saving 12+ hours/month using Power BI & Excel
- 📈 Reduced change request cycle time by 50% via structured governance
- 🔍 Improved UAT defect detection by 35% through traceability matrix implementation
Contact
📍 Schenectady, NY
📞 +1 551 245 6178
📧 Email: spgogula@gmail.com
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sai6178