Shaghayegh (Sherry) Zarei
Toronto, ON • 647 809-1373 • [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shaghayegh-zareii • Website: sherryzarei.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Analytical and detail-oriented Business Analyst with over 3 years of experience in data analysis, financial modeling, and process optimization. Strong hands-on experience with SQL and Azure data tools, including Azure Synapse, to manage, transform, and analyze large datasets. Familiar with hybrid SDLC environments (Agile & Waterfall) and proficient in using JIRA for collaboration and project tracking. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to work independently and deliver data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- BA Tools and Skills: BRD, FRD, UAT, Process map (Visio, BPMN, draw.io, Miro), Data Flow Diagram, SWOT analysis, Gap Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Visual Paradigm, Draw.io, Figma, Lucidchart, Stakeholder engagement, communication and management
- Project Tools: JIRA, Git, GitHub, Azure Synapse
- Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Scrum
- Data Analytics & Reporting: MS/Google suite, SQL, Power BI, Python
EXPERIENCE
- Tutor and Teacher Assistant – George Brown College, Toronto (Jan 2023 – Present)
- Accumulated over 400 hours of tutoring experience, resolving student inquiries and troubleshooting technical issues in programming environments.
- Assisted students in understanding data modeling, database design, and data structure algorithms.
- Performed research on learning materials and case studies to improve student critical thinking skills and learning outcomes.
- AI Project Assistant / Student Researcher – George Brown College, Toronto (May 2024 – Sept 2024)
- Applied data engineering techniques to clean and analyze large datasets (100,000+ rows), enhancing AI-driven predictive modeling and process optimization.
- Developed presentations to communicate insights to executives and stakeholders.
- Improved research methodologies and optimized data-driven decision-making.
- Accountant and Project Controller – Better Marble Import, Toronto (June 2022 – Aug 2023)
- Managed financial data, sales reports, and budget forecasting using Excel and QuickBooks.
- Prepared financial models and ad-hoc reports to support business decisions.
- Conducted trend analysis to optimize inventory and reduce costs.
- Personal Banker Trainee – TD Bank, Toronto (Feb 2022 – May 2022)
- Utilized CRM systems to manage customer profiles and interactions.
- Processed account applications and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Advised clients on financial products and services, contributing to sales growth.
- Customer Service Representative – Bank of Montreal, Toronto (Apr 2021 – Dec 2021)
- Used CRM tools and dashboards to track customer behavior.
- Identified customer trends and provided insights to enhance services.
- Resolved issues and recommended financial solutions.
- Business Analyst – Masoud Glass Co. (Jul 2015 – Dec 2018)
- Conducted business process analysis and financial modeling.
- Adapted to shifting business priorities to ensure workflow continuity.
- Supported vendor management and procurement contract negotiations.
- Reported findings to senior leadership and collaborated cross-functionally.
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATES
- Computer Programming and Analysis – Advanced Diploma – George Brown College (Jan 2023 – Expected Apr 2025)
- Excellence in Financial Services (EFS) Bridging Program – Seneca College (Oct 2020 – Feb 2021)
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Qazvin Azad University (Sept 2012 – May 2016)
PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Ranked 12th in Canada and Top 18% globally in the IEEE Xtreme Competitive Programming Competition.
- Recognized on the Dean’s List for five consecutive semesters at George Brown College with a GPA of 3.85.
- Led the end-to-end development and project management of a mobile application, covering business requirements, process modeling, system design, and project planning. Built a full-stack solution with CRUD operations, AI-driven features, real-time WebSocket communication, and secure, role-based authentication.