Sareena Philip

From a passion for process to a career in project management.

Every great achievement begins with a single step. Mine started with a fascination for turning complex challenges into streamlined successes.

Step Into My Journey

About Me

A Certified Technical Business Analyst and Scrum Master with 3+ years of experience bridging business requirements and technical solutions across IT, ERP systems, and data analytics. I have a proven expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams, refining project intake processes, analyzing project health data, and supporting tool adoption (Jira, Power BI, SharePoint) to enhance portfolio visibility.

I am passionate about leading teams to untangle complex problems, optimize processes, and deliver projects that not only meet but exceed expectations. My goal is to create value and drive growth by transforming ambitious ideas into tangible results.

Sareena Philip

My Toolkit

Tools & Technologies

Jira Confluence Power BI SharePoint MS Project SQL SourceTree GitHub Insight ERP Smartsheet Visio

Project & Process Management

Agile Scrum Waterfall PMO Governance Project Intake Risk Management Continuous Improvement Stakeholder Management Technical Documentation Data Visualization

My Career Journey

JULY 2024 - PRESENT

Application Analyst | Scrum Master

Wisenbaker Builder Services, Houston, TX

  • Created 10+ Power BI dashboards integrated with 2020 Insight ERP and SQL Database to visualize real-time metrics, enabling data-driven decisiocn-making and reducing reporting time by 30%.
  • Engineered end-to-end data pipeline solutions using SQL queries, SP, and ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources, improving data accuracy by 25% and enabling automated reporting workflows.
  • Implemented Agile methodology transformation using Jira workflows and process automation, reducing project lead time by 20% while conducting data integrity with revamped SQL scripts for real-time project health monitoring.
  • Managed vendor relationships and project scoping initiatives, working closely with external vendors to develop technical specifications and deliver spec book that improved cross-functional team productivity by 40%.

MAY 2023 - AUG 2023

Technical Project Coordinator

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Somerset, NJ

  • Designed and developed SharePoint-based business intelligence portal using Power Platform and guided workflows, improving cross-departmental data traceability and enhancing CAPEX forecasting accuracy by 20%.
  • Designed and launched comprehensive SharePoint site for cross-departmental documentation and knowledge management, implementing custom workflows, document libraries, and controlled approval processes that enhanced collaboration.
  • Collaborated with development teams using GitHub, SourceTree, and Bitbucket for source code management, coordinating code repositories, version control, and deployment workflows to ensure seamless integration of data.
  • Streamlined Voice of Customer (VoC) feedback system using SharePoint workflows, and custom integrations, reducing interdepartmental communication lag by 25% and improving project visibility across multiple departments.

SEPT 2022 - MAY 2024

Graduate Program Coordinator

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

  • Developed and delivered Salesforce CRM training to a 15-member team, reducing ticket resolution time and enhancing user engagement workflows.
  • Synthesized VOC feedback to optimize data tracking processes, streamlining documentation workflows and reducing response lag by 30%.
  • Supported reporting and documentation of cross-campus exchange initiatives and collaborated with tech and admissions teams to update web assets and internal SharePoint content.

JUN 2021 - JUL 2022

Application Analyst

Decimal Technologies, Gurugram, India

  • Developed mobile and web applications for banking sector clients using Vahana low-code platform and REST APIs, delivering scalable financial software solutions with secure transaction processing capabilities and rapid application development.
  • Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate complex banking business logic into technical specifications, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and security standards.
  • Managed Agile development lifecycle using Jira for 7+ development teams, leading sprint planning, user story creation, and backlog refinement while maintaining code quality and delivery timelines.
  • Proposed API integrations and database solutions for banking applications, designing secure data models and optimizing database performance for high-volume financial transactions.

Featured Projects

Agile Transformation & Jira Automation

Wisenbaker Builder Services

Led a strategic initiative to implement Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and automated Jira workflows. This project enhanced team collaboration, accountability, and delivery speed, resulting in a 20% reduction in project lead times and a significant decrease in implementation defects.

Manufacturing BI & Data Pipeline

Wisenbaker Builder Services

Engineered and deployed an end-to-end data solution, including ETL processes and over 10 interactive Power BI dashboards. This system provided real-time production metrics from the Insight ERP, empowering data-driven decisions on the manufacturing floor and cutting reporting time by 30%.

Volunteer & Leadership

Knowledge Sharing Technical Manager

PMI | Mar 2024 – Dec 2024

  • Led technical knowledge-sharing initiatives to define and optimize project management workflows for the PMI community, enhancing member engagement and resource accessibility.
  • Coordinated and facilitated cross-industry collaboration sessions and webinars with 50–60 participants, fostering a community of continuous learning and professional development.

Education

Masters in Management Information Systems

Illinois Institute of Technology

2022 - 2024

Bachelors in Computer Science

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

2018 - 2021

Certifications

Event Highlights

A few snapshots from conferences, workshops, and team events I've been a part of.

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