Julia Samsonova
Senior Business Analyst | UX Designer
7 yrs experience · <10 hrs/week
About
With a robust educational background in Information Technology from ITMO University and a Master of Engineering in Building Construction Technology from the National Mineral Resources University, I have cultivated a diverse skill set in business analysis and UX design. Currently serving as a Senior Business Analyst/UX Designer at VK, I have enhanced access management processes and led the redesign of user interfaces. My previous roles include Business Analyst positions at EPAM Anywhere and ASCON, where I improved internal platforms and business processes, respectively. At Hatch, as a Junior Business Consultant, I developed technical reports and optimized mining processes. My career is marked by a consistent focus on improving user experience, streamlining workflows, and driving cost efficiencies.
Experience
- Senior Business Analyst/ UX Designer · VK07-01-2022
Enhanced access management processes by improving the IAM platform and optimizing technical support workflow of the operational team. Led the redesign of user interfaces and workflows within the IAM platform, utilizing UX design methodologies to improve user experience and streamline processes. Collaborated with stakeholders and end-users to gather requirements and feedback, ensuring that UX design decisions were aligned with business objectives and user needs.
- Business Analyst · EPAM Anywhere12-01-2021 – 06-01-2022
Led the development of internal platforms at EPAM, collaborating with departments such as Compensation Partners, Bookkeeping, and Talent Acquisition to acquire, understand, and fulfill their business requirements, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. Gathered insights through user interviews, surveys, and analysis to define clear business goals and requirements, ensuring that UX design decisions were aligned with user needs and preferences. Enhanced functions of ops teams by developing new functionality in system; Reduced Stream's costs by 100k USD per year.
- Business Analyst · ASCON01-01-2020 – 07-01-2021
Improved business processes by identifying emergent issues and providing automation solutions, leading to a reduction in approval and task issuance time by 30-40% and a 50% decrease in paper workflow volume. Headed seamless integration of planning modules, subsequently enhancing accuracy of labour cost calculations. Development of project management system for data storage and analysis and electronic document flow.
- Junior Business Consultant · Hatch07-01-2016 – 11-01-2019
The position of Junior Business Consultant included developing comprehensive technical reports. I operated in close collaboration with Project Manager to conduct successful negotiations. Contributed proactively to development of robust and well-constructed presentations. Conducted staff interviews and training. Formulation of integrated strategy for optimisation of ore mining, crushing, and grinding processes, aimed at minimising costs expressed and increasing production profitability.
- Product Designer · Inkwell03-01-2024
Project: Volunteered to develop an intuitive e-book web platform and mobile application focused on delivering educational support to underprivileged communities, ensuring seamless user experiences and accessibility. Designed intuitive user flows, wireframes, and prototypes, iterating based on user feedback to create a seamless and user-centric digital experience. Implemented visual design principles to enhance the platform's aesthetic appeal and usability, resulting in a visually engaging and easy-to-navigate interface
- Product Designer · Inkwell03-01-2024
Project: Volunteered to develop an intuitive e-book web platform and mobile application focused on delivering educational support to underprivileged communities, ensuring seamless user experiences and accessibility. Designed intuitive user flows, wireframes, and prototypes, iterating based on user feedback to create a seamless and user-centric digital experience. Implemented visual design principles to enhance the platform's aesthetic appeal and usability, resulting in a visually engaging and easy-to-navigate interface
Education
- ITMO UniversityPostgraduate Degree, Information Technology
- National mineral resources university (University of mines)Master of Engineering - MEng, Building Construction Technology
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