Harsimarpreet Singh Sahota, Business Analyst

Harsimarpreet Singh Sahota

Business Analyst Requirements & Data Analysis

I translate business needs into clear requirements, analyze data with SQL, Excel, and Tableau, and partner with stakeholders to improve processes in Agile environments.

Based in Calgary, Alberta — open to Business Analyst opportunities across Canada.

Featured Recognition

Recognized by SAIT Academic Chair

Official LinkedIn Student Success Story published by SAIT Academic Chair Ali Moussa, recognizing academic achievement, industry experience, leadership, and professional growth.

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LinkedIn Student Success Story by Ali Moussa, Academic Chair of the Software Development Diploma at SAIT, featuring Harsimarpreet Singh Sahota

Ali Moussa

Academic Chair, Software Development Diploma — SAIT

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8+Stakeholders Engaged
25+User Stories Delivered
10 hrsWeekly Reporting Saved
30%Defects Reduced

Featured Projects

Business analysis and BI case studies focused on insights, recommendations, and measurable decision support.

Northwind Traders Sales Analytics & Business Intelligence

Problem

Leadership needed clearer visibility into revenue drivers, customer spending patterns, and logistics inefficiencies across end-to-end sales operations.

Analysis

Analyzed customers, products, orders, and shipping data using advanced SQL — joins, aggregations, subqueries, and CTEs — to evaluate product performance, sales trends, employee revenue contribution, and shipping efficiency.

Business Impact

Translated findings into actionable recommendations for revenue optimization and logistics improvement, supporting data-driven commercial decisions.

Key Insights

Surfaced customer spending patterns, operational bottlenecks, and product-level performance signals that informed portfolio and process priorities.

Tools Used

SQLMySQLCTEsData ModelingBusiness Intelligence

Retail Profitability Analysis Dashboard

Problem

Retail leadership lacked an executive view of profitability across products, categories, regions, and time periods to guide portfolio optimization.

Analysis

Built an interactive Tableau dashboard on four years of Superstore sales data with drill-down analysis, geographic mapping, and trend reporting to identify underperforming segments.

Business Impact

Enabled a simulated executive strategic review with clear profitability recommendations and regional performance visibility.

Key Insights

Identified the Top 10 loss-making products and uncovered regional patterns that informed product mix and go-to-market focus.

Tools Used

TableauExcelDashboardProfitabilityGeographic Analysis

HR Analytics Dashboard

Problem

HR leadership needed self-service visibility into workforce KPIs and attrition risk to support retention planning for 1,470 employees.

Analysis

Developed an Excel-based HR Analytics Dashboard using Power Query, Pivot Tables, and data visualization to track attrition rate, active employees, demographics, and related KPIs.

Business Impact

Presented data-driven retention strategy recommendations to simulated HR leadership, supporting workforce performance monitoring.

Key Insights

Identified high-risk attrition segments across departments, age groups, education levels, and job roles to prioritize intervention.

Tools Used

ExcelPower QueryPivot TablesHR AnalyticsData Visualization
Professional Experience

Professional Experience

Requirements analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven process improvement in Agile delivery environments.

Headway Software Solutions

Business Analyst Intern

Internship

Jan 2026 – Jun 2026

Calgary, Canada

  • Elicited, analyzed, and documented business requirements from 8+ cross-functional stakeholders and SMEs, facilitating workshops and translating needs into 25+ user stories, acceptance criteria, BRDs, and FRDs that improved sprint delivery efficiency by 20%.
  • Leveraged SQL, Excel, and Tableau to analyze operational data, develop interactive dashboards, and reduce weekly manual reporting efforts for leadership teams by 10 hours.
  • Conducted business process analysis through stakeholder interviews, BPMN process models, swimlane diagrams, and current-state/future-state mapping for 10+ workflows, identifying opportunities that reduced manual process dependencies by 25%.
  • Reduced post-development defects and rework by 30% by coordinating requirement validation, UAT activities, project risk tracking, and stakeholder communications with product owners, developers, and QA teams.
Requirements GatheringUser StoriesBRD / FRDSQLTableauExcelBPMNUATAgile / ScrumStakeholder Management
Recommendations

Recommendations

Endorsements from industry professionals and SAIT faculty — including a Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP).

FeaturedCBAP Recommendation
LinkedIn recommendation from Mamta Verma — Software Projects: Analysis, Design, and Management — SAIT

Mamta Verma

Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) · Instructor & Mentor

Software Projects: Analysis, Design, and Management — SAIT

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LinkedIn recommendation from Navpreet Singh — Industry Recommendation

Navpreet Singh

Technical Architect | Senior Full Stack Developer | .NET, Python, AWS Cloud

Industry Recommendation

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LinkedIn recommendation from Mohamed E. — Advanced Database Programming

Mohamed E.

Passionate Software Engineering Educator | Ph.D. (ECE) | Instructor, SAIT

Advanced Database Programming

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LinkedIn recommendation from Harinder Kaur — Website Development

Harinder Kaur

Instructor, SADT at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Website Development

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LinkedIn recommendation from Osama Alhaj, MBA — Object-Oriented Programming

Osama Alhaj, MBA

Data Analyst | Technical Curriculum Developer | Software & Programming Instructor

Object-Oriented Programming

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Core Capabilities

Skills

A practical toolkit for requirements analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision support.

Business Analysis

Requirements GatheringStakeholder AnalysisGap AnalysisBusiness Process AnalysisUser StoriesAcceptance CriteriaBRDFRDAgileScrumSDLCProcess MappingBusiness Process Modeling

Data Analysis

SQLExcelTableauPower BIDashboard DevelopmentData Visualization

AI Productivity

ChatGPTMicrosoft CopilotClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationPresentationCritical ThinkingAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingActive Listening
Professional Profile

About Me

Detail-oriented Business Analyst with practical experience in requirements gathering, UAT coordination, and data-driven process improvement within Agile environments. Demonstrated ability to work with 8+ cross-functional stakeholders, reduce manual reporting efforts by 10 hours weekly, and deliver structured user stories and acceptance criteria.

I combine proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and Excel with strong stakeholder communication to bridge business and technology teams — translating needs into BRDs, FRDs, process maps, and actionable insights. Actively building expertise through advisory simulations with PwC and KPMG, and seeking entry-level Business Analyst, Business Intelligence, and data analytics opportunities across Canada.

The "BA" in Harsimar.ba represents my focus on Business Analysis and data-driven problem solving.

Academic Background

Education

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Diploma in Software Development

Sep 2024 – Aug 2026

Developed strong analytical and problem-solving foundations through coursework in database design, systems analysis, and structured documentation — skills applied to requirements gathering, data analysis, and bridging business needs with technology solutions.

Certifications

PwC Technology Consulting Simulation

Forage

  • Practiced consulting workflows and stakeholder alignment
  • Analyzed technology-enabled business solutions
  • Strengthened structured recommendation delivery
Jun 2026

KPMG Advisory & Data Analysis Simulation

Forage

  • Applied advisory and data analysis techniques
  • Interpreted datasets to support business decisions
  • Presented insights in a professional advisory format
May 2026

Leadership & Community

Thought Leadership

19,000+ Followers

Shares practical insights on analytical thinking, AI productivity, and professional growth with a LinkedIn community of over 19,000 followers.

Conference Volunteer

Alberta Tech Ecosystem

Actively supported major tech conferences and startup showcases with Alberta Innovates, Platform Calgary, and TechConnect Alberta, assisting founders, investors, and speakers.

Community Volunteer

GDG Calgary

Managed event logistics and supported workshops for over 300 attendees at DevFest 2024, contributing to one of Calgary's key community tech events.

Let's Connect

I'm a Business Analyst open to opportunities across Canada — interested in Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, and Process Improvement.

If you're hiring for an entry-level BA role or want to discuss how I can support requirements, stakeholders, and data-driven decisions, I'd love to hear from you.