Олександра

Oleksandra Symko
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EXPERIENCE

BK Investment, Business Analyst, (Lviv, Ukraine) Jan 2024 - May 2024

Collaborated with the team (Scrum environment) to create a mock-up of the marketplace, outlining
technical requirements, and proposed promotion channels for launch.
Conducted comprehensive market research, including competitor analysis (SWOT), market
segmentation, and benchmarking, to assess the feasibility of developing a business marketplace
(Discovery phase).
Identified key features and unique selling points (killer features) that would differentiate the platform from
competitors, while developing user personas and analyzing potential monetization strategies for the
marketplace.
SKILLS

Tools: Python, R, MySQL, Excel, LaTeX, Miro, Canva, Figma, GitHub, Azure DevOps
Tech Skills:
Business Analysis: Business Process Modelling (BPMN, UML), Requirements elicitation & documentation,
Stakeholder communication & management, Use Case & User Story writing, Business case development,
Market & Competitor analysis, working with Agile (Scrum).
Data Analysis/Statistics: Probability & Statistics, Econometrics, Hypothesis testing, Regression analysis,
Descriptive & Inferential statistics, Data-driven decision making, Data manipulation, Data visualization,
Report writing.
Languages: Ukrainian (C2), English (B2+)

PROJECTS

Success Predictors
Collected, analyzed, and visualized Ukrainian language exam scores across multiple years (ZNO 2020,
2021, NMT 2022, 2023) using Python to assess trends following the policy shift due to the war.
Used the Differences-in-Differences approach to quantify score declines, track changes in other
variables over time, provided the Ukrainian Ministry of Education with insights to assess the policy's
impact.
Database Design and Implementation
Developed conceptual models for the Pharmacy domain using database design techniques.
Designed and optimized a logical database schema for data retrieval and analysis, applied database
structuring and optimization in real-world scenarios.

E-commerce Platform Development
Led full BA cycle, from requirements gathering to wireframing and backlog management.
Designed a Product Configurator and defined MVP scope in Azure DevOps.
One Dollar Store Forecasting
Developed a sales forecasting model for a Ukrainian discount store, incorporating macroeconomic and
external factors (currency exchange rates, COVID-19 impact, war-related disruptions).
Applied time series analysis and machine learning to predict demand fluctuations and optimize inventory
management.

EDUCATION
Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine
Bachelor’s in IT and Business Analytics, June 2026 GPA: 4.57/5