Nima Sedigh

Experience

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  Multiple Companies

  Oct 2002 - Feb 2011

  Highlights on earlier experiences

  • Assessed technology applications and platforms for various systems such as DDMS (Digital Document Management System), PLM, PDM, Configuration Management, Issue Management, and Quality Systems.• Accountable for delivery of system-level projects in improving effectiveness and efficiency across the supply chain and operations. Actively involved in enterprise process re-engineering, design and implementation of the ERP and EAM systems.• Established Quality standards, processes and systems for parts/service suppliers of car makers based on a benchmark on world-class practices in TOYOTA, GM, Ford and Chrysler (APQP, PPAP, TQM).• Conducted audit on operational processes of more than 50 organisations in the manufacturing and automotive industry and provided advice to establish process excellence based on best practices. Show less

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  Silverbrook Research

  Feb 2011 - May 2012

  Business Analyst

  Silverbrook Research was a Sydney based independent private research and development company with over 250 personnel who have developed MEMJET colour printing technology that is eight times faster.• Elicited requirements for a new Information Management Systems and Document Management System.• Designed and implemented streamlined processes and systems for customer support.• Analysed different technology applications and platforms for various systems such as DDMS (Digital Document Management System), PLM, PDM, Configuration Management, Issue Management, and Quality System (CAPA, NCR etc.).• Utilised design thinking and problem-solving techniques in the design of systems. Show less

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  Downer

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

  Business Systems Manager

  Waratah is a large project of manufacturing 78 trains for NSW train fleet (>$150M). The FMFS project was a critical project of establishing IT systems and processes to support delivery and maintenance of the trains.• Led IT solution design, system enhancements, continuous process improvement and business analysis activities using agile techniques. Developed business systems strategy, scoped and prioritised the deployment of system solutions and improvement opportunities and definition of new functionalities and solutions ensuring solution design fit for the purpose and is in alignment with business needs.• Acted as Business Systems Manager managing the day-to-day operation of business systems division.• Established IT service management and governance processes based on ITIL.• Ensured the alignment of business processes and Facilities Maintenance system functionality (FMFS comprising nine configuration items (Maximo in the core) with data transactions with Sydney Trains’ systems. Ensured the implementation of each project has change management strategies and plans.• Chaired Business Systems meetings with Sydney Trains, stakeholders and development team. Show less

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  Sydney Trains

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Senior Business Analyst

  The MR4 reform project had established a new system and process for the maintenance of equipment and infrastructure of the Sydney Trains Network consolidating 270 depots into 12 CoEs (Centre of Excellence).• Re-engineered the Asset Maintenance Planning / Production Planning system utilising Lean principles and implemented the new system across CoEs (Centre of Excellence) that has improved the efficiency by over 15% with an official realised benefit of $10M. Provided analysis on benefits realisation.• Managed the end-to-end life cycle of each project from the elicitation of requirements and defining the target models through to full deployment including defining change communication plan, impact assessment, risk mitigation, issue resolution, transition, data migration and ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) process.• Utilising Design Thinking and Artificial Intelligence Planning techniques defined algorithms and developed a suite of applications in Excel VBA that error proofed and automated the iterative and time-consuming process of Asset Maintenance Planning, data transformation (ETL) and risk mitigation. Show less

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  Transport for NSW

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Senior Business Analyst / Change Manager

  I'm proud to have worked on the ETS (Electronic Ticketing System) project that implemented Opal card across NSW transport.• Conducted Business Readiness Analysis, Change Management Analysis (Prosci, ADKAR) and Change Impact Assessment for transitioning from paper tickets to Opal card and defined change interventions to mitigate the impact on NSW transport organisations (Train, Bus, Ferry) and customers.• Liaised with senior leaders of each transport organisation, developed an in-depth understanding of their concerns, and defined change strategies and presented the outcome in a meeting that reached an agreed approach between Transport for NSW and each transport organisation.• Wrote option papers for solutions to complex business problems. Show less

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  Sydney Catholic Schools

  Jan 2016 - May 2021

  Development and Implementation Lead - Finance Systems

  I'm proud to have made a difference in the systems and processes of Sydney Catholic Schools.• Led Finance system (TechnologyOne CiA) projects including Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Design, System Configuration, Change Control, UAT, Release Management, Vendor Management, Data Migration, user training and implementation.• Led the stakeholder and change management of the system transformation.• Conducted a review of the finance and capital works operating models that provided insight on issues and solution options and presented to the board of directors.• Wrote option papers and proposed solutions for complex problems including centralised Accounts Payable, supplier management, Procurement, Billing, Receipting, and Debt Management.• Restructured the Profiles, Roles, Functions, Security Categories, Delegations and access in TechnologyOne CiAnywhere Financial system.• Designed the solution architecture and project managed the implementation of the full suite of functions for TechnologyOne CiAnywhere Debt Management.• Led a team of software developers, analysts and consultants for day-to-day operation of the Finance system, including Access Management, Issue Management, vendor management, change requests and Continuous Improvement.• Designed and developed finance analytics dashboards using data models and CiA dashboards. Show less

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  John Holland

  May 2021 - May 2022

  Lead Business Analyst

  - Championed stakeholder engagement, business analysis, process design and system configuration design from scratch to Go-Live of Soteria (SAI Global software) across John Holland group.- Promoted a world-class business analysis approach and process modelling framework based on best practices that JHG stakeholders well received.

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  Mind Practice

  May 2021 - now

  Founder & Director

  Mind Practice is the leading provider of premium mental fitness and emotional intelligence solutions for busy people who want to eliminate stress, frustration and tiredness and feel more inner peace, energy and joy in their lives and relationships without wasting thousands on ineffective programs, with only a few minutes of daily exercise.

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  Lánluas Consulting

  Jun 2022 - now

  Principal Consultant

  • Planned and designed the program, including the scope, timeline, budget, quality, project structure, framework, roles and responsibilities, and the project schedule.• In a 4-week engagement with the client Canberra Catholic Schools' leadership team, I provided the enterprise architectural design of the operating model and the project plan for implementing TechnologyOne financials and Supply Chain based on which Lánluas won the RFP. I successfully secured stakeholder buy-in and executive endorsement for the program.• Championed the design and implementation of TechnologyOne Ci Anywhere ERP and EAM solutions, including migration from Ci to CiA, designing CiA functions, forms, workflows, reports and analytics dashboards.• Project managed the transition from Ci On-Premise to Ci Anywhere Cloud and decommissioning of Ci in Catholic Education Canberra. Project managed the design and delivery of CiA solutions in Sydney Catholic Schools and Catholic Education Canberra during the last 7 years.• Provided advice to senior leaders on best practices of the operating model design and program management.• Led the enhancements of CiA functions in Sydney Catholic Schools and Catholic Education Canberra, from defining requirements and design to configuration, delivery, training, and rollout, including team leadership and resource planning.• Substantial contribution in change management, transition and communication plans. Show less

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  CPB Contractors

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2024

  Business Analysis Partner

  Engaged with stakeholder in developing business cases for various technology initiatives, including sustainability, Operations & Maintenance, Safety, Material Tracking, etc.