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SHIRIN RI

Summary

A results-driven business consultant with a strong academic foundation in Sociology from Meiji Gakuin University. Began career at GMO Research, driving online marketing research projects from planning and execution to data analysis and client presentations. Transitioned to Accenture to broaden expertise, currently focusing on core system modernization, including requirements definition, design, data conversion, tool development, and testing. Recognized for leveraging task management tools to efficiently deliver multi-industry solutions, and for excelling in global project environments through effective English communication and cross-cultural collaboration.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Architecture Specialist

Accenture
03.2021 - Current

Global Automotive Manufacturer System Analysis (October 2024 – Present)

▪️Team Size: 50+ members, including offshore members from the Philippines.
▪️Role: 7 people / PL

  • Led system asset mapping and CRUD analysis, assisting in data migration planning and legacy modernization.
  • Developed automated CRUD processing tools, improving data conversion efficiency and minimizing errors in migration.
  • Utilized AI-driven coding assistants (Tabnine) to optimize development tasks, reducing manual effort by 40%.
  • Collaborated with clients to identify redundant and missing data assets, improving data integrity and system efficiency.

People with Disabilities (PWD) Employee Career Support Initiative (August 2024 – Present)

▪️Team Size: 12 members

▪️Role: 2 people / Project Supervisor

  • Designed and implemented AI-driven automation tools in collaboration with PWD employees, improving workflow efficiency.
  • Established structured offshore collaboration with the Philippines team, optimizing task delegation and remote productivity.
  • Facilitated English-based communication between PWD members and offshore teams, ensuring clear expectations and execution.

Government Welfare System Modernization (June 2024 - Present)

▪️Team Size: 50+ members

▪️Role: 5 people / PL

  • Led legacy COBOL system analysis, documenting dependencies for a smooth transition to a modern architecture.
  • Managed weekly client reports on data transformation errors and testing progress, ensuring data accuracy before migration.
  • Designed AI-assisted workflow automation, improving data processing speed and operational efficiency.
  • Worked with offshore teams in the Philippines, ensuring seamless communication and execution of system migration tasks.

Regional Financial Institution Core Banking System Modernization (December 2023 – Present)

▪️Team Size: 50+ members, including offshore members from the Philippines and China.

▪️Role: 5 people / PL

  • Analyzed business asset dependencies, identifying key areas for system optimization pre-migration.
  • Supported AI-driven system structuring, aligning the institution's core banking system with modern digital workflows.
  • Collaborated with migration and testing teams, ensuring a smooth transition and risk mitigation.
  • Developed test scenarios to validate system functionality post-migration, ensuring system stability.

Global Manufacturing System Optimization (November 2023 – Present)

▪️Team Size: 20+ members, including offshore members from the Philippines and China.

▪️Role: 5 people / PL

  • Conducted CRUD analysis of COBOL assets, identifying redundant resources and streamlining system migration.
  • Developed and implemented a Python-based data conversion tool, significantly improving efficiency in the migration process.
  • Led the establishment of a data transformation error analysis team, identifying root causes and documenting solutions in PowerPoint for stakeholder review.
  • Provided weekly project updates on data conversion errors and potential migration risks, ensuring transparent communication across teams.

Steel Industry Core System Modernization (November 2022 – Present)

▪️Team Size: 20+ members, including offshore members from the Philippines and China.

▪️Role: 13 people / PL

  • Led data conversion error investigation, working with client-side stakeholders and offshore developers to improve migration accuracy.
  • Managed Git-based code reviews and data validation, ensuring data integrity throughout migration phases.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials, reducing onboarding time for new consultants by 30%.

Automotive Manufacturer ERP Modernization (August 2022 – October 2022)

▪️Team Size: 40+ members

▪️Role: member

  • Facilitated COBOL-to-Java migration, conducting program resource analysis and documentation.
  • Investigated data inconsistencies, improving data integrity for system transition.
  • Standardized migration frameworks, reducing errors and improving system reliability.

Financial Institution System Modernization (June 2021 – August 2022)

▪️Team Size: 50+ members

▪️Role: 13 people / sub-leader

  • Led modernization efforts for a government-related financial institution, overseeing requirement analysis, development, and testing.
  • Managed a team of 9 subcontractors during the integration testing phase, overseeing task delegation and progress tracking.
  • Co-authored the integration test execution plan in collaboration with senior managers and project leaders.
  • Developed and executed test cases for integration testing, ensuring system stability and compliance.
  • Compiled and presented project progress reports in client meetings, consolidating testing results and performance metrics.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for client inquiries during testing, ensuring prompt issue resolution.
  • Utilized Jira for task management, identifying and analyzing project challenges to propose improvement strategies.
  • Leveraged AWS (S3) for document and progress data management, enhancing teamwide information sharing.
  • Developed onboarding manuals for new project members, facilitating knowledge transfer and operational efficiency.

Market Research & Global Data Operations

GMO Research & AI, Inc.
04.2019 - 02.2021

Operations Analyst – Membership Marketing Team(July 2020 – May 2021)

  • Led quantitative and qualitative research projects for global clients, generating consumer insights across APAC, Europe, and North America.
  • Managed Chinese-language research panels, improving survey engagement and increasing response rates by 20%.
  • Designed and conducted customer surveys, providing strategic insights for multinational corporations.
  • Served as the primary English contact for international stakeholders, coordinating global research activities.
  • Implemented automation in data collection, reducing manual tracking time by 30%.

Business Development & Research Analyst – Overseas Strategy Team(June 2019 – June 2020)

  • Managed B2B partnerships with global research firms, including clients in Japan, the US, and South Korea.
  • Conducted cross-industry business intelligence research, producing monthly reports in English for global enterprises.
  • Led client negotiations and project coordination in English, ensuring smooth international survey execution.
  • Developed SQL and Excel VBA-based automation, improving data extraction efficiency by 40%.
  • Worked closely with IT teams to integrate new research tools, enhancing survey execution across 14 countries.

Education

Master's - Degree in Sociology

Meiji Gakuin University
Tokyo, Japan
04-2019

Skills

  • Documentation management
  • Project Management: Jira, Confluence, PMP (in progress)
  • Data Analysis: SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, Google Analytics
  • Automation: Python (automation, analytics), Generative AI (Tabnine, Copilot)
  • Languages: English (TOEIC 835), Japanese (JLPT N1)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Relationship Management
  • Analytical Problem-Solving Skills

Timeline

Business Architecture Specialist

Accenture
03.2021 - Current

Market Research & Global Data Operations

GMO Research & AI, Inc.
04.2019 - 02.2021

Master's - Degree in Sociology

Meiji Gakuin University
SHIRIN RI