Business Analyst

Matt Hovis

I translate real-world operational needs into clear requirements and delivered solutions. With 11+ years across leadership, operations, and software support, I bring a customer-first, data-informed approach to problem solving at every level.

11+ Years Experience
3+ Years in SaaS BA
225% YoY Repair Growth
100% Positive Feedback
Current Role

Business Analyst

ServiceCentral Technologies · Atlanta, GA

Oct 2023 – Present

I partner with enterprise clients on RepairQ, a SaaS repair and service management platform, translating operational needs into requirements, specifications, and delivered solutions. I validate assumptions with SQL analysis, then partner with Product and Development to ship improvements with measurable impact. Day to day I work in Jira and Confluence to keep delivery transparent, documented, and on track.

  • Partner with enterprise clients to gather requirements, define workflows, and implement solutions
  • Translate business needs into user stories, functional specs, and acceptance criteria
  • SQL-based analysis to validate data capture, troubleshoot issues, and inform solution design
  • Lead discovery sessions, cross-functional workshops, and UAT cycles
  • Manage delivery through Jira and Confluence, maintaining visibility and clear handoffs
Discovery
Requirements Gathering Workflow Mapping Stakeholder Alignment
Delivery
User Stories Acceptance Criteria UAT Coordination Agile
Technical
SQL Analysis Data Validation Root Cause Analysis
Tools
Jira Confluence HeidiSQL
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Designed and launched a POS closing and deposit workflow, improving consistency and accuracy of closing data capture

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Led implementation of integrated payment devices across retail locations, improving transaction efficiency and reliability

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Delivered an online appointment booking tool, improving customer engagement and streamlining scheduling

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Migrated multiple client environments to a trunk development model, enabling faster access to new platform features

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Spearheaded onboarding and training for a new overseas franchise, ensuring operational readiness and platform adoption

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Led design and implementation of a custom language modification tool to support localization, collaborating directly with developers

Experience

Software Customer Support Technician

ServiceCentral Technologies

Apr 2022 – Oct 2023

Delivered Tier 2 support for RepairQ's SaaS platform. Diagnosed and resolved technical issues using SQL, documented procedures in Confluence, and partnered with development teams to reduce downtime. This role built the operational and technical foundation that led directly into the BA position.

Service Center Lead

Staymobile

Aug 2020 – Mar 2022

Directed repair operations, inventory logistics, and quality control. Grew the team from 10 to over 80 technicians, increased year-over-year repairs by 225%, and developed QA processes that significantly reduced return repairs.

Assistant Store Manager

Crocs

Jan 2019 – Aug 2020

Increased sales YoY by 50% through customer experience focus. Led the team to "Elite Status" (top 3 in company KPIs) and achieved the first perfect LP score in store history with the lowest inventory variances in the company for 2 consecutive years.

Assistant Store Manager & Online Sales Manager

Max Video Games

Jun 2014 – Jan 2019

Managed store operations, appraisals, and customer engagement events. Created an e-commerce platform that increased online sales by 75% YoY for 3 consecutive years.

Small Business Owner

CollectingDustLLC · Top-Rated eBay Store

Apr 2016 – Present

End-to-end e-commerce operations including inventory, customer service, and fulfillment. Maintained 100% positive feedback and Top-Rated Seller status for over a decade.

Education & Certifications

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Working towards a Bachelor of Applied Science

Chattahoochee Technical College

Jira Service Management Fundamentals

Atlassian Certification

Jira Fundamentals Badge

Atlassian Certification

Confluence Fundamentals Badge

Atlassian Certification