Taku Gezi

Senior Business Analyst | Digital Transformation Consultant | Mentor & Career Coach I'm Taku, a certified Senior Business Analyst and IT Consultant with over 8 years’ experience delivering complex digital transformation programmes across local government, banking, consulting, and public sector organisations. My career journey—from struggling to break into tech to leading major projects—fuels my passion for mentoring others at all stages of their journey.

I specialise in helping early- to mid-career professionals build confidence, develop strong business analysis foundations, and navigate the contracting world. Whether you're aiming for your first BA role, transitioning into data, or trying to break into the sector, I can help you structure your approach and stand out.

Key Mentoring Areas:

✅ CV Deep review and AI optimisation

✅ LinkedIn review - create a LinkedIn that stands out and gets you headhunted!

✅ Interview prep (including all the tips/tricks to secure role)

✅ Contracting vs. permanent: career strategy + setup advice

Mentorship Achievements:

💎 Coached over 15 aspiring BAs who successfully transitioned from non-technical backgrounds into tech and secured permanent or contract roles within 6 months. 💎 Supported international professionals (including skilled migrants) to localise their experience, refine CVs, and confidently interview for UK-based BA and analyst roles. 💎 Delivered mock interviews and scenario coaching replicating real-life council, banking, and public sector interview formats. 💎 Created custom learning roadmaps for mentees pursuing certifications like BCS, Azure Fundamentals, and Data Fundamentals. 💎 Guided multiple mentees in moving from junior roles to mid-level BA or Product roles, focusing on mindset, confidence, and stakeholder communication. 💎 Helped mentees define clear 90-day action plans, combining learning, networking, and portfolio-building to accelerate their job readiness.

Certifications:

• BCS Diploma in Business Analysis Certifications

• Microsoft Azure Cloud certifications

• Prince 2

• Agile principals

Location: London, UK | Available for virtual mentoring globally