Stravian

Functional Analysis & Process Automation

Freelance business and functional analyst helping organizations bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.

I work with businesses to understand their processes, identify opportunities, and translate requirements into clear, actionable solutions. Based in Belgium, I combine analytical rigor with practical implementation expertise.

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What I Do

7+ years of analytical expertise | IREB Certified | Certified Scrum Master

Business & Functional Analysis

I help organizations understand what they need before they build:

  • Requirements Gathering & Documentation – Conducting stakeholder interviews, workshops, and translating needs into clear specifications
  • Process Analysis & Optimization – Mapping current workflows, identifying bottlenecks and automation opportunities
  • User Stories & Use Cases – Creating detailed functional documentation that bridges business and technical teams
  • Solution Design – Defining the functional architecture that meets business objectives

Automation & Gen AI

I specialize in identifying and implementing process automation opportunities that deliver real business value. Whether through traditional automation or exploring Gen AI applications, I help organizations reduce manual work and improve efficiency while staying current with emerging technologies.

How I Work

Clarity in Complexity

I believe the best solutions are practical, simple, and grounded in reality. My approach focuses on understanding the actual work people do and designing solutions that make their lives easier, not more complicated.

Listen First Deep stakeholder engagement to understand real needs, not just stated requirements
Keep It Simple Solutions should be as simple as possible while solving the actual problem effectively
Stay Grounded Every solution must work in the real world, with real people and real constraints
Deliver Value Focus on tangible outcomes that improve efficiency and reduce friction

Power Platform

Over the years, I've specialized in Microsoft Power Platform, earning my PL-600 certification as a Power Platform Solution Architect. My technical expertise spans Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Dataverse—enabling me to design and architect robust automation solutions that scale.

Power Apps Power Automate Copilot Studio Dataverse

About

Thomas Straetmans

Hi, I'm Thomas — a freelance business and functional analyst based in Belgium. Stravian is my consultancy, specializing in business and functional analysis with a focus on Power Platform solutions.

I help organizations make better technology decisions by thoroughly understanding their business needs first. With expertise in functional analysis and hands-on Power Platform knowledge, I deliver solutions that actually work for the people using them.

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Location Brussels Area (Belgium)