SUMMARY:

• Over 9+ years of technical analysis and experience as a Business Analyst/ Product Owner. Extensive experience in Business Modeling, Business Process Reengineering, Business process improvements, Historical Data Reports Analysis and Project Plan setup along with plan configuration with customers in Data Integration using Enterprise Service Bus - Mule ESB and OSB. Extensive experience in working with SDLC processes including Requirement Elicitation, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Operations, Disposition and Change Management.
• Experience in managing requirements and slicing User Stories using Vertical (Agile) and Horizontal slicing.
• Conducted Impact Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, GAP analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Feasibility Study, As-Is and To-Be business analysis, Risk Analysis, SWOT analysis & Post Implementation reviews.
• Experience in eliciting Business Requirements with various techniques: JAD, Observation, Interviews, Document Analysis, Prototyping, Interface Analysis, conducting Survey.
• Proven expertise in creating BRD, Use-Cases, RTM, SRS,
• Involved in creating Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed Matrix (RACI) for role participation.
• Effective at implementing Change/Configuration Management using Change Request Forms/ logs.
• Collaborated in various types of testing like Functional (Black-Box) testing, End to End Testing, Regression Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Involved in Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing Expertise in developing Test plans, Test case and Test procedures in manual and automated test environments.
• Strong knowledge of methodologies such as Waterfall, Scrum, Hybrid (Waterfall-Scrum), SAFe 4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential - Estero, FL.

Sr. Business Analyst/Integration Architect

• Lead the weekly status meetings to report on overall integration delivery to the Hertz and Confidential Leadership by creating PowerPoint presentations.
• Worked to align with development team on schema, sample and attribute information to ensure consistency across the multiple integrations.
• Facilitated meeting with internal and external solution architects to capture the integration design and document the sequence and context diagrams.
• Created Integration design documents along with the interface mapping document to share with the Hertz and Confidential development team.
• Worked with Program leads to report on Integrations under my group - Reservations, Rates and Financials.
• Assisted with user acceptance test (UAT) of the system, developing and maintaining quality procedures, and ensuring that appropriate documentation is in place.
• Point-of-contact for offshore team to oversee their work deliverables and review the same.
• Responsible for onboarding new team members and providing them with an overview of the project and unique integration patterns that they would need to be aware about.
• Coordinated knowledge-transfer and helped troubleshoot defects at time User Acceptance Testing.
• Used JIRA to report on integration progress and blockers to Confidential management.

Confidential, Estero FL

Technical Business Analyst/ Product Owner

• Worked as a part of the InFact C2C project to integrate multiple third party applications using Mule ESB.
• Worked on the Fleet program which involved extensive requirement gathering sessions with Confidential EAM SME.
• Gather requirements, both functional and non-functional, from various stakeholders including business subject matter experts and IT team using various elicitation techniques like interviews, JAD sessions, prototyping.
• Wrote clear and complete detailed integration requirement specifications create use case diagrams to ensure the design is of the utmost streamlined flow without any redundancies and defects.
• Recognize common requirements and document re-usable code and procedures to improve the team’s efficiency and productivity by identifying synergies across cross functional teams and minimize duplication of efforts.
• Work with the development team to handover the detailed data layer mapping from source to target for coding.
• Assist in creation of Test cases and test scrips with QA testing team and business SME’s.
• Work on MF/COBOL Copybook to facilitate migration of data from mainframes to the Cloud.
• Work on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) primarily including REST web services and JSON files.
• Assisted the Project Mangers in reviewing and processing Change Requests for integrations; Updated the same on HP QC to keep track of requests.
• Worked with Architects to discuss program architecture and implemented use-cases within each program.

Confidential, Warren NJ

Sr. Business Analyst

• Interacted with stakeholders to identify business needs and elicit requirements using elicitation techniques such as JAD sessions, Functional Decomposition, Interviews and Questionnaire.
• Involved in creating wireframes, mock-up screens, Data flow diagrams, use case diagrams, sequence diagrams and Activity diagrams for To-Be system, and Reporting UIs using MS Visio.
• Created SQL queries to perform Data Analysis, compare data provided from various groups.
• Created BRD, Use Cases, SRS to in corporate functional, non-functional, GUI Requirements, Data Requirements, Use Case Model and RTM.
• Performed Root Cause analysis to identify data quality problems and historical trends.
• Performed data profiling to identify inaccuracy in Data along with preparation of Data Mapping document to migrate data from legacy system to the new data warehouse.
• Worked on integration of data from various sources like SQL, Excel and Access.
• Assisted in design review meetings to make sure all the requirements are covered in the development.
• Carried out research to understand various APIs in the market and select the best API for the project.
• Worked closely with PMO to manage Project Lifecycle, create budgets, forecasts, timelines and WBS using MS Project and continuously monitored progress and provided updates.
• Responsible for creation of ER diagrams like Conceptual and Logical diagrams and Collaborated with database developer in developing physical diagram for Knowledge Center.
• Organized multiple team building activities to improve the team’s morale and productivity.
• Checked the format, used XSD files to validate the XML for Well-formed ness as well as validity.
• Differentiated client side and server-side validation components to ensure these components defined rules.
• Made a UI checklist to ensure view provided easy usability, navigation, content and design (Look and Feel)

Confidential, Pennington NJ

Business Analyst

• Conducted multiple Interviews, Brainstorming, Requirements Workshop and JAD sessions with business owners, development teams, SAS analysts, DB admins, financial analysts and SME’s to elicit requirements regarding scenarios, business rules, compliance and regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Involved in Data Integration using Enterprise Service Bus - Mule ESB
• Elicited and documented requirements for data optimization and packaged data management schema for the consumption of SAS Analytics engine.
• Responsible for creation of ER diagrams like Conceptual and Logical diagrams and collaborated with database developer in developing physical diagram for Knowledge Center that stores Alerts.
• Elicited requirements for Business rules such as Routing rules and Suppression rules for Alerts
• Assisted the team in defining the migration approach and method for the MuleSoft implementation which drove the required architecture, design and framework.
• Worked closely with UI team in developing the web application, XML documents and validated XML, HTML and Java Script. Assisted Web Services team in designing REST services and configuring WSDL.
• Designed Mule Flow in a SOA environment with Mule ESB.
• Checked the format, used XSD files to validate the XML for Well-formedness as well as validity.
• Involved in validation of HTTP requests and response of UI server, Web server by using stubs, also validated the Serialization and Parsing of XML documents and JSON documents at each tier.
• Used Anypoint Studio to connect the API to backend applications and services.
• Assisted in preparation of UAT test plan, Test Cases, Testing Cycle schedules, Test Scenarios and implemented
• Involved in creating wireframes, mock-up screens, Data flow diagrams, use case diagrams, sequence diagrams and Activity diagrams for To-Be system, and Reporting UIs using MS Visio.
• Responsible for identifying data sources from internal systems, external systems, silos on legacy systems, third party systems, social media, clickstream for the Enterprise Data Hub (EDH) using Cloudera.
• Identified and defined Data sources and conducted Data profiling, Data cleansing, and Data enrichment.
• Performed root cause analysis to identify data quality problems, and historical trends.

Confidential, Pittsburgh PA

Business Analyst

• Implemented Waterfall- Scrum Hybrid Methodology for the development of the application and facilitated Sprints and daily stand up meetings.
• Elicited business requirements by participating in JAD sessions, conducting Interview sessions with business users and stakeholders, conducting sessions and consulting existing systems documents.
• Used document analysis to understand the AS-IS process and developed TO-BE process using GAP Analysis.
• Coordinated with the development team to define the functionalities of UI on front end and back end API.
• Incorporated and coached teams on the importance of Continuous Integration, ATDD.
• Worked closely with Product management and Program manager in designing the change management plan and analyzed impact, incorporated feedback from business focus groups at each phase.
• Collaborated with Portfolio manager, Portfolio Management to revise User Acceptance criteria and change management plan by integrating the insights from focus groups and impact analysis.
• Worked on implementation of Aladdin Green Package and Bloomberg interfaces.
• Created aggregates, hierarchies, charts, filters, quick filters, table calculations, trend lines calculated measures.
• Created customized and interactive dashboards using multiple data sources.
• Worked on the development of Dashboard reports for the KPI’s for the top management.
• Created data reconciliation framework by working with internal systems and external custodians.
• Authored data governance policies, procedures and other artefacts.
• Worked multiple investment asset classes like Equity, Fixed Income, FX and Derivatives.
• Created metadata/glossary on various investment data domains like Reference data, Pricing, ratings and operational data.
• Created data requirements for the feeds between Trading, Accounting, performance and data warehouse systems.

Confidential

Business Analyst

• Actively involved in Pre-Analysis of project with SME (Subject Matter Experts) and Developers
• Conducted GAP analysis for ‘As-in’ and To-be of the process to identify and validate requirements.
• Participated in JAD sessions with SME’s and multiple teams for requirement gathering and refinement.
• Analyzed the gathered requirement and reviewed BRD/FSD as well as created SRS document to describe all data, functional and behavioral requirement of the system.
• Conducted post implementation interviews with stakeholders and reported findings.
• Wrote Use Case and built Use Case Diagram/ Activity Diagram using MS Visio.
• Created RTM using HP QC tool.
• Collaborated with business leaders and the IT department to set up ITIL to ensure best practices.
• Used TFS for allotting task and issue tracking, user story management and requirement traceability.
• Worked with QA team for designing Test Plan and Test Cases for UAT and regression testing.
• Used Documentum extensively for content management and document management.
• Monitored system and application changes that had a direct or indirect impact upon SWIFT Services.
• Forecasted system demands and collaborated with the SWIFT Technical support team to recommend expansion and reconfiguration.
• Tableau and OBIEE was used as a data visualization tool to communicate information clearly and efficiently via the statistical graphics, plots, information graphics, tables, and charts selected throughout the project

Confidential

Sr. Risk Analyst

• Interacted with the customers and internal stakeholders to gather user requirements and their expectations from the system.
• Involved in analyzing Business Requirements and developing System Specifications.
• Participated in the development and preparation of the Test Plan with the testing team as well as ensuring testability, reliability, usability, maintainability and performance of the application.
• Analyzed monthly/quarterly performance against plans and forecast and recommended corrective actions.
• Worked on the implementation of SWIFT messaging for transaction processing.
• Performed rigorous Load testing using Load Runner.
• Assessed business priorities, and advised business units on risks and Cost-Benefit analysis.
• Used Rational Rose to generate various UML Diagrams.
• Organized cross training of team members and users to become more responsive.
• Involved in incident reporting and change and configuration management procedures using Clear Case.
• Ensured that the modifications suggested by the users were incorporated into the application.
• Formed a bridge between the Project Manager and different teams with effective presentations.

Confidential

Portfolio Analyst

• Review financial statements and analyzed sales revenues, costs, expenses, and tax rates for all business units of leading portfolio companies.
• Develop detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and develop forecasts. Consolidate and analyze monthly results and budgets.
• Gathered requirements using different varying elicitation techniques from various stakeholders.
• Documented and verified requirements to ensure consistency in understanding of requirements.
• Developed Use Case diagrams, Activity Diagrams and Sequence Diagrams.
• Established new forecasting tracking and management reporting system to improve availability and accuracy of financial data, triggering 15% increase in accuracy.
• Developed comprehensive reports, abstracts, and charts to present data and guide investment strategies.
• Conducted quantitative analysis of financial data to forecast revenue, identify trends, & assess risk associated with capital expenditures, acquisitions, and joint-venture projects for large real estate investment firm.
• Prepared budget reports for potential investors and provided clients with asset management and financial investment advice.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY:

Modeling Tools: Rational Rose, MS Visio, Mule ESB (Mule Runtime Engine), Sparx EA

Business Skills: Change Management, Impact Analysis, JAD Sessions, SWOT analysis, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Project Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Root Cause Analysis Requirement Mgmt MS Office, Version-One, HP ALM, Blue Print, Jira Project Management

Tools: / Methodology MS-Project, TFS, Rally, Scrum, Waterfall, SAFe, Kanban, XP

Financial tools: MS Excel, Bloomberg B Pipe, Reuters Eikon, Hyperion

ETL Tools: Informatica, Tableau, SQL Server Data Tools, SAP Data server, SSIS

Reporting Tools: Tableau Desktop, IBM Cognos, MS Office Suite, Spotfire, OBIEE

Databases: MySQL, MS Access, Oracle DB