SUMMARY

• Business Analyst with7+years of experience in diverse domains such asFinance, Banking, retails, and Social Media.
• Strong Knowledge of SDLC methodologies like Agile, Waterfall.
• Expertise in identifying, developing and documenting Business and Functional Requirements using specification template like BRD, FRS, SRS, Requirement Matrix and System and Functional Design using specification template like FSD, TDS etc.
• Strong Analytical Skills with master data assessment, identification, collection, organizing, staging, mapping and profiling.
• Highly experienced with Object Oriented Analysis/Design and proficient in developing Use Case Model, Design Model, (SOA) Service Oriented Architechture, Implementation Model, Data Modeling, Compansation Management software, Use Case Diagrams, Behavior Diagrams (Sequence, Collaboration, and Activity Diagrams), and Class Diagrams based on UML methodology using Rational Rose and MS Visio.
• Highly skilled in developing Test Plans, Creating and Executing Test Cases for highly Customized applications.
• Analyzed “as is” vs.“to be” processes in orderto develop new procedures for thenewsystem workflows.
• Performedprojectmanagerialtask such asidentifying stakeholders, selecting project team,scooping, riskand constraints managementplan, wroteStatement of Work.
• Extensive experience in all MS office and project management software, MS Windows operating systems, designing and implementing web - enabled and enterprise client/server applications with various software tools in various architectures.
• Problem solving and communication skills with ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Experience in conducting GAP analysis, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), SWOT analysis, and Cost benefit analysis and ROI analysis.
• Strong Technology acumen and track record of hands-on implementations across multiple technologies.
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing and Business Architecture.
• Designed a custom product data inquiry application for JDE, as well as custom audit reports for inventorystatus, cost values, warehouse integrity values and planning values.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: SQL, Transact SQL, PL/SQL.

Database Systems: SQL Server 2008/2005/2000, Oracle, Sybase 12, MYSQL, DB2, and MS Access 2003/2000, Teradata, Metadata.

Modeling Tools: MS Visio, Rational Rose, Erwin.

Process Tools: Rational Rose Suite, RUP, MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, XP (Extreme Programming).

Reporting Tools: Crystal Reports, Business Objects, Cognos 8.4

Operating System: Windows NT 4.0/98/2000, XP, UNIX, Sun Solaris

Version Control: PVCS, Rational Clear Case

Testing Tools: Rational Enterprise Suite, QTP V, Qualitycentre.

MS Suite: MS Office,MsAccess,MsPower Point,MsExcel,MsWord,MsVisio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidentia, Bentoville AR

Business System Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked with the businessStakeholders and SME’sto define business requirements andanalyze the functionalrequirements
• Responsible for Requirement gathering, Business Process flow, Business Process Modeling and Business Analysis with Document and Records Management. Worked on internal Compansation Management tool.
• Worked on strategies for digital marketing with search engine optimization and social media marketing.
• Helped Business team with digital marketing ideas for social media marketing and bridging the traffic between application and social media application.
• Facilitated JAD sessions with management, users and other stakeholders to define the project andalsoto reduce theturn-around time ofdeliverables
• Prepared and presented Business Requirement Document (BRD)and Functional Requirement Document (FRD)
• Liason between Client and Offshore Development team. Communicated with status reports with business team and knowledge transfer to technical team.
• Managed day-to-day project activities, tracking and coordinatedtasks with other teams
• Defined requirements for all workflow activities including analysis, design, testing, and implementation for mortgage lending and loan origination systems.
• Worked closely with the UI team to model the screensfor android, iPad and iPhone applications.
• Worked with Brand Management team on developing content and UI for Mobile Application
• Lead the offshore team and reported the client with status reports by communicating and tracking the project progress.
• Performed Gap analysis by identifying existing technologies, documenting the enhancements to meet the end state requirements
• Reviewedprototypes, solution blueprints, and project scope to ensure that the needs of the business are being met.
• Worked as a SME for risk management in WMS while analyzing requirements,writing test plans, and test cases, and tracking defects.Provided training to the new team members on the risk management system.
• UsedWaterfall,Agile(SCRUM)&combination of the twoMethodology on the projects
• Translated the requirements to the IT and web production teams
• Analyzed business requirements and segregated them into Use Cases.
• Provided enhancements toapplicationsportal
• Expertise in leveraging wireframes or prototypes during the requirements process
• Created Screen mock ups/prototype/wireframesto illustrate new requirements and alignment around project scope
• Responsible for managing the documented System Requirements and Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Provided support for User Acceptance Testing with UATcases and resolvedissues with the users

Confidential - El Segundo, CA

Enterprise Business Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed requirements and data analysis for Active Decision-(ing) Engine, Configurable Offers DB engine and Home Media Server projects.
• Lead the team of 10 people Offsite and Client Business Team
• Tested and validated Configurable Offers (CO) DB, developed test scripts, performed test scenarios and tracked bug fixes and denoted enhancements.
• Completed CO database Q/A testing on project incurred prior multiple restarts and delivered qualitative offer data analysis in support of multiple projects
• Worked on strategies for digital marketing with search engine optimization and social media marketing.
• Helped Business team with digital marketing ideas for social media marketing and bridging the traffic between application and social media application.
• Supported business analysis and development of Transportation Media digital products by detailing data system functional flows, content management and IT configurations
• Documented functional requirements for data elements based on icon menu-driven events
• Prepared Business Requirements and system requirements.
• Performed patent and trademark application preparation, contract and vendor management.
• Created high-level Q/A test plan and provided test cases based upon use cases.
• Participated in strategic design review of MI and GAR database schema requirements.
• Executed SQL queries and test scripts to validate GAR repository storage and indexing of digital assets and associated metadata.
• Worked as a SME forrisk management in WMS while analyzing requirements,writing test plans, and test cases, and tracking defects.Provided training to the new team members on the risk management system.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for defining the scope and business rules of the project, gathering business requirements, and documenting them textually or using models.
• Conducted user interviews, JAD sessions for deriving and writing Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) and Functional Specification (FS).
• Reviewed and analyzed the Business Requirements, performed gap analysis.
• Wrote high level and low-level Use Cases, Activity Diagrams/State Chart Diagrams and Robustness Diagram using MS Visio.
• Categorized, prioritized and scrubbed requirements to manage project scope. Used attributes such as priority, status and difficulty for each requirement to bring order in organization and prioritization of the project.
• Involved in preparing flow diagrams for the decision logic using Visio tool.
• Involved in preparing Test Plans, Test Cases and Test Procedures.
• Assisted with CR and control, development issue, quality and risk management activities. Generated management reports on weekly and monthly basis.
• Used SQL to manually test the data flow of the application.
• Conducted GAP analysis on the conversion process.
• Actively involved in UAT and application training sessions of the end users.
• Driving regular walkthroughs and meeting to discuss bottlenecks in the system and possible solutions with the development team.
• Requirements captured in Caliber tool and MS Office.

Confidential - Agoura Hills, CA

Business Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Elicited functional specifications from the LOB.
• Created HLD’s including User Interface mockups, functional diagrams and use cases defining Confidential system functionality
• Coordination JAD sessions for team Collaborated of subject matter experts to clarify system impacts
• Leverage from existing Loanfile XML database structure collection to create new XML/data elements for security enhancements and transparency requirements of Federal Regulation X
• Formed high-level solution analysis within existing SOA and middleware services
• Delivered all complex system enhancement project functional components on schedule
• Prepared daily and weekly reports for users.
• Prepared AdHoc reports using SQL.
• Performedproject leadtask such asidentifying stakeholders, selecting project team,scooping,risk and constraints managementplan,wroteStatement of Work.
• Acted as a liaison between the CorporateFinance clients and Technology department of Prudential Financials.
• Assisted in the Sales support and Implementation of an InventorySystem integrated with Production and Shipping and Receiving systemsusing MS Access.
• Provided maintenance and support for the system.
• Identified automation opportunities that can improve efficiency of business processes.
• Documented business processes and provided recommendation.
• Elicited new reporting requirements, incorporated reports design as part of the Functional requirements,Use cases, developed test plans and objectives.
• Produced data dictionary mappings for the Inventory of reports to be generated via COGNOS. Extensive Excel work using pivot tables and complex formulas to manipulate large data structures

Confidential, NY

Business System Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzedin-houseCommodity, Freight,Inventory,FX, and Mark-to-Market trading models and processes.
• Analyzed futures and optionsfeed; processedthe dailyfeed-futures by companyandby account, options by companyandby account;comparedstart-of-the-day feed vis-à-vis end-of-the-day feed, reconciled intra-day positions, and suggested improvements.
• AnalyzedFX andMTMproject chartersfor program management.
• Analyzed and reconciled Cash feedcomponents-Net Cash, Net Futures, Net Risk, Net Frames, and Total Program.
• Designed Commodity Net Risk position reports - Net Cash, TotalInventory,Futures, Gives, Takes, Net Futures, and Net Risk.
• Ledthrough Inception and Elaboration phases - requirements gathering & analysis, development, review, and approval of artifacts - Business Process Models, Use Cases, Use Case & Sequence Diagrams, Functional and Non-Functional Specifications, Feed & Reporting Message Workbooks, Data Tables,ApplicationUser Interface & Report Specifications.
• Analyzed FX contracts, both Implied and External; and designed receiving FX Position feed.
• Designed FX Exposure positions - Commercial Exposure, Gross Exposure, Net Operating Exposure, Net Derivatives, and Accounting Exposure, thereby facilitated trading decisions.
• Designed and developed FX position reports - FX Exposure, Net FX Exposure from Commodity Trading, Net FX Hedge, FX Exposure by Profit Center, FX Exposure by Commodity.
• Marked-to-Market the Implied FX trades by working out unrealized Profit/ Loss accounts based on market FX variables.
• Analyzed FRM(Financial Risk Management)derivatives-ExchangetradedFutures and Options & OTC Swaps and Swaptions;AnalyzedGreeks on market volatility.
• Led member teams in cross-functional application development in SME sessions, built consensus, and resolved design, implementation and transition issues.
• Led time-boxedscrumiterationsto FX Reports by facilitating reviewsandassignmentsamong cross functional teams, andgotthe reports out in time.
• Handled and resolved deployment and post-deployment issues on sites.