PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• 7 + years of Business Analysis/Project management and PMLC implementation in Finance, Ecommerce, Health care Industries
• Knowledge of GAAP rules and Fair Value accounting.
• Expertise in Business Process Modelling, Process Improvement, User Interface Designing (GUI), Feasibility Analysis, Gathering, eliciting and management of requirements, GAP Analysis, Design & Development of Business Applications & Project Management Skills.
• Strong background in SDLC methodologies such as the Traditional Waterfall Model as well as iterative approach to software development such as RUP (Rational Unified process) & Agile (Scrum).
• Demonstrated Project management skills by assisting project managers/Scrum Masters in developing Project Charter, Project Management Plan, Change management, Problem Management, & Risk Analysis, keeping in mind the objectives of the project & constraints affecting time, scope and budget baselines.
• Effectively conducted Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions with Business users, SME’s and Stake holders alike in gathering/analysing requirements to agree & develop customized solution which delivers maximum cost & usability benefit to customer.
• Proficient in creating Requirements documentation which includes Use Cases, Use case models, System Development, Use case scenarios, Business rules, Business Processes Model, Work flow diagrams, Process flows, Sequence Diagrams, Activity Diagrams, Class Diagrams etc.,
• Extensively used tools such as SharePoint, Rational Requisite Pro, UML, MS Visio, MS Office for documenting, management (versions) and verifying requirements / documents.
• Hands on experience in using SQL queries to perform data analysis and data mapping on Oracle & Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Experience in working with QA Team to execute various Test scrips/plans (GUI, Functionality test, system test, integration test) by providing Test Data, defining Test Cases, reviewing Test procedures and performing Quality Assurance & User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Excellent communicator, team worker and motivator with strong interpersonal skills like problem solving, decision making, leadership, relationship building and excellent coordination across cross - functional teams.

SKILLS:

Modelling Languages: UML

Databases: Oracle, MS SQL

Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Windows 2000/2003 Servers, Linux.

Microsoft Tools: Ms-Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, MS project 2007, MS Visio.

Other Software’s & Tools: Rational Requisite Pro, QTP, SharePoint, Confluence, HPQC, JIRA, Mercury Quality Center/Mercury Test Director, SPSS, SAS

Processes & Technologies: SDLC (Waterfall, Agile, RUP), Business Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Object oriented Analysis & Design.

Project Management Skills: Scope identification, WBS, Project Estimates (Three point estimation; Scope /cost /time baselines; padding), Value Analysis, Risk Analysis, Project Management Plan.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, CA

Sr Systmes Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked in the agile environment as Sr Database Administrator\ Developer to perform the tasks required to administer, develop, maintain and monitor all enterprise databases.
• Good hands on experience in Installing, Upgrade and Migrating SQL 2005, 2008, 2012 and 2014 Databases.
• Perform SQL code reviews during key points of the SDLC and enforce compliance with SQL coding standards.
• Created, develop, and maintain Microsoft Visual Studio SQL Server Database Projects.
• Perform SQL code releases in conjunction with the release of application code by Release Management team
• Hands on experience in the migration of SQL Server from and also DTS to SSIS 2014 using Project parameters.
• Hands on experience in Migrating SSRS 2012 from one server to another using RS.exe
• Work on Automation of Deployment for SSAS Reports and Database Projects using TFS, Devenv and RS.exe.
• Enhance schema to support customer data security policies using encryption, views and other techniques to minimize the profile of highly sensitive data either static in data stores or while in transit.

Environment: Microsoft SQL Server 2000\2005\2008\2012\2014, Windows 2003/2008/2012 , Visual Studio 2005\2010\2012\2013, Business Intelligence development studio 2005\2008, BizTalk SharePoint 2010/ 2013

Confidential, NY

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Interacted with Stakeholders and Subject Metter Experts (SMEs) from front office and middle office to get better understanding of client business processes and gather requirements. Analyzed, documented, and managed all project requirements and changes to requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Translated high level requirements in Vision Document into detailed requirements in Business Requirement Document (BRD) and Use Case Documents (UCD)
• Created GUI Mock-ups to enter new trades and Trade Approval Blotter according to end user requirements
• Created Context diagrams and UML diagrams like Use Case diagrams and Activity diagrams using Rational Rose
• Created UAT Test Cases using HPQC. Presented Test Cases to end users and got approval
• Version Control of artifacts using Rational Clear Case
• Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Ensured the Test Coverage by collecting and documenting test results data from various releases using HPQC. Got approval on test results
• In order to expedite defect resolution, investigated defects by fetching data in test databases using SQL
• Facilitated JAD sessions to develop an architectural solution that the application meets business requirements, resolve open issues and change requests
• Logged bugs in HPQC. Assigned severity to issues
• Facilitated daily defect review meetings. Worked with development team to ensure defects are addressed according to severity
• Conducted reviews with business for sign off at the end of each milestone like creation of vision document, BRD and Use Case documents, test cases and test results

Environment: Rational Rose, Rational Clear Case, Microsoft Office, .NET, HPQC, SQL, Lotus Notes

Confidential, NY

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Documented regulatory guidelines for authenticating requirements for the FAS implementation
• Interacted with enterprise wide stakeholders to understand and gather high-level Business Needs
• Facilitated meetings and telephonic conferences involving Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from Middle Office and Compliance
• Assisted creating Vision document listing the high level requirements
• Identified, developed and documented detail requirements based on the high level requirements. Classified requirements as Functional and Non- Functional and prioritized them after discussion with middle office
• Created Business Requirement Document (BRD) and User Case Documents (UCD)
• Assisted Project Manager in creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) using Microsoft Project
• Created UI mock-ups for GUI to run report manually using Axure
• Created wireframe for the FAS 157 report using Microsoft Excel and trained end users
• Created Context diagrams and Use Case diagrams using Microsoft Visio
• Involved in development of detailed Test plan, and Test Cases for new functionality and Regression Test Cases
• Involved in identification of test data for positive and negative test cases
• Conducted Functional Quality Assurance(QA) Testing
• Maintained traceability among Vision Document, BRD, UCD and test cases using Requirement Traceability Metrics in Microsoft Excel
• Managed centralized issue log in SharePoint and presented requirements, test cases and sample test results to end users for sign-off

Environment: Axure, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, SQL, Java, Lotus Notes

Confidential, NYC

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and reviewing business requirements, functional specifications, project schedules, documentation and test plans.
• Assisted the project managers with the development of project management plans including scope identification, WBS, change control, risk analysis & project estimates.
• Worked extensively with SMEs & other stakeholders in understanding and documenting their requirements pertaining to the Financial Advisory processes through brainstorming & interview sessions.
• Developed SharePoint dashboards and lists for project task and performance reports.
• Conducted JAD (Joint application development) sessions with business users and development teams to gather Business, Application & Quality requirements.
• Involved in documentation during various phases of development life cycle including Project charter, BRD, user training & Actor catalogue.
• Created requirement documentations, wireframes, UML diagrams, Use cases based on system requirements in easy to understand format for Development, QA and business teams.
• Conducted GAP analysis around the identification of business rules, Risks involved, system process flows, user administration, requirements, product customization and assumptions.
• Assisted the testing team in developing the test plan, test conditions, and test cases based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Performed UAT on business requirements, technical specifications and product knowledge.

Environment: UML, Use Case Analysis, API, SOA, SOAP, MS Office Suite, SQL, Windows XP/2000/2003/Vista, MS Outlook, MS Visio, MS Project, Quality Centre, Requisite Pro, SharePoint.

Confidential, CA

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working as part of a team to implement, support, maintain and enhance the Allscripts Sunrise Clinical Documentation System
• Worked in different types of Projects at Confidential such as CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System) andCDC (Clinical Document Control).
• Work with clinical and business users to collect and document requirements and with Interface team to understand data structures, set and follow best practices and other team policies
• Worked with requirement gathering of Noetix reporting tool by interacting with the various SMEs of Confidential & the Noetix corp. through interviews and prototyping.
• Develop, map, and maintain real-time and batch interfaces between core clinical applications, coordinate modifications, issue identification and resolution, as well as process and data testing
• Responsible for conducting Joint Application Development(JAD)sessions with the Noetix Corporation &Project managers of Confidential for the requirement gathering of CTMS-Noetix integration project.
• Responsible for preparing theRFP(RequestforProposal) according to the guideline for the vendor selection purpose.
• Responsible for the development ofBusinessContext diagramalong with the SME for the integration project usingMicrosoft Visio.
• Prepared theFunctional Design DocumentwithUse casesandActivity diagramcovering all the business needs.
• Responsible for creating & maintainingRequirementTraceability Matrixin order to track the development and QA process.
• Assisted the QA team to complete the performance testing of the integration project.
• Assisted with the Project Manager to define project milestones, schedules, monitoring progress and updating plans usingMS Project.
• Responsible for documenting the Confidential SiebeleClinical installationuser manualfor the development and QA team.
• Played an active role in theUATand the release of CTMS integration project.

Environment: Epic bridges, all sCripts, Hl7 interface, Scrum, Noetix,UML, Siebel eClinical, TOAD,MS Visio, Remedy (Bug tracking tool).

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Identified Use Cases from the Functional requirements and wrote Use Case Specifications.
• Worked extensively with the team involved in Home Affordable Modified Application and mortgage default.
• Created business process workflow diagrams (Activity diagrams, Sequence diagrams, Collaboration diagrams) using MS Visio.
• Brainstormed with SME’s, business users on new functionality for current systems.
• Assisted the technical team in understanding and developing the required functionality with diagrams, flowcharts and brainstorming.
• Prioritized requirements and made sure project stays on the critical path.
• Interacted with the SME’s and Stakeholders to get a better understanding of client business processes and gather business requirements.
• Managed all the project tracking, requirements and other issues using JIRA making information available to all team Members.
• Facilitated JAD sessions and weekly meetings to resolve open issues, and change requests.
• Conducted JAD Sessions to develop an architectural solution that the application meets the business requirements.
• Accessed data with SQL query for further data analysis and subsequent integration.
• Assisted with Test Cases and Test Plan.
• Involved in Regression Testing and involved in UAT to test the system against the requirements defined in the analysis and design stages.

Environment: .NET, RUP, JIRA, HTML, Visio, SQL server, MS Office suite, web development

Confidential

Jr. Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in feasibility analysis & coordinated work plan with project managers using MS Project.
• Planned and defined system requirements to create Use Cases, Data Flow Diagrams and wireframes for User Interface (UI) design using the UML (Unified Modelling Language).
• Utilized RUP and UML methodologies and Requisite Pro tool to design, document, and manage requirements and Visio to model use cases.
• Facilitated work sessions (JAD), elicited requirements, wrote requirements and use cases, analyzes requirements, validates & prioritizes requirements, traces requirements to related project documentation (process models, designs, test scenarios & scripts).
• Gathered requirements by using interviews, observation, JAD, brainstorming sessions, and documents analysis.
• Document and established traceability between the Business requirements, Use Cases, Business Rules, Activity diagrams and Test Scenarios
• Worked with QA team to design test plan and test cases for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Back End Testing.

Environment: RUP, UML, Gap Analysis, MS Office Suite, Test Director, Rational Requisite Pro, IBM Mainframe, MS Project.