SUMMARY

• 11+ years of experience with 6+ years of rich experience in Business Analysis, focusing on all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Worked on software development methodologies like Water Fall model, Agile model, Iterative model and Rational Unified Process (RUP).
• Conducted JAD sessions, reviews and knowledge transfer sessions.
• Thorough knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and related methodologies.
• Highly experienced in gathering and analyzing business needs and application requirements.
• Involved in various stages of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with methodologies like Agile and RUP.
• Solid skills in Rational Rose, Requisite Pro, DOORS Clear Case, Clear Quest, UML and BPMN.
• Highly experienced in analyzing business needs and requirements for proposed new business products and processes.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining information and documentation related to developing and modifying business processes and systems.
• Used MS Project to develop project plans, prioritize tasks, and track assignments and progress.
• Experienced in using MS Office Suite (Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experienced in researching processes and writing business requirements. Identifying and resolving procedural and process problems with in applicable business areas.
• Participated in requirements analysis reviews and working sessions to understand requirements and system design.
• Expert in gathering user requirements, understanding expectations of stakeholders and preparing Business Requirement Documents (BRD).
• Skilled in data mapping and preparing Business Process Flows using UML and BPMN.
• Prepared process models (Use Case, Activity and Sequence Diagrams).
• Expert in identifying information needs and initiating process changes.
• Extensive experience in writing Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), Systems Requirements Specifications (SRS) and Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM).
• Reviewed test cases and prepared Traceability Matrix.
• Performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Team player with solid problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self - starter and quick learner.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Requirements Management Tools: Rational Requisite Pro, Telelogic DOORS

Process Modeling Standards: UML, BPMN

Database & Query: Oracle, MS Access and SQL

MS Office Suite: MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Project Management Tool: MS Project

Process Modelling Tools: MS Visio and Rational Rose

Defect Tracking /Ticket Management: Rational Clear Quest

Version Control/ Collaboration Tool: SharePoint and Rational Clear Case

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Ashburn, VA

Sr. Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw and facilitated the implementation and delivery of Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Program services as outlined by the company’s policies.
• Used JIRA to coordinate and manage all requirements, testing and modification related aspects of projects.
• Participated as a staff analyst and advisor to Senior Executive Staff (SES) with regards to the organizational mission, productivity, design, functions, streamlining and revising work processes.
• Partnered with project leaders in strategic planning, developing, coordinating and implementing plans, policies and procedures in administrative areas of project management including budget, staffing and procurement.
• Directly participated in and lead all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including: planning, design, testing, implementation, documentation and maintenance.
• Developed, maintained and presented business and technical requirements, and processed related project documentation utilizing tools such as MS Visio, MS Project and JIRA.
• Collaborated with a team of developers to understand application functionality and capability, documented all processes as required throughout the SDLC, conducted analysis of business processes and functions, and assisted in defining the specific and overall business requirements aimed at instantiating new functionality.
• Supported all management initiatives for proper system analysis, gathering requirements and further facilitating the prioritization of projects.
• Responsible for all functional and technical testing to ensure system efficiency and compliance to all requirements. Actively conducted and participate in all User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for front-end users and back-end administrators.
• Interacted with all stakeholders to ensure a cohesive, efficient and effective team effort by conveying highly technical information in a manner easily understood by non-computer oriented personnel.
• Provided full range of support and training in all areas and functions associated with related systems analysis and applications software.
• Collaborated with principals, managers and staff at all levels and position types in conducting evaluations, designing processes and implementing changes.
• Lead the technology refresh process and furnished plans for all IT services.

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Interacted with SME’s, stakeholders and end users to gather the requirements for the project.
• Conducted surveys and analyzed responses to define the desired features.
• Managed responses and requirements using DOORS and Clear Case.
• Discussed and validated the desired feature lists with multiple vendors to determine technical feasibility and potential solutions.
• Performed UAT analysis of business requirements and technical specifications of applications for testing strategy and test case development.
• Linked UAT test cases from DOORS requirements to Quality Center test cases for accurate requirements traceability matrix.
• Owned and maintained the overarching stakeholder requirements documentation; coordinated the inclusion of all requirement writers' sections and incorporated the SDLC documentation into the DOORS requirements tool.
• Developed project plans specifying requirements gatherings, goals, strategy, scheduling, and identification of risks, contingency plans and allowance of resources for each phase of the project.
• Supported and led in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, analysis, design, implementation, testing and deployment, as well as software engineering methods like Rational Unified Process (RUP) and Agile Method.
• Organized many Joint Application Developments (JAD) and Joint Requirement Planning, assisted in gathering and analyzing system requirements for all change initiatives and ensured implementation acquired proper business approvals followed SDLC standards.
• Analyzed and created Use Cases, Use Case Diagrams, Sequence Diagram, Activity Diagram, Class Diagram, Data Flow Diagrams and Business Flow Diagram using MS Visio.
• Responsible for the User Interface, including screen presentation and reports.
• Analyzed the future state given the business goals and objectives.
• Documented requirements and process flow clearly in requirements management tool and created Screen Mockups showcasing GAP analysis.
• Tracked and managed the requirements using Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) that controls numerous artifacts produced by the teams across the deliverables for a project.
• Involved in Test Planning, Test Preparation, Test Execution and Issue Resolution and Report Generation to assure that all aspects of the project were in compliance with the Business Requirements.
• Involved in training of end users and documenting training manuals for new product release.
• Handled off-shore requirements and worked across different time zones.
• Provided leadership and influence towards facilitation of cross-functional teamwork in a fluid environment.
• Monitored project activities and resources to mitigate risk.
• Ensured that any project related risks and opportunities were identified, logged and that mitigation and contingency plans are developed and implemented as appropriate.
• Assigned duties, responsibilities and scope of authority to project personnel.
• Participated in phase, milestone and final project reviews.