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Sr. Business Analyst Resume

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New York, NY

SUMMARY

  • Over 8+ years of experience as Business Analyst in industries like - Banking, & Finance with proven experience in designing, developing, supporting critical systems and data within the domains.
  • Instrumental in clarifying business requirements, experienced in performing Gap Analysis, Impact Analysis, Risk Analysis, Traceability Matrices, SWOT Analysis, Document analysis, AS-IS & TO-BE analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Design and review of various documents including the Software Requirement Specifications (SRS), Business requirements document (BRD), Business document, Use Case Specifications, Functional Specifications (FSD), Systems Design Specification (SDS), Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) and testing documents
  • Strong project management skills from requirement analysis, process mapping and documentation. Hands-on experience on tools like Rally, JIRA, MS-Project, Confluence for collaboration and tracking.
  • Extensive knowledge of SDLC with different methodologies, such as SDLC, Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, RUP, Extreme Programming and Scrum-Waterfall Hybrid.
  • Excellent facilitation skills in conducting walk through, surveys, questionnaires, one-on-one interview sessions, groups’ sessions, and prototyping brainstorming, JAD and JAR sessions.
  • Thorough understanding of preparation and use of Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) to Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams including Process Diagram, Activity Chart, Use Case Diagram, Sequence Diagram, Data Flow Diagram and ER Diagram.
  • Excellent in analyzing and creating Use-cases, various UML diagrams like Use case diagram, Activity diagram, E-R diagrams, Data Flow diagram (DFD’s) using MS-Visio, Balsamic, mock-ups.
  • Worked as aTechno-Functionalresource with a strong knowledge of Banking domain, SWIFT messaging system.
  • Experienced in creating Test cases, Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM), User acceptance Testing (UAT) and familiar with software testing and Regression testing.
  • Performed various SQL queries like SELECT, JOIN, VIEW for relevant data retrieval on Oracle database.
  • Designed and implemented SQL queries using joins, unions, outer joins, group by and aggregate functions to extract data from different databases (Oracle, SQL Server) for timely reporting and Validation.
  • Extensively used SQL queries for business analytics and analysis of data using data manipulation language.
  • Understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior Driven Development (BDD), and Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) used in test-centric development.
  • Worked closely with the QA team to conduct functional testing, compliance tensing, performance testing and develop the test plan, test conditions, test cases, ensured adequate testing of software both before and after completion, and conducted UAT.
  • Knowledge of Financial and Management Reporting, Business Process Reengineering, Forecasting and Capital Budgeting reporting, Ad Hoc reports, Dashboards creation and maintenance using Tableau, Micro Strategy and Power BI for the business.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL, extraction/transformation/loading (ETL) process, and data migration using DTS.
  • Experience in writing automated test scripts and test procedures. Expert in creating the Test data and Test cases for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Involved in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with hands-on experience of working with tools HP Quality Center, Rational Requisite Pro.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SDLC Methodologies: Agile, Agile-Scrum, Waterfall-Scrum Hybrid, Extreme Programming (XP), Spiral, SAFE, Kanban, Scrum-ban, Rational Unified Process (RUP).

Requirement Management Tools: JIRA, Rally, TFS, Version ONE, MS Project, Rational Requisite Ro, HPQC, HP ALM

Reporting Tools: Jeera, SQL Server Reporting Service.

Graphical & Modeling Tools: MS Visio, Balsamic, Rational Rose, UML, Mockup Screens.

Databases: MS Access, MYSQL, Microsoft SQL(T-SQL), Oracle 9i 10g(PL/SQL).

ETL Tools: SQL Server Integration Services, Oracle Warehouse Builder, IBM Cognos Data Manager, Informatics Power Center, Oracle Data Integrator.

Testing Tools: HP QTP, Load Runner, Bugzilla.

Microsoft Tools: MSOffice Tools (Word, Power Point, Excel) MS Access, MS SharePoint, Outlook365

Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, HTML, XML,C,C++,JAVA..NET

Operating Systems: WindowsXP,7, 8,10, Linux, MacOS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, New York, NY

Sr. Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

  • Gathered requirements through interviews, meetings, and existing documentation and conducted UAT.
  • Involved in gathering requirements for web Application (IOS and Android app)
  • Set up meetings, conducted Walk throughs, JAD sessions with Management, SMEs(Subject Matter Experts), vendors, users, and other stakeholders to resolve open and pending issues and to develop specifications.
  • Applied appropriate development methodologies (Agile Methodologies, SDLC) and best practices (mid-development client reviews, embedded QA procedures, unit testing) to ensure timely completion with the highest accuracy
  • Worked extensively with the team in an Agile environment from project initiation phase to post-production.
  • Followed and applied Agile methodology in defining problem statement, business model and communicating with the technical team for development of the application
  • Analyzed and managed projects for a large investment company to deliver information to customer's wireless devices including cell phones, pagers, mobileintranetdevices and other internet applications.
  • Managed server to server project to deliver additional monitoring tools for support of server-to-server alerts sent to client investment companies
  • Extensive experience with Agile Methodology with training in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework and Distributed Agile.
  • Produced Use Case, Domain Dictionary, UMLCharts, and diagrams.
  • Assisting in developing object models from the functional requirements and architecture using UML methodologies and modeling tools knowledge (Rational Rose) (RUP Methodology).
  • Participate in discussions and team meetings for improving the efficiency for data conversion and global template solution. Training end users for using the Workday HRIS system through workshops.
  • Design and development of major “Dashboard” software applications.
  • Identified internal and external system requirements, design, and configuration set-up, also created User Documentation, and conducted training classes.
  • Successfully used Agile/Scrum Method for gathering requirements and facilitated user stories workshops.
  • Used Visio to develop Use Case diagrams, Activity Diagrams and Sequence Diagrams.
  • Analyzed and discussed the business and functional requirements for the application under construction.
  • Worked with the quality assurance team to test different releases and to develop test plans and test cases.
  • Testing platform and the Workforce Management (WFA) system; allowing for the processing of both Local Service Requests (LSR) and Access Service Requests (ASR).
  • Involved in preparing project plans and identifying major milestones for each stage as per the SDLC model (Agile Methodology).
  • Conducted training sessions for the end users and documented various training manuals.
  • Involved in the system workflow analysis and contributed to the overall workflow diagram for the website.

Environment: Agile, ASP.NET, Windows NT /2000, SQL, MS Word, MS Excel, MS-Visio, Cognos BI, MS Project, Clear-Quest, Rational Test Manager, Lotus Notes R6 client, Notes SAS.

Confidential, Providence, RI

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

  • Participated in project management, design, requirements definition, specification, budgeting, control, and restructuring of organizations
  • Prepared Use Case Models based on Business Requirement documentation (BRD) gathered through interaction with users.
  • Studied existing business applications and processes, collected end user requirements, and suggested the improvised Business Process Model.
  • SeniorBusiness Analyst with experience in implementation ofCCAR regulations, Volcker Regulatory Reporting, Risk Management, Financial Pricing and Planning, Software Development Life Cycle, Business and Financial Models, Regulatory Reporting FR Y-14A/Q, FR Y9, FFIEC 041, FFIEC 031 reports, Dodd Frank (Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test ) and SOX.
  • Gap Analysis of client requirements generated Workflow Process, flow charts and relevant artifacts.
  • Defined and documented the Vision and Scope of the project. Conducted one on one interviews with a high-level management team and participated in the JAD session with the SME’s.
  • Worked on CCAR Credit Risk Model validation of retail and commercial portfolio for the Bank's Business lines. Complete model validation - Input data, Methodology, Code implementation, Statistical Test, back testing, and reporting.
  • Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive business relationships with IT managers and clients and ensuring that business objectives and priorities are aligned.
  • Worked on a billing system, a cash management module and enhanced the encrypting standards that are required for the application.
  • Involved in Business Process Management (BPM) activities like Process Design, Process Monitoring and Process Execution. Worked as a liaison between the business and technical side to convey the business needs to the system architects.
  • Proficient in business process modeling (BPM), documentation, and testing using Rational Suite (Rational Rose, requisite Ro, SoDA, ClearQuest, Robot) as well as MS Visio and MS Project in combination with UML 2.0 diagramming techniques.
  • Designed Use Cases using UML and managed the entire Functional requirements life cycle using RUP. Utilized corporation developed Agile SDLC methodology.
  • Conducting Requirement Analysis, Use Case Design, Designing Test Plans and developed database schemas based on the logical models. Conducted the final user-acceptance testing (UAT) and usability testing
  • Involved in review and Gap Analysis of Functional Requirement documents (FRDs) and the creation of technical documents and related test case documents
  • Provided the management with Test metrics, Reports, and Schedules as necessary using MS Project and participated in the design walkthroughs and meetings
  • Conducting requirement gathering sessions, gathering business requirements and translating into system requirements, building project plans, designing using Rational Rose/UML, relational database design and handling all release changes.

Environment: Windows Vista, Microsoft Project, MS Access, Business Objects, MS Visio, SQL, MS Excel, Oracle, Java, Rational Suite, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint

Confidential, Los Angeles, CA

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

  • Gathered Requirements through different elicitation techniques such as Document Analysis, Brainstorming, Interviewing, and conducting JAD sessions with technical teams, and SMEs
  • Documented requirements for Fixed Income, Asset Management Services, Client portfolio management, Transaction capture/Execution and reporting requirements for the user interface
  • Documented requirements in Business Requirements Document (BRD), Functional Requirements Document (FRD), Non-functional Requirements Document (NFRD) and System Requirements Document (SRD)
  • Conducted Gap Analysis of the current state of the system and future state of the system, SWOT analysis to identify the areas of improvement and feasibility analysis of the proposed enhancements
  • Performed Business Rules Analysis by gathering and documenting business rules and made sure all the processes are in place and updated according to external and internal changes
  • Involved in creating UML Activity, Sequence, Dataflow, and Use Cases diagrams using Microsoft Visio.
  • Responsible for requirement analysis by gathering functional and nonfunctional requirements based on interaction with the process owner & stakeholders and conducting document analysis.
  • Involved in data and gap analysis, documentation, process flow diagrams, develops source-to-target documents, source transformation rules and system specific rules.
  • Responsible for identifying and documenting business rules, created detailed Use Cases and conducted User Acceptance Testing Developed test plan, test conditions and test cases to be used in testing based on business requirements, technical specifications and/or product knowledge
  • Expertise in quote and trade related-data associated with equity, fixed-income, financial derivatives, currency, and other investment instruments.
  • Used SQL to compare the database and the periodic reports generated by the application at various levels
  • Designed prototype of Orchestration Processes in MS Visio by invoking respective Web Services and APIs to scrub the errors in initial loan origination validation process
  • Involved with the team to build-up the velocity and performance using Velocity chart and Burn-down chart
  • Performed Requirement Analysis by gathering both functional and nonfunctional requirements based on interactions with the process owners & stakeholders and document analysis, represented them in Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
  • Prepared test cases and test scenarios identified and established Positive and Negative test cases and coordinated other QA’s in executing the test plans.
  • Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT), beta testing, and involved in code review sessions to ensure that the functionality of the system aligned with the business requirements specified in the BRD ensuring Quality Assurance.

Environment: Rally, UML, MS Project, Visio, TFS, MS SharePoint, Excel, MS SQL, RTM, UAT, BRD, UML activity, Gap analysis, Web Services, Test cases, Test Scenarios

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