Ba Analyst Resume
Miami, FL
SUMMARY:
- 8+ years of experience as business analyst performing business requirements modeling, risk analysis, software validation and development of Web Based, and Client/Server applications in diverse business domains of Healthcare/Insurance/Financial and Service Industry domains.
- Ability to gather and document Business Requirements, experienced in writing Use Cases. Proficiency in SDLC life cycle, understands the workflow concept, ability to gather and document the 'As - Is' and 'To-Be' processes.
- Requirement gathering through interviews, workshops, JAD sessions with clients, developers and QA Analysts and referring to existing system documentation and procedures.
- Expertise in EDI and HIPAA Testing Privacy with multiple transactions exposure such as Inbound Claims 834 - Membership Enrollment, 837-Institutional, 837-Professional, 835-Claim Payment/Remittance Advise, 270/271-Eligibility Benefit Inquiry/Response, 276/277-Claim Status Inquiry/Response Transactions and testing in Client Server systems and Mainframe Applications.
- Extensive knowledge of different kinds of testing like Back-End Testing, Positive/Negative Testing, Black box Testing, Configuration Testing, Data Driven Testing, User Acceptance Testing(UAT), Integration Testing, System Testing and Regression Testing.
- Created EDI files for test cases and verified those files, debugged the errors and corrected them according to the addenda for respective HIPAA implementations.
- Conducted a session with business, SME and other parties to gather the requirement for the integration of Facets with the providers and other third parties.
- Experienced in gathering and documenting test Scenarios and ability to train users at all levels to translate technical requirements and translate them to a business audience.
- Experience with FACETS solution for healthcare.
- Experience with claims processing, benefits, membership and pricing (Integrated NetworX Pricing)
- Understanding of HIPAA Standards and Compliance issues, HIPAA Privacy policy, opt in/opt out policy.
- Expertise in Claims, Subscriber/Member, Plan/Product, Claims, Provider, Commissions and Billing Modules of Facets.
- Worked in a software development IT shop, created quality documentations such as Requirements Documents, Design Document, Test Plan and User Acceptance Test Plans. Self starter with excellent time management skills.
- Strived to understand not just the technical needs of the client but also gained an understanding of the businesses.
- Writing Use cases, GUI and producing Use Case Model, Analysis model, Behavior diagrams (Sequence diagrams, Collaboration diagrams) and Class diagrams based on UML Methodology & Business process flow diagrams using Visio.
- Using Rational Unified Process (RUP), Rational Rose, Requisite Pro, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies
- Writing & documenting Business Plan, Requirements Document, Functional Specification Document, and Test Case.
- Defining Test Cases, analyzing bugs, interaction with team members in fixing errors and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Interacted with client regarding project status and feedback on UAT anddiscussed the information with the development team.
- Preparing User Requirement Specifications (URS).
- Requirement Analysis and preparing Use Cases.
- Strong knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models such as Water Fall.
- Identifying and documenting critical requirements through analysis of the department’s workflow and information flow.
- Worked with all stages of testing namely, Integration Testing and System Testing using automated test tools and User Acceptance Testing using manual tests.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Requirement Management: Rational Requisite Pro, CaliberRM, Rally, DOORS
Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, RUP, Waterfall
Languages: SQL, C, C++, Java, .Net, HTML
Modeling Tools: MS Visio, Rational Rose
Defect Tracking Tools/Change Management Tools: Bugzilla, Rational ClearQuest, Footprints, JIRA
Wireframe/Mockup Tools: Axure, Balsamiq
Mapping Tool: Pervasive PSQL v10
Database: Oracle, MS SQL Server, Teradata, DB2
Testing Tools: HPQC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Miami, FL
BA Analyst
Environment: FACETS, MS-Visio, MS Word, MS Excel, MS-Project, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Sharepoint, Rational Unified Process, HP Quality Center, Rational Rose, Jasper, Windows 7.
Responsibilities:
- Involved in gathering requirements as per the consensus meetings between Humana and providers.
- Created domain models and made them an integral part of multiple FRDs that I created for various aspects of the project.
- Interacted with the stakeholders, Subject Matter Experts (SME), internal and external users to get a better understanding of client business processes and gather business requirements.
- Utilized survey assessment results of ICD-10 to create listing constraints, processes, projects and systems, applications and vendor software to be impacted by the ICD-10 Conversion Project.
- Developed Use Case diagrams and process flow diagrams using Rational Rose and MS Visio.
- Analyzed HIPAA 4010 and 5010 standards for 837P EDI X12 transactions, related to providers, payers, subscribers and other related entities.
- Worked on NetworX Pricing for Price validation between Qual and Prod environments.
- Actively prioritized and managed requirements throughout SDLC with all key stakeholders
- Supported QA in the definition and execution of integration and system testing.
- Negotiated and managed multiple priorities, project plans, time frames and trade-offs while ensuring the clinical and administrative staff understood the final results of the projects, sharing detailed vision of cost-benefit analysis.
- Provide input to estimates for project management and change management activities through analysis of requirements effort, resources, and technology.
- Worked on EDI 834, 835,837 as per HIPPA guidelines.
- Performed the detail comparison between 4010A and 5010 especially in regard to EDI 837.
- Help in preparing the training material of the providers and insurance companies using the software supporting ICD 10.
- Created the data models for thedata ware houseusing the star schemas and validated data models.
- Used the Rational Unified process methodology for the application development and created Use cases, activity diagrams and drafted UML diagrams using the Rational Rose.
- Created Meeting of Minutes documents that would cover all the important issues and decisions taken internally as well as with the client.
- Worked on cross-functional team to deliver software systems as per the customer expectations.
- Updated the requirements and prepared comprehensive Business Requirements Document (BRD) that provided the appropriate scope for the users and management to make appropriate decisions.
- Developed associated project documentation, schedule, design specifications, test plan, test scenarios/scripts, performed gap analysis, and test tracking reporting/monitoring for all phases of testing including B2B user acceptance testing.
- Involved in creating mappings for conversion of EDI X12 transactions code sets version 4010 to 5010 and translation of ICD 9 codes into ICD 10 codes.
- Worked with business leaders to translate business requirements and processes into test cases according to FACETS package requirements and subsequent effective FACETS configuration
- Created Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) and ER diagrams for domain modeling.
- Involved in the testing of claims module andNetworXmodule ofFacets.
- Played a key role in planning UAT and implementation of system enhancements and data migration and conversions.
Confidential, Richardson, TX
Business Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Facilitated JAD sessions with SMEs’, Product owner, Product Sponsor, and Development managers to understand the business process, gather business requirements and identify enhancements for the web based application.
- Assisted in the development and update of project plans, schedules, estimates and timelines.
- Worked with the IT Team to establish deadlines for completion of project deliverables.
- Documented User Stories and have created Business Requirements document.
- Created BRFR (Business Rule Functional Requirements) to document functional and non functional requirements.
- Performed GAP analysis (AS IS- TO BE state) between EMS 1 and EMS 2 application.
- Facilitated the projects meetings, provided walkthrough to the Business, IT team whenever required.
- Created UI Prototypes, Wireframes, and UML diagrams like Use Case Diagram, Context Level Diagram, Activity Diagram, and Process Flow Diagram using MS Visio.
- Worked on multi vendor atmosphere and have interacted with Business, Enterprise Architect, IS Team, Development/QA team very closely.
- Worked very closely with Development Team to ensure that the functional requirements were clear and then provided clarifications whenever required.
- Worked closely with QA Team to create and review Test Cases and Test Matrix.
Environment: Visio, RxCLAIM, HPQC 10, SharePoint, Outlook, Java, DB2, Agile, Balsamiq.
Confidential, Schaumburg, IL
Business Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Involved in complete cycle of SDLC and lead the team when needed.
- Maintained functional and non-functional requirements for web-based application.
- Created Wireframes, Use Cases and documented them in functional specification document (FSD).
- Worked on new implementations and migration projects.
- Assisted in release plan and iteration plan for the project while working with the stakeholders.
- Worked on eligibility; EDI transactions like 270, 271, 278, 834, 835, and 837 to identify key data set elements for designated record set.
- Worked on ICD 9 (4010)- ICD 10 (5010) conversion and interacted/interviewed with business users, vendors and technical teams.
- Performed GAP analysis (AS IS- TO BE state).
- Involved in periodic testing with QA team and have worked on business process mapping and enterprise content management system (ECM).
- Facilitated pre-planning meetings, demos and daily stand ups.
- Assisted to create UI prototypes, Wireframes and Mockups.
- Wrote test cases and test scripts for the User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Good knowledge in BI (Business Intelligence) tools like SSIS, SSAS and SSRS to perform ETL.
- Analyzed and Prioritized permission levels based on roles of user and created blueprint of system architecture for the web-based application created for internal users.
- Prepared graphical depictions of use case diagrams and process flow diagrams.
- Tracked daily issues and dependencies and coordinated with common team to work on the impediment list.
- Worked with change control board to initiate/manage change requests.
Environment: Agile, Windows XP, MS Office suite, PowerPivot, MS Project, XML, SharePoint, Oracle Application server, T-SQL, MS Visio, Access Database, Quality center, Pervasive, RxCLAIM (AS400), MS Project 2007/2010, FootPrints
Confidential, Long Beach, CA
Business Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Worked with stakeholders to understand and document business requirements.
- Gathered and analyzed business, functional and non-functional requirements for understanding and translating these needs into Business Requirement Document (BRD) and System Requirement Specification (SRS) documents.
- Worked closely with CVS/Caremark, a PBM company representing Confidential for claim adjudications.
- Used Microsoft Dynamics CRM to streamline administrative tasks and business process.
- Created and managed requirements using DOORS.
- Facilitated Joint Application Development (JAD) Sessions and weekly client and team meetings.
- Created UML artifacts like activity, sequence and use case diagrams.
- Interacted with the Subject Matter Experts (SME) and stakeholders to get a better understanding of client business processes and gather business requirements.
- Worked as the primary liaison between the business user and the developers throughout the project life cycle.
- Performed and documented Gap Analysis (current and future state).
- Created RTM (Requirement Traceability Matrix).
- Managed CRs (Change Requests) and provided training to end-users.
- Used HP Mercury Test Director for Requirements and defects management.
Environment: .Net, C#, SQL, HTML, XML, J2EE, Crystal Reports, RUP, SharePoint
Confidential, New York. NY
Business Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Experience from Front to back office, worked with fund managers, financial advisors and technical team members.
- Interacted with Fixed Income business heads to finalize the Business Requirements for the application.
- Wrote SQL statements to extract data from the Tables
- Planned and defined system requirements to Wire Frame with Use Case, Use Case Scenario and Use Case Narrative using the UML (Unified Modeling Language) methodologies.
- Assisted with project team in the whole project lifecycle phases including scope analyzing, requirements gatherings, developments and quality assurance.
- Produced functional specifications and led weekly meetings with developers and business units to discuss outstanding technical issues and deadlines that had to be met
- Documented Requirements for Activity management, Fixed Income, Asset Management Services, property and casualty, Client portfolio management, Order management system, Performance, Equities, Reconciliation, Transaction capture/Execution and reporting requirements for the user interface.
- Conducted interviews with various business users to collect requirement and business process information using MS Visio.
- Documented existing and proposed process flow, analyzed current and target system, and conducted GAP analysis.
- Extensively involved with the trading activities of Credit Derivatives, Credit default swaps, Interest Rate Derivatives, FX Derivatives, Equity Derivatives and Commodity Derivatives; and Futures including Commodity Futures Contracts and Financial Futures
- Designed and developed project document templates based on Scrum Methodology
- Identified, researched, realized, investigated, analyzed, defined and documented business processes and Use Case Scenarios
- Involved in Managing Data modeling project from Logical design and implementation of Sybase Database
- Designed and developed all Use Cases and UML models using Rational and Visio
- Collaborated in building a business analysis process model using Rational Rose, Requisite Pro, and Visio.
- Prepared detailed design documents to translate business process effectively for developers and product managers using MS Visio.
- Played a key role in the planning, testing, and implementation of system enhancements and conversions
- Extracted data from Oracle database with MS Access, and performed SQL query, data analysis and verification.
- Assisted in system and User Acceptance Testing, performed client presentations.
- Provided technical support relating the messaging (Microsoft Outlook and Exchange). The candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting problems and advise on the appropriate action.
- Supported to escalated helpdesk tickets pertaining to Messaging (including Exchange/ Outlook/ Lync / Mime cast) in person, via phone, electronically.
- Participated in entering and tracking system defects in Rational Clear Quest.
- Worked with developers and designers of BPM System to make sure development understands business process and detailed technical requirements.
Environment: Windows, Oracle, SQL, MS Visio, HTML, PHP, MS Access, UML, Quality Center, Web Logic, Cognos, Requisite pro, Rational Clear Quest.
Confidential, Charlotte, NC
Business Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Observed the present system and gathered requirements by conducting interviews and prototyping.
- Successfully conducted GAP analysis and Impact analysis in order to understand the drawbacks in the present system.
- Documented critical business processes. Wrote Use Cases, functional specifications and business rules.
- Captured complete Use-Case models.
- Led the team in Use Cases, analysis, general design and design patterns.
- Identified all the business requirements of the management and ensured that all these requirements are traced to the Use Cases identified.
- Created Requirements Traceability Matrix in MS Excel to ensure collection of all essential requirements.
- Led & conducted JAD sessions to identify the flows and processes involved in the content.
- Analyzed system requirements and developed Test Plan and Test Cases for testing the functionality and security.
- Documented Requirements for Activity management, Fixed Income, Asset Management Services, property and casualty, Client portfolio management, Performance, Equities, Transaction capture/Execution and reporting requirements for the user interface.
- Validated all the issues returned from developers and performed regression testing on new builds.
- Coordinated with development team for all the issues related to deployments and defect tracking.
- Used Test Director for defect tracking and reporting the defects.
- Participated in walkthroughs and team meetings to discuss the issues arising out in testing.
Environment: Windows Server, Rational Rose, Requisite Pro, Rational Clear Quest, MS Visio, UML, HTML, MS Project, MS Excel. Erwin, Test Director, RUP.
Confidential, Melville, NY
Business Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for defining the scope of the project, gathering business requirements, doing gap analysis and documents them textually or within models.
- Created use case scenarios and documents work flow and business process.
- Prepared the UML Use Cases using Rational Rose.
- Supported IT unit creating functional specification documents for the design, development and implementation of strategic projects.
- Interacted with the stakeholders by interviewing them, by preparing questionnaire and getting feedback.
- Supported the assigned project manager with creating detailed project plans assisting in developing, scheduling and tracking project timelines.
- Analyzed and documented Business requirements and detail design of the software for full understanding of the business.
- Documented Requirements for Activity management, Fixed Income, Asset Management Services, property and casualty, Client portfolio management, Order management system, Performance, Equities, Reconciliation, Transaction capture/Execution and reporting requirements for the user interface
- Gathered and documented the requirements that are critical to the business mission and using those requirements to design application software.
- Gathered requirements for generating account balance and transactions reports for a full year.
- Analyzed the requirements for linking the card payment system to the centralized payment system.
- Used Requisite Pro to document requirements, associated change requests with requirements and connected requirements with Use cases.
- Documented business workflows textually as well as in UML diagrams according to RUP for the stakeholder review.
- Conducted JAD sessions to allow different stakeholders to communicate their perspectives with each other, resolve any issues and come to an agreement quickly.
- Involved in maintaining and managing different versions of Documents using Rational Clear Case.
- Conducted FRS and URS reviews and walkthroughs with the designers, developers and stakeholders.
- Performed feasibility, adaptability study and risk analysis to identify the business critical areas from the user perspective.
Environment: Rational Suite, Microsoft office, RUP, UML, MS-Visio, Java, Oracle, UNIX.