SUMMARY:

• Over 6+ years of experience working as a Business Analyst in Finance, Banking, Insurance Domains.
• In - depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), having thorough understanding of various phases such as Requirements, Analysis/Design, Development and Testing.
• Extensive experience in Project Management, Gathering Requirements, analyzing them, Business Process Flows, Implementation Plans, writing Business Requirements Document (BRD), Use Case Specification Document, Functional Requirement Document (FRD), Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM), Data Dictionary, Disaster Recovery, SWOT Analysis.
• Experience with SQL queries for Data analysis and modification.
• Proficient in developing Behavior Diagrams (Sequence Diagrams, Collaboration Diagrams, and Activity Diagrams), and Class Diagrams based on UML Methodology using Rational Rose and Microsoft Visio.
• Experienced in conducting JAD sessions, project meetings, reviews and walkthroughs.
• Strong experience working in Software Development process using Waterfall and Agile methods.
• Experience in creating user documentation, user training, deployment process planning and post- production support documentation.
• Reviewed test scenarios and test cases for UAT.
• Assisted in regression testing to support pre and post implementation of applications and production issues along with QA and other business groups.
• Extensive experience in business analysis, gap analysis, cost/benefit analysis, risk analysis, testing, development of functional specifications and project planning.
• Outstanding organizational skills including ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage complex issues.
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated team player with excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Methodologies Software Packages: Waterfall, Agile & SDLC,MS SQL 2008/2012, MS Office (Word/Excel/Access, PowerPoint), MS Project, MS SharePoint.

Business Tools/ Screen Design: Rational Suite (Requisite Pro, Rose, Clear Quest), MS Project, UML, MS Visio, Rational Enterprise Suite, Test, HP Quality Center 9.2, AT

Web Technology/ Server: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project

Operating System: Windows XP 7, MS-DOS, Win 95/98/NT/2000/XP

Risk Management: Risk Metrics, Quantitative Risk Management (QRM), liquidity risk management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential,Alpharetta, GA

Business Analyst

• Interacted with the stakeholders by interviewing them, by preparing questionnaire and getting feedback.
• Communicated Project Requirements, Business Issues, Solution and made recommendation on functional requirements, business rules & complex security requirements
• Performed Requirement Gathering & Analysis by actively soliciting, analyzing and negotiating customer requirements and prepared the requirements specification document for the application using Microsoft Word.
• Responsible for defining the scope of the project, gathering business requirements, doing gap analysis and documenting them textually or within models
• Worked with SMEs in regulatory compliance to identify gaps in the existing compliance systems, and to chart a future state of the compliance portal.
• Utilizing MS Visio, mapped the Data Migration processes to facilitate the Data Architect in creating accurate strategies
• Strong domain knowledge with: Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
• Conducted Gap Analysis to derive requirements for existing systems enhancements. Reviewed and made input to Business Requirement Document (BRD) from policy owners.
• Worked on Change Management requirement with the stake holders and development team to deliver the application.
• Analyzed and documented Business requirements and detail design of the software for full understanding of the business.
• Supported the assigned project manager with creating detailed project plans and assisting in developing, scheduling and tracking project timelines.
• Identified KPI aligning with business rules.
• Create Use Case using UML tools and Process Analysis tool such as Fishbone Diagram, and business process flow chart using MS Visio.
• Created use case scenarios and documented work flow and business process.
• Prepared the UML Use Cases using Rational Rose
• Worked with SQL to extract validation of data
• Participated with Test Team to do Unit, Beta and Regression Testing
• Used MS Visio for flow-charting, process model and architectural design of the application.
• Conducted scrum meeting with the scrum master to understand the user stories and prioritize the user stories for the development team.
• Requirement gathering and testing for mobile applications
• Conducted UAT testing with the end user.
• Interacted with the Development team to help write technical specifications to describe Functional Requirement Documents (FRD)
• 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.

Environment: Agile, Rational Requisite Pro, Rational Rose, Visio, SQL 2008, UML Diagrams, MS Office.

Confidential,New jersey, Mount Laurel, NJ

Business Analyst

• Analyzed impact of proposed solution across the business, develop use cases to explain/demonstrate business requirements/specifications to IT team, and contribute a business process perspective during design reviews.
• Made a detailed analysis of the existing systems and developed a model to develop an AML system (anti-money laundering system).
• Interacted extensively with business through JAD sessions and one on one interview sessions to write use cases, drawing UML diagrams and designing graphical user interface prototype.
• Worked closely with on-site and off-shore team members, resolving issues that surfaced during this stage of the software development lifecycle.
• Applied Iterative Model technique in every stage of the SDLC.
• Managed the workflow process using SDLC methodology and Iterations.
• Extensively used ER (entity relationship) diagrams and performed data modeling
• Worked with Information Architect to create wire-frames / prototypes of the web based application.
• Worked directly with senior development engineers to identify areas to focus testing activities, report and track defects and project schedules.
• Interacted with Development and QA Team to ensure overall quality and scalability of the software.
• Extensively involved in user acceptance testing, performance management and documenting user manual.

Environment: Rational Requisite Pro, Rational Rose, RUP,UML, SQL, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS-Project, MS SharePoint.

Confidential,Chicago, IL

Business Analyst

• Designed the business requirement collection approach based on the project scope and waterfall software methodology.
• Established a business Analysis methodology around the RUP (Rational Unified Process). Helped develop use cases, project plans and manage scope.
• Translated the business needs into system requirements, communicating with the business on a broader scale and with an in-depth view.
• Worked with Treasury System to cover issues such as debt management, corporate finance and risk management.
• Worked with SMEs in managing risk or hedging and attained experience on Foreign Exchange Trading.
• Handful experience in managing various asset types including knowledge of Fixed Income securities (debt), equity.
• Facilitated and managed meeting sessions with committee of SMEs from various business areas including Loan Monitoring, Asset Management and Marketing.
• Conducted cost benefit analysis of various ETL tools and technologies.
• Reconciled and revised client information via vendor systems such as Bloomberg, Reuters.
• Conducted JAD (Joint Application Development) Sessions and RAD (Rapid Application Development) Sessions with stakeholders.
• Conducted user interviews, gathered requirements, and analyzed the requirements using Rational RequisitePro and communicated the complex process and results to the stakeholders.
• Maintained and kept track of Stakeholders requests for enhancements and changes using Unified Change Management tool (UCM) such as Rational ClearQuest.
• Designed and developed Use Cases, Activity Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, and OOD using UML.
• Assisted with user testing of systems, developing and maintaining quality procedures, and ensuring that appropriate documentation is in place.

Environment: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Rational Requisite Pro, Windows, Vista, MS SQL Server 7.x/2000, MS-Access

Confidential,Sioux Falls, San Francisco, CA

Business Analyst

• Interacted with the stakeholders by interviewing them, by preparing questionnaire and getting feedback.
• Requirement gathering and testing for mobile applications
• Performed Requirement Gathering & Analysis by actively soliciting, analyzing and negotiating customer requirements and prepared the requirements specification document for the application using Microsoft Word.
• Use share point to design the documents
• Strong domain knowledge with: Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
• Worked with SMEs to understand various assets and security classes, exchange traded derivatives (such as futures equity options and index options), OTC derivatives (such as interest rate swaps, credit default swaps and total return swaps) and portfolio allocation and management.
• Requirement gathering and testing for mobile applications
• Communicated Project Requirements, Business Issues, Solution and made recommendation.
• Exposed to and worked with Subject Matter Experts in Fixed Income Annuities, Equities, Finance, Trading Cycle, Portfolio Analysis & Management, Asset Management, Bonds and Bond Trading Cycle, Pricing, Derivatives.
• Change management approver for equities and derivatives
• Responsible for defining the scope of the project, gathering business requirements, functional requirement, business rules & complex security requirements doing gap analysis and documenting them textually or within models
• Analyzed and documented Business requirements and detail design of the software for full understanding of the business
• Supported the assigned project manager with creating detailed project plans and assisting in developing, scheduling and tracking project timelines.
• Created Technical Business Rules for the Data Migration Project, which assisted the Project Management team with present and future development goals Create Use Case using UML tools and Process Analysis tool such as Fishbone Diagram, and business process flow chart using MS Visio.
• Created use case scenarios and documented work flow and business process.
• Prepared the UML Use Cases using Rational Rose
• Used MS Visio for flow-charting, process model and architectural design of the application.
• Documented business workflows textually as well as in UML diagrams according to RUP for the stakeholder review.
• Working with SQL to extract validation of data
• Participated in different types of testing (Unit, Beta, Regression testing).
• Worked with HP QC to streamline requirements and accuracy of requirements.
• Conducted JAD sessions to allow different stakeholders to communicate their perspectives with each other, resolve any issues and come to an agreement quickly.

Environment: RUP, Rational Requisite Pro, Rational Rose, Visio, SQL 2008, UML Diagrams

Confidential,Menomonee, WI

Business Analyst

• Worked with the business users to define business requirements and analyze the possible technical solutions.
• Conducted user interviews, gathered requirements, analyzed, and documented Business requirements based on the analysis of loan processing workflow model.
• Modeled AS IS and TO BE processes using MS Visio
• Conducted workflow, process diagram and gap analyses to derive requirements for existing systems enhancements
• Build dashboard for decision making based on past sales trend and market research analysis.
• Created Use case documents based on need from developer.
• Performed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for various web based and database related applications.
• Interacted with the development and testing teams to improve overall quality of the software.
• Developed Use case, Functional, Object diagrams using Rational Rose.
• Analyzed user problems, including automated and manual business processes and identified, researched, investigated, defined and documented business processes
• Act as a resource in understanding how IS systems carry out business functions and assists in ensuring the timely and effective implementation.
• Data mapping, logical data modeling, created class diagrams and ER diagrams and used SQL queries to filter data within the Oracle database.
• Worked extensively with the QA team for designing Test Plan and Test Cases for the User Acceptance Testing.
• Verified the Business Scenarios on new builds to allow extended testing by the QA team.

Environment: RUP, MS office 2003, MS Visio, MS Project, MS Share Point, Rational Test Manager.