SUMMARY

• Business Systems Analyst/Data Analyst with 7+ years of experience in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle: gathering requirements, analysis, coding, testing and implementation of projects. I am independent, motivated, sincere, committed, fast learner, detail - oriented team player with excellent communication, analytical, leadership, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Around 8 years of diverse experience in Business Analysis, Quality Assurance (QA) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Extensive knowledge of Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) using Unified Modeling Language (UML), Rational Unified Process (RUP) and Waterfall model. Also worked using various methodologies such as Agile, RAD (Rapid Application Development), JAD (Joint Application Design) and Prototyping.
• Participated in requirements Analysis reviews, Business reviews and working sessions to understand the requirements and system design.
• Extensive experience with Rational Rose, Requisite Pro, Rational Clear Case and MS Visio.
• Strong knowledge and experiences in Fixed Income, Trading Cycles, Money Markets, Derivatives (options and futures) and Portfolio management.
• Extensive experience with several federal financial mandates including provisions of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
• Experience in negotiating with clients from diverse backgrounds and industries.
• Exposure to Finance and Insurance business domains.
• Extensive experience with Post Deployment User Support.
• Experience in development of documents such as Functional Specification Document (FSD), Requirement Specifications (SRS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Extensive experience using tools such as Rational RequisitePro, Rational ClearQuest, MS Project, MS Visio, Rational Rose, Crystal reports.
• Efficient and proven track record of handling Change Requests by the client.
• Programming skills with Java, J2EE, C# and Vb.net.
• Worked in various technologies such as XSLT, CSS, XML, BPEL and HTML.
• Gained extensive experience with Ajax and Java script.
• Extensive experience in White Box, Black Box, Unit, Functional, Integration, Back End and System Level Load and Stress Testing for many type of applications including web and client/server applications.
• Experience in estimation of test effort and coordinate test schedule with overall project schedule.
• Experience in writing System test plans, defining test cases, developing and maintaining test scripts. Documented all phases of QA process. Experience in developing business based functional test scenarios.
• Developed and maintained databases in SQL/PL-SQL, Oracle and MS Access.
• Experience in estimation of test effort and coordinate test schedule with overall project schedule.
• Expertise in Problem solving and Bug Tracking Reports using Bug tracking Tools.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: Java, VB.NET, C#, XSLT, ColdFusion

Database: Oracle, SQL/PL-SQL, MS Access

Web Technologies: HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, XSLT

Scripting Language: JavaScript

Server: IBM Websphere

Methodologies: RUP, UML, Six Sigma, CMM

Change Management Tools: Rational Clear Quest, Test Director

Business Process Modelling Tools: MS Visio, MS Project, Rational Rose, UML, MS Office 2007

Version Control Systems: Rational Clear Case

Platforms: Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP

Front End Tools: Visual Basic, MS Front Page, VB.NET, C#.NET

Testing Tools: Win Runner, Load Runner, Test Director

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Tampa, FL

Requirements Analyst/ Business Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Read and analyzed the federal legislation to update the products as per the mandated provisions of the legislation.
• Interacted with senior business teams and legal firms to gather and analyze requirements.
• Worked extensively on mandates such as QFC Recordkeeping, Resource Extraction Disclosure and other Federal Reserve System provisions.
• Participated in various JAD sessions involving various business and technical teams.
• Documented various Use Case scenarios, Process Flows and other diagrammatic representations in MS Visio pertaining to various provisions of HCR.
• Responsible for gathering and documenting Legislative, Business, Functional requirements for all the provisions and their impact on the existing products and systems.
• Extensively used Requisite Pro for Requirements Management and their traceability.
• Gained extensive experience related to various product lines and impact on the respective products due to HCR.
• Worked on the modification of transactional standards of the various systems.
• Gained extensive experience with medical codes and the change of benefits regarding various products.
• Gained extensive experience regarding all phases of Requirements Management and Change Control for various projects.
• Ensured legal compliance of the corporation in regards to the mandates of the Federal and State regulations.
• Worked with Customer Care department to document the User Guides and Corporate Communications regarding policies and products.

Environment: MS Visio, Rational Requisite Pro, MS Project, Rational Clear Case, UML, Oracle 9i, MS Office, C# Oracle, SQL, Provision, Test Director.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

Business Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Implemented the entire Rational Unified Process (RUP) methodology of application development with its various workflows, artifacts and activities.
• Created Use Case diagrams using UML and Business Process Models using MS-Visio.
• Facilitated Joint Application Development (JAD) Sessions for communicating and managing expectations and to discuss the different ways and means for the integration of rational tools with the current system using an “adoption through execution” strategy.
• Responsible for Business Process Management (BPM) for development of various projects.
• Analyzed Business Requirements performed gap analysis and segregated them into high level and low level Use Cases, Activity using MS Visio according to UML methodology thus defining the Data Process Models.
• Developed Use Cases, Sequence Diagrams, Collaboration diagrams, Activity Diagrams and Class Diagrams.
• Responsible for preparing the Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) document, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Functional Specification Document (FSD).
• Responsible for Business Process Management (BPM) for development of various projects.
• Worked as the primary liaison between the business user and the developers throughout the project cycle.
• Worked with various Business Intelligence tools for reporting and decision making.
• Performed Gap Analysis to identify the deficiencies of the current system and to identify the requirements for the change in the proposed system.
• Handled changes at each stage of project development.
• Documented Requirement Traceability Matrix in Requisite Pro for traceability of requirements.
• Used Rational Test Manager for creating test plan, writing test scripts, execution of the test and analysis of results.
• Developed the projects using Object oriented environments such as JAVA.
• Interacted with Database Architects for designing and implementation of large databases in Oracle.
• Provided training to the users and was responsible for bug fixing and post deployment user support to establish highest quality standards and maintain reputation of the company.
• Developed various reports for user verification like Cross Tab Reports and Sub Reports, various charts and graphs like Bar chart, line graphs, and Pie charts by using Crystal Reports and exported reports into formats like PDF, HTML, Excel, Word and RTF.
• Used SoDA and created product documentation including online help, printed user manual, and training materials.
• Scheduled meetings with developers, System Analyst’s (SA) and testers to identify resource allocation and project completion using MS Project.

Environment: Rational Requisite Pro, Rational Rose, Rational ClearQuest, Rational Test Manager, RUP, UML, SQL, Webportal V7, MS Office, MS-Project, MS Visio, Websphere Webportal V7, Crystal Reports, Test Director.

Confidential, Akron, OH

Business Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and reviewing business requirements, functional specifications, project schedules, documentation and test plans.
• Gathered user/business requirements, generated business models and use case analysis
• Implemented a structured system development methodology with emphasis on Rational Unified Process (RUP) that dramatically improved productivity and reduced errors.
• Analyzed current data stores and generate UML diagrams of logical and physical data
• Responsible for preparation of Use Cases and other diagrammatic representations.
• Interacted with the users and business community till the final stages of development to ensure satisfaction and post deployment support.
• Attended business and tech SME (Subject Matter Expert) presentations on the system and functionalities, its present shortcomings, and the pain points for the business.
• Develop system and defined metrics to evaluate performance in innovation, customer satisfaction & employee participation
• Studied project planning and business process
• Analyzed existing procedures and reported to management to improve productivity
• Participated in providing analysis to expand the current system to track the activity of the individual loans within the portfolios
• Worked with end users to identify business requirements
• Performed requirement sessions with Business users.
• Performed Business Process Modeling using Visio
• Identified, researched, investigated, analyzed, defined and documented business processes
• Conducted workflow, process diagram and gap analysis to derive requirements for existing systems enhancements
• Responsible for Business Process Management (BPM) for development of various projects.
• Worked on the various web based projects for the department and responsible for updating the current system.
• Further analysis of the requirements was performed using Rational Rose through the use of sequence, Entity relationship diagram and class diagrams.
• Worked with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) environment JAVA for application development.
• Worked in various other technologies such as Java, XSLT, CSS, XML and HTML.
• Worked with databases created in Oracle and SQL Server.
• Managed Version Control, each version of the application was stored in Clear case and necessary modifications, updates, analysis was done. Developed ER diagrams for depicting relationships between entities. Mapped ER Diagrams to relational database.
• Worked extensively with Oracle and SQL Server.
• Worked closely with Developers, User Representatives and participated in the product design process including specifications and other document reviews.
• Familiar with User acceptance testing (UAT), System testing, Integration testing. Validated and helped verify defects to weed out cosmetic problems and keep the project on schedule.

Environment: MS Visio, Business Process Management (BPM), MS Project, Rational Requisite Pro, Rational Clear Case, MS Project, UML, Oracle 9i, MS Office, Windows 2000, Crystal Reports, Java, J2EE, C# Oracle, SQL, XSLT, XML, HTML, CSS, Lombardi, MS Visio, Websphere Webportal V7, Test Director.

Confidential, Long Island City, NY

Business Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Developed the business concept and obtain top management approval for the proposal.
• Developed the revenue and expenses projections for the initiative as part of the overall business plan.
• Carried out Market Research to understand the market size and buyer behavior with a view to selecting and prioritizing the product and service categories that would be offered on the exchange.
• Developed the business process flows on the marketplace to support the products and services selected and accumulate good working knowledge about portfolio Management.
• Extensively worked on Requirements Engineering phase and have thorough experience on requirements development, requirements analysis, requirements management, systems analysis and system design.
• Expertise in broad range of technologies, including business process tools such as Microsoft Project, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, Rational Suite.
• Extensive experience with UML (use case diagrams, state diagrams, sequence diagrams, activity diagrams, and collaboration diagrams) as a Business analysis methodology for application functionality designs using MS-Visio.
• Followed RUP (Rational Unified Process) for development of projects.
• Extensively used Rational Requisite Pro for Requirements Management and created Traceability Metrics among requirements.
• Worked on developing the current workflows and mapping the requirements for the functioning of front office systems.
• Analyzed Business Requirements performed gap analysis and segregated them into high level and low level Use Cases, Activity using Rational Rose according to UML methodology thus defining the Data Process Models.
• Performed extensive requirement analysis including data analysis and gap analysis.
• Provided User support after deployment and fixed numerous bugs with coordination of the QA team.
• Acted as a liaison between the technical group and business users (staff and management).
• Strong knowledge and experiences in Fixed Income, Trading Cycles, Money Markets, Derivatives (options and futures) and Portfolio management.
• Responsible for communications between the off-shore development team and onsite Project Team and other related departments.
• Conducted Risk Analysis. Developed Risk mitigation and management plan.
• Collected, analyzed, organized and documented business Requirements.
• Developed Functional Specification and Non-functional Documentations.
• Developed and documented high-level architecture, logical, conceptual, physical system designs.
• Worked with software developers on the design and specification of features.
• Developed and executed thorough test strategies, test plans, check-out and validation of test results in a timely and efficient manner for all areas of the product.
• Gained extensive experience in user support, bug fixing and change management for various projects.
• Developed and documented User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Developed and documented User Guide.
• Provided professional training to users and user managers.
• Developed and documented upgrade and maintenance plans.

Environment: MS Visio, MS Project, Rational Requisite Pro, MS Project, Rational Clear Case, UML, Oracle 9i, MS Office, Crystal Reports, Java, J2EE, C# Oracle, SQL, XSLT, XML, HTML, CSS, Lombardi, MS Visio, Test Director.

Confidential

Business Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Created Use Case Diagrams, Class Diagrams and Interaction Diagrams using MS Visio and Rational Rose.
• Prepared Process Flow Diagrams, Mockups and conducted Gap Analysis to compare the current and proposed functionalities of the system
• Designed Meeting Work Plan and facilitated virtual project meetings to validate requirements with the concerned Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and IT Team during the entire project.
• Reviewed test results and prepared Test Scenarios and Scripts for Performance, Usability, and Regression Testing.
• Conducted JAD, RAD and Interview sessions with the management and users to gather and communicate business requirements and understand the problems and challenges.
• Developed Business Case Document highlighting the need for a new system and its impact on the project scope.
• Conducted requirements gathering sessions with the business user to collect Business Requirements, Data Requirements, and User Interface Requirements.
• Managed UAT Testing and developed and reviewed QA Test Strategies and Test Plans for appropriate test coverage.
• Incorporated Rational Unified Process (RUP) to create Business Requirement Specifications using MS Visio.
• Analyzed and mapped the As-Is business processes, compared them to the To-Be state to define the Gap, and then created new Process Flow Diagrams.

Environment: MS SharePoint 2007, MS Visio, MS Project, Rational Rose, Rational Requisite Pro, Windows 2000/XP, MS Visual Studio 2008, MS SQL Server R2, UML, Agile, RUP, Oracle 10g.