Humaira Afreen

*** ****** **., *** #*, DeKalb, IL-60115

Cell: 361-***-**** Email: acvbz7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position with a top notch company which will provide me a dynamic work sphere, utilize my inherent

skills, experience and enhance my aptitude to achieve the company’s vision, objectives and goals.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Management Information Systems Aug 2016

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, USA GPA: 3.81

Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology June 2013

Osmania University, Hyderabad, INDIA GPA: 3.80

Scholarships: Graduate Research Assistant. Additionally, I was awarded the following scholarships.

Awarded with the Outstanding Management Information Systems Student Scholarship, April 2016

Awarded, Dr. Denise Schoenbachler Leadership Award in MIS/SAP Integration (TERP10), April 2016

EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant, Faculty Development & Instructional Design Center, NIU Sept 2015 – Present

Managing and Updating the old website to a new University template using the Cascade Server, and test the Blackboard system for upgrade from one version to the other, and ensure all broken links are working and updated to newest version

Assembling social media statistics for the department to report to the department of Marketing and Communication for yearly assessment report

Write/edit web and video help content for university users of the Blackboard learning management system

Transcribing workshop videos of teaching with Blackboard on YouTube, and uploading the workshops on different social media accounts

Collaborating on delivering face-to-face and online training programs on online teaching, instructional design, and instructional technology faculty and staff getting ready to teach online for the first time

Associate Software Engineer, CGI Group Inc., India Aug 2014 – Nov 2014

Study, analyze, design & prepare the required documentation for the Ratabase Project software

Calculate insurance premiums for all the states for the Liberty Mutual Insurance using Ratabase, an insurance rating and underwriting software

Ensuring effective implementation of all modules and plan, present covering all functions and features of the system

Perform tests on software and identify issues and root causes to recommend and provide resolution and coordinate with customers to ensure efficiency in implementation

Troubleshoot on all programs, processes to ensure compliance to deadlines and collaborate

Analyst, Google Maps, India Feb 2014 - May 2014

Implement data collection, interpretation, analysis, reports and other strategies that optimize efficiency, data quality and data accuracy of the Google Maps.

Intern Software Engineer, Snigdha Technosoft, India June 2013 - Jan 2014

Provide software application administration, support, account maintenance, troubleshoot and resolve issues.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Basic Java, C,C++, PL/SQL (MySQL), C#

Framework: ASP.NET

Software: Visual Studio 2015, Microsoft Visio 2013, Dreamweaver 11, SSMS, Microsoft Project 2013, Balsemiq, MockPlus for Prototypes/Wireframes

Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Linux

Microsoft Office Suite, Core FTP, Cascade Server, HTML

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE PROJECTS

Infrared Counter, My Role: Debugging

Scientific Calculator, My Role: Implementation, Tools used: Java

Snowboard Game, My Role: Documentation, Tools used: Java

Metro Cash & Carry DBMS, My Role: Documentation, Tools used: Front End-Java, Back End-MSAccess

Final year Project “File Drop – An optimized solution for remote storage” based on Cloud Computing

GRADUATE COURSE PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Database Project on online grocery store which involved constructing E-R Diagram, a Relational Model and Database along with queries for the same

System Analysis & Design Project, ‘Techtrons’ based on Knowledge Management System of converting into a paperless system which involved SDLC Life Cycle, Requirement Gathering, Context Level, Level 0 and Level 1 Diagrams, Structure Diagram, Class Diagram, Data Flow Diagrams, SWOT Analysis, User stories, Use Case Diagrams, Use Case Forms, Process Flows

Calculated time & effort required using TUFP, APCV, TAFP for a proposed system

Constructed a Relational Map, Cross-Functional Map, calculated Cycle Time (Value Analysis) with efficiency & improvement for a business case

Worked on an IT Project Management Project for an E-Commerce System for Cupcake Bakery to determine the Projects MOV, Project Charter, Business Case, Current & Proposed situations, Work Breakdown Structure in MSP, Project Scope Statement, Gantt Charts, Timeline, Poker Planning, PERT Analysis and Risk Analysis.

Built Travel Companion, GiftBox and Makeup shopping websites using Bootstrap, C#, HTML, ASP.NET, VS2015, SSMS and CoreFTP along with gathering functional and non-functional requirements

Worked on a Management Information System’s Project to determine the IT Strategies to enhance the current business, risk assessment and gap analysis for the same.

CORE SKILLS

A self-motivated curious, quick learner, focused & enthusiastic to work hard & deliver, detail oriented and efficient with strong problem-solving, analytical, written, oral, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, computer and communication skills with the ability to think outside the box.

Able to work independently or integral part of a team, with a high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude & personal initiative with the ability to set objectives and meet them consistently. Manage time and work to deadlines

Flexible & adapt to changes in priorities and ensure that the assignment is completed to high standards while addressing issues, problem or opportunity to help fellow employees

Utilizing the power of the Internet to learn new high end technologies to expand my communication paths and to provide quick solutions to apply them productively to solve issues

HONORS

Certified by V.G. Reddy Technologies for the completion of Oracle 9i/10g/11g (SQL,PL/SQL)

Certified by Lynda.com for the courses, Managing Small Projects, Preventing Scope Creep, Calculating Earned Value & Managing Project Risk

Certified by Teamleada for Database Course ‘Intro to Analytics in SQL’

Won 1st prizes in Mock Stock, Paper Presentation during Blitzkrieg 2012 & 2013

Member of Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) & Indian Student Association (ISA)

Worked as an organizer and volunteer for various technical events in college

Participated in technical events as ‘Envisage’, mini project fair, tech quizzes and workshops as Info Security Education Awareness with C-DAC, ‘Beyond coding in computer science’, A 2-Day National Workshop based on “Notable Trends in Current Computer Science & Engineering Research” & won the Certificate Of Appreciation for the same

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