Nilesh Patel
Business Analyst
Phone : (604) - 980 - 1061
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 2W1 Email : ************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Business Analyst
To procure a challenging and a creative position as a Business Analyst with
a progressive corporation that utilizes cutting edge technology to provide
software solutions.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
. A thorough understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
including but not limited to the various concepts such as Requirements
Elicitation, Documenting Use Cases, Test Cases, Business Process
Analysis, Developing Business Process Models, UAT sign-offs, Training End
Users.
. Possess a detailed-oriented nature with excellent communication,
interpersonal, problem solving skills and recognized for being a valued
team player
. Proficient in all phases of Requirement Management including gathering,
analyzing, detailing and tracking requirements
. Expert in the use of system modelling tools for analysis e.g. use cases,
sequence diagrams, activity diagrams, Business Process diagrams
. Experience in the development of Client-Server and Web-Based applications
. Autonomous and results-focused
. Systematic in the use of work methods
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
David Suzuki Foundation, Vancouver
May 2013 - Till Date
Business Analyst (Volunteer) - Major Projects - Project Management System
Gathering requirements from key stakeholders and end users to define the
scope and requirements for PMS (Project Management System)
Conducting feasibility analysis including technical feasibility, time and
budget estimation and creating project plan
Preparing Request for Proposal documents for the stakeholders approval
C.B.T Infotech
Dec 2011 - Nov 2012
Business Analyst - Major Projects - eMIS, Clearance Management Systems
(Supply Chain)
Gathered requirements from key stakeholders and subject matter experts to
define the scope and
requirements for MIS (Management Information System)
Conducted feasibility analysis including technical feasibility, resources
available, time and budget estimation and created project plan
Developed Business Process Models and documented requirements using Unified
Modeling Language (Use Case and Activity Diagrams) using tools such as Visio
Preparing Request for Proposal documents for the stakeholders approval
Worked closely with the development team to verify that business needs and
quality are fulfilled and
deliverables are produced within specified budget and time
Conducted UAT and training sessions with the stake holders and documented
User Manual
David Lloyd Software Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2011 - Nov 2011
Business Analyst - Major Projects - Style Management (Inventory), Shipping
Development
Liaise with internal / external stake holders on regular basis
Gathering requirements and information from the internal/external
stakeholders and SME's by
conducting interviews, workshops, surveys, questionnaires and observation
Documented requirements using Unified Modeling Language (Use Case and
Activity Diagrams) and
also developing Business Process Diagrams using tools such as Visio
Developed plans for verification and validation of requirements at all
levels so that the developed software successfully fulfilled user
expectations and business needs
Provided training to users, and involved in conducting UAT sessions to gain
user confidence and approval
Sheorey Digital Systems
Oct 2003 - Sep 2010
Projects : Crew Info Management, Enterprise Tech
Support (Aviation)
Customer Name : Air Deccan, Spice Jet, Cebu Pacific Airlines
Role Description : Business Analyst / Project Lead, Liaise with Stake
Holders / Project Manager,
Overall Implementation Responsibility
Implemented and maintained a content management system for Air Crew, Cabin
Crew & Engineering Crew of an Airline Industry. The system has a feature to
upload and view DGCA manuals, forms and roster for respective crew members
Implemented and maintained an Enterprise Tech Support system to record bugs,
errors, change requests and to keep a track of the development process and
progress of the same online
Liaise with internal / external stake holders on regular basis
Worked closely with the development team to verify that business needs and
quality are fulfilled and
deliverables are produced within specified budget and time
Provided regular status reports for all the activities related to the
project
Resolved day to day issues within the team
Dynamic Engineering
Mar 2003 - Sep 2003
Project : Corporate Web Portal
Role Description : Team Lead
Environment : ASP, SQL Server, Javascript, VB-Script, IIS, HTML,
Microsoft Visual InterDev
Developed application as per business needs and architecture best practices
Developed COM objects and ActiveX controls to be used in the development
Life cycle
Code Review, Integration and Testing
C. M. O. T. S Internet Technologies
Mar 2000 - Nov 2002
Project : :
Stock Analysis Web Portals & Reports (Indian & South East Asian markets)
Corporate Analysis Reports (Company Profile, Bulletin Data, Mutual Fund)
Cyberboltz (Real Time Stock Quotes), Ecos (Online Trading Module)
Role Description : Software Analyst
Environment : ASP, SQL Server, Javascript, VB-Script, IIS, HTML,
Microsoft Visual InterDev
Participated in workgroups, developed application as per business needs and
architecture best
practices
Designed database and interfaces for Data Capturing
Involved in development of COM objects and ActiveX controls to be used in
the development Life cycle
Code Review, Integration and Testing
Advanced Technology Labs
Sep 1998 - Sep 1999
Project : WareHouse Inventory Management
Role Description : Software Analyst
Environment : Visual Basic, C++, COM, DCOM, Active X, MS SQL Server
Designed GUI, database structures, development of applications complying
n-tier architecture
Involved in the development of COM objects and ActiveX controls to be used
in the development
Life cycle
Code Review, Integration and Testing
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Technology Tools
Requirements Management MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Wireframes
Tools
Modeling Tools UML, Visio, MS Project
Operating Systems Windows XP / 2000 / 2003 / Vista / 7
Development Languages C#, ASP.Net, VB.Net, SQL
Development Environments DotNet, MS Visual Studio
Database SQL Server, MS Access
Reporting Tools SQL Server (SSRS), Crystal Reports
Software Methodologies Agile (RUP / JAD / RAD), Waterfall
EDUCATION SUMMARY
Degree & Date Institute Major & Specialization
Bachelor of Science, University of Mumbai Physics
March 1996
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Society / Certification
Diploma in System Management from National Institute of Information
Technology [NIIT]
Oracle 9i DBA Training from SQL Star International
Brain Bench (Active Server Pages)
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
INTERESTS
. Keen to acquire International certifications such as CBAP/CSBA
. To be aware of and gather information about emerging technologies
. Like to go for long drives, playing and watching Cricket, Soccer,
Badminton