KINJAL R. PATEL
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EDUCATION
M.S., Information Systems Pace University, New York, NY
May 2010
. Graduated GPA - 3.7/4.00
B.E., Computer Science P.V.P.P.C.O.E, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
June 2007
. Graduated GPA - 3.5/4.00
EXPERIENCE
THOMSON REUTERS, New York, NY June 2010
- Aug 2010
Data Management Intern - Markets Investment and Advisory
. Generate reports using central log management tool called SPLUNK and
assist in data analysis
. Develop and administer database using Microsoft SQL Server for
querying reports and graphical representation
. Create performance metrics by extracting data from multiple sources
for presentations to the management
PACE UNIVERSITY, White Plains, NY February
2008 - May 2010
Research/Graduate Assistant, NACTEL (National Coalition for
Telecommunications Education and Learning program)
. Managed and updated records of more than 250 full-time students in
EXCEL and ACCESS
. Coordinated with supervisor for new student enrollments to address
admission and course related queries
. Assisted the NACTEL BS Degree Advisor by tracking progression of
student registrations each semester
. Reconciled registration and proctored documents for any changes on a
weekly basis
. Communicated and provided periodic status reports to the Course
Advisor and Co-Director of the Program
Agent-cy, New York, NY August 2008 -
May 2009
Operations and Project Management Intern
. Handled diversified clientele from various industries like Fitness,
Cosmetics and many more
. Conducted client interviews, collected and collated requirements into
business requirement documents
. Created project plan and also ensured timely completion of the project
tasks
. Identified resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities
to other members in the team using software like WEBEX
. Implemented design procedures that increased efficiency and
accelerated customer satisfaction
. Developed and managed Client's Website as per their requirement using
HTML
. Tracked Client's website with Google Analytics
Soft Logic Services, Mumbai, India August
2005 - May 2006
Junior Associate
. Tracked and maintained salary update system of Airport Authority of
India
. Collected and analyzed data for the record of the salaries of the
employees
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Programming: C++, HTML, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Java
Operation Systems: Windows 9x, Vista, XP, 2000, Windows 7
Software: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio,
MS Project 2007, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, SDLC
ACHIEVEMENTS & ACTIVITIES
. Active National Member of Association of Latino Professional of
Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)
. Honored as Beta Alpha Psi national member for significant involvement
in Iota Lambda Chapter
. Recipient of Graduate Assistantship
June 2009 - May 2010
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
. Compiled and presented a paper on Economic and Organizational Impacts
of ERP Spring 2010
. Compiled and presented paper on Biometrics in Banking Industry
Fall 2009
. Developed a Car Rental Database using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Fall 2009
. Developed "SMS-Based Smart Security System" using concept of Embedded
Systems 2006