Software Engineer Project

Avijit Sikder

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Experienced and performance-driven professional who understands strategic

goals and has strong technical and analytical skills. Proven experience

working in all the phases of software development life cycle. Ability to

work in a collaborative and cross-functional team environment.

Education

Master of Business Administration, F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business,

Wellesley, MA: May 2009

Member of Babson Consulting Club (BCC)

Master of Science in Computer and Information Science, University of

Massachusetts, North Dartmouth, MA: May 2005

Specialization in Database technology, Member of student advisory board,

ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

Published Thesis paper in an International Journal (IKE, 2005)

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science, Vellore Institute of

Technology, University of Madras, India: May 2003

Graduated with first class and Distinction, Social Events director of

Student Council

Experience

Kronos Inc. ( Chelmsford, MA

Senior Software Engineer, Analytics Group

Jan 2005 - Present

. Led a team to design analytics (Business Intelligence) software that

streamlines business processes, improves workforce productivity and Labor

Cost Management in Healthcare, Retail and Manufacturing vertical

. Interacted at very high levels with decision-makers both internally and

externally. Managed expectations and provided master project planning to

ensure all agreed upon deliverables are met cost effectively and

according to project timeline commitments

. Managed troubleshooting projects working with clients and application

consultants

. Analyzed strategies, modeled results and valued solutions using various

business parameters relevant to driving improvements in top and bottom

line

. Developed technical proposals, product specifications and defined

solutions in collaboration with customers, Product Management and

Engineering teams, and a variety of internal teams

. Managed key strategic internal client relationships with project

stakeholders and senior management

. Planned and conducted client interviews, analyzed results, developed and

presented appropriate product strategy

. Internally consulted cross-division Product Managers to study company's

current technologies, leveraged research into new products and

recommended third-party products to management for development and

testing

. Received Most Versatile Employee award in 2007

Liberty Mutual Group ( Boston, MA

Management Consultant, Babson Consulting Services

Fall 2008

. Managed a project team of 5 members to develop comprehensive business

case to secure corporate funding for alternative distribution models to

reach the small business marketplace for voluntary benefits. Presented

findings to executive committee

. Analyzed small business market (demographic, psychographic), analyzed

competitors and comparative industries' small business distribution

models to recommend optimal strategies

. Performed direct research with small and mid-size Professional Businesses

and customers by estimating market size, identifying growth trends and

explored acquisition strategies

Affinity / Community Involvement

. Secretary, IDRF (Boston Chapter), Volunteer, American Red Cross Blood

Services, New England

. Language Skills: English, Hindi, Bengali

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