Project Management

Vinky Gahir

( ***** Casa Lane, Northridge, CA *1326 ( C: 661-***-**** (

*****.*****@*****.***

Business Analyst / Project Management / Web Applications

. Experience working with IT / Advanced Research Technology and

Operations Environment

. Expert in business process engineering and software development life

cycle, including analysis, design, development, testing and

implementation of software applications.

. Knowledge with business process modeling, mapping and design using IBM

Websphere, ARIS (Architecture of Integrated Systems) UML, Rational

Rose, and Visio.

. Familiar with current industry standards, such as Six Sigma, and

Capability Maturity Model (CMM).

. Familiar with SOA, Lean and Six Sigma Best Practices

. Exposure to projects utilizing Java/J2EE and DB2

. Familiar with Programming Notations such as XML, XAML, XSD,WSDL and

BPMN

. Solid understanding of HTML/DHTML/CSS JavaScript and Content

Management Systems

. Experience in reducing development costs and providing traceability of

projects.

. Excellent communication, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation

skills; expert at managing multiple projects simultaneously.

. Strong ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of

stakeholders: program managers, subject matter experts, software

engineers, architects and customers

Professional Experience

The Walt Disney Company, Burbank, CA

April 2010 - June 2010

Communications Analyst for HR and Benefits (Freelance Project)

Managing a Library of Digital Assets for the Enterprise

Compressing and Archiving Files for Distribution / Virtual Storage

Converting Adobe In Design Files into usable PowerPoint presentations

Communication with Vendors and Directors

Responsible for Graphic Naming Conventions

The Boeing Company, West Hills, CA

May 2005 - October 2009

Boeing Research and Technology Division

Business Analyst / Communications Project Focal

. Liaison between Business and IT requirements.

. Proven troubleshooting skills

. Liaised with Software Vendors such as Microsoft, IBM and IDS Scheer

. Developed work instructions, exercises, simulations, quick references,

job aids and instructor guides

. Use Case Development, Agile and Waterfall Methodology.

. Responsible for tracking and managing program lab assets and requests

for the Boeing Research and Technology Division i.e. Hardware,

Software, Licenses, Servers and Databases

. Key player in Establishing and Defining Milestones and Project

Deliverables

. Played key role in design, execution and implementation of new

business process modeling tool

. Developed Monthly E-Newsletter which included Communications/Graphics

for internal and external teams including graphics.

. Trained engineers on how to utilize new technology on applications

such as ARIS to reach their business goals

. Modeled new business processes and customized solutions to accommodate

budget and build in scalability.

. Utilized Microsoft Project and Excel to develop, track and execute

project plans

. Created weekly project iteration reports using Microsoft Team

Foundation Server for status meetings.

. Experience working with remote sites as well as hosting meetings

remotely.

Computer Skills

Operating Systems - Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, Mac OS

GUI Design - Adobe Creative Suite 4 and Microsoft WPF/ Expressions Blend

Project Management - Microsoft Team Foundation Suite, MS Project,

SharePoint, MS (Word, Excel, Power point, Visio)

Web Conferencing - WebEx

Education

Surrey University, UK

BA (Hons) Degree - New Media Design

2000-2004

KEYWORDS systems, development, life cycle, liaison, systems analyst,

functional, analyze, communicate, validate, processes, process, policies,

information, problem resolution, project, scalability, security, usability,

BA, system requirements, project management, design.

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