Padmaja Nallore

Cell - 203-***-****

Nearly * years of experience in IT industry and 4 years as Business Analyst in various domains like IT, Health care and Service industry.

Hands-on project experience of SDLC processes, business case preparation; and solution evaluation and recommendations.

Extremely experienced in following strategic goals from conceptualization through go-live.

Effective in prioritizing multiple initiatives, and performing under pressure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Effective in communicating and working with higher levels of management, clients and vendors.

Established excellent working relationship with stake holders, have been the "go-to" person on all previous projects

Excellent track record for meeting deadlines and submitting deliverables on time.

Skillful in using automated tools like Rational Clear Case, Rational Clear Quest, Rational Rose, Requisite Pro, Doors & MS-Visio

Requirements Elicitation

Functional Specifications

SQL

Gap Analysis

Writing Test Scenarios/Test Scripts

Functional and User Testing

Business Process Mapping

Offshore Collaboration

PMO Activities

End User Training

Data Visualizations

Scrum / Agile methodology

JIRA

Vendor / Client management

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Post-Graduation in Advertising

Bachelor of Computer Science

iCEDQ (Data testing Tool), HP Quality Center

IBM Rational Clear quest

Microsoft Test manager

JIRA, Remedy

MS SQL, SQL Management Studio

Cognos reporting tool

MS Project, MS Visio, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Power BI

Scrum/Agile, waterfall

RUP, UML, JAD/RAD (Methodologies)

Torana Inc, Stamford, CT Nov 2011-Till Date

Business Analyst

Torana Inc is an IT product and service-based company with multiple products in its portfolio. iCEDQ is a comprehensive DW/ETL testing software. Circle Yard is a digital pin board used for employee engagement.

Responsibilities:

Conducted workshops, demos and presentations on collaborative platform for ETL testing and data migration project. Conducted gap analysis between the current system and new requirements.

Worked with various BI and Data warehouse clients and initiated differed adaptors for different databases and file formats, dashboards and reporting module.

Customized the application as per Client specifications. Created user stories and prepared Business Requirement Document (BRD) incorporating use cases and wireframes for internal team.

Familiarity with Relational Database concepts and proficient in writing SQL queries.

Worked closely with various project stakeholders, SME’s, and staff to understand and document business requirements, functional requirements and design specifications for new applications along

with enhancements to the existing applications.

Rendered support to the Project Manager throughout the project’s lifecycle including: development of project scope; collection and documentation of business requirements, preparation of related process documentation, preparation of change control documents, and coordination of user acceptance testing.

Exceptional analysis skills with an ability to transform the needs of business users and stakeholders into functional/technical requirements

Develop test plans with business partners, define detailed test cases and manage defects.

Coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues. Monitor and control progress and productiveness of projects.

Risk assessment, planning and delegating the work assignment to team members based on priority using JIRA

Participate in project planning that outline the action steps, roles, work effort and deadlines involved in the development and launch of projects.

Data Analysis - Critical thinking- using data to find answers. Expertise in data visualization and presentation skill.

Savantis (Formerly Vedic soft Inc) Apr 2007 – Mar 2010

Business Development Manager

Vedic soft was one of the leading providers of IT professional services in Data Management, Business Intelligence and Business Integration. Vedic soft Solutions, Inc used to provide flexible business models for off shoring/outsourcing IT infrastructure, connectivity and Project Management

Responsibilities:

Managing offshore team and Assisted them in technical guidelines

Evaluate subordinate performance through both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Ensure compliance with established procedures

Interviewed employees; gathered information: determined status of work

Maintained weekly case log and purge files, ensuring timely handling

Supervise preparation and maintenance of statistical records. Ensure accurate reports

Worked closely with Vedicsoft immigration department

Coordinated advertising with media outlets.

Managed and was involved in recruitment sources, college programs, internal staffing, outplacement, and provided employee counseling. Interpreted personnel policies for employee effectiveness.

Connex Info systems Aug 2006 – Mar 2007

HR Analyst

Connex Info system is an IT consulting and software development firm based in Orange County, CA.

Responsibilities:

Presented job opportunities to qualified IT candidates and negotiated contract terms

Screened potential consultants through in-house interviews.

Actively involved in marketing highly experienced consultants for external projects

Managed to acquire and maintain new client relationships

Directed and managed consultants to ensure their satisfaction

Responsible for the continuing education, training and certification of new and experienced employees.

Prepared presentations and manuals.

Managed and monitored offshore team performance.

Business Analysis Client/Vendor Management Project management

CORE COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION

TECHNICAL SKILLS & METHEDOLOGES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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