Business Analyst

Andre Medeiros

647-***-**** ***********@*****.***

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/andre-medeiros

PROFILE

Ability to act in a collaborative team environment, with a positive attitude and a strong ethics

Defender of best practices and design patterns

Extensive experience in interpreting and creation of software design documents

Quick adaptation to changing demands and specifications

Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and work within deadlines

Hands-on experience implementing all stages of software development

Great analytical and problem-solving skills with an outside of the box mindset

Interest and ease in learning new tools

Strong attention to detail

Feel comfortable taking more than one role during projects

Passion for playing and creating games

TECHNICAL SKILLS

C# / C++ / Java

HTML5 / JavaScript / PHP

Android programming

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Requirements Analysis

Agile Methodologies/Scrum

Unified Modeling Language (UML)

Software Project Management

Software Documentation

Data Migration/Modeling

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Business Analysis

Suggested improvements to the internal development/management process of ongoing projects

Interfaced with users to assemble and update Business Process Requirements and Software System Requirements

Developed user cases for modification/new functionality in diverse systems, to accomplish the user's demands

Developed business process models, workflow, screen mock-ups, and modification of business requirements

Prioritized outstanding defects and system problems, ensuring accuracy and deadlines were satisfied while adhering to the Agile/SCRUM methodology

Tracked all requirements and test cases in IBM ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) software;

Provided users training and workshop on various systems

Software Design

Modernized the federal civil service registry (1,855,966 public servants), in collaboration with the mainframe team, by downsizing it to a web environment, enhancing the security and speed in accessing the data

Designed a cross-platform login system (mainframe/windows)

Designed integration routines between mainframe (ADABAS) and windows (Oracle) databases

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (Engineers/ DBAs/ DevOps / Testers) to discuss the constraints and establish the technical possibilities before making changes and/or developing new features

Programming

Implemented a process of web systems development (PHP), replacing systems previously developed by a third-party company, promoting cost reduction in the contract with that company

Performed maintenance on Java / Spring systems

Knowledge and experience (some as self-taught) in various programming languages, including C ++, C #, Java, Pascal, Cobol, Clipper, Delphi

Validation & Verification

Collaborated with the Test team to ensure the quality of the software developed, removing programming errors

Performed extensive tests on new features to ensure they worked according to business demands and did not cause any discrepancies or errors in the existing functionality

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Unity Programmer, George Brown Gaming Incubator Studio

July 2017 - August 2017

Assisted in the thesis project of a game design program’s student at George Brown College

Developed the Artificial Intelligence of enemies, with 3 different behaviors – using Scriptable Objects

Implemented various game features and mechanics such as Life system, Score System, Health pickups, UI elements

Increased the visual feedback for the players

Demonstrated a working knowledge of Design, Analysis and Implementation methodologies

Reviewed source codes to identify weaknesses and develop opportunities for enhancement

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

System Analyst, SERPRO, Curitiba, PR – Brazil

January 2011 - February 2015

System Analyst for the federal government Human Resource Management System. It was created with the mission of integrating all platforms of the payroll management and registration of federal active, retirees and pensioners public servants (1.855.966 servants).

System Analyst for federal purchases and procurement systems.

System Analyst, CELEPAR, Curitiba, PR – Brazil

May 2010 - December 2010

System Analyst for a Synchronized Registration federal project, which aimed the integration between the three levels of government and other entities of the union, state or municipalities in order to create a "common" record between these entities, which significantly reduced the time needed to open a company.

System Analyst, PARANAPREVIDENCIA, Curitiba, PR – Brazil

May 2008 - May 2010

Web Developer and Support Analyst to social security systems developed by third parties.

Responsible in the replacement project of all the company's machinery park.

EDUCATION

Advanced Diploma in Game Programming, 2018, George Brown College, Toronto - ON

System Analysis specialization, Software Engineering, 1996, UFMS, Brazil

Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science, 1994, Unicamp, Brazil

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