Nethan- Wignarajah Somanathan

Toronto, ON M*W *A* Page One

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July 23, 2019

Human Resources Manager

Potential Employer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Dear Human Resources Manager,

Re: Senior Business Analyst/ Project Manager/ Sr. Consultant positions

I am currently seeking new challenges with an enterprising company like yours in need of someone with exceptional interpersonal, leadership and client services skills to achieve their business objectives in today's competitive marketplace. I noted the posting for a Senior Business Analyst with great interest

As a Senior Business/ Systems Analyst, my professional profile can best be described as someone who is proactive, detailed oriented, analytical and a strong team player who always take initiative. In addition, I have continuously demonstrated the ability to communicate and work well with all levels of management and external vendors and stakeholders.

Below I have highlighted how my skills and experience align with your requirements.

Motivated to work with minimal supervision to produce quality results and deliver established priorities

Strong interpersonal, oral/written/presentation communications skills to document and present business needs, specifications, reports, project documents, and implementation plans.

Experience with quantitative and analytical tools (e.g. data modeling, workflows, and business process analysis) and with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).

Demonstrated analytical skills in assessing and reviewing business processes to identify options, best practices and opportunities to improve service delivery.

Proven ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks with accuracy and strong attention to detail; Adaptable, flexible and comfortable working in a fast paced and frequently changing business environment.

Self-starter, quick-learner, and pro-active problem-solving skills

I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your perusal and would welcome an opportunity to meet with you to learn more about your company and how my experiences can add value to your organization.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hear from you.

Yours sincerely,

Wignarajah Somanathan (Nethan)

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Target: Senior Business Systems Analyst Project Manager

Summary: Deliver High Quality, Effective Software Solutions within Budget and Time Constraints

Innovative and results driven IT Professional with 12 years’ of progressive experience demonstrating consistent achievement of providing effective leadership in software development and implementing of IT services strategy, enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps.

An innovator and change agent with keen eye for spotting opportunities to drive improvements. A problem-solver with a solutions-oriented approach to technical project implementation and integration. Proven ability to rapidly assess IT implementation of business strategies, understands the business applications of information technology, business improvement opportunities and apply technical and process improvement solutions.

Personable communicator with a strong capacity for building an easy rapport with cross-functional team members and project stakeholders to facilitate positive working relationships and project advancement. Brigs finely-tuned time management strengths enabling the timely delivery and management of concurrent projects.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Life cycle/ Change Management Functional Specification & Documentation

Project Management & Project Scoping Test Strategy, Testing & Documentation

System/ Solution Design & Implementation UAT Support & Implementation

Business Process Improvement / Re-engineering Cost Benefit Analysis; Make or Buy Analysis

Requirements Elicitation & Documentation System/Software upgrades & Implementation

AML/ Investment/Banking/ Manufacturing Industry Compliance Reporting Changes Implementation.

Technical Skills

Operating Systems:

Tools:

FIS InvestOne, Planview Enterprise One, MPower, MVest, W360, SAP, Oracle Financials Hyperion, Ceridian Dayforce Payroll,Unitrax, QuickBooks,Windows 10

MS Office 2019: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Access, Outlook

Citrix, Blades and Servers, Microsoft Windows Server, Office 365 and Azure

Databases:

MS ACCESS, SQL Server, Oracle

Programming Environments:

Java, Powerhouse

Methodology:

Compliance Reporting:

Agile, SCRUM, Jira, IBM DOORS, Rational RTC,Waterfall&Hybrid Methodologies

IFRS, (AML) FINTRAC, IFIC, IIROC, MFDA

PM Standards and Guidelines:

ISO 9001, ISO 27001, Six Sigma, PMI, ITIL, PMBOK

Accounting Exposure:

Worked as Fund Accountant/ Financial Reporting Analyst- Experience with A/R, A/P, General Leger maintenance, G/L Reconciliation. Account Mapping/ System conversion from old system to new system.

Major Projects worked at CIBC Mellon & BNY Mellon, CGI, Bombardier, RIM & Manulife:

-OLE (InvestOne) upgrades (few new versions as they were implemented)- CIBC Mellon

-SFTP Connection set-up between clients, Prime Brokers & Third party service providers (CIBC Mellon, Manulife)

-Legal Database re-design/ enhancements (CIBC Mellon)

-Industry/ Regulatory reporting/AML changes Implementation (CIBC Mellon, CGI, Bombardier, Manulife)

-Process re-engineering/ improvement tasks. (MRA process, Shipping/ Receiving areas) Bombardier, CIBC Mellon, RIM)

-IFRS Standards Project with Finance Division. (Manulife Financial, Bombardier)

-Automation of current manual process. (Trade Ticket automation) – CIBC Mellon, Manulife

-Worked with Prime Brokers – Automation of manual process (CIBC Mellon)

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-FIGI Code implementation in Fund Accounting and Custody (CIBC Mellon & BNY Mellon)

-Massive Accounts Receivable clean-up (Bombardier Aerospace)

-Feasibility Study to eliminate number of Reports generated in the Finance Department (Manulife)

-New Mutual Fund Launch (Manulife Financial)

- T+2 Implementation (CGI)

-Cost Benefit Analysis (CIBC Mellon, CGI, Bombardier, RIM)

-Make or Buy Analysis (Bombardier, RIM)

Professional Experience

CIBC Mellon, Corporate Project Office, Toronto, ON 03/2018 – 03/2019

Senior Business Analyst, Project Manager

As a senior member of the team, provided guidance, support and leadership to the various levels of Business Analysis and assisted the Manager as required.

Elicited, analyzed and defined high-level business requirements User Stories using the project proposal provided by the line of business

Coordinated with respective internal and external parties (BNY Mellon, CIBC, External clients, Brokers, Service providers, etc.) and assisted the business in preparing business cases and related financial templates to gain project approval and necessary funding.

Facilitated dialogue between internal and external stakeholders, prioritizing between competing objectives, including meetings, focus groups, joint sessions, workshops, User Stories.

Documented detailed business requirements, Managed stakeholder expectations and relationships

Monitored progress against project deliverables, ensure functional areas are meeting their commitments on a timely basis, and update project plans to reflect changes

Managed and tracked change requests throughout the project life cycle. Develop and manage contingency plans as required

Logged, tracked and addressed all concerns/problems throughout projects. Forwarded issues to the development group, along with recommended corrective actions. Escalated unresolved issues

Coordinated and participated in user acceptance testing, impact analysis, and the development of policies and procedures. Conducted independent system testing to ensure specifications have been met.

Given presentations facilitated meetings to business units; communicated project status, circulated meeting minutes to internal and external parties/ stakeholders

Researched, analyzed Industry trends and made recommendations. (includes use of metrics/measurements, retrospectives, financial analysis to help with identifying opportunities, making decisions, bench marking to the industry)

CGI INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT INC, Markham, ON 8/2016 – 9/2017

Senior Business Systems Analyst / Senior Consultant

Added new project functionality, including business and functional requirement analysis, and provided input for planning, deliverables, estimates, and schedules.

Produced complete, accurate and clear design documents, including functional specifications and service requests, business cases, meeting all client requirements within time and budget constraints.

Formulated and documented detailed technical designs, unit test cases, performed system testing and documented test results.

Resolved complex problems met business needs and applied wealth management knowledge for systems solutions design.

Facilitated dialogue between internal and external stakeholders, prioritized between competing objectives, including meetings, focus groups, joint sessions, workshops.

Translated customer product requirements into comprehensive, complete and accurate business specifications, defined and recommended system solutions.

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Communicated conceptual designs and business rules with developers, participated in technical specification reviews.

Provided internal and external product /change management training, supported allocated clients.

Action Lighting. Markham, ON 01/2013 – 07/2016

Business Analyst

Gathered business requirements from clients, transformed for functional specifications, developed new reporting tools and procedures with development team.

Provided costing, scheduling, and other project controls support, including project initiation, planning, execution, control, close-out activities, resource requirements, and dependencies.

Performed subject matter expert (SME) role, defining, developing and implementing solutions.

Developed and utilized templates, spreadsheets, and other reporting tools, maximizing efficiency and analysis and reporting accuracy, and monitoring FINTRAC (AML compliance reporting)

Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research skills and analytical ability, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note expertise, employing some facility with graphics manipulation, using innovative applications, and updating intranet websites.

Reviewed current workflow documents, procedures, and policies, supported process changes, improved precision, and saved process time.

CGI INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT INC, Markham, ON 6/2012 – 11/2012

Business Analyst

Coordinated with business analysts, project managers and developers for MSuite Portfolio Solutions Professional Services Department. Designed, built, and supported enhancements and customizations with applications.

Analyzed business and functional requirements, providing input into project planning and test planning.

Produced complete, accurate, and clear design documents, meeting client requirements within time and budget constraints. Tested functionality, meeting all requirements before client delivery, including UAT support.

Actively participated and supported Teams during Validation and Issue Triage Meetings

Produced thorough and accurate test cases / plans, performing positive, negative, and regression tests and addressing client requirements.

Worked independently and proactively, identifying potential business process improvements and bridging gaps.

RESEARCH IN MOTION (RIM / BLACKBERRY), Waterloo, ON 9/2010 – 4/2012

Business Analyst

Provided input and support for concept phase with confidential projects and initiatives engaging RIM business units worldwide.

Analyzed and categorized requirements into project needs and worked with internal teams, creating initial proposal, business case, detailed project plan, and test plans, achieving 23% monthly north American OPEX savings for CSO organization.

Conducted industry and strategic analysis, clarifying costs versus benefits with purchasing and building solutions.

Conducted research for relevant topics, providing external business intelligence while introducing best practices and benchmarks to meet competitive advantage in the industry.

Analyzed and initiated budgets and actively monitored business performance, establishing expert role with business case financials, identifying fiscal improvements and strength / weaknesses, tracking and reporting resourcing and progress, and creating and maintaining metrics and reporting requirements.

Facilitated and supported capabilities of the IT Leadership Team by acting as the Team’s Scrum Master (facilitating ceremonies, impediments, facilitating backlog grooming, planning/tasking)

Liaised between enterprise teams and business stakeholders, ensuring solution design and implementation is consistent with the requirements throughout the delivery life cycle.

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BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE, Toronto, ON – Regional Aircraft 7/2006 – 6/2010

Business Analyst

Managed small to medium projects, including schedules, time estimates, resource co-ordination and status reporting within SAP environment.

Resolved invoice disputes by research and analysis, contributed effective stakeholder communication/relationship with stakeholders and reduced current Accounts Receivables substantially.

Navigated customer needs, concerns, and priorities, meeting expectations and requirements and gaining trust and respect regarding technical issues.

Developed meaningful benchmark reports and key performance indicators (KPI), comparing corporate strategies and statistics with competitors, adopting leadership role with developing strategies, and moving department into “best in class” status.

Transformed business through performance improvement and data driven decision-making, reducing total turn-around time from 297 to 44 days for material return processes and substantially increasing customer satisfaction measurements.

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.,), York University, Toronto, ON

C.G.A - Level 3, Certified General Accountants of Ontario, Canada.

Pursuing PMP and SCRUM Master. (undergoing training with Sixth Dimension Learning Inc. Mississauga)

Art of Consulting/ Structured Communications Workshops, Introduction to Project Management for non-PMs, CGI.

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