Humaira Afreen
*** ****** **., *** #*, DeKalb, IL-60115
Cell: 361-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position with a top notch company which will provide me a dynamic work sphere, utilize my inherent
skills, experience and enhance my aptitude to achieve the company’s vision, objectives and goals.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Management Information Systems Aug 2016
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, USA GPA: 3.81
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology June 2013
Osmania University, Hyderabad, INDIA GPA: 3.80
Scholarships: Graduate Research Assistant. Additionally, I was awarded the following scholarships.
Awarded with the Outstanding Management Information Systems Student Scholarship, April 2016
Awarded, Dr. Denise Schoenbachler Leadership Award in MIS/SAP Integration (TERP10), April 2016
EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant, Faculty Development & Instructional Design Center, NIU Sept 2015 – Present
Managing and Updating the old website to a new University template using the Cascade Server, and test the Blackboard system for upgrade from one version to the other, and ensure all broken links are working and updated to newest version
Assembling social media statistics for the department to report to the department of Marketing and Communication for yearly assessment report
Write/edit web and video help content for university users of the Blackboard learning management system
Transcribing workshop videos of teaching with Blackboard on YouTube, and uploading the workshops on different social media accounts
Collaborating on delivering face-to-face and online training programs on online teaching, instructional design, and instructional technology faculty and staff getting ready to teach online for the first time
Associate Software Engineer, CGI Group Inc., India Aug 2014 – Nov 2014
Study, analyze, design & prepare the required documentation for the Ratabase Project software
Calculate insurance premiums for all the states for the Liberty Mutual Insurance using Ratabase, an insurance rating and underwriting software
Ensuring effective implementation of all modules and plan, present covering all functions and features of the system
Perform tests on software and identify issues and root causes to recommend and provide resolution and coordinate with customers to ensure efficiency in implementation
Troubleshoot on all programs, processes to ensure compliance to deadlines and collaborate
Analyst, Google Maps, India Feb 2014 - May 2014
Implement data collection, interpretation, analysis, reports and other strategies that optimize efficiency, data quality and data accuracy of the Google Maps.
Intern Software Engineer, Snigdha Technosoft, India June 2013 - Jan 2014
Provide software application administration, support, account maintenance, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: Basic Java, C,C++, PL/SQL (MySQL), C#
Framework: ASP.NET
Software: Visual Studio 2015, Microsoft Visio 2013, Dreamweaver 11, SSMS, Microsoft Project 2013, Balsemiq, MockPlus for Prototypes/Wireframes
Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Linux
Microsoft Office Suite, Core FTP, Cascade Server, HTML
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE PROJECTS
Infrared Counter, My Role: Debugging
Scientific Calculator, My Role: Implementation, Tools used: Java
Snowboard Game, My Role: Documentation, Tools used: Java
Metro Cash & Carry DBMS, My Role: Documentation, Tools used: Front End-Java, Back End-MSAccess
Final year Project “File Drop – An optimized solution for remote storage” based on Cloud Computing
GRADUATE COURSE PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Database Project on online grocery store which involved constructing E-R Diagram, a Relational Model and Database along with queries for the same
System Analysis & Design Project, ‘Techtrons’ based on Knowledge Management System of converting into a paperless system which involved SDLC Life Cycle, Requirement Gathering, Context Level, Level 0 and Level 1 Diagrams, Structure Diagram, Class Diagram, Data Flow Diagrams, SWOT Analysis, User stories, Use Case Diagrams, Use Case Forms, Process Flows
Calculated time & effort required using TUFP, APCV, TAFP for a proposed system
Constructed a Relational Map, Cross-Functional Map, calculated Cycle Time (Value Analysis) with efficiency & improvement for a business case
Worked on an IT Project Management Project for an E-Commerce System for Cupcake Bakery to determine the Projects MOV, Project Charter, Business Case, Current & Proposed situations, Work Breakdown Structure in MSP, Project Scope Statement, Gantt Charts, Timeline, Poker Planning, PERT Analysis and Risk Analysis.
Built Travel Companion, GiftBox and Makeup shopping websites using Bootstrap, C#, HTML, ASP.NET, VS2015, SSMS and CoreFTP along with gathering functional and non-functional requirements
Worked on a Management Information System’s Project to determine the IT Strategies to enhance the current business, risk assessment and gap analysis for the same.
CORE SKILLS
A self-motivated curious, quick learner, focused & enthusiastic to work hard & deliver, detail oriented and efficient with strong problem-solving, analytical, written, oral, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, computer and communication skills with the ability to think outside the box.
Able to work independently or integral part of a team, with a high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude & personal initiative with the ability to set objectives and meet them consistently. Manage time and work to deadlines
Flexible & adapt to changes in priorities and ensure that the assignment is completed to high standards while addressing issues, problem or opportunity to help fellow employees
Utilizing the power of the Internet to learn new high end technologies to expand my communication paths and to provide quick solutions to apply them productively to solve issues
HONORS
Certified by V.G. Reddy Technologies for the completion of Oracle 9i/10g/11g (SQL,PL/SQL)
Certified by Lynda.com for the courses, Managing Small Projects, Preventing Scope Creep, Calculating Earned Value & Managing Project Risk
Certified by Teamleada for Database Course ‘Intro to Analytics in SQL’
Won 1st prizes in Mock Stock, Paper Presentation during Blitzkrieg 2012 & 2013
Member of Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) & Indian Student Association (ISA)
Worked as an organizer and volunteer for various technical events in college
Participated in technical events as ‘Envisage’, mini project fair, tech quizzes and workshops as Info Security Education Awareness with C-DAC, ‘Beyond coding in computer science’, A 2-Day National Workshop based on “Notable Trends in Current Computer Science & Engineering Research” & won the Certificate Of Appreciation for the same