SHAIVYA SWARAJ
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www.linkedin.com/in/shaivya-swaraj/
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Dallas Aug 2018 - Dec 2019 M.S. - Information Technology & Management
• Designed & created an application for a local food chain with personalized recommendations to users.
• Created MySQL database to monitor and display the price changes of some US airlines. Mody Institute of Technology & Sciences, India Aug 2007 - June 2011 B.S. - Electronics & Communication Engineering
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Dynamics, Azure DevOps, MS Projects, Accenture CAS, Salesforce, CRM, JIRA Analysis Tools: Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, MS Office, SAS Enterprise Miner Skills & Certifications: Python, Agile, SCRUM, Hadoop, Google Ad Fundamentals Certification BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
SourceAmerica, Vienna, Virginia
IT Intern Jun 2019 - Present
• Supported Agile software development to promote an efficient, disciplined, and transparent product delivery.
• Translated features into user stories while managing and prioritizing this backlog to reflect user requirements.
• Successfully driving backlog grooming and management with sprint prioritization, acceptance testing, and delivery.
• Created high-level business flows for the Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations application.
• Acted as liaison between business & IT team to refine the product and incorporate features based on client needs.
• Coached external PWC consultants on business processes & requirements to kick off new development.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to understand business problem statements and convert them into user stories. Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, India
Senior Software Product & Platform Engineering Analyst Apr 2017 - July 2018
• Successfully led 3 Agile phases of process, functional, and system testing for Unilever Salesforce platform.
• Analyzed more than 80 business requirements for preparing test approaches and scenarios as per the deliverables.
• Consistently delivered more than 50 user stories and ensuring its alignment with the application.
• Awarded “Voluntary Choice” certificate for being a SME and a trainer of project functionalities.
• Recognized for excellence in imparting quality trainings on business process testing at Unilever in Germany.
• Worked with cross sectional teams including developers, business analysts, and user representatives. Software Engineering Analyst Sept 2012 - Feb 2015
• Effectively led functional testing for web and android applications for a CRM product.
• Analyzed client requirements and designed the required changes by developing data correction scripts.
• Proactively commanded the monitoring of client-server batch applications to ensure zero-defect delivery.
• Received “Ace Award” for zero-defect delivery of the application and before-time delivery of the project. Associate Software Engineer July 2011 - Aug 2012
• Managed regular interactions between solution owners, management team, and client regarding incident statuses.
• Championed the resolution of multiple issues including duplication of data between server and android apps.
• Awarded runners-up trophy for a 3D model for the Consumer Goods & Services Industry across Accenture. Prakratik Living, Noida, India
IT Consultant Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
• Strategized project planning, estimation, and delivery of the consignment as per the requirement.
• Formulated the test approach and used that to assess the portal before its launch in the market. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & ORGANIZATIONS
• Organized the annual cultural & performance recognition event for 3 consecutive years at Accenture.
• Officially trained colleagues on project application for 3 consecutive years.
• President of “Karuna” social service society of college for three years.