SABINA SHNAIDMAN
** ****** ***, ****** ******, NY 10314
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Overview
Technical Experience
Length
Business Experience
Length
ORBUS (TOGAF) modeling
Banking
25 Years
Oracle (7-12g)
30 Years
Finance
18 Years
Data Warehousing
15 Years
Business Analysis
25 Years
Data Modeling
16 Years
Data Analysis
25 Years
Sybase
7 Years
Use Case modeling
20 Years
Erwin
10 years
Requirements Elicitation and Documentation
30 Years
RM Cobol, Pro* Cobol
10 Years
Business Objects
2 Years
Unix (AIX, Solaris, HP/UX)
15 Years
SharePoint
15 years
C/Pro*C/C++
10 years
MS Project
15 years
Java
2 years
Xcelsius
2 years
SQL (TOAD, SQL developer, SQL Server, DBeaver)
30 Years
SDLC/Agile (VersionOne, JIRA)
17 years
Summary
A results-driven leader with over 25 years of experience spearheading digital transformation initiatives and delivering substantial business benefits and cost efficiencies. Expert in Portfolio Management and Technology Strategic Planning, having successfully optimized a $2 billion annual technology spend. Led strategic reimagining efforts across key functions such as Alternative Investments, Corporate Actions, Payments, Billing, and Client Onboarding, generating over $80 million in cost savings and new revenue streams. Chaired process review boards, collaborating with process owners to identify automation, consolidation, and service alignment opportunities. Developed Proof of Concept (POC) models for data engineering, architecture, and business operations teams to drive innovation. Possess deep expertise in Securities and Pricing Masters, Derivatives, Corporate Actions, Client and Account Onboarding, Billing, Invoicing, and Regulatory Compliance, with strong working knowledge of order management trading systems and settlement.
Experience
Sabina’s ExtraordinAir Inc. October 2023 – Present
CEO of my own Balloon Art Company
Creator and designer of custom balloon sculptures that elevate balloon art into a captivating form of artistic expression. Our mission is to bring joy to our clients through unique, sophisticated pieces that transform any space. Offering a full-service experience, we handle everything from setup and delivery to cleanup with meticulous attention to detail. With a 100% proven track record in sales, contract fulfillment, and client satisfaction, we build strong, trusted relationships. We’re also pioneers, launching a first-of-its-kind product line for small balloon sculptures on Shopify. As of February gained fifty 5-star Google reviews. Instagram
Professional Balloon Artist - Custom Balloon Decor - Products & Events – Sabina ExtraordinAir 917-***-****
Bank of NY, Mellon and Pershing (BNYM) March 2018 – May 2023
Principal Enterprise Architect Technology: ORBUS (TOGAF) modeling, SQL, MS Professional Suite, Power Builder
Strategic Leadership & Cost Savings:
Led the creation of enterprise-wide roadmaps and target states, driving alignment across business units and identifying $65M in potential savings from consolidating corporate actions, with an immediate $15M saved.
Application & Process Optimization:
Managed the rationalization of 4,000+ applications to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency. Developed analytical and reporting tools to unlock portfolio shaping. Led the Process Review Board to streamline processes, identify automation opportunities, and enhance service alignment. Developed KPI and score dashboards for portfolio management, and identify opportunities and strategies for improvement.
Architecture & Capability Development:
Developed interim and target state architecture models for major business units, improving transparency and maturity. Built capability models and automated processes to align business, operations and technology strategies, reducing redundancies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Facilitated Design Thinking workshops to reimagine Regulatory Reporting, Billing, Finance, Accounting Platforms and Onboarding, creating enterprise-level target states that integrated people, processes, and technology.
Training & Mentorship:
Trained over 1,000 employees in business architecture and digital transformation, fostering a culture of innovation and process improvement.
Deutsche Bank February 2015-February 2018
Sr. Business Analyst
Technologies: Oracle/ SQL Developer/ MS Project, SharePoint, JIRA
Client and Account Reference Data Lead – Volcker Regulatory Deliverable & System Integration
Led the migration of five downstream systems for Volcker compliance, including remediation of Client and Account Enterprise data, KYC reviews, and integration with Fidessa instances. Delivered Business and Functional Requirements (BRD/FRD) by collaborating with KYC, middle office, and system SMEs. Developed and managed system reconciliation processes to ensure accurate client settlement account data before migration. Automated client migration attribute evaluations to streamline approvals. Reported daily progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders. Promoted in May 2017 to lead a team of five, overseeing client and instrument reference data for Americas Operations.
Citigroup August 2011 – January 2015
Sr. Business Analyst Technologies: Oracle/ SQL Developer, AbInitio, Java, MS Project, SharePoint, JIRA
Information Securities Group Lead – Financial Reference Data & System Integration
Led the integration of financial reference data from 40+ vendors into a consolidated Security Master (SMC) supporting over 100 Citi applications. Delivered complex reference data solutions for systems like Sec Landing and Prime Broker (PRIME), impacting 40 downstream systems including trade, settlement, and P&L reporting. Developed SQL tools for reconciliation between legacy and vendor systems (e.g., Bloomberg, S&P, Reuters).
Designed and implemented securities indicative data infrastructure for global distribution, and standardized the Data Distribution Infrastructure (DDI) to streamline client onboarding and reduce turnaround times. Led efforts to decommission two legacy securities reference systems, managing 300+ attribute mappings and strategic system alignments.
Standardized release management tasks for client deliverables, reducing release times significantly. Created a BA utility for tracking auditability and use cases, which was approved as a strategic tool for the group. Successfully onboarded four clients with Securities Master Indicative Data and supported the transition to cloud-based solutions.
Managed client relationships and ensured education in securities and data handling, fulfilling strategic goals to decommission legacy systems.
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ April 2010 – July 2011
Sr. Analyst/PMO Coordinator for US Technologies: dB2, SQL, AIX/Unix, SharePoint, MS Project 2010
ZEUS Global Data Collection & Reporting
Oversaw the implementation of ZEUS, enhancing global data collection and reporting for BASEL II RWA calculations, reducing 131 reports, and improving data accuracy. Streamlined reporting to Tokyo Head Office by 40%, enabling timely global exposure tracking and profitability analysis. Managed project plans, resource allocation, and issue resolution from SIT to post-production. Led quality assurance through code reviews, and designed frameworks for global exposure validation and exception handling. Reported progress and results to Tokyo, ensuring alignment with business and IT leads.
Citigroup February 2007 – April 2010
Project Lead/Senior Analyst Technologies: ORACLE, SQL, PL/SQL, AbInitio, MicroStrategy, Informatica, Business Objects, XML, SharePoint, MS Project
Led the development of a client analytics dashboard, integrating multiple systems to enhance client activity visibility and managing onshore/offshore teams to meet tight deadlines. Managed 38 projects focused on data governance and integrity within the Global Information Warehouse’s Master Data Management initiative. Developed an electronic billing system for 40 global clients, ensuring timely delivery of all projects. Pioneered and Implemented a Security Funds System (SFS) client experience dashboard with 17 KPIs for over 600 users, utilizing Agile methodologies to achieve a 90% performance improvement via Xelsius. Optimized pricing and market expansion initiatives, ensuring timely delivery across multiple projects. Contributed to a Data Warehouse project supporting finance and mutual funds by gathering requirements, defining business processes, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure compliance with business standards while managing timelines, resources, and risk identification.
Prudential Financial, NJ August 2005 – December 2006
Business Analyst/Data Analyst Technologies: ORACLE, UNIX, C
Data Warehouse Project Focus: Finance and Mutual Funds
Contributed to a Data Warehouse project supporting reporting needs across Asset Management, Mutual Funds, Trading, Banking, and Credit modules by gathering and analyzing business and functional requirements through user interviews, JAD sessions, and the Rational Unified Process (RUP). Defined business processes, documented use cases, and collaborated with development, QA, and UAT teams to ensure the application met business standards. Managed project timelines, resource allocation, and risk identification, delivering walkthroughs and insights to stakeholders and providing post-implementation support for seamless project delivery.
UPS, NJ Mar 2005 - July 2005
Business Analyst/Data Analyst Technologies: C, UNIX, Oracle
Data Warehouse Project
Developed requirements, use cases, and process flows for a Data Warehouse project on Trade Direct Shipping, managing historical data and creating traceability matrices. Collaborated with technical teams to align solutions with business needs, addressed project risks, and provided recommendations to optimize outcomes.
AT&T, NJ August 2002-September 2004
Account Manager/Sr. Analyst Technologies: C, Pro*C, Oracle, Autosys, CONTROL-M, UNIX
Telecom Helpdesk Operations
Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications, creating use cases, domain dictionaries, and UML diagrams aligned with business goals. Supported object model and sequence diagram development within RUP, engaging with subject matter experts to analyze and document global helpdesk service processes and workflows. Collected requirements for future helpdesk improvements and delivered a consolidated global organization chart to streamline operations.
Southwestern Bell Communications, NJ May 1999 - January 2002
Project Lead Technologies: PL/SQL, Java, C++, Informatica, Syncsort, UNIX, IBM AIX, Orbix CORBA, MQ Series
e-Gateway
Led a development team for the e-Gateway Telecom project, enhancing data loading, automating processes, and optimizing Informatica performance for landline services. Collaborated with stakeholders to align business needs, developed real-time order management, and provided customized solutions and impact analysis for multiple clients.
AT&T, NJ February 1998 – May 1999
Account Manager/Sr. Programmer Analyst Technologies: COBOL, SQL, Pro*C, PL/SQL, Unix, Autosys, MicroFocus COBOL
Financial Community Information Warehouse (FCIW)
As Project Lead for AT&T’s Financial Community Information Warehouse (FCIW), managed finance-focused systems, resolving key scheduler flaws and implementing upgrades for system compatibility and Y2K compliance. Developed interfaces, optimized report generation, and maintained day-to-day operations of scheduling and scripting tools. Oversaw the QA lifecycle, managing test plans and defect tracking, and provided production support with on-call scheduling and issue resolution. Authored technical documentation and served as DMR account manager, advising consultants and liaising between clients and the FCIW team.
Citibank, NYC September 1996-February 1998
Project Lead/Sr. System Analyst Technologies: C/C++/Unix, SYBASE, SQL, BCP, Syncsort, Crystal Reports
Global Risk Rating (GRR)
Led the development of the Global Risk Rating (GRR) system for assessing loan risks, collaborating with Citibank’s analysts to conduct data warehousing analysis and design data models. Oversaw a development team, becoming the primary client contact and earning a promotion to account manager. Developed key system components using C/Unix and SYBASE, maintained a C++ data collection program for 90 countries, and managed the RCS to PVCS conversion.
Education
Baruch College: BBA in Computer Systems
Kingsborough Community College: AS in Mathematics
Training
Business Objects: BO Reporting and Universe Design
Xcelsius Training
SUN: JAVA Programmer’s Certification
NETCOM: JAVA Web Development Certification
NYU: C++ Parts 1 and 2 for Object Oriented Certification
Learning Tree: Developing with XML
Compulearn: Certification in PRO*JAVA