ANDREW HODGKINS
Franklin,USA
Summary
Senior Software Engineer with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, specializing in requirements elicitation and process optimization. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to produce high-quality specifications and achieve project goals. Expertise in Agile methodologies and fostering collaboration to align business needs with technical solutions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Norwood, MA
09.2008 - 11.2025
- Led end-to-end requirements elicitation for multiple analyzers, guiding cross-functional teams through interviews, workshops, and surveys.
- Directed the development of clear, standards-aligned specifications, ensuring the validation of functional requirements and optimization of process flows.
- Oversaw requirements governance, driving prioritization, approvals, and controlled change management to ensure completeness and traceability.
Lead Business Systems Analyst
Sun Life Financial
Wellesley, MA
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Facilitated communication between business units and systems teams to identify process improvements for complex projects.
- Conducted cross-functional requirements-gathering sessions, producing system context diagrams and logical data models.
- Translated business needs into actionable technical requirements to guide solution design and implementation.
Senior Business Systems Analyst
General Dynamics
Needham, MA
05.2002 - 03.2006
- Defined system and functional requirements for enterprise-wide web systems (ERP, eCommerce, Helpdesk), conducting SME-driven requirements sessions and documenting gaps, use cases, and test plans.
- Led issue/gap tracking, proposed solutions, and produced training materials, schedules, and end-user testing/training deliverables.
- Created Quality Management compliance documentation and developed helpdesk, production support, and maintenance procedures.
Senior Business/Systems Analyst
WP Corcoran & Associates Inc.
Norwood, MA
- Facilitated software requirements elicitation workshops and developed comprehensive software requirements specifications to ensure successful delivery of multiple software development projects for top clients
Director of Business Development
Kaon Interactive Inc.
Maynard, MA
- Secured sales of Kaon’s 3D imaging technology across multiple industries.
- Established Dell as a primary client, reinforcing Kaon’s market position in 3D technology.
- Expanded client base into US divisions, acquiring accounts in footwear, computer peripherals, and consumer electronics sectors.
Web Center Manager
WP Corcoran & Associates, Inc.
Wellesley, MA
- Oversaw development of websites, intranets, data warehouses, and e-commerce applications using COM/DCOM, ASP, HTML, Visual Basic, SQL Server, and MS Access.
- Reviewed project plans from requirements to production roll-out for consistent tracking and evaluation.
Senior Account Manager
Sterling Software
Waltham, MA
- Surpassed established quotas, generating $1M in annual sales and securing largest account in NE Region, State of NY.
- Engaged with CIOs and directors to present enterprise-wide solutions that drove strategic initiatives.
- Sold component-based and object-oriented development tools to Fortune 500 companies, optimizing software development life cycles.
Senior Business Systems Analyst
c.w. Costello & Associates Inc.
Wellesley, MA
- Defined system and functional requirements, creating comprehensive test plans for deposit system conversion projects.
- Developed loan withdrawal programs in MVS environments using JCL, COBOL, CICS, and DB2; executed system and integration testing.
- Conducted extensive Y2K assessments for financial and healthcare clients, analyzing over 150 system modules.
Senior Programmer Analyst
Financial Data Planning
Wellesley, MA
- Designed, developed, and tested online and batch programs for a top financial client in MVS, COBOL, CICS, DB2 environments.
- Executed comprehensive unit and system test plans to ensure software reliability.
- Provided detailed status reports to project leader for informed decision-making.
Senior Programmer Analyst
IBM
Kingston NY/Boston
- Installed and customized IBM systems, including ImagePlus, DB2, and CSP for commercial and telecom clients.
- Developed detailed program specifications following IBM SDLC methodologies.
- Created complex online and batch COBOL programs in MVS environments with rigorous unit testing for validation.
- Designed, coded, and tested PL/1 and 370 Assembler programs for IBM 3090 Service Processor to detect memory failures.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Worcester, MASkills
- Windows operating systems
- Requirements elicitation and definition
- Documentation and use case writing
- Process and data modeling
- Workflow analysis
- Agile methodologies
- Scrum master expertise
- Tools: Doors, Azure DevOps, MS Teams, Team Foundation Server
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- SAP and Polarion proficiency
- Volere framework knowledge
Training
- Volere Methodology, 2006, 2007
- George Washington University/Project Management Institute, 2005
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
09.2008 - 11.2025
Lead Business Systems Analyst
Sun Life Financial
03.2006 - 06.2008
Senior Business Systems Analyst
General Dynamics
05.2002 - 03.2006
Senior Business/Systems Analyst
WP Corcoran & Associates Inc.
Director of Business Development
Kaon Interactive Inc.
Web Center Manager
WP Corcoran & Associates, Inc.
Senior Account Manager
Sterling Software
Senior Business Systems Analyst
c.w. Costello & Associates Inc.
Senior Programmer Analyst
Financial Data Planning
Senior Programmer Analyst
IBM
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE