Sharon Tavares
Rome,NY
Summary
Certified Professional Scrum Master with extensive experience leading Agile teams and managing complex projects. Expertise in drafting comprehensive business requirements through Business Viability Assessments (BVA), Functional Requirements Documents (FRD), and Project Request Documents (PRD). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel capabilities, and skilled in automating processes with Macros to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to leverage SQL, C++, and Python for generating insightful reports that support data-driven decision-making while successfully overseeing multiple high-impact projects aligned with strategic business objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Scrum Master
BNY Mellon
Oriskany, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Led teams in executing core agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to enhance collaboration and project outcomes.
- Engaged with product owners to enhance backlog clarity and prioritize sprint activities, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
- Guided cross-functional teams in adopting agile and scrum methodologies, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at maximizing business value.
- Analyzed sprint progress and performance metrics to identify and eliminate obstacles, promoting an efficient development cycle.
- Collaborated effectively with stakeholders and team members, demonstrating composure under pressure and utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills to fulfill project goals.
Lead Business Analyst
BNY Mellon
Oriskany, NY
06.2020 - 03.2024
- Analyzed stakeholder needs and developed comprehensive business requirements and functional specifications for large-scale enterprise initiatives.
- Conducted thorough analysis of business process flows, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting strategic solutions.
- Provided expert guidance on technical aspects to inform strategic decisions regarding application development initiatives.
- Advised stakeholders on strategic decisions regarding application development and system enhancements to align with business objectives.
- Collaborated in the design, prototyping, and testing phases to enhance software system functionality.
- Facilitated requirement gathering and documentation, translating insights into functional designs and comprehensive test plans.
Sr. Analyst, Bus Tech Liaison-Trade
BNY Mellon
Oriskany, NY
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Managed a range of systems and products, ensuring optimal performance for international trade activities.
- Conducted thorough testing of trade systems by creating user acceptance testing (UAT) scripts and validating system performance.
- Created detailed reports by leveraging Alteryx, BNY Query, and Microsoft Access, ensuring accurate data extraction from DB2 tables.
- Created and maintained macros to optimize workflow and improve productivity in various areas.
- Guided new employees through trade system procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
System Specialist-Loans
BNY Mellon
Oriskany, NY
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Provided technical support to users, resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Ensured functionality and reliability of multiple asset management systems through regular updates and troubleshooting.
- Conducted comprehensive user acceptance testing (UAT) for loan systems by creating detailed test scripts and performing systematic evaluations.
- Leveraged mainframe applications and Microsoft Access to produce comprehensive reports for informed decision-making.
- Achieved seamless updates to general ledger interfaces, enhancing obligation types, charge codes, assignment units, prime codes, and tickler codes. Delivered comprehensive global and legal search results. Streamlined disaster recovery management and improved oversight of DS violation reports.
- Delivered comprehensive training to new hires to ensure proficiency in loan system operations.
Loan Processor
BNY Mellon
Oriskany, NY
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Deciphered corporate and private wealth loan instructions and applied them appropriately through the Automated Finance System (AFS)
- Initiated money movements through IIS and RAP with understanding of General Ledger and CAS accounts
- Inquired data from various internal loan systems
- Assisted in training of new and current employees and conducted peer reviews
- Created procedures based on corporate and private wealth loans processes
- Ensured accuracy of end of night batches for both Private Wealth and Corporate portfolios
Floor Supervisor
Turning Stone Enterprise
Verona, NY
03.2003 - 10.2008
- Executed supervision of monetary transactions while accurately documenting all required paperwork.
- Monitored gaming floor activities to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain fair play.
- Facilitated resolution of customer disputes and addressed satisfaction requests to maintain high service standards.
- Coordinated dialogue between team members and leadership to ensure alignment on objectives.
- Analyzed and documented employee achievements and areas for improvement in annual reviews.
Education
Certified Scrum Master -
PSM 1
AAS - Accounting
Mohawk Valley Community College
Certificate - Data Analytics
Mohawk Valley Community College
Certificate - Managerial Accounting
Mohawk Valley Community College
Certificate - Finance
Mohawk Valley Community College
Skills
- Agile metrics tracking
- Agile coaching
- Project management
- Sprint planning
- User acceptance testing
- Software development life cycle
- SQL and databases
- Requirements gathering
- Microsoft Office suite functionalities
- Systems analysis
Timeline
Scrum Master
BNY Mellon
01.2023 - Current
Lead Business Analyst
BNY Mellon
06.2020 - 03.2024
Sr. Analyst, Bus Tech Liaison-Trade
BNY Mellon
09.2015 - 06.2020
System Specialist-Loans
BNY Mellon
06.2013 - 09.2015
Loan Processor
BNY Mellon
06.2010 - 06.2013
Floor Supervisor
Turning Stone Enterprise
03.2003 - 10.2008
AAS - Accounting
Mohawk Valley Community College
Certificate - Data Analytics
Mohawk Valley Community College
Certificate - Managerial Accounting
Mohawk Valley Community College
Certificate - Finance
Mohawk Valley Community College
Certified Scrum Master -
PSM 1