PRACTICING BUSINESS ANALYST AND CURAM CONSULTANT with 10 years of experience working on large, scaled software development projects. Extensive experience with IBM Cúram Social Program Management Platform. Proficient in testing and validating system functionality and providing input related to system defects and enhancement requests for Cúram based products. Recent knowledge gained pertaining to networking fundamentals and working with Windows 8 and 10 operating systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CONSULTANT
KPMG, LLC
02.2022 - Current
Develop training videos using Articulate Storyline 360 software to accommodate the various job aids and quick reference guides to assist the client with the transition from their legacy system to the new MES SIP Platform
CONSULTANT
KPMG, LLC
08.2021 - 02.2022
Execute functional and regression QA testing for MAGI/non-MAGI Medicaid to create training materials
Provide step by step instructions for functional and regression testing to trainers in order to create training materials
Coordinate with testing team to log defects as they are found within training materials
Retest defects as they are resolved within the new builds
Develop ILT training curriculum
Develop ILT facilitator and exercise guides
Document mock data training needs
Deliver train-the-trainer program
Support ILT and vILT training
Provide on-site support to end users after deployment.
CONTRACTOR
KPMG, LLC
07.2019 - 08.2021
Execute functional and regression QA testing for MAGI/non-MAGI Medicaid to create training materials
Provide step by step instructions for functional and regression testing to trainers in order to create training materials
Coordinate with testing team to log defects as they are found within training materials
Retest defects as they are resolved within the new builds
Develop ILT training curriculum
Develop ILT facilitator and exercise guides
Document mock data training needs
Deliver train-the-trainer program
Support ILT and vILT training
Provide on-site support to end users after deployment.
CURAM CONSULTANT
IBM Global Business Services
11.2017 - 07.2019
Execute functional QA and UAT test scripts for Cúram software to isolate and resolve system issues
Provided policy subject matter expertise pertaining to Social Service economic benefit programs
Develop QA and UAT test scripts and processes for product management and software development teams
Produce quality assurance documentation and reports as required
Design and support user interface and regression testing software
Coordinate with product development teams and software engineers to recommend solutions that maximize performance and efficiency
Utilize JIRA agile project management tool to manage defect life cycle from identification through resolution deployment.
BUSINESS ANALYST
NC Department of Health and Human Services
07.2013 - 11.2017
Provided policy subject matter expertise pertaining to Social Service economic benefit programs
Performed reviews and approvals for functional designs of system enhancement request to ensure the quality and accuracy of new functionality
Coordinated with project developers to ensure detailed designs for system components were created/updated in a timely manner, according to when the functional design documents were created/updated
Assisted with managing and following internal procedures for change, incident and escalation management processes
Participated in special audits and evaluations for process improvements
Participated in Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions to establish new functionality and resolve customer process issues
Provided support to the help desk by troubleshooting cases for Cúram application issues
Managed issues using Remedy ticketing system
Assisted with completing functional system analysis, policy support and enforcement criteria resulting in accurately priorities for NC Fast modules
Participated in requirements gathering and fit gap sessions
Utilized JIRA Agile to document system requirements as user stories, with clear acceptance criteria following Kanban Agile methodology
Utilized SharePoint to store and exchange project artifacts.
Education
Information Technology Systems Administration Certificate, Networking Fundamentals, Security Fundamentals, Windows Operating System Fundamentals (Windows 7 Configurations), Mobility and Devices Fundamentals, Routing and Switching Fundamentals -
My Computer Career
Raleigh, NC
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development -
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC
05.2001
Skills
Systems Analysis and Evaluation – Experience completing system analysis and evaluation through fit gap, JAD and requirement sessions, to bridge the gap and identify solutions to customer process issues
Project Life Cycle – Experience managing the project life cycle for smaller projects This includes project initiation, planning and execution
Software Testing – Experience creating and executing test plans and scripts for system integration and user acceptance testing Experience writing and executing manual test cases/scripts Experienced with managing a team of testers ensuring cases were executing according to appropriate procedures and within expected timelines
Customer Support – Proficient in providing various levels of customer support from a customer support perspective while working with the help desk JAD, fit gap and requirement sessions dealing with the customer/end user, through the deployment phase Maintains ability to communicate efficiently with broad audiences due to experience collaborating with developers, business analysts, project management staff, and end users
Leadership – Proficient in taking the lead and ensuring that team members meet deadlines and execute project tasks according to current procedures
Microsoft Technology Associate: (MTA) Networking Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate: (MTA) Mobility and Devices Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate: (MTA) Windows Operating Systems Fundamentals
IBM Certified Associate Business Process Analyst – Cúram SPM v7.X
Timeline
CONSULTANT
KPMG, LLC
02.2022 - Current
CONSULTANT
KPMG, LLC
08.2021 - 02.2022
CONTRACTOR
KPMG, LLC
07.2019 - 08.2021
CURAM CONSULTANT
IBM Global Business Services
11.2017 - 07.2019
BUSINESS ANALYST
NC Department of Health and Human Services
07.2013 - 11.2017
Information Technology Systems Administration Certificate, Networking Fundamentals, Security Fundamentals, Windows Operating System Fundamentals (Windows 7 Configurations), Mobility and Devices Fundamentals, Routing and Switching Fundamentals -
My Computer Career
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development -
Claflin University
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