Adept at driving operational efficiency and spearheading complex projects, I have a proven track record from my tenure at Chordify. Leveraging skills in SQL and team leadership, I've optimized workflows and surpassed quarterly KPIs by 57%, showcasing my ability to deliver high-quality solutions that meet rigorous business demands.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
Chordify
02.2022 - Current
Collected and organized project requirements through meetings, workshops, and creating user stories and process diagrams
Used tools like Confluence to document and share requirements with team members
Analyzed business processes and user needs to guide the migration from a legacy CRM to Salesforce, defining key requirements and ensuring seamless data transfer
Collaborated with stakeholders to optimize system configuration, resulting in streamlined workflows and a 20% reduction in operational costs
Provided user training and support, resulting in greater user proficiency for several clients
Developed and maintained complex SQL queries to extract, analyze, and report on critical business data, improving decision-making processes and operational efficiency
Managed full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, from initial concept through to deployment and maintenance, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions
Created comprehensive Business Requirements Documents (BRD), Functional Specification Documents (FSD), and Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) to guide development teams and align project outcomes with business objectives
Managed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes, coordinating with stakeholders to obtain final approval and communicating sign-off to vendors, ensuring project deliverables met all requirements before implementation
Business Analyst
New York Life Insurance
New York, New York
05.2021 - 02.2022
Collaborated with stakeholders to document requirements, conducted gap analysis, and proposed business solutions and improvements
Managed projects, led teams, planned testing, and ensured timely issue resolution
Collaborated on compliance tests, led scrum meetings, and trained staff in agile practices
Leveraged expertise in Loan and Payments systems to streamline financial operations, improve customer experiences, and ensure compliance with financial regulations
Performed gap analysis between current and desired states of business processes, recommending and implementing solutions to bridge identified gaps and improve overall efficiency
Created comprehensive documentation, including business requirements documents (BRD) and functional specifications, internal and external stakeholders
Senior Project Lead
Heritage Bank of Commerce
San Jose, CA
11.2019 - 04.2021
Created and maintained Use Case Diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams, and Activity Diagrams using MS Visio, providing clear visual representations of complex business processes and system interactions
Leveraged expertise in Loan and Payments systems to streamline financial operations, improve customer experiences, and ensure compliance with financial regulations
Conducted requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders, translating business needs into technical specifications and actionable project plans
Performed gap analysis between current and desired states of business processes, recommending and implementing solutions to bridge identified gaps and improve overall efficiency
Managed projects, led teams, planned testing, and ensured timely issue resolution
Collaborated on compliance tests, led scrum meetings, and trained staff in agile practices
Spearheaded the implementation of advanced data collection processes, optimizing the feedback loop between client requirements and five distinct product development teams
This initiative resulted in a 57% overachievement of quarterly KPI benchmarks
Senior Team Lead
State Bank of India - California
San Jose, CA
07.2018 - 10.2019
Managed vendor relations, contracts, costs, risks, service delivery, and trained new hires on customer service and bank systems
Created detailed business requirement documents (BRD) and functional specifications to guide Salesforce development teams in configuring the system to align with business needs
Enterprise and other Supply Chain Management ERP systems to optimize inventory management, order processing, and supply chain operations
Performed gap analysis between current and desired states of business processes, recommending and implementing solutions to bridge identified gaps and improve overall efficiency
Senior Business Analyst
Child Care Council Of Santa Clara County
Santa Clara, CA
08.2016 - 06.2018
Leveraged expertise in Loan and Payments systems to streamline financial operations, improve customer experiences, and ensure compliance with financial regulations
Developed comprehensive test plans and cases for new features, conducted user acceptance testing (UAT), and documented results
Conducted data entry in HRIS, updated and audited compensation data in Workday, and responded to salary inquiries ensuring equity
Conducted requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders, translating business needs into technical specifications and actionable project plans
Project Manager
Touro University
New York
03.2007 - 07.2016
Led the implementation of a new Student Information System (SIS) across 15 educational institutions, improving data accuracy and reporting capabilities by 20%
Provide direction, support, and present ideas to project teams, ensuring proactive communication of project status to management
Streamlined enrollment, scheduling, and assessment processes, reducing administrative workload
Education
MBA - Data Analyst and Marketing
Cal State East Bay University
California
01.2021
B.S. - Marketing Management and Finance
Touro University
New York
01.2011
Skills
Requirement Gathering & Documentation
User Stories
Use Case Development
Process Mapping
Lighting Platform
Customization - Flow
Customization - Fields
Customization - Page Layouts
Reports & Dashboards
Workflows & Approval
Tableau
Jira
Scrum
SQL
MS Project
Pivot Table Analysis
Team Development
Team Leadership
Process Improvement
Concur
Anti Money Laundering (AML)
Fiserv
FBSI Mainframe System
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, 03/2022
Business Analysis & Process Management, Coursera, 02/2022
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling
Fitness
Networking
Cooking
Honorsandawards
Merit Student Award
Top 35 students | Cal State East Bay University California 2018 - 2021
Best Employee
Top employee of the year Touro University, 2011, 2016