Highlights:In my 8 years of experience working as a Business Analyst I got to work with major Multi National Banks. Got to work on their core banking systems, payment processing engines, while grasping a good understanding of how retail as well as corporate banking systems work. All of the above, along with a good understanding of how the internal IT systems integrate and operate together to provide the entire banking solutions. Using Agile Methodologies to develop solutions, creating technical documents around these solutions, as well as writing and grooming user stories are some other highlights of my career spanning the last 8 years.

Skills:Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, IT Business Analyst, Payments Business Analyst, Product Owner, Scrum Master, SDLC, Requirement Gathering, Requirement Elicitation, Payments, Cross Border Payments, SWIFT Payments, SEPA, Fedwire

Goal:Business Systems Analyst with Expertise in Software, Finance, and Analytics As an accomplished Business Systems Analyst with over 8 years of experience, I specialize in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. My background includes working with major software MNCs, servicing and enabling banks across India, Europe, and beyond. Here are my key strengths: Requirement Gathering: Proficient in gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into actionable solutions. Documentation: Skilled at creating comprehensive Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Specification Documents (FSD), and user stories. Project Management: Experienced in IT project management, ensuring successful execution and delivery. Performance Tuning: Adept at optimizing system performance for efficiency and scalability. Software Development Lifecycles: Well-versed in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Defect and Change Management: Utilize Jira for effective defect tracking and change management. Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with SQL and handling user stories. Core Banking Solutions and Payment Engines: Collaborate closely with these critical systems. End-to-End Software Development: Involved in project planning, analysis, execution, testing, and ongoing maintenance. I am passionate about driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering impactful solutions. Seeking opportunities to contribute my expertise to dynamic teams and drive business success.

Certification:ISTQB Certified Tester Agile Software Development - Coursera

Senior Consultant 09/2022 - current
Cognizant, Bangalore, Karnataka India
Industry: Banking and Finance
For Client: Optimize Standard Chartered's Corporate Payment Channel - NextGen's Payment reporting module. Conduct Impact Assessments, propose solutions, gather requirements, create 30+ user stories, and assist with backlog prioritization. Cognizant: Conduct interviews for external hires. Edit BFS practice articles. Present ISO20022 webinar to 200+ BFS practitioners.
Client: • Help customize and optimize the Payment reporting module of the Corporate Payment Channel - NextGen used by Standard Charted’ s corporate customers. • Perform Impact Assessments and build solutions to improve performance of the existing reporting module. • Engage in requirement gathering workshops and work with stakeholders to understand the changes. • Create user stories(30+), give walkthroughs, and groom user stories within squads. • Help Scrum master prioritize the backlog for future sprints. For Cognizant: • Conduct Interviews for external hires to be sourced into Cognizant. • Help edit and refine internal Articles for BFS practice building activities. • Conduct an internal Webinar for the cognizant BFS practice on ISO20022, Industry Standards (Presented to an audience of 200+ participants)--

Vellore University, Chennai 05/2014 - 05/2016
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Degree: Master's Degree
Major:Finance
Minor:Analytics
Studied Master of Business Administration with Major in Finance and Minor in Analytics.

David Augustus IT Business Analyst Senior