For the given job description <<Cloud and Things is a leading provider of IT solutions in the public sector. We are dedicated to delivering results and solving complex challenges for our clients. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the world, who are driven by a sense of purpose, and who are committed to excellence. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality projects that have a significant impact on the public sector's IT landscape.
We are seeking experienced Business Analysts for Level III positions with a strong background in leading complex projects and a focus on system requirements analysis. As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in understanding business needs, gathering requirements, and contributing to the successful implementation of projects. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and assume a leadership role to ensure that project planning, design, and delivery align with business objectives.
DutiesLead and participate in requirements gathering sessions, facilitating discussions to capture client-focused needs.Analyze gathered requirements to identify key insights and prioritize system requirements for continuous integration and deployment.Utilize your expertise to validate and document system requirements that align with best-fit technology solutions.Manage and identify system requirements with a focus on areas such as eligibility, enrollment, case management, payment, claims, and recoupments.Document system requirements for mainframe modernization projects across multiple complex functional domains.Conduct thorough business process analysis and optimization within technology environments, documenting current "As Is" states and proposing innovative "To Be" states.Develop comprehensive requirements documentation, including use cases, screen prototypes, and specifications, adhering to established templates and using tools like Blueprint Storyteller.Facilitate meetings and workgroups to foster collaboration and ensure a comprehensive understanding of requirements.
Basic QualificationsAt least 7 years of experience on complex projects, with a minimum of two (2) years in a leadership role as a Business Analyst.At least 7 years of client-focused business and requirements analysis experience, including leading requirements gathering sessions and preparing technology proposals based on elicited requirements.
Preferred SkillsProfound experience in managing, identifying, documenting, and validating system requirements in areas like eligibility, enrollment, case management, payment, claims, and recoupments.Expertise in identifying, documenting, and validating system requirements within mainframe modernization projects encompassing multiple intricate functional domains.Strong aptitude for business process analysis and optimization in technology environments, with an ability to document "As Is" and "To Be" states.Extensive proficiency in creating comprehensive requirements documentation, including use cases, screen prototypes, and specifications, using tools like Blueprint Storyteller.Demonstrated capability in facilitating meetings and workgroups to enhance collaboration and requirement understanding.
 Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.>> the resume: <<Career OverviewHighly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market.
QualificationsDatabases/File SystemsOracle , MS AccessNetezzaHadoop/Big DataAmazon Redshift , S3Software ProductsOracle D2K, Forms & Reports 10gOracle Apps 11gHadoop Impala /Hive/SparkAmazon Web services, Redshift Programming LanguagesOracle PL/SQL & SQL, Impala SQLPythonJava(Basics), CVisual Basic, Coding in MS Excel using VBA, Power QueryUnix/VMSSoftware ToolsPL/SQL Developer, TOAD, DB  Visualizer, NPS Admin tool  & Aginity for Netezza/RedshiftForm & Report BuilderElastic Search, Logstash and KibanaCloudwatch Exports to excelEclipse, PyCharmMS Office, MS Project. MS Visio, Power Query with ExcelPutty, Attachmate Reflection,HPSD, Remedy,  Service PointNSI, VSS, IBM Rational Clear Case & Clear Quest, Tortoise SVN, GitHubHP Quality Center , JIRAHadoop Hue, Cloudera ManagerThe details of the various assignments that I have handled are listed here, in chronological order.01 - T-MSIS (Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System)Client: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)Location: Windsor Mill, MarylandDuration: 09/2015-Till dateRole: Technical Analyst/Senior Developer /Architect /Data AnalystSolution Environment: Oracle 11g, Informatica, UNIX, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Redshift
Work Experience06/2014to08/2015Team Lead/Senior Developer /Architect /Data AnalystExela Technologies Inc.|Stamford,CT,9.2 years of extensive experience in business analysis, system analysis, design, development and Implementation of various projects with strong experience in Database system and Project management.Good knowledge of Hadoop ecosystems, HDFS, AWS, Netezza, Oracle, Hive, Sqoop, Impala and Amazon Redshift.Implemented Proof of concepts on running Hadoop, migration from multiple databases (Netezza, Oracle) to Hadoop.Experience in working with different data sources like Flat files, XML files and Databases Key participant in all phases of the SDLC ranging from requirement analysis design, development and testing (unit, system, integration, Regression, Product).Ability to design database schemas, performance tunes SQLs, troubleshoot, improve logic and move data through the enterprise.Experience in writing complex SQL queries involving multiple tables inner and outer joins.Experience in Creating Tables, Views, Triggers, Stored Procedures, User Defined Functions and other SQL statements for various applications.Streamlined SQL, improved speed via query optimization, modified tables, and enhanced metrics Maintain accurate and organized notes on the status of development projects.Experienced in: Application development & Implementation.Agile & Waterfall Software Development Model Client-onsite, Client - Offshore and Onsite-Offshore model Change Management, Incident & Problem Management Supply Chain Management System ( Transportation and Warehousing) Media Research - Nielsen Media research.Project management, Agile Scrum Master.05/2012to05/2014Team Lead/Senior Developer /Data AnalystPerspecta Inc.|Miami,FL,IndiaSolution Environment: Oracle 11g, Netezza (7.0.2), TIBCO, UNIX Responsibilities: Analysis and Design, Development & Implementation of Software solutions Team Handling, Software Estimation & Impact Analysis.Evaluated business requirements and prepared detailed specifications that follow project guidelines required to develop written programs Involved in loading data from UNIX file system to Netezza Analyzed the data by performing Netezza queries and reviewed the results with data science team.Revised procedures that solve complex business problems with due considerations for hardware/software capacity and limitations, operating times and desired results.Analyzed large amounts of data sets to determine optimal way to aggregate and report on it.Provided quick response to ad hoc internal and external client requests for data and experienced in creating ad hoc reports.RFCs, Change Management and Version control.Review of code and Test scenarios.Maintenance & Support of Existing Software applications, Status reporting 04 - IKEA Cargo Network Systems.05/2009to04/2012Service Delivery ManagerIKEA IT|City,,GermanyOracle 10g, D2K, Forms 10g, Open VMS Responsibilities: Service Delivery Management Incident, Problem and Change Management.Analysis and Design & Implementation of Changes identified in support.Ensuring On-time delivery (OTD), First Time Right (FTR).Ensuring E2E application is up and Running (24/7) Status reporting 05 - Job-Jar GE Oil & Gas.05/2007to04/2009Software DeveloperGE Oil & Gas|City,,IndiaOracle 10g, D2K, UNIX, Apps (11.) Responsibilities: Analysis and Design, Development & Implementation of Change Requests.RFCs, Change Management and Version Control.Software Estimation & Impact Analysis.Ensuring On-time delivery (OTD), First Time Right (FTR).Requirement analysis and technical design document creation.Involved in developing/changing modules as per Technical design documents.SQL-Query Tuning Created indexes on selective columns to speed up queries and Enhanced performance using optimization techniques-normalization, indexing and Transaction Isolation levels, monitoring logs to ensure the completeness of batch processes and scripts.Designed and developed SQL stored procedures to replace existing business logic.Development of indexing schemes for most efficient insert, update and select Involved in system testing & Integration testing Status reporting.
Education and TrainingExpected intotoBachelor of technology|Computer Science and Engineering,,GPA:Computer Science and EngineeringExpected in2006totoB.Tech - CSE|Mahatma Gandhi University,,Kerala.GPA:Expected in2001totoDegree|Mahatma Gandhi University Board of Secondary Education,,KeralaGPA:
Skillsad, Agile, Analyst, Application development, Architect, automation, Big Data, business analysis, C, Change Management, CMS, hardware, Network Systems, Client, Version Control, Data Analyst, Data Analysis, data modeling, Databases, Data base, Database, Delivery, Eclipse, XML, Forms, FTP, HP, IBM, indexing, Informatica, Java, leadership, logic, notes, Managing, Meetings, MS Access, MS Excel, Excel, MS Office, MS Project, Migration, Mill, enterprise, Oil, Open VMS, optimization, Oracle, DB, Developer, Oracle PL/SQL, PL/SQL, processes, Coding, Programming, Project lead, Project management, Python, Quality, QA, Quest, quick, reporting, Requirement, Research, Scrum, SDLC, Set top Box, scripts, Software Development, SQL, strategy, structured, Supply Chain Management, system analysis, Tables, team player, TIBCO, TOAD, Transportation, troubleshoot, UNIX, Visio, Visual Basic, VBA, Visualizer, VMS, Warehousing, written, written communication skills>>. The result is, Potential Fit

Fit assessment: Potential Fit