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swati sugandh - Business Analyst/Product Owner
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Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Relocation: Only Minneapolis or Remote
Visa: h1b
Business Analyst
248-270-5146

3M, Saint Paul Senior Software Business Analyst Nov 2016 Till date
Lead engagements with stakeholders to gather, analyze and document requirements on Oral Care solutions
Analyze industry standard trends, competitor products, Orthodontists feedback to inform product strategies
Project lead on globalization and localization of the software
Convert higher level business needs into actionable user stories and use cases in SCRUM
Own product strategy and prioritize product backlog ensuring alignment with business values
Refine backlog in collaboration with the development team for sprint planning on Azure DevOps
Evaluate work generated by development scrum teams and determine product roadmap
Retrieve information and data sets to improve software efficiency
Coordinate product releases with the supporting teams
Work one on one extensively with UX/UI designers to design the ecommerce/digital platform
Develop release notes to determine improvements, impacts and identify risks
Triage defects and prioritize resolution of bugs
Provide training to the customer support team
Follow HIPAA compliance to safeguard PHI
Proficient in Azure DevOps and SQL
Wells Fargo, Minneapolis Business Process Risk Lead March 2016 November 2016
Lead meetings between Wells Fargo and Deloitte Consulting on Target Operating Model in mapping process, controls and
risk metrics
Develop expertise on Information Security and Access Management laws, regulations, and policies
Define requirements for each authorization, authentication, provisioning, metrics reporting and exceptions in the system
of record (SOR)
Develop end to end process flows including dependencies, controls, inputs/outputs, middleware, gaps, and action plans
Define templates and standards for SOW, RFP, PDDs, BRDs, Process and Context Diagrams for Target Operating Model
(TOM) Roadmap
Manage production of periodic compliance performance reports for senior management, including trend analysis and
recommended strategies
Ensure governance over line of business compliance with regulations and operational risks
Generate report on risks and awareness items for the leadership group
Document plans, activity logs, and governance role to ensure Line of Business compliance with regulations and policies
Subject matter expertise on internal information security and access management policies and procedures
OLSON, Minneapolis Technical Business Analyst Sept 2015 Feb 2016
Lead meetings with client to understand loyalty and marketing business needs
Evaluate and edit requirements for demo and system design specifications for client engagements
Develop ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) checklist and standard process documentation for a Data Migration project
Develop a File Dashboard documentation and functional specifications using SQL for the development team
Build audit requirements and reports to meet system requirements
Identify critical issues and track tickets and issues on JIRA and Confluence
Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions with the Project Manager
Work with legacy and web-based system interface
Familiar with SDLC methodologies, Project management and Business process analysis with hands on experience

Wells Fargo, Minneapolis Business Systems Consultant Jan 2014 July 2015
Assist Technology operations group on Loss Mitigation workout options and auto complete in WF Home Mortgage industry
Analyze client resources; including funded and unfunded requirements
Create business requirements, documentation and convert into functional specifications
Create manual test scripts based on assigned functional requirements
Work with Project lead and system development team to resolve defects and retest identified defects
Update project schedules to meet within deliverable due dates and conduct business and functional walkthroughs
Attend daily defect conference calls and report on testing activities, test results, and existing defect statuses
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the development team
Reliable Software Resources Inc. Associate Business Analyst July 2013 Jan 2014
Evaluate and translate business requirement into functional specific specifications
Experience in all phases of Requirement Management, including gathering, analyzing, detailing and tracking requirements
Build business process Flow Charts using Visio tools.
Review test cases and assist the overall testing process by conducting User Acceptance Testing
Associated Cement Companies Limited, New Delhi Market Research Intern July 2012
Assist branding/marketing project concerned with creating an everlasting identity and impression on consumers
Monitor market trends and research potential areas to invest and ensure the product projects the right message
Collaborate with product developers, vendors and researchers to make sure brand manual is followed to restore the brand
values and its image
Field exposure to SOP wall/shop painting to acknowledge and pre and post painting formalities
Indian Oil Corporation Limited, New Delhi - Finance Analyst Intern June - July 2012
Analyze budgeting project containing budgetary policies and procedures of revenue and capital budget
Measure financial and budgetary performance in previous years and its ability to control its expenses
Collected data through SAP software to perform deviations of actual budget with respect to estimated budget to understand
the state of the company
Implement control measures based on the budget report to check further deviations
Global Trade and Development Fellowship Program, California Davis Scholar June June 2011
Broad range of economics information on global trade, laws and institutions related to agriculture and technology industries
Field exposure to Industries like Google, Cisco, kiva Micro funds and hub ventures
Analyze and conduct research on LDC and MDC s development strategies
Lead World Trade Organization Simulation on import and export duties
Conduct and present my research on Burma s Foreign Direct Investment
Westminster College, Fulton, USA IT Help Desk Assistant Aug 2009 - May 2011
Diagnose computer problems, troubleshoot and determine the source of the problem using analytical skills
Administer district email accounts and software efficacy
Maintain software and hardware inventory and a liaison between district staff and commercial support

EDUCATION

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Information Systems Engineering
Westminster College, Missouri
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics

Davis Full Scholarship and Grant Scholarship for 4 years - Highly competitive scholarship for international students
Honors Dean s List Every Semester, Magna Cum Laude
Monterey Institute of International Studies, California
Global Trade and Development Fellowship
Awarded Davis Full Fellowship for summer program
University of East Anglia - School of Economics, United Kingdom
Junior year study abroad on full scholarship

Mahindra United World College, India
International Baccalaureate degree
Honors - UWC full scholarship - Selected by Indian National Selection Committee and awarded a full two-year scholarship

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of Agile principles and process
Proficient in Azure DevOps, SQL, Microsoft Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Admin tool, Miro board,
UAT, Power BI, JIRA, Confluence, Web Services, SOAPUI, RTM, SDLC, ITIL, BPM, UML

Other Skills:
Sharp analytical and problem solving skill
Excellent verbal and written communication
Successful track record of developing product within deadlines
Subject matter expertise in market trends and product solutions
Bilingual in English and Hindi, some familiarity with German and Spanish

Leisure Activities:
Black Belt in Taekwondo (Martial Arts), Entrepreneurial engagements, Toastmaster/Public speaker, Chess, Airbnb host
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