ARAVINDRAJ S
Business Analyst, Functional Consultant
Puducherry
Summary
Experienced Business Analyst and Product & Pricing Consultant with 4 years of expertise in transformation, modernization, and banking and FinTech operations. Adept at collaborating with a leading North American client to streamline processes, lead SaaS cloud migrations, manage change requests, conduct functionality testing, and ensure successful go-lives. Specializing in requirement gathering, enhancing system efficiency, and executing data-driven strategies to drive business improvements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Product & Pricing Consultant II
Zafin Software Centre of Excellence
01.2023 - Current
- Streamlined the SAAS Enterprise Product Catalogue as a Functional Consultant at Zafin, implementing effective product and pricing strategies for the banking sector.
- Acted as SME for multiple CRs, including FX APIs, Eligibility Check API, and BulkRateUpload batches, ensuring successful implementation and delivery ahead of schedule.
- Configured and customized various banking products across multiple lines of business, including Cards, GIC, Mortgages, Mutual Funds, Insurance, ETFs, and Wholesale Banking, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with client needs and business requirements.
- Led comprehensive performance assessments for Tier 0 products, managing 700+ products with multiple rate plans and rate details, 20+ APIs, and 10 batches. Drove optimization of FX functions, product catalogs, and overall product performance to consistently exceed client expectations.
- Facilitated successful SaaS migration from legacy on-premise systems through functional testing, performance testing, and ensuring a seamless production go-live.
- Spearheaded the migration of environments and products from OpenShift to Kubernetes, with hands-on experience in Azure portals, Kubernetes workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
Previous Positions: Analyst, System Integration
Zafin Software Centre of Excellence
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Specialized in the functionality and configuration of Rates, Fees, Offer, Package, Pricing, and Billing modules for banking products, optimizing processes to meet business requirements
- Expertly leveraged PostgreSQL queries to validate data migrations, perform in-depth data analysis, consolidate results, and generate comprehensive client reports.
- Piloted functional and development teams in defining product vision and managing backlogs to align with stakeholder priorities.
- Conducted Deflect triage calls and presented customized product demonstrations, showcasing solutions that aligned seamlessly with client needs and strategic goals.
- Proficient in crafting implementation deliverables such as user stories, functional specifications, and test strategies for effective project execution.
Education
MBA - Banking Technology
Pondicherry Central University
Puducherry 05.2019 - 05.2021
B,Tech - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Pondicherry Engineering College
Pondicherry 04.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Functional Requirement Gathering
Relationship Pricing Engine
Banking & FinTech Consulting/Solutioning Expertise
SAAS
Fit Gap Analysis
Functional/UAT/Performance(ReadyAPI tool) testing
RootCause Analysis
Postgres SQL
Defect triaging
Azure, Kubernetes basics, Openshift
Data Visualization
Agile (Jira, Confluence)
Client Reporting and Documentation
Change management
Issue resolution
Accomplishments
- Recognized for high performance in the role by demonstrating knowledge and expertise, which positively impacted client.
- Certified in Rates, Fees, Offers configurations, Product Catalogue, and Requirement Development at Zafin
Demonstrating Excellence Award Issued by Zafin
Timeline
Product & Pricing Consultant II
Zafin Software Centre of Excellence
01.2023 - Current
Previous Positions: Analyst, System Integration
Zafin Software Centre of Excellence
06.2021 - 01.2023
MBA - Banking Technology
Pondicherry Central University
05.2019 - 05.2021
B,Tech - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Pondicherry Engineering College
04.2014 - 05.2018
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