Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Me time engagements
Timeline
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Divya G Prasad

Divya G Prasad

Bengaluru

Summary

Currently working as a principal systems analyst at Fidelity Investments, I am looking for a career path change to diligently follow my passion for writing and storytelling. Pursuing a master's in journalism and mass communication has given me the confidence to expand my creative horizons.

I excel in project management and being an empathetic leader. Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, and deliver innovative solutions, while maintaining a commitment to ethical standards, and community engagement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Author

Self
Bengaluru
06.2024 - Current

I authored my book, "Never Give Up," available on leading platforms. The book traverses a series of eleven motivational stories, from lost to finding light.

Masters Student

Amity Online
Bengaluru
01.2024 - Current
  • Currently, I am pursuing a Master's in Journalism and Mass Communication at Amity University online. Ongoing third semester. Course completion after the fourth semester.
  • Learnings include news writing, media ethics, photography, video editing, corporate communication, financial journalism, professional ethics, advertising and promotions, public relations, and events, among many others.
  • Applied skills based on the above learnings: created a magazine using InDesign and printed it for a family function, videos for Mother's Day celebrations, conducted small-scale events at the workplace (right from the inception of the concept, coordination, implementation, and closure), and explored photography techniques.

Principal Systems Analyst

Fidelity Investments
Bengaluru
09.2013 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and provide custom solutions accordingly.
  • Conducted presentations to management on proposed projects outlining expected benefits and risks associated with them.
  • Resolved conflicts between competing objectives within tight deadlines.
  • Provided guidance to other team members regarding best practices in coding standards and techniques.
  • Participated in code reviews ensuring proper coding conventions are followed while providing feedback on areas that could be improved upon.

Writer

Self
Bengaluru
01.2003 - Current
  • I see myself as an IT professional, but a writer at heart.
  • I have been a poet since the 9th grade and continue to write.
  • Creativity is a core part of my personality.
  • I always look for innovative ideas to tackle problems.
  • I work well in group settings and love to interact with people.
  • I am an empathetic leader, and a great team member to have.
  • My analytical mindset helps me understand problems, research findings, and present them in a creative way through storytelling or graphical representations.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning

Great Lakes
Bengaluru
08-2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
07-2009

12th -

Kendriya Vidyalaya
Malleswaram, Bengaluru
03-2005

Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

Amity University Online
Noida

Skills

  • News writing
  • Video editing
  • Media ethics
  • Photography techniques
  • Corporate communication
  • Creative writing
  • Analytics and research
  • Event planning and execution
  • Project management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Punctuality and work ethic
  • Innovation skills
  • Time management
  • Ethical awareness
  • Community volunteering
  • Digital literacy

Accomplishments

  • Author of 'Never Give Up,' a motivational fiction book
  • Successfully hosted two years of event planning, coordination, and anchoring for a dance studio

Languages

English
First Language

Me time engagements

  • Listening to music
  • Writing poetry
  • Attending open mics
  • Reading books

Timeline

Author

Self
06.2024 - Current

Masters Student

Amity Online
01.2024 - Current

Principal Systems Analyst

Fidelity Investments
09.2013 - Current

Writer

Self
01.2003 - Current

Post-Graduate Certificate - Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning

Great Lakes

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

12th -

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

Amity University Online
Divya G Prasad