Hema Chandana Vemulapati
Hyderabad
Summary
Business Analyst with extensive experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter implementation and configuration. Proficient in converting complex business requirements into actionable functional specifications while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Expertise in requirements gathering, user story development, and UAT management, leading to enhanced workflow efficiency and compliance. Recognized for delivering high-quality solutions that align with organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst
Accenture
Hyderabad
12.2022 - Current
- Worked as business Analyst in developing Guidewire Policy Center functionality for multiple LOBs with one of the leading P&C insurers, USA.
- Worked closely with product owners, developers, and QA teams to ensure clarity and alignment on business rules and configuration requirements.
- Utilized Agile methodology, such as Scrum and to manage and track project progress.
- Activitely led in Requirements gathering, User story writing, GAP analysis, Functional specifications, Integration and data mapping, UAT coordination, Agile ceremonies.
- Managed and prioritized project backlog, balancing business needs with technical constraints.
- Led end-to-end requirements gathering for policy administration processes including quoting, issuance, renewal, endorsements, cancellation, and reinstatement.
- Translated business needs into well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications in JIRA.
- Performed GAP analysis between other PAS and Guidewire PolicyCenter to identify missing features and integration points.
- Collaborated with business to define integration requirements for document management in Guidewire Forms Area.
- Prepared detailed data mapping documents for policy, risk, and account-level data migrating from legacy systems.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies-backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily standups, refinements and demos.
- Created user guides, training materials, and conducted walkthroughs for business stakeholders.
- Conducted stakeholder analysis and developed communication plans to engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Trained multiple resources joining the team and helped storing them in knowledge management tools.
Education
Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute Of Engineering And Technology
Hyderabad, Telangana06.2022
Skills
- Guidewire Policy Center
- Gap analysis
- Data analysis
- requirements analysis
- User story writing
- Agile methodology
- Systems analysis
- Presentation skills
- Documentation skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
Tools
- Project management: JIRA, Rally
- Guidewire Policy Center
- Others: SPyDR, BIWS, MS Office, SCBP, WebPD, Confluence
Certification
• IIBA ECBA Certified.
• Certified SAFE Agilist 6.0.
• Certified SAFE Agilist 6.0.
Timeline
Business Analyst
Accenture
12.2022 - Current
Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute Of Engineering And Technology