SUMIT KUMAR SONI
Bangalore
Summary
A Seasoned Business Analyst Professional with over a decade of experience in Banking, Contract management and eCommerce solutions. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products. Exceptional analytical skills and a data-driven approach have been pivotal in optimizing product competitiveness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Business Analyst
Societe Generale Global Solutions Centre, Bangalore
Bangalore, India
07.2019 - Current
- Responsible to Gather and elicit business requirements for multiple applications related to Cost Allocation, Transfer Pricing, and Forecasting & Budgeting.
- Working with Business Stakeholders, Upstream and Downstream Applications and Finalize Requirements Scope.
- Translating Business Requirements into Epics and User Stories.
- Managing Product Backlog.
- Participating in Program Increment (PI) Planning.
- Responsible to drive Scrum Ceremonies within the Team (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Demo, Sprint Retrospective)
- Participating in Scrum Ceremonies at Tribe level (Cross Sync, Scrum of Scrum)
- Writing and Executing Functional Test Scenarios.
- Actively participate in Integration Testing with Upstream and Downstream Applications.
- Actively participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Data Extraction and Analysis using SQL, Excel (Vlookup, Pivot Table)
Senior Business Analyst
DXC Technologies, Bangalore (Samartha Infosolutions Pvt Ltd.)
Bangalore, India
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked with one of the largest clients in Cards and Payments Domain – GLOBAL PAYMENTS, UK.
- Participated in Requirements Gathering Sessions that includes Structured Interviews with Stakeholders and Document Analysis.
- Responsible to document Business Requirement Document (BRD).
- Responsible to create solution Wireframe/Prototype.
- Write Test Scenario, Test Cases. Perform Functional Testing.
- Documentation of User Manuals and User Guides.
Senior Business Analyst
Optimus BT Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
Bangalore, India
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Responsible for regularly coordinating with Product Managers to understand Product Roadmap and prioritize Product Backlog accordingly. Break down business requirements into Epics and User Stories.
- Participated in Sprint Planning with technical team. Supported development team by writing Product Specification / Functional Specification Document.
- Created, Iterated and Finalize Product Wireframes and Prototypes.
- Performed Gap Analysis. Validated Target Market Segment for New Product Ideas. Performed Competitor Analysis.
Senior Business Analyst
Unistanz Software Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
Mumbai, India
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Requirements Analysis for new application/upgrades in existing applications - POLICY SEVERITY MANAGEMENT, HDFC LIFE, MUMBAI, FRAUD MANAGEMENT APPLICATION, YES BANK, MUMBAI.
- Deployed at EDELWEISS MUMBAI (Client) to elicit and document requirements for enhancements into existing application - CREDIT ANALYSIS SYSTEM (CAS).
- Designed Wireframes and Prototypes.
Business Analyst
Brainvire Infotech Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
Mumbai, India
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Supported Sales & Bid Team Activities by Responding to RFIs, RFPs. Coordinated with Technical Team for Estimating the Scope of work. Prepared Statement of Work.
- Requirements Analysis and for multiple Ecommerce and Mobile Applications. Documented Requirements into BRD, FSD and get it signed off from client. Designed Wireframes and prototypes.
- Assist Project Manager and technical team till project delivery
Business Analyst
Synopsis Intellects Pvt Ltd, Nagpur
Nagpur, India
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Supported Sales & Bid Team Activities by Responding to RFIs, RFPs. Coordinated with Technical Team for Estimating the Scope of work. Prepared Statement of Work.
- Requirements Analysis and for multiple Ecommerce and Mobile Applications. Documented Requirements into BRD, FSD and get it signed off from client. Designed Wireframes and prototypes.
- Assist Project Manager and technical team till project delivery
Education
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Indore12.2011
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) -
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication
Bhopal06.2009
XII - undefined
St. Chavara School, Madhya Pradesh State Board
Bhopal01.2006
Skills
- Functional: Agile Project Management, Scrum, SAFe, Stakeholders Management, Product Life cycle, Business Analysis, Backlog Grooming, Requirements Gathering and Elicitation, User Stories, Acceptance Testing, UAT, Use Cases, Data Analysis, Data Visualization
- Domain Expertise: Accounting and Financial Reporting, Cost Allocation, Transfer Pricing, Contract Management, Commercial Banking, Life Insurance, eCommerce
- Interpersonal: Clear Communication, Collaboration
- Tools: Jira, SQL, Balsmiq, Advanced Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite, Axure RP
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST ON AWARD WINNING PROJECT: Acted as Lead Business Analyst on a Project recognized for its contribution in Transfer pricing domain, reduced errors in regulatory reporting by Taxation Department.
- STAR OF THE QUARTER: Received Star of the Quarter award for contribution as Proxy Product Owner in Cost Allocation project that involves merging two different applications processes into a single tool reducing Operational Users Headcount from 5 to 2.
Timeline
Lead Business Analyst
Societe Generale Global Solutions Centre, Bangalore
07.2019 - Current
Senior Business Analyst
DXC Technologies, Bangalore (Samartha Infosolutions Pvt Ltd.)
12.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Business Analyst
Optimus BT Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
12.2015 - 12.2018
Senior Business Analyst
Unistanz Software Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
09.2014 - 11.2015
Business Analyst
Brainvire Infotech Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
07.2013 - 08.2014
Business Analyst
Synopsis Intellects Pvt Ltd, Nagpur
01.2012 - 06.2013
XII - undefined
St. Chavara School, Madhya Pradesh State Board
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) -
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication