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Frisco, Tx, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

● Lead the development and delivery of scalable enterprise products using Agile methodology. Manage the product development lifecycle, from planning and design to enhancements and maintenance. ● Create product roadmaps as part of new product development (NPD) for mortgage value planning, back-office support system, Pricing Application, and document control (loan disclosures). ● Collaborate with end-users (e.g., underwriters) and stakeholders as part of the product validation process. Gather input amongst staff that’s used to support the business case, budget, and project plan.● Research vendors and work with development teams while overseeing project milestones, contract compliance, and deliverables. Consult with third-party service providers accordingly. ● Ensure loan origination products comply with state and federal regulations, including the newly launched TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule (TRID). ● Maneuver between business analysis, product management, and big-picture strategies to further leverage and refine products, so they’re more customizable and deliver impactful long-term solutions. ● Served as Product Manager/Strategist, working with development teams on major projects: ―Pricing Engine project (06/2018 – present); placed fees, pricing, and eligibility under one enterprise solution. Initiated responsive solutions that included robust debugging and error handling. ―Mortgage Underwriting Application (2017 – 05/2018); introduced document OCR and a conditional management system (CMS) that delivered solutions to clients. Utilized existing data (e.g., client personas) in tandem with captured data to initiate tasks, events, and automate processes.

Troy, Mi, Us

Client: Capital One ― Project: Multiple Projects● Led resource, project, and product roadmap planning for the Model Risk Governance System (MRGS), which tracked model documentation and sign-offs. ● Created swimlane diagrams that identified limitations and process redundancies across operations/ workflows. Conducted root cause analysis that alleviated defects and failures and avoided unnecessary rework and cost overages. ● Initiated the discovery, analysis, and documentation of business cases, system requirements, process flows, and use cases for an Excel Spreadsheet Governance Tool. ● Served as the subject matter expert (SME). Facilitated workflow models and proof-of concept (PoC) models/prototypes for review and approval.● Spearheaded the Model Archive & Retrieval System, which involved bringing the storage platform from an external vendor to an in-house platform. Completed the project in HALF the time. Defined the retrieval, archive, and procedures for storage requests and approval processes. ● Defined updated workflows and processes for the new TRIDS system, which provided borrowers with loan estimates and closing disclosures. Leveraged user stories that further improved unit testing and outcomes.

Worldwide, Oo

Client: Ford Company ― Project: Product Planning & Gap Analysis● Guided the client through a PeopleSoft HCM 9.1 upgrade, advising throughout configuration and rollout to testing, documentation, and training. Conducted an in-depth gap analysis of the legacy system as well. ● Worked with regional heads to identify best practices based on workforce management requirements. Conducted workshops and gathered client feedback and end-user data to customize the upgrade. ● Developed a decision model (ecosystem integration plan) that addressed end-to-end functionality (e.g., storage, reporting, and limitations) across multiple regional enterprise locations. ● Verified new product enhancements aligned with corporate goals and objectives. Monitored project changes in correlation with the Client Project Management Office (PMO) to avoid scope creep. ● Authored and updated training materials that walked end-users through the updated HR Management Portal: benefits administration, user records management, and reporting/dashboards.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

Client: Capital One ― Project: Risk Management● Advised the client on complete enterprise risk management (ERM) specific to regulatory compliance. Oversaw complex risk factors, focusing on identification, prioritization, and remediation. ● Managed external storage platform, reporting, and guiding on capacity, performance, and information lifecycle management (ILM) strategies. Liaised between client data analysts and the host vendor. ● Conceptualized and implemented new procedures on monitoring and improving efficiencies; e.g., tracking quotas and actual utilization for each project. ● Coordinated and managed user support for data modeling and workflow apps. Networked with client users and third-party service providers in addition to a data team of analysts and statisticians. ● Initiated WebEx training sessions in support of client new-hire activities. Ensured staff received one-on-one and annual group training to streamline workflows and reduce access issues. ● Advised on the user interface/experience (UI/UX) of metric reports that provided stakeholders with actionable enterprise intel; e.g., number of users, license counts for apps and extended storage capacity.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

● Consulted staff throughout a multi-step upgrade of PeopleSoft HCM application from 7.5 to 9.0 for Advanced Auto Parts in USA.● Coordinated and performed functional tasks, such as requirements gathering, system analysis, fit-gap study, design, and testing.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

Served as a functional Global and HR lead for HR and Payroll support project for Council of Europe, European parliament. Conducted meeting with the IT and Business identifying the fit gap details. Performed Functional design, detailed design, software development, code walkthrough, issue resolution, unit testing and configuration management. Managed client interactions effectively and was single point of contact for all payroll related issues. Collaborated with technical developers to designing work modules in conjunction with functional specifications

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

HR Team lead for Implementation of PeopleSoft HCM application 8.9 for Nissan North America, USA. Worked from Offshore and led the team for the Core HR application side of the implementation. Managed and led Employee Review Rating and the implementation of custom based Variable compensation.

Bangalore, Karnataka, In

Led the support project of PeopleSoft HRMS application of Aetna and to helped client in the upgrade of PeopleSoft application from 8.3 to 8.8. The activities included understanding of the Service Request and fixing the defects at offshore and applying Tax upgrades effectively.Develop a detailed system appreciation document. Exhibited Deep understanding of Service Request, templates, checklists and standards. Prepared detail design, Development, code walkthrough, extensive unit test plans and unit test cases