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Concord, California, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Lead analyst for the TouchPoint Suite of Customer Interaction Solution Software Products (Sales, Service, Admintool and Teller), an enterprise application for the bank.• Successfully managed full software development life cycle (requirements definition and analysis through deployment phase) of enhancements. Major accomplishments include:o Was a key player in the project to open the first Wealth Management “branch” in New York. The result was the growth of Wealth business, bank revenue and expansion of the partnership with BNP Paribas.o Added 20+ new retail products, which expanded product offerings and increased revenue to the bank.o Added new business processes to comply with legal requirements.• Elicited and facilitated business requirements with business units. Created detailed functional specifications and technical design documents to meet business requirements.• Conducted end-to-end testing on application enhancements to ensure that business, technical and functional requirements were met throughout the SDLC.• Led and advised cross-functional teams to address business or system issues. • Assessed requirements and defined solution options for best fit to the needs of the business. Identified gaps, determined necessary workarounds or system changes.• Proactively analyzed, reported and evaluated data using SQL, Microsoft Access and Excel.• Worked closely with business partners, analysts, software developers, technology and quality assurance teams to ensure accurate testing and timely implementation.• Managed and conducted user acceptance testing for enhancements and defect resolution. Created complex test plans, cases and scripts. Led the resolution of issues discovered in user acceptance testing. • Ensured traceability by checking the linkage of technical design and SIT test cases to requirements.• Acted as a subject matter expert and project manager.• Coached and mentored junior business analysts and conducted training.

Senior Mortgage Consultant • Originated loans for residential investment properties and principal residences inside and outside of California. • Conducted strategy sessions with potential and current clients.• Interfaced and coordinated extensively with clients, loan processors, real estate agents, appraisers, insurance agents, title company representatives, lender account reps, loan closers and underwriters to ensure that loans closed on time.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

– Responsible for the bank wide Y2K program for this 300+ branch consumer bank. Primary goal was to ensure the successful testing and implementation of Year 2000 hardware and software changes for entire bank. Reported to SVP of Information Systems with a “dotted line” to the CIO. Also managed various IT and non-IT projects within bank. In this capacity: Managed three project managers and administrative staff. Coordinated interdepartmental effort for the bank-wide Y2K initiative including outsourcing vendor (Alltel), IT operations, end-user departments and internal audit function. Responsible for Y2K readiness assessment in quarterly audits with the FDIC and State Controller. Led meetings with staff, users and all concerned parties to ensure timely and successful implementation of projects. Created reports for senior management.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Main responsibility was to ensure successful implementation and testing for all non-mainframe hardware and software. In this capacity: Identified non-compliant hardware and software. Ordered and installed hardware and software. Developed and maintained an Access database for component level Y2K status tracking.  Prepared various reports for management utilizing Excel, Access. Performed Y2K testing of various applications. Created and maintained documentation of hardware, software status and testing.

RCM Capital Management 4 Embarcadero Center, 29th FloorSan Francisco, California.Senior Systems/Programmer Analyst – Maintained and designed enhancements to investment management and portfolio management systems. Provided technical support to all departments in the company.Polaris Aircraft Leasing Company 4 Embarcadero Center, 39th Floor San Francisco, California.Senior Systems/Programmer Analyst – Responsible for the technical support and maintenance of an HP 3000 based Investment Management/Syndication system.In this capacity: Managed the implementation of a time critical IRS reporting module Designed and implemented an HP 3000 based State Tax Reporting system utilizing Cognos products. Provided technical support to Marketing, Investor Records and Broker Services departments. Designed and implemented significant enhancements to the Investment Management/Syndication system.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Finance/Quantitative Methods

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