Rucha Somani Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

• Managed the E-learning division of TechNet Mentors • Coordinated with the programming, QA, graphics and UX development teams to aid the creation of an E-learning LMS software• Defined, measured and tracked activities & milestones of the project to ensure timely execution of deliverable within budget• Developed the Database Architecture and led the database team with subsequent implementation in the MS SQL Server Suite• Defined data cube pivot specifications, grade report visualizations and charts to display overall class scores and performance• Generated DFDs, ERDs, Software Specifications and QA exit criteria; Defined distinct phases for facilitating SDLC iterations• Designed and implemented several procedural changes within the firm including recruitment, year-end reviews and feedback

Cleveland, Ohio

- Modelled a technology solution to help organize operations at two giant fortune 500 firms undergoing a merger- Conducted interviews to generate specification documents, mapped current state of processes and created data architecture.- Engineered a proprietary EY web-based tool that enables clients to perform talent selection during an M&A engagement- Developed Data Visualization & Report Generation module for the tool (C#.NET, Azure SQL Database, Power BI) - Successfully optimized report generation module; queries ran 80% faster; changes involved extensive data restructuring- Awarded with several cash certificates for outstanding performance and was appreciated in EY Daily Newsletter

Syracuse, New York

Composable Accessible Infrastructure- Technology Research Paper- Innovated a framework that allows developers to program web components that are easy to use for people with disabilities- Investigated challenges in existing technologies that try to address issues of computer use by users with vision challenges- Cross team collaboration for the review of current approach and validation of the designed model- Published a demo paper for the ACM Assets 2014 conference.Campus Safety Application- Conceptualized a mobile + web application to push alerts on map and point areas under threat in and around campus- Analyzed application requirements and generated user interaction specification document for the programming team- Launched the application successfully in Google Play Store and was appreciated in school newsletter

United States

Assisting the development of a financial gamification software that promotes financial understanding among students by providing a simulated environment to play with finances without real-world consequences.- Analyse new requirements and generate specification document outlining the rationale- Provide solutions to design problems and facilitate SDLC- Generate issue log document for the system built-so-far- Communicate changes/issues to a cross-geographic programming team- Manage impacts of changes/bug-fixes on project timeline to ensure on-time and within budget phase delivery

- Teaching assistant for graduate course- Natural Language Processing class of 2013-2015, Syracuse University- Teaching assistant for undergraduate course - Database Fundamentals class 2013-2015, Syracuse University

Detroit, Mi

- Centralized all BC created process flows in a shared repository and developed a project closure document identifying areas within the company for which process flows aren't yet mapped.- Developed a Product Recommendation template to be used by consultants as final deliverable while making a tool recommendation. - Participated in requirement elicitation for developing a tool that handles incoming work requests and enables prioritization of tasks.- Participated in the development of a Business Value Assessment form that captures metrics to help business prioritize technology projects.

Mumbai Area, India

Project: Learning Management System [Java Server Faces 2.0, Java Beans, Glassfish, tomahawk, CSS3]- Interacted with business users to analyze functional requirements and data specifications.- Collaborated with Data Architects to create logical data models- Collaborated with Database developers for subsequent physical database implementation.- Developed server side logic for ‘Admin’ functionalities of the system.Project: Conversion of E-learning interactivities to accessible interactivities [WCAG2.0 Standards]- Administered the development of a component leading a team of 3 junior programmers.- Enhanced Drag and Drop functionality in the E-learning module by making it accessible to motor and Eye-sight challenged students.

Masters Of Information Management, Information Science/Studies, Gpa: 4.0/ 4.0

School of Information Studies, Syracuse University. Academic Projects: Tracking 28s – Department of Public Safety, Syracuse University.

Certificate Of Advanced Studies, Data Science, Gpa 4.0/4.0

Bachelor'S Degree, Engineering In Information Technology

Activities and Societies: Tech Fest Organizers, Debate Team, Spring Fest Organizers, Placement Committee Academic Projects: Online.

Diploma, Engineering ( Information Technology)

Activities and Societies: IT Kshitij Organiser(College Festival), Technical Paper Presentation organization committe Academic Project.