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SURYA CHAITANYA. AKASAM

BUSINESS ANALYST

Seeking challenging assignments for a career in Sr. Business Analysis or Project Management

I have an extensive Business Analyst experience in requirements gathering in developing technical & functional specifications, design and requirements documents. My background and experience is in Business Process Re-Engineering, Software Design, Gap Analysis, Business Process Maps, and Functional Testing. My ability to adapt to different types of industries and businesses provided me with decent experience in engaging stakeholders of project at the all business levels with excellent communication skills and a hands-on approach to all aspects of requirements gathering and analysis

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Proactive professional offering 7+ years of experience, currently spearheading efforts as Business Analyst Pre/Post Sales with Knowledge Matrix, Hyderabad Successfully Implemented 3 ERP Developments from End to End Clear Understandings of Purchase, Inventory & Sales Modules Experience in Building Power Sector & Manufacturing ERPs Created Mock Screens & Reports Strong team builder & facilitator, fostering an atmosphere that motivates highly talented professionals to balance high-level skills with maximum productivity. Ability to rapidly identify business problems, assist in formulating tactical plans & implement effective business strategies.

Adept at identifying business requirements and Proposing solutions

PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC ACCOLADES INCLUDE: Published one Patent in the field of ICT (Information & Communication Technology)
Best written Case Study on Operations of a BPO at Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

Certificate of Excellence for the excellence in the job as Systems Analyst Nomination for Best Employee in the first year of job

SKILL SET:

Presales Activities: Understand the issues of prospective customer, Preview Product/Solution

Demo Online/Personal, Gathering Preliminary Information, Solution Preparation/Proposal Based on Customer Requirement.
Special Competence: Requirement Gathering, Business Process Analysis, Process Mapping,

Business Model framework development, Gap Analysis, Defining Technical & Functional Specifications for Enterprise Solutions, Product Presentations; Interface /Process Design & Documentation, Solution Testing (Functional, Integration & UAT), Solution Documentation (Training Materials, User Manuals, Business Process Procedures, Proof of Concept), Joint Application Development ( JAD)
Business Process Analysis: Data Research, User Interaction & Business Process Study (AS IS),

Functional & Technical Specification Development (TO BE), GAP Analysis, Work Flow/Process Flow/Database & Interface Design to suit Business Requirement, Proof of Concept Presentation & User Agreement on Solution Design, Development Support
Project Coordination: Stake Holder Interaction, Project Progress Reporting, Project Level

Issues Resolution, Expectation Management, Technology Conflict Resolution, Crossfunctional Process Flow Monitoring etc
SCM/SD Competence:

Material Management (Configuration of Inventory Module-Material Issue/Receipt/Transfers, Physical Stock & Reconciliation),

Types/Master/Indent,

Procurement (Vendor Management, Order Management, Scheduling, Purchase Document & Returns, Sales & Distribution (Customer Master/Data, Sales Order Processing, Deliver/Invoicing/Return, Commissions & Incentives, Credit Control)
Customization Management: Documenting & Finalization of Customization, Functional Impact

& Risk Management, Expectation management, Designing System Interfaces, Modulewise Configuration, Migration of Data from Legacy systems, Functional Testing
Team Management: Planning, tasking, delegation, monitoring, feedback, skill upgrade,

competence management, career planning, motivation & mentoring of the team

Team Player: Fast learning curve and strong analytical, decision making, problem solving,

visualizing, negotiating, communication & interpersonal skills

PROFESSIONAL CHRONOLOGY:
KNOWLEDGE MATRIX, HYDERABAD Business Analyst FEB 2010 TILL DATE

Job profile involves understanding client requirements, business needs & project objectives and Establishing solid working relationships with open communication with customer & business via Documenting detailed analysis of end-to-end business processes, functional design, workflow Preparing RFP Documents & Drafting the Functional & Non Functional Requirements for Clients. Drafting the Business Process Diagrams & Data Sheets for the Process for the development team. Developing Mock Screens of the Application Drafting Validations Documents for the Mock Up Screens Reviewing the project at every level to ensure the Client Satisfaction towards the project Communicating with Q.A. team members to develop test cases, ensuring capture of every business Integral part of the User Acceptance Testing Team; ensuring that the Requirements or Specifications

feedback sessions & client meetings in collaboration with all stakeholders. meetings & interviews. mapping & action items, issues & ensuring information is accurate & complete.

development. event. has been developed as per the User acceptance.

KNOWLEDGE MATRIX on Payrolls Sai Grapesoft Solutions), HYDERABAD Business Analyst MAY 2009 FEB 2010

Job profile involves understanding client requirements, business needs & project objectives and Establishing solid working relationships with open communication with customer & business via Documenting detailed analysis of end-to-end business processes, functional design, workflow Preparing RFP Documents & Drafting the Functional & Non Functional Requirements for Clients. Drafting the Business Process Diagrams & Data Sheets for the Process for the development team. Developing Mock Screens of the Application Drafting Validations Documents for the Mock Up Screens Reviewing the project at every level to ensure the Client Satisfaction towards the project Communicating with Q.A. team members to develop test cases, ensuring capture of every business Integral part of the User Acceptance Testing Team; ensuring that the Requirements or Specifications

feedback sessions & client meetings in collaboration with all stakeholders. meetings & interviews. mapping & action items, issues & ensuring information is accurate & complete.

development. event. has been developed as per the User acceptance.

ADVENTURES (DIV. OF ADVANSOFT INTERNATIONAL, USA), HYDERABAD SEP 2006 APR 2009

Business Analyst VENCEL SOFT SOLUTIONS Systems Analyst PENETRATE TECHNOLOGIES Systems Analyst/Software Engineer FEB 2005 JULY 2006 AUG 2003 JAN 2005

PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN Spectrum Power Generation Ltd

Client: Spectrum Power Generation Ltd Duration: 8 Months Team Size: 8 resources Environment: WIN 2003 platform, MS SQL 2005, JAVA ERP Solution Details: Project for Business Process Analysis, Designing, Configuration, Functional Testing, implementation & Support of Client Specific ERP Solution for the Power Sector in Andhra Pradesh, in two phases - first phase CMMS (Computerized Material Maintenance System) in Second Phase integrating CMMS with Finance, HR & Payroll. Role: Business Analyst
Jaya Lakshmi Fertilizers Ltd

Client: Jaya Lakshmi Fertilizers Ltd Duration: 8 Months Team Size: 8 resources Environment: WIN 2003 platform, My SQL 2005, JAVA ERP Solution Details: Project for Business Process Analysis, Designing, Configuration, Functional Testing, implementation & Support of Client Specific ERP Solution for this leading Fertilizers Industry in Andhra Pradesh, in three phases - first phase to implement Finances, Inventory, Procurement, in Second Phase Sales & Production modules in third phase HR & Payroll. Role: Business Analyst
Kapil Engineers Ltd

Client: Kapil Engineers Ltd Duration: 8 Months Team Size: 5 resources Environment: My SQL 2005, JAVA ERP Solution Details: Project for Business Process Analysis, Designing, Configuration, Functional Testing, implementation & Support of Client Specific ERP Solution for this leading Fertilizers Industry in Andhra Pradesh, in three phases - first phase to implement Finances, Inventory, Procurement, in Second Phase Sales & Production modules in third phase HR & Payroll. Role: Business Analyst

Domestic Projects:

Development Purchase Management System, BAL Pharma, Bangalore (Under Development) Development of Point of Sale System, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Ministry of Agri., Botswana Implementation of Enterprise Content Management System for BPO as part of Business Process Reengineering, AdvanSoft International Business process Re-Engineering, AdVansoft International Volvo INDIA on Relationship between Customer Satisfaction and Sales Development

Overseas Projects:

Otto Blank Soft Solutions Material Management System Magister Financial Services on SFTP Magister Financial Services on Chat Pro

ACADEMIA:
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM (OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT) - 2009 Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode NGO MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP - 2007 Centre for Social Initiative & Management (CSIM) BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (COMPUTER SCIENCE) - 2004 Osmania University

TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Pursuing Training in PMP Vice-President marketing & Communications IIBA Hyderabad Chapter. Management Work Shop Conducted by ISB (Indian school of business) Hyderabad in September 2006. Certification from Brain Bench for RDBMS concepts & Windows Operating Systems. Certification from Certy.com for Networking Basics & Networking Acronyms.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
Software QM Programming MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, QuickBooks 6.0, Process Modeler, Process Pad, Enterprise Architect TQM, Six Sigma & ISO standards C, C++, VB, Java (CORE)