SARAH S CHOUDHARY
| Cary NC 27518 | 919-454-3444 | qalupatra@gmail.com

 

Highly-motivated, quality and detail-oriented IT professional with experience in IT Strategy, Project development and practical application of the data warehouse/ Application Life Cycle with expertise in Project management using agile, waterfall, Six Sigma Methodologies

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

·  Fifteen (15) years of IT experience in the IT strategy, Digital Analytics, Design, Development, Testing, deployment and Implementation of business application systems for IT, Financial, Telecom, Energy, Health and Manufacturing Sectors.

·  Being involved in a project from planning, forecasting, evaluation, conception and completion

·  Ability to provide leadership, motivation and strategic direction to a multifaceted team

·  Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and problem solving skills

·  Strong understanding of Agile software development, SDLC, and Business Analysis practices, Waterfall, Six Sigma

·  Proven ability to achieve results in very high pressure environments

·  Areas of Expertise in Client Relations, Quality Control, Negotiation, Client/Staff Training, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Systems Development, Change Management, Resource Management, Workflow Process Analysis, Project budgeting

·  Strong SAP BI tools experience using Business Objects XI R2/XI/6.5/6.0 (Web-Intelligence 6.X/2.X, Designer, Info view, Designer, Supervisor, Application Foundation Dashboard Manager, Business Objects Reporting, Cogno’s (Impromptu reports, Transformer, Power play, Report Net). Microsoft data integration tools

·  Proven and effective team management and leadership skills.

·  Data ware house expertise in OLAP system and OLTP system as well

·  Strong experience in analysis, design, development, testing, and Implementation of Business Intelligence solutions using Data Warehouse/Data Mart Design, ETL, OLAP, BI, Client/Server applications.

·  Strong Data Warehousing ETL experience of using Informatica Power Center/developer/IDQ/MDM - Mapping Designer– Informatica Server administration, Repository Server manager. Talend open studio, Data stage.

·  Expertise in Data Warehouse/Data mart, ODS, OLTP and OLAP implementations teamed with project scope, Analysis, requirements gathering, data modeling, Effort Estimation, ETL Design, development, System testing, Implementation and production support.

·  Strong experience in Dimensional Modeling using Star and Snow Flake Schema, Identifying Facts and Dimensions, Physical and logical data modeling using Erwin and ER-Studio.

·  Expertise in working with relational databases such as Oracle 11g/10g/9i/8x, SQL Server 2008/2005, DB2 8.0/7.0, UDB, MS Access and Teradata.

·  Implemented complex conceptual database design and database architect into SQL Server 2008/2010 using various constraints and triggers.

 

·  Created complex conceptual database designs in SQL Server 2008/2010/2012 using various constraints and triggers.

 

IT SKILLS

Languages: C++, C#, ASP.NET, Java, JSP

ETL Tools: Informatica Power center, Oracle ODI, Ab initio, DataStage

ELT Tools: Teradata, SSIS

Business Intelligence/Reporting: Teradata BTEQ, OBIEE, Cognos Framework Manager, SAP BO, Crystal reports

Scheduling: ESP, Tidal

Data Modeling: Dimensional Data Modeling, Star Join Schema Modeling, Snow Flake    Modeling, FACT and Dimensions Tables, Physical and Logical Data Modeling, Erwin 3.5.2/ 3.X & Toad 8.0/9.1

RDBMS: Oracle 11/10 g, IBM DB2 UDB 8.0/7.0, SQL Server 2010, 2012

Programming: UNIX Shell Scripting, SQL, PL/SQL, Visual Basic, Java,

Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX, Linux, Solaris

Networking skills : CCNA (not renewed)

Testing tools: QTP, HP Quality center, Selenium, Visual Studio Test Pro

MS tools: MS sharepoint 2010 collaboration site owner/site user, MS excel, MS project

Cloud: VMWare, MDM, Architecting on AWS

Visual Insights: Microstrategy, Tableau

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

 

BB&T Bank Winston Salem                                 February 2015- Present  

Assigned Role: IS Specialist

Project & Role Description :

 

• Create/Review existing/New map document, code reviews and data analysis documents

• Requirement gathering from client, and update the current project percentile

• Create high implementation plan

• Lead ESP team and standardize the business rules and naming conventions.

Technologies uses: Aginity for Netezza, Toad for Data analysis, Hadoop, Informatica power center 9.5, power cnter Data validation, Power exchange, ESP scheduler., MS Office

 

Cicso Systems, Raleigh NC  (Accenture)             October  2014 – January 2015  

Project : GBS - CEOE - Fusion Pilots and Acquisition Integrations

Assigned Role: Program Manager

Strategic/Tactical Planning

Cisco acquires numerous companies every year that need to be integrated into Cisco's operations, sales force and systems. Cisco has enlisted Accenture to set up a Program Management Office in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina and San Jose, California to assist Cisco in the integration of these acquisitions. Following are responsibilities and duties I have performed.

Strategic/Tactical Planning

Vendor/Package Selection

Project/Program Management

Business & Proposal Development

Client & Delivery Management

System Analysis

Management & Technology Consulting

Cross Functional Team Leadership

 

Time Warner Cable ( Accenture)                July  2014 - September 2014  

Project : TWC - AO – TOPS/FedMart analysis

Assigned Role: Data Stewardship Manager

Project & Role Description :

Analyze BI reports built in MicroStrategy.

• Perform gap analysis between two reporting systems based on MSRT.

• Performance tuning in database, SQL, reporting . Tools used SQL server, Netezza, Microstrategy.

• Plan high implementation plan.

• Refresh of inventory of reports

• Identification of gaps in data needed to support TWC legacy datawarehouse MSTR reports that is not currently provided by another legacy Dataware house

• Defined and recommendation of options for addressing the gaps •

• Defined a plan to implement to make it easier to transition directly into implementation/migration effort

Technology Used: Sql Server, Microstrategy, Nateezaa, Oracle, MS Excel (other Legacy systems)

 

Abbvie at Abbot Park Chicago, IL ( Accenture)                May 2014 - July 2014  

Project: PSCR Transformation - Phase 1

Assigned Role: Lead Data/Business Architect

Project & Role Description 

I performed data Analysis of client legacy system. Client requirement was to build Data warehouse from Scratch. Only spend three weeks on project. Activities include but not limited to following:

 

• Business Analysis

• Stakeholder and client interview to obtain project requirements

• Document client scope and create documentations for project

• Data Architect / Data Modeling sketch for driving the Data Requirements

• Create conceptual data diagram for data warehouse

 

Technologies used: MS project, MS office

Duke Clinical Research Institute. Durham, NC  (Disys)    Jan 2014- May 2014

 

Assigned Role: Sr Manager

Project: Clinical trials ETL architect

Project & Role Description :

·  Perform feasibility studies (pre-study site selection) when required

·  Conduct all level of monitoring visits in accordance to GCPs and applicable local and international regulations and SOPs. This encompasses clinical trial material (CTM) accountability, regulatory document review and submission (as appropriate), clear and complete trip report writing and site management

·  Function as Lead CRA for global studies, coordinating CRAs, reviewing monitoring reports (if requested)

·  Provide mentoring and coaching to colleagues and site staff when needed

·  Manage/advise teams in therapeutic areas of proficiency as required or appropriate

·  Design monitoring tools as requested

·  Provide support for the design of CRFs and protocols as requested

·  Develop monitoring plans when required

·  Actively participate in study team meetings

·  Actively participate in investigator meetings

·  Conduct training for colleagues or study team as requested

·  Manage a cost center and implement appropriate actions to keep within budget

·  Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Tools: Toad for data analyst, Toad for Oracle, Sql server 2012, Informatica power center 9.1/9.5, Cognos Framework manager, Cisco Tidal Scheduler, MS project, SAP cloud (training module)

Duke Energy. Cary, NC    (Apex System)                          Jan 2013-Dec 2014

Assigned Role: BI Merger Project Manager

Project: Nuclear Account Consolidation & Merger

Project & Role Description :

 

Working with team to ensure accounting and information integration changes from PassPort and Oracle (Progress Energy) to PassPort and PeopleSoft (Duke Energy). Business areas include Nuclear, Time and Labor Entry, Work Management, Supply Chain and Accounts Payable, HR reporting. Project met with success on January 1, 2014

·  Informatica complex design and development Nuclear Merger consolidation Integration Financial, HR and Workforce Hub migration

·  Working on migration of database using Informatica and ESP scheduler

·  Vendor software implementation and support

·  Analysis and troubleshooting of existing systems and processes

·  Conversion of all accounting strings associated with work orders, purchase orders, material requests and

·  Development and maintenance of design and process documentation

·  Analysis and documentation of business requirements

·  Test case analysis in Agile environment

·  Analysis crystal reports SAP Universe

·  Work with Account Nuclear merger collaboration team, Plan, budget, Track, Hire and Work assessment and technically hands on work

·  Work in Oracle physical characteristics such as table design, relationships, data partition, efficient indexes, storage allocation, capacity planning etc

·  Extract Transform and Load process/design, source-target mapping, reviewing, writing, tuning complex ODI ETL code.

 

Tools: Informatica power center 9.1. MDM Multidomain, Cobol Mainframe Db2, Sql server 2010, ESP desktop client V r11, SAP universe vs. 4.0,  HP Quality center, Oracle PeopleSoft Financial, Teradata BTEQ( migration) Oracle ODI, MS Project

 

AllState Insurance  (Sunlite IT)                                   Sep 2010- Dec 2012

Assigned Role: Lead BI

Project: Offshore Team Development & Modeling

Project & Role Description :

·   Served as client manager to implement client-server billing and customer care solutions.

·   Led the Build Team and Testing Team of 25 developers/BA`s, estimated the work efforts in terms of hours and resources based on the requirements

·   Managed 10 to 15 offshore technical resources from Chennai as well as authored Statement of Work.

·   Developed project plans and assumed responsibility for project profit and loss.

·   Pioneered innovative team building and cross-functional project management techniques to expedite workflow, simplify processes, and reduce operating costs.

·   Trained and developed five classes of 20 students each, delivering ETL development/ESP and best communication practices

·   Formulated off-site remote disaster recovery strategy

·   Directed project management and technical aspects of migration to state-of-the-art, fully redundant network operations and data center, improving performance, availability, security, and business continuity.

·   Remote QA Team working in an Agile environment

·   Lead and support ETL development lifecycle

·   Collaborated with the Architecture Team to adopt and enforce best practices in BI/DW.

·   Initiated and managed several highly visible projects within the organization. Coordinated with other internal departments, including Quality Assurance, Product Operations, and Production Support. Supervised and conducted architecture, design and code review activities. Mentored and coached staff.

·   Developed WBS, Project Plan and Best Practices for software development team where none existed before.

Tools:  SAP BO Universe, Oracle Hyperion financials, Oracle PeopleSoft, Informatica, DAC, Oracle 11g, MS project, MS office, Oracle ODI, MS Project

Oracle, Raleigh, NC    (Sunlite IT)                                                         Aug2008- Sep2010

Assigned Role: IT Project Manager

Project: PAC EDW

Project & Role Description :

 

I acted as Team Leader on Pervasive.SQL Control Center project. I contributed to software requirements design. Led EDW development and QA efforts and supervised developers

 

·  Designed and implemented an application framework that has been used on several high-profile projects.

·  Facilitated conferences with employers to discuss purpose, scope, and results of audit findings and activities.

·  Performed comprehensive audits to identify, eliminate, and control industrial safety and health hazards.

·  Demonstrated high level of integrity while evaluating employer records for regulatory compliance

·  Created high-impact presentations for diverse audiences, including managers, employees, and trade and union groups. Worked with developers and get involved in the complex practices and solutions

·  Interpreted logical and physical data models for business users to determine common data definitions and establish referential integrity of the system.

·  Responsible for the development, implementation and support of the EDW from scratch.

·  Review existing code, lead efforts to tweak and tune the performance of existing Informatica processes.

Technologies: Toad for Data Analysis, Oracle 11, MS Project, Version one

 

Farmers Data Warehouse System, Housten, TX  (Sunlite IT)                    Dec2005 - Jul2008          
Sr ETL Lead

A data warehouse was developed in line with the business strategy to perform advanced analysis of the customer data to help enhance and offer better service based on their needs. The purpose of the project is to obtain the data about the customers from different regions and different databases and aggregate within the data warehouse using Informatica Power Center Tool and to analyze data using OBIEE reporting tool. My role also define as data quality tester who perform various duties like data cleansing, data validation, data manipulation, data quality tests, data refining, data filtering and tuning.

Responsibilities:

·  Responsible to gather and document reporting requirements and code reviews

·  Understanding the design considerations for creating target tables for optimized and integrated customer and account related data.

·  Worked on Data modeling with respect to the business rules, participated in Designing and physical and logical models for the subject area using ERWIN tool.

·  Scheduled mappings daily, monthly and weekly basis based on requirements.

·  Integrated the so developed Data Warehouse to OBIEE administration tool.

·  Developed and Designed Repository based on the Requirement, Understanding the design considerations for star schemas/ snow flake schema and its relationships.

·  Determine data sources and data flow and develop requirements of a supply chain process.

·  Performed Unit Testing and worked with the end user at various stages of the test cycles.

Technologies: Informatica Power Center 8.6.1/8.1.14, Oracle 9i/10g, Teradata Bteq

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Business Administrator in Project Management, University of Phoenix, AZ (2013)

Masters in Information Technology,   Bahria University, Pakistan 2005
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. (Allama Iqbal University Pakistan) (2004)

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Informatica MDM Certify

CBAP certification

Architect on AWS (Amazon Web Service)

VMware associates

 

Work Authorization

US Citizen