Akansha Shukla
Summary
Business professional with robust analytical skills and proven track record in driving impactful decisions. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently delivers results. Expertise in data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, coupled with keen ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Reliable and goal-oriented with commitment to excellence in every project.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst
Ford Werke GmbH
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Implemented the setup of Ford new business applications interface to VOD (Vertex on Demand) and provided ongoing support for existing interface operations.
- Optimized test planning and design for Ford new business interface setup while maintaining strict quality benchmarks , and efficiently managed defect reporting and tracking to ensure timely issue resolution and project success
- Responsible for implementing SAP FICO-Vertex On Demand integration, automating tax calculation and ensuring real-time tax compliance
- Conducted thorough manual testing , API testing , and SQL validation to ensure seamless functionality, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual tax processing time and a 15% increase in accuracy across financial transactions.
- Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
- Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement.
Business Analyst
Societe Generale
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Redefined the process for handling domestic and cross-border payments, including SWIFT and SEPA Instant Payments, while enhancing fraud prevention strategies and significantly reducing transaction charges at Société Générale.
- Led testing and migration for financial market infrastructures, managing 20+ monthly requests on credit transfers, direct debits, SWIFT Payments and SEPA compliance.
- Participated in agile development practices such as sprint planning meetings and daily stand-ups , contributing valuable input from a QA perspective throughout the project life cycle.
- Coordinated with product management to define clear quality criteria for product acceptance, aligning testing efforts with business objectives.
- Prepared and executed SQL queries for data validation, ensuring data integrity and correctness across different modules of banking software.
- Identified, reported, and tracked defects using Jira , ensuring timely resolution and clear communication across teams.
- Led the regression testing for a core banking application during a major system upgrade , ensuring the software's functionality remained intact while implementing new features
Test Analyst Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2014 - 11.2020
- Worked as part on onshore testing team in Bern,Switzerland on various account management modules validation and quality analysis.
- Worked extensively and independently in the integrated banking client project 'TCS baNCS' which comprises of several banking clients and their business requirement accordingly.
- Develop and deployed core banking concepts including loan management,account management,payment charges and responsible for creation and validation of test scenarios around all business requirements.
- Monitored resolution of bugs , tested fixes , and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Conducted manual testing of financial and banking applications, focusing on end-to-end functionality and usability.
- Led team of 8 members and responsible for their day to day task and team progress.
Education
Bachelors of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Hitkarni College of Engineering And Technology
Jabalpur,India05-2013
Skills
- Data analysis
- Requirements gathering
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- User acceptance testing
- API testing experience
- Quality processes
- Collaboration and communication
- Documentation expertise
- Manual testing aptitude
- Test plan development
- SQL for Data Validation
- Quality Assurance Documentation
- Defect reporting and tracking
- Agile methodology
- Manual testing
- Software development tools: JIRA, confluence
Extra Curricular Activities
I have a deep passion for dancing, acting, and modeling. These creative pursuits allow me to express myself and stay energized. In 2023, I was honored to be a winner of a beauty pageant held in Dubai and was also featured in a Hindi music video album, showcasing my enthusiasm and talent for the performing arts.
Timeline
Business Analyst
Ford Werke GmbH
09.2022 - 05.2024
Business Analyst
Societe Generale
11.2020 - 06.2022
Test Analyst Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2014 - 11.2020
Bachelors of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Hitkarni College of Engineering And Technology
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