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Ishani Viradiya

Alexandria

Summary

Results-driven Business Analyst II at Gunnison Consulting Group, skilled in C# and Agile methodologies. Enhanced software processes and developed automated validation tools, significantly improving project delivery timelines and data verification efficiency. A collaborative team player, I foster cross-functional engagement to identify bottlenecks, driving project effectiveness and quality assurance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Analyst II

Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc., U.S. Census Bureau
08.2021 - 01.2025
  • Enhance software processes, validate data with Linux, SAS, KornShell; improve testing strategies.
  • Streamlined software development processes, enhancing testing accuracy and achieving noticeable improvements in project delivery timelines.
  • Assessed and improved testing scripts to align with technical documentation, ensuring higher quality standards and reducing post-release defects.
  • Developed automated validation tools using Linux commands and SAS, significantly decreasing manual effort and increasing data verification efficiency.
  • Fostered cross-functional team engagement to identify process bottlenecks, leading to marked gains in overall project effectiveness.

Systems Engineer/Developer II

Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc., U.S. Census Bureau
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Developed and optimized software for MVS, Map Viewing Software, enhancing processing speed and efficiency.
  • Created user scripts for HuMaRCS, ensuring seamless application setup.
  • Collaborated in Agile teams, delivering projects aligned with user stories and goals.
  • Enhanced the rasterization service, achieving substantial improvements in map processing times, which boosted overall application efficiency.
  • Developed a user creation script for HuMaRCS, streamlining user onboarding and ensuring full system functionality upon initial access.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies between code and specifications, ensuring necessary adjustments were made for optimal software performance.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to craft meaningful user stories, aligning development efforts with project objectives and user needs.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced team skills and promoted knowledge sharing. Optimized software algorithms, significantly enhancing processing speed and delivering measurable improvements in application efficiency.
  • Developed user onboarding scripts for HuMaRCS, simplifying setup and ensuring full system functionality from the first access.
  • Identified and resolved code discrepancies, implementing necessary adjustments that improved software performance and reliability.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of software performance, identifying discrepancies that led to crucial adjustments and improved reliability in production.

Automated Test Engineer

Ishtec, Inc., U.S. Census Bureau
05.2017 - 03.2019
  • Executed tests, ensuring software efficiency and reliability, enhancing user satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with teams to develop user stories, aligning project goals with requirements.
  • Created scripts in C#, improving testing speed and accuracy, ensuring data integrity.
  • Reviewed defects, enhancing software reliability, facilitating timely resolutions.
  • Analyzed specifications to create precise test cases, ensuring functionality and reliability.
  • Developed and implemented automated testing scripts in C# and Coded UI, significantly increasing testing speed and accuracy.

Education

B.S. - Information Systems & Technology

Pennsylvania State University
State College
05.2017

Skills

C#, Java, SQL, Linux, SAS, Shell Scripting,

Agile Methodology, User story creation, Defect tracking, User acceptance testing, Jenkins, Octopus,

Test Automation, Technical Writing, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Quality Assurance, System Architecture, Configuration Management, Troubleshooting

References

  • Nashanta, Ellerbe, 443-415-4475, U.S. Census Bureau
  • Shadana, Myers, 202-339-2203, U.S. Census Bureau

Timeline

Business Analyst II

Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc., U.S. Census Bureau
08.2021 - 01.2025

Systems Engineer/Developer II

Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc., U.S. Census Bureau
03.2019 - 08.2021

Automated Test Engineer

Ishtec, Inc., U.S. Census Bureau
05.2017 - 03.2019

B.S. - Information Systems & Technology

Pennsylvania State University

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