Priyanka Garde

Experience

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  KPIT

  Jul 2007 - May 2010

  Software Engineer/Business Analyst

  My duties comprised of leveraging SDLC, including Waterfall, Agile, and RUP to coordinate the planning, design, development, deployment, testing, and maintenance of numerous projects. Performing periodic reviews and keeping the team and management updated with status. Enabling accurate planning and execution of quality processes, ensuring seamless workflow. Recording detailed test plans, cases, and scripts depending on functional and technical specifications. Outlining the features of critical applications by preparing training materials and providing numerous trainings.Underneath listed are my key-achievements:• Improved knowledge of new interns via mentorship and coaching.• Ensured timely execution of projects with agreed timeframe, allocated resources, and defined budget by preparing and communicating project plans and schedules. Show less

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  Cummins Inc.

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2015

  IT Project Manager/ Business Analyst

  Leveraging exceptional professionalism, I was assigned the responsibility of gaining insight into and communicating the product vision by steering collaborative efforts with the product owner/business process owner. Collecting, assessing, and recording high-level and detailed end user business requirements by carrying out working sessions with the customers. Steering end-to-end activities involved in translating stakeholder requirements into tangible deliverables, including use cases and workflow/ data flow diagrams. Driving the entire process of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by cooperating closely with high-performance team. Utilizing Waterfall and Agile methodologies to manage high-profile projects. Spearheading and delivering numerous projects within tight budgetary and time constraints. Fostering timely completion of projects by overseeing onsite/offshore allocation of resources.Below listed are some of my achievements within this role:• Optimized business processes by recommending substitutions and effective resolutions.• Uncovered underperforming areas in prevailing business processes by performing gap analysis.• Expanded skills of junior business analysts and interns by supervising and delivering knowledge-rich training.• Merged related products into one more streamlined product by formulating comprehensive plans, leading to reduction of development costs.• Ensured accuracy and validity of features by executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in conjunction with business and development team.• Enabled on time resolution of issues/obstructions by enabling seamless communication among the development and the business team, while demonstrating impeccable performance in Agile environment.Took Computer Science related classes at IUPUI: 2011 Show less

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  Self Employed

  Dec 2015 - now

  Small Business Owner

  In my most recent role, I am entrusted with providing continuous care to two young children. Along with that I focussed on setting up and operating a small baking business from home. Driving business growth by actively engaging in community events and managing baking booths for medium-scale events. Ensuring fulfillment of deadlines by scheduling orders and planning activities. Overseeing all facets involved in managing client requirements, estimating cost for an order, providing quotation, and enabling on time delivery.My achievements are as follows:• Delivered excellent customer service to 200+ various customers from the community.• Increased sales by 10 % over two years through implementing a customers rewards program that encouraged repeat business.• Tracked and analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for growth and implemented effective solutions when needed.• Developed new products based on market trends and consumer preferences while ensuring compliance standards. Show less

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  National Government Services

  Nov 2022 - now

  Product Owner