Sakshi Setia

Experience

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  Cognizant

  Nov 2015 - May 2018

  Program Analyst

  • Requirement Analysis and Refactoring:o Participated in walkthrough meetings to gain insights into project requirements, systematically refactoring them into module-level components to streamline development processes and enhance efficiency.• Coding, Testing, and Documentation:o Conducted thorough requirement analysis, coding, and testing of change requests to ensure alignment with project objectives and client specifications.o Developed requisite functionality for change requests through coding and meticulously documented detailed design specifications, including unit testing procedures.• Testing Support and Deployment Facilitation:o Facilitated System Integration Testing (SIT) processes and provided support to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) teams, ensuring seamless deployment and adherence to project milestones.This experience underscores my proficiency in change management, requirement analysis, coding, testing, documentation, and support throughout the project lifecycle. Show less

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  ZS

  Jun 2018 - now

  • Team Leadership:o Successfully led a team of 8-10 members offshore as a Team Lead, overseeing project delivery and ensuring adherence to Agile and sprint-based methodologies.o Managed projects on Azure DevOps, orchestrating workflows and facilitating collaboration within the team for efficient project execution.• Source Data Product Project:o Spearheaded the Source Data Product Project, responsible for ingesting data from diverse sources using pipelines orchestrated in the Pentaho tool.o Managed over 150 jobs per day, handling data from various sources including API-based, sFTP, SharePoint, among others, ensuring seamless data integration.• Stakeholder Communication and Project Management:o Played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of pipelines in production, maintaining continuous communication with stakeholders including source/vendor teams, downstream applications, and clients.o Managed tasks related to new data ingestion requests, change requests, internal initiatives on platforms such as Snowflake, Pentaho, and Azure DevOps.o Facilitated the transition of the project to Azure Data Factory (ADF), ensuring a seamless migration process.• Client Proposal and Financial Management:o Took charge of drafting and presenting proposals to clients for new projects, as well as managing existing projects.o Responsible for crafting Statements of Work (SOW), cost sheets, and managing financial aspects related to project execution.This experience underscores my ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and effectively communicate with stakeholders to ensure project success and client satisfaction. Show less • Expertise in Commercial Data Management:o Demonstrated profound knowledge of commercial data within the pharmaceutical industry, including Master Data Management (MDM) principles.o Executed intricate Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes for commercial data, ensuring data integrity and compliance with business rules.o Power BI reports to provide actionable business insights to stakeholders, involving data sourcing, transformation, table creation, and report generation.• Client Collaboration and Project Management:o Collaborated closely with clients to gather project requirements, translating them into comprehensive Business Requirement Document (BRD) specifications.o Orchestrated team efforts, efficiently distributing tasks among members, and proactively resolving team inquiries and challenges while actively contributing to project deliverables.o Fostered a conducive environment for teamwork and knowledge sharing, ensuring smooth project execution and client satisfaction.• Proficiency in Data Governance Tools:o Proficiently worked with various data governance tools including Collibra, Axon, Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog, and Alation to address diverse data management challenges across different use cases.• Mentorship and Talent Development:o Provided mentorship and guidance to junior team members, facilitating their professional growth and development within the organization.o Contributed to the firm's recruitment efforts by actively participating in interview processes and facilitating boot camp sessions to enhance team skills and capabilities.This experience highlights my proficiency in commercial data management, client engagement, expertise in data governance tools, and commitment to fostering talent and driving organizational growth. Show less • Project Analysis and Requirement Translation:o Analyzed project requirements meticulously, breaking them down into modular components to streamline development processes and enhance efficiency.o Generated comprehensive documentation including high-level data flow diagrams, architectural diagrams, Business Rule Documents, and functional requirements to provide clear guidance for project development and implementation.• Module Development and Technology Utilization:o Developed designated modules utilizing a range of technologies including MySQL, Databricks, and Excel, ensuring adherence to project specifications and delivering high-quality outputs.• System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing Support:o Provided crucial support during System Integration testing and User Acceptance testing phases, promptly identifying and resolving encountered errors to uphold project integrity and ensure seamless functionality.This experience underscores my proficiency in project analysis, documentation, module development, and testing support, contributing to the successful execution of projects Show less

  • Business Technology Consultant

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Business Technology Solutions Associate Consultant

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Business Technology Associate

    Jun 2018 - Dec 2019