SHAZIA Faridi, CSPO, CSM

Experience

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  Information Systems Laboratories

  May 2001 - May 2006

  Nuclear Regulatory Engineer

  Reviewed nuclear power plant mechanical systems to ensure licensees had identified all systems and components within the scope of license renewal in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulationsConducted regular assessments of plant data and metrics through multiple data organization systems, reporting findings in the form of various NUREGs and communicating potential risks with licensees in order to enforce NRC guidelines, policies, and regulationsDesigned an improved methodology for the effective analysis of the resolution of Unresolved Safety Issue (USI) A-45, on decay heat removal at nuclear power plantsManaged NRC’s Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) and evaluated applicant’s responsesMaintained up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations, regulatory policies, and best practices in relation to the operational functions of nuclear power plantsPublished NUREGs and drafted multiple proposals and reports for various projectsAssessed client expectations and business requirements, collaborating with NRC departments to communicate project parametersCommunicated orally and in writing with internal teams and outside agencies Show less

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  JustPackTravels

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2020

  Founder

  Provides clients with comprehensive travel planning assistance, employing strong attention to detail and a passion for cultural integration into creating customized itinerariesHeavily researches target area, developing a deep understanding of local culture and customs in order to design unique itinerariesReviews itineraries, outlines travel plans, and organizes the trip in preparation for departureEstablishes partnerships with local businesses and contacts internationally to expand internal network and enhance client experience Show less

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  Life and Discovery DBA Asian American Center of Frederick

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2019

  Project Director, RSVP

  Orchestrated the Frederick County RSVP program to serve seniors (55+) in low income communitiesAssessed the performance of RSVP volunteer stations and increased volunteer engagement by 55%Directed Frederick County Across Ages Program activities to increase the resilience of at risk-middle school youths through a comprehensive intergenerational approachIncreased the number of RSVP volunteers and Across Ages Program members by 30%Implemented new strategies for the selection and training of Across Ages Mentors and Mentees Established partnership agreements with Frederick County Public Schools, nonprofit organizations and stakeholders related to RSVP and Across Ages recruitment, program planning, service projects, and new program developmentDesigned and implemented a volunteer database management system to support 500+ RSVP volunteersEmployed quality assurance practices to ensure the RSVP program ran in compliance with The Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) federal grant regulationReported directly to the advisory council regarding all program functions, assisting in drafting bylaws and outlining council roles and responsibilities Show less

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  GEICO

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2023

  Product Owner

  Product Owner for two mission critical billing products: pay plans and scheduling for personal and commercial lines of business with responsibility for managing all development activities related to new business initiatives and defect remediations directly impacting end-customer policies.Technical Systems Analyst II, Geico, Bethesda, MD 2020 - 2021Promoted to Product Owner for exceptional performance and leadership.Senior Software Analyst Geico, Bethesda, MD 2019 - 2020

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  Cognizant

  Mar 2024 - now

  Product Manager

  Working on a Generative AI SDLC implementation project for American International Group, Inc (AIG).