Barbara Pardinas, PSM

Experience

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  Gables Engineering

  Apr 1994 - Jan 2009

  Project Engineer/Software Developer

  •Led projects through the entire life cycle that launched a new series of Control Panels. The projects were pivotal to the success of the company. •Managed definition and design of software for avionics control systems using C and C++. •Analyzed requirements and created documentation to comply with DO-178B requirements.•Communicated with external and internal customer’s product strengths and weaknesses and suggested areas of improvement•Supervised and trained engineers to perform the development and testing as specified by the FAA.•Performed peer reviews of engineering documents and provided feedback based on review meetings.•Managed resource allocation, scheduling and tracking. Show less

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  Leon Medical Centers

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Project Manager

  • Knowledge of Enterprise Practice Management (EPM) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA).• Managed multiple projects towards strategic objectives and ensured regulatory compliance.• Defined and initiated projects, project plans and schedules while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of projects.• Worked with teams to align strategies and improve clinical workflows.• Worked closely with the software development and quality assurance teams to ensure that requirements and procedures were followed. Show less

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  Interval International

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2022

  •Acted as the main liaison for business stakeholders and partners, ensuring effective communication and alignment.•Collaborated with regulatory teams, external service providers, and internal business units to ensure IT and business objectives were aligned.•Led the requirements gathering and testing for the European Union mandate on Strong Customer Authentication.• Coordinated product backlog grooming and removed impediments to maximize team productivity.• Reviewed vendor Statements of Work to ensure they met business expectations regarding requirements, timelines, cost, and deliverables.• Contributed to improving the documentation process by creating standard templates. Show less •Improved processes and documented, designed and tested financial sub-ledgers.•Created and managed test plans and change control documentation.•Provided support and training to other Business Analysts.• Worked with business users, development team and quality assurance to determine complex scenarios to improve overall project quality standards. • Produced User Acceptance Test Plans in Quality Center and obtained the necessary sign-off from the business.• Involved in test execution and reporting of issues using Jira.• Involved in requirements traceability mapping.• Prepared training manuals and assisted in cross training other employees, including junior business analyst. • Worked with Senior Level Management and volunteers in raising funds for the United Way. Show less

  • Lead Business Analyst

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Senior Business Analyst

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2018
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  Marriott Vacations Worldwide

  Jan 2022 - now

  Marriott Vacation Club

  • Support strategic initiatives and manage projects across Marriott Vacation Club Business Units.• Collaborate with agile teams to define scope, requirements and integration of high priority projects.• Assist product owners in maintaining the product roadmap and ensuring delivery deadlines are met. •Lead user story refinement and participate in sprint planning and reviews.•Engaged in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint review, backlog prioritization to ensure milestones are achieved. Show less