• Lead implementation of Cognos Enterprise Planning suite and perform integration with Cognos BI software. • Provide expertise on Cognos Planning methodologies used during project implementation. • Translate high level business requirements into detailed functional specifications. • Assist business in determining which business requirements should be automated and how they are integrated with other business/technical processes. • Prepare process and data flow diagrams. • Review design/functional specifications to develop detailed test plans. • Create test cases for functional testing and user acceptance testing (UAT). • Perform final quality control checks on deliverables before making them available to business users. • Develop application documentation and user guides. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECENT PROJECTS Client: MOTHER PARKERS (one of the largest private label coffee and tea manufacturers in North America) • Joined project at the post-implementation stage (called upon to quickly rectify the Analyst & Contributor models that were unstable and required a considerable amount of time for regular maintenance). • Performed the model cleanup and identified several opportunities to simplify the model design to improve performance and to facilitate maintenance process. • Developed the model documentation including diagrams describing data flow, model objects relationship, as well as recommendations regarding possible model improvements. • Provided feedback to the client regarding Cognos Planning model design best practices. Client: AMGEN (the world’s largest independent biotechnology company, specializing in nephrology, oncology and inflammations diseases) • Designed and developed several complex sales forecasting applications (Territory, Ex-Factory, Key Accounts sales analysis), allowing users to work with forecast & latest estimates. • Build an ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) process to integrate the Planning applications with corporate BI environment. • Designed and implemented fully automated maintenance process for regular model dimension and data updates.

• Worked with financial end users and project stakeholders throughout the operating company to assess complex business requirements. • Conducted in-depth analysis of Finance Department business processes; developed design/functional specifications for new systems and for customization of existing systems to meet business and user needs. • Developed and maintained financial reports for company management and external auditors. • Developed training materials and conducted training sessions for end users; developed user manuals and guides for use in finance business area.

• Hired to handle development of new financial applications and support / maintenance of existing suite of financial systems. • Gathered and analyzed business requirements, developed requirements specifications, and acted as primary liaison with 3rd party application developers. • Conducted testing, quality assurance, and deployment of developed applications. • Developed user manuals, prepared and delivered end user training. • Developed data import/export/consolidation procedures, and designed and developed interfaces between financial systems and applications.

Computer science