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Samra Hamid

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Results-oriented data specialist with a proven track record at CGI Inc., achieving a 90% improvement in data processing efficiency. Expertise in PL/SQL development and agile methodologies facilitated successful database migrations and performance optimizations. Strong communication skills fostered collaboration across teams, driving technical excellence and project success. Aiming to leverage this skill set to enhance data-driven decision-making in future roles.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Consultant

CGI Inc.
01.2022 - Current

TD Client - Project Wealth Client (WCK) Project: (2024-ongoing)

  • Participate in daily huddles and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives for continuous improvement.
  • Processed input flat files and staged data according to testing needs.
  • Transferred files to Cinder using WinSCP.
  • Execute Autosys jobs for processing staged files and ensuring timely completion.
  • Performed comprehensive data validation aligned with business logic for diverse account types and various lines of business.
  • Enhanced validation process efficiency by automating file checks using stored procedures.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Prepared a detailed test plan, test cases, validation report, and walkthrough results with business and development teams.
  • Developed test plans, designs, and execution strategies for JIRA tasks using JTMF.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Debugged failed automated tests by analyzing log files and identifying root causes.
  • Compiled reports, presentations, and documents to present findings to management.

TD Client - Project W360 Conversion:(2022-2023)

  • Completed detailed validation procedures for migrating data between Mvest and W360.
  • Automated testing via ETL process utilizing MS SQL Server 2012.
  • Executed complex data tests by writing queries with T-SQL in stored procedures.
  • Reduced table execution time from 9 hours to 40-60 minutes, significantly enhancing efficiency.
  • Optimized complex queries for improved operational speed.
  • Collaborated with multiple teams for executing functional and manual test cases.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders during daily meetings to align on development and business objectives.

Senior PL/SQL Developer

Telsec Corp.
11.2018 - 12.2020
  • Developed comprehensive Oracle PL/SQL functions, procedures, and triggers.
  • Designed and implemented database objects such as SQL queries, tables, joins, and stored procedures using Oracle utilities.
  • Constructed physical data structures such as tables, views, constraints, and indexes.
  • Utilized SQL Loader and control files for data loading into various schema tables.
  • Proficient in managing and operating Oracle databases, including versions 19c and 23c.
  • Possess foundational understanding of AWR report analysis.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills to foster collaboration.
  • Collaborated effectively within diverse, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Implemented materialized views to enhance summary table performance.
  • Developed and updated Unix shell scripts to align with evolving project needs.
  • Created scripts for unzipping files, cleaning junk characters, and preparing data for base table loading.
  • Participated in ongoing improvements and resolution of production issues.

PL/SQL Developer

Jubilee Life Insurance
07.2015 - 10.2018
  • Perform design and development of Oracle Applications according to Project requirements from requirement gathering to deployment
  • Create new Oracle Reports and Forms, Also modified the existing one according to the requirement
  • Good Understanding of PL/SQL and Oracle SQL Developer
  • Provide technical assistance to other developers as needed
  • Analyze and troubleshoot system issues in a timely manner
  • Familiar with all the phases of SDLC
  • Create, modify and test and codes, scripts and forms that allows a system to run a different type of applications
  • Communicated with end users about Project Progress, updates and gather feedback and work to resolve on specific concern

Education

Bachelors - Computer Engineering

SSUET
Pakistan
04-2015

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Coding Proficiency
  • Relational Database Expertise
  • Insurance Knowledge
  • Financial Banking Analysis
  • Agile development methodologies
  • Skilled in PL/SQL Development
  • Triggers and functions
  • Performance Optimization Techniques
  • XML and JSON processing
  • Database migration techniques
  • Error handling and debugging
  • SQL query optimization
  • Oracle forms and reports

Certification

  • SAFe for Teams Cource (6.0) - SAFe
  • SDET Java: Automation Testing from Scratch - Udemy

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Consultant

CGI Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Senior PL/SQL Developer

Telsec Corp.
11.2018 - 12.2020

PL/SQL Developer

Jubilee Life Insurance
07.2015 - 10.2018

Bachelors - Computer Engineering

SSUET
Samra Hamid