Maria Antony Kuveena Prakasam , Csm
About Maria Antony Kuveena Prakasam , Csm
Maria Antony Kuveena Prakasam is a Data Analyst with over 12 years of experience in the IT sector, specializing in the Financial Services and Insurance Industry. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd and Wipro Limited, and is currently employed at AXIS Capital in Toronto.
Work at Axis Capital
Currently, Maria Antony Kuveena Prakasam serves as a Data Analyst at Axis Capital, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge of data analytics and financial services to support various projects. Her responsibilities include preparing test cases and scripts for regression testing, as well as writing Business Requirements (BR) and Functional Requirements (FR) Specifications. She also maintains Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM) to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Maria completed her Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology at both Anna University and Sri Ram Engineering College from 2002 to 2005. She has developed a strong technical foundation, gaining proficiency in data analytics tools and methodologies. Her educational background supports her expertise in various areas, including Cloud Computing services, data warehousing, and business system analysis.
Background
Maria has over 12 years of professional IT experience, primarily in the Financial Services and Insurance Industry. She has worked in various geographical locations, including the United States and India. Her career includes significant roles at Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd and Wipro Limited, where she held positions such as ETL Quality Lead, Senior Business Analyst, and Domain Consultant. Maria's diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of project life cycles and software development methodologies.
Achievements
Maria holds a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) designation, reflecting her commitment to Agile methodologies. She has over 9 years of experience in Business System Analysis, Financial Analysis, and Business Process definition. Her technical skills include proficiency in Teradata SQL, Oracle, and Mainframes, as well as emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, and Blockchain Analytics. Maria has also demonstrated her ability to influence decision-making processes through excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Maria is proficient in a range of technical skills relevant to her role as a Data Analyst. She has experience with SQL operations, including DML, DDL, and DCL, and is knowledgeable in creating UML diagrams using Rational Rose. Her familiarity with Cloud Storage solutions and Content Delivery Networks (CDN) enhances her ability to work with modern data architectures. Additionally, she has a strong understanding of testing methodologies, including Unit Testing, System Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing.