Pinky Parikh
About Pinky Parikh
Pinky Parikh is a Senior Quality Analyst and Data Analyst at Fannie Mae with over 23 years of experience in Information Technology.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Pinky Parikh currently holds the position of Sr Quality Analyst / Sr Data Analyst at Fannie Mae, based in Herndon. In this role, she continues to leverage her extensive experience in quality assurance and data analysis to support business-critical initiatives. Her responsibilities include performing system integration testing and creating and executing test cases to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
Professional Experience at IBM
Pinky Parikh has an extensive history with IBM, where she worked on various critical projects over several years. Notably, she served as a Senior IT Specialist / Data Analyst on the FEMA Project from 2009 to 2011 and a Sr Quality Assurance Tester / Sr Data Analyst on the GoArmyEd Project from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she worked as a Sr ETL Tester / Data Warehouse Analyst / Production Support / Informatica Developer on the US Customs Project from 2003 to 2008. Her career at IBM began even earlier, with roles on multiple projects such as BMSIW Project, IRS CADE Project, and CFTS Project, showcasing her versatility and depth of expertise in IT analysis and development.
Educational Background
Pinky Parikh holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from John Hopkins University, which she attained from 1997 to 1999. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Information Sciences, General, from the University of Maryland, studying from 1993 to 1996. Her academic journey began at the University Of Poona in India, where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Information Science from 1987 to 1990.
Skills and Technical Proficiency
With over 23 years of experience in the Information Technology sector, Pinky Parikh has honed her skills across various domains including system integration testing and the full system development life cycle. Her technical capabilities encompass the use of tools such as XML Spy, TOAD, ORACLE, SQL, IBM DOORS, and JRule Eclipse. She is proficient in creating and executing SQL and UNIX scripts, validating loan functionalities, and performing BI report testing. Additionally, she has experience in creating Requirement Traceability Matrix documentation and using IBM ODM, Rules Eclipse, and Test Client to execute XML test cases.
Notable Projects and Contributions
During her tenure at Fannie Mae and IBM, Pinky Parikh has contributed significantly to several high-stakes projects. She created and executed test cases by analyzing loan modification requirements and performed testing of decision tables and data manipulation. Her keen eye for detail helped identify critical issues like NULL Pointer Exceptions and incorrect calculations, which resulted in significant time and budget savings. Moreover, she has successfully identified gaps, performed diagnosis, and resolved requirements and design issues during testing phases, ensuring the quality and reliability of deliverables.