Yogesh Dilip Sonawane.
Delivering Accurate, Compliant & Scalable Equity Trading Systems with Structured UAT and Zero Critical Release Defects.
What I Bring
A results-driven analyst who turns complex business requirements into validated, production-ready systems -- on time, every time.
Fast Validation Cycles
I identify defects early in UAT, reducing rework and speeding up release timelines.
100% Sign-off Rate
Every release I have handled was signed off with zero critical post-production issues.
Domain Expertise
Deep understanding of OMS, equity trading, price feeds, and capital market workflows.
Stakeholder Alignment
I bridge the gap between business users and developers with clear communication and documentation.
About Me
I am an MBA (Finance) professional with over three years of experience in fintech business analysis and UAT validation, specializing in capital markets and equity trading platforms.
I collaborate closely with traders, business users, product owners, and development teams to ensure accurate implementation of trading workflows -- from order placement to settlement.
My expertise includes validating trade lifecycle logic, margin and P&L calculations, real-time system behavior, and ensuring releases meet compliance and operational standards.
I focus on structured documentation, precise validation, and stable production rollouts.
Domain Focus
Capital markets, equity trading systems, and real-time financial platforms.
Stakeholder Bridge
Connecting traders, business users, product owners, and development teams for smooth delivery.
Documentation
BRD, FRD, SRS, UAT reports, release notes -- precision in every document.
Technical & System Exposure
Trade Lifecycle Validation
Order → Execution → Settlement end-to-end flow validation
Margin & Risk Workflows
Margin calculation and risk workflow validation across scenarios
Real-time P&L Verification
Live profit & loss logic verification against expected output
Market Data Feed Testing
Integration testing for market data provider feeds and price ticks
REST API Workflow Understanding
Understanding of REST API request/response flow for trading operations
Production Issue Analysis
Root cause analysis and resolution support for production incidents
Experience
Functional Analyst / UAT Specialist
Wallstreet Algo Trading Private Limited
Third Eye Incorporation
Responsible for validating business requirements, coordinating UAT activities, and ensuring accurate implementation of trading workflows in fintech platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and validate business requirements
- Convert requirements into structured validation scenarios
- Validate complete equity trade lifecycle
- Coordinate UAT cycles with stakeholders
- Support production release and post-release validation
Key Achievements
- Contributed to 10+ stable production releases
- Reduced critical defects through structured validation
- Standardized UAT documentation templates
- Improved coordination between business and development teams
In-House Equity Trading Platform
A real-time trading platform designed for retail and professional traders, supporting equity trading, portfolio management, and market analytics.
Business Objective: To provide fast, accurate, and reliable trading services with real-time data and secure execution.
My Responsibilities
- Validate order placement, modification, and cancellation workflows
- Verify portfolio and P&L calculations in real-time
- Test integration with market data providers
- Support UAT with traders and business users
- Prepare validation and sign-off documentation
- Assist in production rollout and monitoring
Tools Used
What Colleagues Say
"Yogesh has an exceptional eye for detail in UAT. He catches issues that most people miss, and his documentation is always thorough and clear. A reliable team member who truly understands the business side of trading systems."
Team Lead
Wallstreet Algo Trading Pvt. Ltd.
"His ability to communicate complex technical issues in simple business terms makes him an invaluable bridge between our development team and business stakeholders. Every release he manages goes smoothly."
Senior Developer
Wallstreet Algo Trading Pvt. Ltd.
Names withheld for privacy. Testimonials based on professional feedback.
Core Competencies
Business Analysis
- Requirement Elicitation
- BRD / FRD / SRS Documentation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Change & Impact Analysis
UAT & Validation
- UAT Planning & Execution
- Regression & Sanity Testing
- Release Validation
- Production Support
Fintech Domain
- Equity Trading Systems
- OMS
- Market Data Feeds
- Portfolio & P&L Validation
Tools & Software
Languages
Education
MBA -- Finance Management
2022 -- 2024Swami Vivekanand Institute of Management Science & Technology
Specialized in financial management, investment analysis, and risk management.
B.E. -- Mechanical Engineering
2018 -- 2022Pune University
Developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills through engineering fundamentals.
Diploma -- Mechanical Engineering
2015 -- 2018Bhujbal Knowledge City
Foundation in technical drawing, manufacturing, and applied mechanics.
Certifications
Claude Code in Action
Anthropic
March 2, 2026
Certificate No: pfp3h5kcjzgz
Completed hands-on training in Claude Code covering AI-assisted development, tool usage, workflow optimization, and advanced coding productivity techniques.
Business Analysis Basics
Simplilearn
March 2, 2026
Certificate Code: 9909408
Completed structured training in core business analysis concepts including requirement elicitation, stakeholder communication, BRD documentation, and process mapping.
Software Testing (Manual & Automation)
Acceleration Training Center, Pune
July 30, 2022
Completed advanced industrial training in Manual Testing and Automation Testing. Covered Test Case Design, STLC, Defect Lifecycle, Selenium basics, and real-time project exposure.
Vision & Values
Career Vision
To evolve into a Senior Business Analyst and Fintech Product Leader, driving scalable and compliant financial technology solutions.
Short-Term Goals
1 -- 2 Years
- Transition into full Business Analyst role
- Lead UAT and requirement analysis activities
- Work on international fintech projects
Long-Term Goals
5 Years
- Become Product / Program Manager in fintech
- Lead digital transformation initiatives
Professional Values
Beyond Work
A glimpse into what keeps me curious and energized outside the office.
Learning New Tech
Exploring the latest technologies and business tools to stay ahead
Software Exploration
Discovering and experimenting with new software applications
Stock Market Trading
Active trading and financial analysis of equity markets
Traveling
Exploring new places and experiencing different cultures
Open to Opportunities
Open to Business Analyst & Fintech Consulting Opportunities
Available for full-time, contract, and consulting roles. Fill out the form or reach out directly -- I respond within 24 hours.