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Yogesh Dilip Sonawane

Delivering Accurate, Compliant & Scalable Equity Trading Systems — Zero Critical Release Defects.

Pune, Maharashtra MBA Finance · 3+ Yrs Fintech
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A results-driven analyst who turns complex requirements into production-ready systems — on time, every time.

Fast Validation Cycles

Identify defects early in UAT, reducing rework and speeding up release timelines.

100% Sign-off Rate

Every release 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

Bridging business users and developers with clear communication and documentation.

I am an MBA (Finance) professional with over three years of experience in fintech business analysis and UAT validation, specialising in capital markets and equity trading platforms.

I collaborate with traders, business users, product owners, and development teams to ensure accurate implementation of trading workflows — from order placement to settlement.

Expertise includes validating trade lifecycle logic, margin and P&L calculations, real-time system behaviour, and ensuring releases meet compliance standards.

Domain Focus

Capital markets, equity trading systems, and real-time financial platforms.

Stakeholder Bridge

Connecting traders, product owners, and dev teams for smooth delivery.

Documentation

BRD, FRD, SRS, UAT reports, release notes — precision in every document.

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 providers and price ticks

REST API Workflow

Understanding of REST API request/response flow for trading operations

Production Issue Analysis

Root cause analysis and resolution support for production incidents

Functional Analyst / UAT Specialist

Wallstreet Algo Trading Pvt. Ltd.

Third Eye Incorporation

Oct 2022 – Present

Responsible for validating business requirements, coordinating UAT activities, and ensuring accurate implementation of trading workflows in fintech platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse 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
  • Standardised UAT documentation templates
  • Improved coordination between business and development teams
UAT TestingBusiness AnalysisTrading SystemsOMSRelease ManagementJIRAAgile ScrumSQL
Key Project

In-House Equity Trading Platform

A real-time trading platform for retail and professional traders, supporting equity trading, portfolio management, and market analytics.

Business Objective: 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

GitLabSciChartDevExpressExcelMarkdown
Outcome: Successfully supported stable releases with improved system reliability and user satisfaction.

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.

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

JIRAProject Mgmt
GitLabDevOps
SQLDatabase
ExcelAnalysis
DevExpressUI Framework
SciChartCharting

Languages

EnglishProfessional
HindiNative
MarathiNative

MBA — Finance Management

2022 – 2024

Swami Vivekanand Institute of Management Science & Technology

Specialised in financial management, investment analysis, and risk management.

B.E. — Mechanical Engineering

2018 – 2022

Pune University

Developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills through engineering fundamentals.

Diploma — Mechanical Engineering

2015 – 2018

Bhujbal Knowledge City

Foundation in technical drawing, manufacturing, and applied mechanics.

SEBI Investor Awareness Test

NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets)

April 9, 2026

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Passed SEBI Investor Awareness Test conducted by NISM. Certified to understand investor protection, market rules, and financial literacy for securities trading.

SEBIInvestor AwarenessFinancial Literacy

Financial Literacy Course for Bharat

NISM (eLearning)

April 8, 2026

Completed NISM eLearning course on Financial Literacy for Bharat. Comprehensive training on investment concepts, market mechanisms, and personal financial planning.

Financial LiteracyeLearningNISM

Claude Code in Action

Anthropic

March 2, 2026

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Hands-on training in Claude Code: AI-assisted development, tool usage, workflow optimisation, and advanced coding productivity.

AI DevelopmentClaude CodeWorkflow Automation

Business Analysis Basics

Simplilearn

March 2, 2026

#9909408

Core BA concepts: requirement elicitation, stakeholder communication, BRD documentation, and process mapping.

Business AnalysisRequirementsBRD

Software Testing

Acceleration Training Center, Pune

July 30, 2022

Advanced training in Manual & Automation Testing: Test Case Design, STLC, Defect Lifecycle, Selenium basics, and real-time project exposure.

Manual TestingAutomationQASelenium

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

Accuracy & Quality
Continuous Learning
Transparency
Accountability
Client Satisfaction

A glimpse into what keeps me curious and energised 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

Travelling

Exploring new places and experiencing different cultures

Open to BA & Fintech Consulting

Available for full-time, contract, and consulting roles. Fill out the form or reach out directly — I respond within 24 hours.

Pune, Maharashtra
Remote / Hybrid / Onsite