AMADEU MACEDO DASILVA

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/amadeu-macedo-dasilva/0/239/347 917.667.0505
New York, NY 10011 amadeu.macedo@gmail.com

PROFILE
Trade Finance Expert with solid experience in International Banking, Client Management and related Software
Implementation projects. Detail-oriented with strength in analyzing complex issues. Excellent communication skills,
including fluency in five languages. Expertise in International trade with the knowledge of global politics.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Trade Finance S.M.E. Project Implementation
International Banking Production Support
Project Management QA Test Planning and Execution
Vendor Software allTRA, IBSnet, allNETT, CGI Trade360 and Banktrade
Testing Windows Operating Systems; SQL

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Bank of Tokyo, Jersey City, NJ 2013 2014
Consultant - Senior Business Analyst
Contracted for the implementation of CGIs Trade-360, Phase-1 project, to coordinate & execute various tasks
along with Back-Office & IT end users (in the United States & Japan);
Designed, executed & validated UAT test cases (Reimbursements, Import, Export & Standby Letters of Credit);
Checked, identified & solved issues related to newly designed enhancements to Trade-360;
Participated in the reconciliation of data migration efforts, when required;
Designed, executed and validated Regression Test in post-migration environment;
Worked with Production users in order to promote & assist efforts regarding new Straight-Through processes;
Identified & escalated system and functional related issues;
Reported status to management on project progress.

SURECOMP, Hoboken, NJ 2011 2013
Product Specialist & QA Support
Supported the Sales Team during product demonstrations to prospective clients;
Planned and Executed Test Cases for Surecomps flagship Trade Finance solution (allTRA)
Answered Requests for Proposals (RFP) to client banks engaged in negotiations with Sales;
Provided internal and external functional support throughout project lifecycles;
Designed and executed test cases for Surecomps original Trade Finance Solution (IBSnet);
Trained internal and external staff members;
Validated software defects and contributed functional assistance to developers through error resolution;

CGI, Formerly AMS, Inc., New York, NY 2001 2010
Business Analyst Consultant, Application Support 2002 2010
Member of a global support team for a web-based Trade & Supply Chain Finance solution (CGI Trade 360).
Created test cases and managed their execution;
Provided functional support to developers designing system interfaces;
Supported client testing efforts on-site;
Created and monitored Incident Reports upon validation of defects submitted by clients;
Supported management during Emergency Releases and Disaster Recovery Simulations;
Trained new employees

Business Analyst Consultant, Development Team 2001 2002
Member of the original implementation team a (AMS) Trade Finance solution (Proponix)
Created Test Scripts for a web-based global solution - Trade Portal / Back Office processing system
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CSI COMPLEX SYSTEMS, New York, NY 1999 2001
Project Manager
Managed the implementation of CSIs Trade Finance solution to clients on-site;
Created and maintained implementation plans in accordance with project proposals;
Assigned responsibilities while estimating and controlling various tasks;
Assisted Enhancement designers with functional related issues.

BANKERS TRUST COMPANY (currently Deutsche Bank), New York, NY 1989 1999
Assistant Treasurer, QA Division 1997 1999
Served as liaison between software vendors and the bank, managing all aspects of project life cycles;
Managed all aspects of a project life cycle for the Trade Finance software upgrade
Designed and maintained test plans on an internal notes database;
Created on-line Help Menus along with the corresponding Manual for the BANKTRADE Upgrade Project..
Client Service Officer 1995 1996
Managed an international client portfolio for Latin American banks, initiating and monitoring investigations;
Administered various cash management products.

Supervisor, Letter of Credit Division 1989 1995
Managed a team of Letter of Credit specialists, promoting higher quality and increased productivity;
Interfaced with senior Officers in connection with special issues and requirements.

Special Assignment at Bankers Trust International, Frankfurt 1994
Processed outstanding transactions in Frankfurt during the transfer of Trade Services operations to Dublin.

BAII Banking Corporation, New York, NY 1987 1989
Letters of Credit Specialist
Processed Documentary and Standby Letters of credit
Obtained exposure and provided support to Foreign Exchange Back Office operations

The Chase Manhattan Bank, New York, NY 1985 1987
Letters of Credit Specialist
Processed Documentary Letters of Credit.

EDUCATION
BA, Political Science, City University of New York Baruch College, New York, NY - Summa cum Laude
LANGUAGES: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and German