PROFILE:

• Technically sophisticated, seasoned and talented IT Executive with over 15 years of experience and powered with broad - based experience in Project Management implementing Telecom & Networking solutios,HCM, Finance, CRM and other Reporting Tools.
• Possess stellar reputation in leading and managing multiple software projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time and cost.
• Proven competencies in implementing effective strategies to optimize business processes, elevate efficiency, and improve quality while significantly reducing cost.
• Has keen expertise in leading, motivating and coordinating technical teams to provide innovative technical solutions and ensure total customer satisfaction.
• Managed a number of ERP implementations and upgrades especially around PSFT HCM and Financials products.
• Manage implementation of Business Intelligence and other Reporting tools across organization.
• Managed a number of IT Infrastructure projects especially around Green Technology (Solar).
• Set strategic direction in all aspects of project plans creation, cost and budget analysis and various other financial analysis related to projects.
• Evaluated vendor proposals to find the best vendor for various projects. Established long-term quality relationships with vendors to secure the best possible deals.
• Oversaw the preparation of contract, SOW’s and all other legal paperwork for all projects.
• Determined staffing requirements: interviewed and selected project resources for various projects; facilitated to the team to develop their competencies and achieve their maximum level of potential.
• Maintained frequent interaction with end-users to identify and document functional requirements for enhancements/upgrades to the IT systems.
• Fostered positive relationships with technical team to ensure the system solution meets the documented requirements.
• Communicated with the Senior Management on a timely manner with the Project status and reviewed critical Risks associated with each project on a need basis.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Outstanding Customers and Vendors Relations
• Project Management and Operations
• Leadership,, and Team Building
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting
• Budget Control and Implementation
• Continuous Performance and Process Improvement
• Superior Interpersonal and Presentation Skills
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Articulate Oral and Written Communication
• Conflict Resolution and Decision-Making

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Project Manager

Confidential, San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Working as an IT Project Manager enabling Connectivity and Communication for Solar Plants across US.
• Involved working with Confidential & Confidential & other Telecom Providers to build communication circuits connecting the sites.
• This involved a lot of discussions in finalizing the Telecommunication and other infrastructure requirements around T1, Fiber, Point to Point circuits etc.,
• Involved in working with a number of IT Vendors in procuring various IT Equipment to enable the site with Communication.
• This involved understanding the latest Cloud Based CISCO Meraki series of routers, switches, video conferencing equipment etc.,
• Designed & Scoped out the entire Infrastructure for Telecom and IT for each of the sites.

Project Manager

Confidential, Santa Clara, CA

Responsibilities:

• Provided expert advice to business partners and supported teams in the development, acceptance, publication, and implementation of business continuity plans
• Set strategic direction to all BCP testing activities, covering all plan types, strategies and stages.
• Supported in the identification, management, and implementation of continuity plans
• Conceptualized and implemented programs and materials to improve general business continuity awareness within the company.
• Identified and evaluated risks that may adversely affect the company from an IT perspective.
• Aided in performing contract review including Vendor, Maintenance & lease agreements.
• Meticulously analyzed and developed appropriate response plans for broad range of finance and operational risks
• Gained comprehensive understanding of financial and general internal controls and procedures, with an emphasis of financial reporting requirements.
• Earned in-depth knowledge of COSO ERM model with an emphasis on techniques for risk identification, risk assessment approaches, and risk monitoring
• Demonstrated keen expertise in business requirements gathering, process analysis and design, gap analysis, functional design specifications, system configuration and development of system tests, procedures and documentation
• Forged a highly motivated off-shore team to ensure the development and transition under time constraints

Project Manager/Analyst

Confidential, Santa Clara, CA

Responsibilities:

• Involved in implementation of PSFT HCM and Finance and also involved in multiple upgrades of PSFT products.
• Involved in implementing Business Intelligence and other Reporting Tools.
• Drive multiple projects Confidential once ensuring that milestones are met, costs are kept within budgetary constraints
• Proposed innovative recommendations to director to utilize technology in a manner that will improve business results and generate significant return on investment
• Provided in-depth consultation to Business Unit and IT management to ensure development of efficient application systems utilizing established standards, procedures, and methodologies
• Developed Business Process Flows incorporating the implementation plan and design concepts introduced by the newly proposed system
• Worked with the team to develop Use Cases to be used for the system design and testing phases. Assisted in the analysis of business and systems requirements; designing and/or modifying business and/or system processes to meet the needs of the business unit
• Developed UAT scripts, communicating UAT test scripts to end users and IT
• Participated in the design and testing reviews, for software/systems affecting the organization
• Assessed and implemented the latest regulatory requirements, documentation framework/management,, planning, scoping, process risk assessments, test scripts, monitoring of control effectiveness and management reporting
• Maintained frequent interaction with various business partners including Process Owners, Finance Management, and Internal and External Auditors to understand, document and implement the SOX regulatory requirements.

Project Manager/Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed the Implementation of HCM modules consisting of Workforce Admin, ESS, MSS, benefits, payroll and modules.
• Identified the requirements, Executed Gap/Fit Analysis and design of interfaces to upload data into PSFT Finance and other applications.
• Managed the patches and fixes to keep the application current.
• Assumed full responsibilities in setting up pages security and controlling audit.
• Managed a Reporting group that designs and develops interface programs to migrate data. Directed and coordinated all aspects of the Business Intelligence (BI) project to interface HR data into Data Warehouse to produce more complex reports.
• Served as an Project Manager in the conversion, development, and upgrade of all the HR, Benefits, e-Comp, e-Profile, and Payroll Interfaces
• Regularly interfaced with users and developers to understand the current systems and define requirements for the implementation
• Drove all efforts to implement PeopleSoft HCM 8.9 solution by evaluating associated Risks, Scope, Time lines with the Senior Management on a need basis.
• Credited for designing the post-implementation business processes and procedures to be performed within HCM module
• Proposed innovative recommendations regarding business process re-engineering where necessary

Project Mgr/Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Displayed unsurpassed expertise during the transition of PeopleSoft system and processes from Confidential .
• Masterfully led all initiatives in system changes and enhancements to the Billing, GL, AP, and PO modules.
• Worked collaboratively with the change management and infrastructure teams by providing assistance in applying fixes and patches, promoting objects through environments, and identifying security groups and classes.
• Supervised daily activities of the team to enhance their knowledge on GL, AP, Contracts, and Time and Expense modules.
• Commended for the successful transition and migration of data for the financial modules on time and without disruption to normal business processes
• Took full management accountability in the analysis of the data; design and development of data extraction/migration routines; and the testing of the data routines for the financial modules
• Significantly optimized operational efficiency of the organization by customizing the business processes.