SUMMARY

• Confidential is an experienced technology professional offering over 17 years of total information technology experience. Confidential offers over 14+ years of strong US consulting experience specializing in maximizing the functionality of Oracle EBS projects and other business critical enterprise projects.
• Confidential is a Oracle EBS and Project Management Subject matter expert and thought leader possessing both functional and technical knowledge of complex Financial, manufacturing, Order Management and Retail Supply Chain Systems across various industry domains.
• Confidential also holds knowledge in latest technologies trends such as of BIG DATA and cloud computing in enterprise applications space.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Project / Program Management Business Transformation/Redesign, Fit - gap
• Large Project Budgeting and Planning Project Risk and Scope management
• Proposal Writing Customer Relationships and Engagements
• Large Project Delivery Offshore and Nearshore blended Project Mgmt.
• Pre-Sales support and RFP execution Organizational Change Management w.r.t ERP projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Consultant

Confidential, Atlanta

Responsibilities:

• Confidential is currently responsible to lead and deliver end to end business and system process maps for all manufacturing sites in Confidential digital energy, additionally he is also responsible to manage 50+ enhancements requests related to supply chain manufacturing area.
• During Oracle R12 rollout project Confidential was responsible to meet and some cased travel to Confidential sites with business users across functional areas such as Finance, Sourcing, Manufacturing and Commercial to build overall end to end BUSINESS cutover, build data conversion strategies and plan. That includes strategies for Item, BOM and routing conversion. Sourcing cutover including Open PO conversion, Sales Order Conversion etc.
• Confidential successfully defined business cutover strategy and requirements in single integrated biz and IT cutover plan. He worked closely with Business SMEs to define and manage business cutover requirements.
• During PD project Confidential ’s responsibility was to make sure legacy data conversion tasks is on track and that includes SME’s and the design team meet and work through open issues on a weekly basis.
• Facilitates communication and negotiation within and across the business project team(s). Escalates risks as required to appropriate level of management.
• Also Confidential responsible to work closely with technical release manager to build end to end technical cutover plan for rollout assessing dependencies on business cutover plan and providing directions if any deviations .

Project Environment: Oracle EBS Rel. 12, Informatica, Web Methods, Oracle Endeca and Confidential DE Legacy systems.

Integration Consultant

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Responsibilities:

• Successfully completed fit-gap analysis effort for all 54+ state government agencies HCM integrations.
• Planned and drafted a cloud integration strategy for legacy systems.
• Managed HCM integration expectations across different state clients from different agencies.
• Provided needed coaching and manage DoIT (Department of IT) Jr. Technical team on the ground for data conversion activities.
• Provided a pivotal support for all integrations questions or decisions.

Project System Environment: Workday HCM and State’s legacy systems.

Oracle EBS Program Manager (Consultant)

Confidential, Atlanta GA

Responsibilities:

• Successfully Managed and completed project to upgrade Oracle 11i to R12 Upgrade (Financial Track).
• Successfully planned, managed and completed Infrastructure, UNIX to Linux, Golden Gate Implementation, and Oracle 11g Database and Informatica platform upgrade effort for Order Track application.
• Successfully Managed and completed project to DSL Onboarding project Enhancements to improve and automate Reverse Logistics accounting process for DSL equipment returns in Oracle R12 environment,
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage 4-5 projects concurrently with budget ranging from 400K to just above 700K USD.
• Managed multiple high visibility, executive mandated projects. Deliverables for each project covered all phases of the systems lifecycle including requirements, gap-fit analysis, BR-100s, interface design, data conversion and test plans.
• As part of project estimation process Managed RiCE (Report, Interface, Customization and Extension) identification and development for O2C, P2P and Financial tracks in highly cross functional team environment.
• Managed integration of customized modules and related conversions, workflow and reports.
• Directed the deployment planning, cut over, CRP, SIT, UAT, training and change management.
• Managed project scope for projects involving integration with fusion middleware, MobileFrame warehouse floor handheld device application and Oracle supply chain modules.
• Managed SOX compliant implementation and integration of customized modules and related interfaces, conversions, workflow, forms personalization, alerts, and reports.
• Championed the testing environment and RiCE migration path planning for each project individually. Each project tested in a environment versioned for enterprise wide release.
• Championed the deployment & rollout of the multiple projects Confidential same time with interdependencies between source code being deployed.
• Managed post-implementation production support for more than one project parallel with project which is in execution phase.
• Managed training deliverables for transportation and fleet operations business department.
• Managed infrastructure upgrade projects, successfully managed budget of $ 1.5M hard capital expenses.
• Championed “ITUP” methodology a Rational Unified Process throughout the Project/program lifecycle. Maintained highest SOX standards and zero SQA audit remarks on project closure.
• One of the project managed by Confidential was awarded with 2012 Confidential &T CIO award due to innovation and business ROI.

Project System Environment: Oracle EBS Rel. 12, Oracle Fusion, Informatica, JDA, Red Prairie, Point of Sale, Legacy

Sr. Project Manager (Consultant)

Confidential, Pleasanton CA

Responsibilities:

• During this short tenure successfully able to manage and contributed in Retail program in two 2 rapid ORPOS implementation and upgrade projects budget in the range of 500K- USD 1million.
• Prepared Project Scope, Solution Design and Architecture, Project Roadmap, Business Case, and High Level Project Plan for V.P. Information Technology and Manager PMO.
• Significantly contributed in pre-sales activities to kick off new POS software distribution management projects Confidential Home Depot. Worked closely with Inforgain's Architects and CTO for finalizing the ORPOS upgrade requirements prior to project Kickoff.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage multiple project teams remotely in Infogain’s ODC.
• Served as Pivotal resource to clients of Infogain such as Home Depot and KP.
• Outlined the ORPOS upgrade project plan and resource alignment plan by building rapport and closely working with Confidential Project Manager.
• Coordinated setting up the testing environments Infogain's' Austin, TX office.
• Worked with Oracle Corporation to hire special skill set resources required for implementation.

Project System Environment: Oracle Point of Sale System.

Sr. Project Manager (Consultant)

Confidential, Atlanta GA

Responsibilities:

• Actively participated in discussing approach to come-up with detail WBS Development tasks and timelines within following ITUP milestones for overall program and also helped in establishing delivery management process.
• Worked closely with IBM near shore team based in Mexico and offshore India.
• Ensured that projects development phases (in programs) are planned properly to ensure success and mitigate risks. Infused in the Confidential &T’s Project development Framework (ITUP) of Initiation, Planning, Execution & Control, Closure is an element of Quality (defined by the customer or sponsor and stakeholders).
• Maintained not only for updated project schedules and budget of approx. $5 MN; but also be looking for evidence that the sponsor is still engaged by running weekly status meetings, Risks are being actively identified and mitigated, avoided, transferred or accepted.

Project System Environment: J2EE, IBM Web Sphere, Informatica and Oracle.

Sr. Project Manager (Consultant)

Confidential &T, Atlanta GA

Responsibilities:

• Confidential Concurrently manage and successfully executed multiple (Seven) medium to large size projects budget up to four million dollars.
• Confidential acted as a liaison between Business & IT. Conducted BP080 design / JAD sessions for major and critical business process implementation, development and enhancements in and around Oracle E-Business Suite and Supply Chain ERP foot print.
• Confidential Worked with project business sponsors, C-level stakeholders and facilitate Project Charter development and seek approvals for formal Kickoff Project.
• Confidential Worked with various functional and development managers for RiCE identification and LOE, ROM estimations for each project.
• Confidential Utilized various internal as well as external estimation techniques knowledge in such as pricing to win, Expert judgment, Analogy etc., preparing estimations for multiple complex enhancements and integrations in Oracle E-Business Suite projects.
• Confidential Worked with Business Sponsors and Internal business consultants to secure budget for the project and enter estimates into “MyPrism” project and portfolio management system. Maintain these budget figures throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Confidential Developed a detail project management plan, WBS for multiple concurrent projects adhering to Confidential &T IT Unified Process.
• Confidential provided project oversight and ensure compliance to Confidential &T’s ITUP methodology, and manage overall IT budget for all owned SCM ERP Projects and work with various vendors/contractors to ensure quality delivery of the project.
• Project risk management includes Risk identification, triggering event identification, recording, quantities analysis, qualitative analysis, mitigation, contingency plans and approvals thru MyPrism Project Management System.
• Prepared weekly project performance Power point Dashboards displaying Gantt Charts, weekly accomplishments, risk, issues which requires attention and delivered to executive, Confidential &T ERP PMO and Project leads status meetings.
• During Confidential &T Dobson Merger and Acquisition program, Confidential was responsible to conduct data request parlor sessions under legal team watch, created complex work break down structure for individual projects and rolled-up to single program.
• Confidential Prepared detail and effective communication plan suitable as per need of matrix project and IT tower environments.
• Confidential Acted as a single Point Of Contact for all issues within Deployment/Release Management for each Oracle supply chain project.
• Conduct Reviews for MD050 Functional and Provide support in resolving functional issues within design.
• Facilitate various issues, C-level stakeholders concerns to closure by arranging and leading the meetings between IT and business ambassadors.

Project System Environment: Oracle EBS 11.5.10.2, Informatica, Manugistics, RedPrairie, Confidential &T Point of Sale (OPUS), Legacy and J2EE.

Project Manager (Consultant)

Confidential, Cherry Hills NJ

Responsibilities:

• Confidential developed project schedule utilizing implemented in-house Power up Oracle EBS upgrade methodology.
• During assessment, worked closely with onsite technical leads to come-up with technical effort components for use of pre-sales team back offshore.
• Confidential contributed to RFP response for the projects which are initiated as part of ongoing assessment effort.
• Developed instance consolidation and upgrade assessment plan by detail scope definition, contributing preparing project charter.
• Confidential Conducted Toll Gate Reviews. Verified stage deliverables, stage exceptions, and defined project progress/costs to date, validate objectives/assumptions, and obtain approval to advance to the next stage of transition.
• Confidential contributed in fixed price effort estimation to arrive Confidential quote for project budget after due diligence.
• Confidential delivered the Weekly project status readout to client PMO, upgrade Steering Committee and team wide audience status sessions in auditorium seating with more than 100 invitees.
• Confidential conducted proof of concept sessions with Key business users.
• Confidential conducted business interview for functional gap analysis of the customizations and ASIS process understanding.
• Confidential understood the need of client's organization change management team for customization fitments and customization elimination. Identifying the need of new development or enhancements in customizations and make the changes in future upgrade scope definition.

Project System Environment: Oracle EBS 11.5.9, Oracle Apps Release 110.3 / 10.7, Manugistics, RedPrairie and Legacy.

Project Manager (Consultant)

Confidential, Detroit MI

Responsibilities:

• Planned and managed the deliverables in onsite- offshore model. Managed and reported daily offshore burn vs. utilization of onsite team to maintain the operating margin of the FPP project.
• Closely work with account manager and customer for RFP execution.
• Managed change requests to the project scope and obtained GM PMO approvals to update project charter and scope documents to proceed for implementation.
• Managed Oracle Consulting team members on the project.
• Worked with GM PMO and ITIL teams as a single point of contact from Enterprise application team.
• Developed PMO project performance Dashboard for weekly executive status meetings.
• Helped drive team in modeling Vehicle Incentive Management data elements as Oracle Configurator models and product structure entities.
• Conducted sessions to define an approach to define relations between Incentive Programs, GM Dealers, Geography, Vehicles, Delivery Type, etc. using Configurator Logic Rules.
• Worked with Oracle consulting team to get functionality tested prior to release to customer UAT.
• Leaded server capacity sizing effort for Oracle EBS 11.5.10.2 on 2 node RAC mode and submitted HW and software proposal to GM.

Project Environment: Sun Solaris, Oracle EBS 11.5.10, Legacy and Custom Application

Project Manager (Consultant)

Confidential, San Jose CA

Responsibilities:

• Managed and directed onsite project team working on heavy technical assignments includes ASIS analysis of highly customized Cisco Sales Order Work bench and other customer advocacy applications.
• Performed effort estimation for several point releases and Submitted of proposals to Cisco.
• Developed a work units plan with comprehensive WBS list which rolls up to a single project.
• Coordinated with customer advocacy business users for functional gaps identified by functional team.
• Developed team building activities that include weekly newsletters and project summaries.
• Managed change requests and Scope of the fixed price project.
• Coordinated with Offshore delivery manager for assigned WUDs.
• Act as final check point and pivotal before deliverables has been approved and released to client.
• Performed annual appraisal and provided salary increment inputs for my direct report Confidential onsite.
• Also significantly contributed as ICAM Organizational Change Management consultant, in which performed analysis for new system Vs. existing business process gaps, conduct brown bag sessions, identify issues and their work around for end users, provide inputs to training and communication team.

Project System Environment: Sun Solaris, Oracle EBS 11.5.8, Oracle Apps Release 10.7 and Legacy.

Onsite Project Lead

Confidential, Denver CO

Responsibilities:

• Developed Project plan with comprehensive WBS list which rolls up to a single upgrade and implementation initiative. Conducted regular Project reviews with L(3) client Manager.
• Conducted sessions to define approach to implementation the Sarbanes-Oxley Best Practices in an Oracle Applications Environment that includes Identify all users that have conflicting SOX team’s guidelines in new Oracle instance. And Resolve it by developing new Menus and responsibilities.
• Provided weekly status to project steering committee. Maintained the daily burn of the project both Confidential onsite and offshore.
• Prepared Discoverer upgrade and automated testing approach note and EUL cleanup approach and implement it during cutover.
• Designed the cutover migration path approach
• Provided leadership in the Designs and JAD sessions. Managed Change Requests and Scope of the project.

EBS Project Manager

Confidential, San Diego CA

Responsibilities:

• Joined Wipro onsite team as a Technical Lead and progressively designated as a Project Manager based on performance.
• Managed multiple production enhancements projects for Sony Display Device Services business division, which includes enhancements requiring more than 300 hours of Work and converted into rapid projects.
• Managed some very complex enhancements project that includes customer rollouts and Sony AR delinquency logic implementation In Oracle Receivables.
• Participated in Sony One Day financial close initiative as a techno-functional Consultant, where Sony wanted to achieve the month end close in one day across the globe for all business divisions.
• Coordinated Oracle tars, patches and product upgrades on behalf of the Sony DDS business organization.
• Served as pivotal as Sony DDS IT for Sony DDS business team.
• Managed RiCE development in Offshore / onsite virtual factory development model.
• Provided leadership in effort to implement Business Objects 5.0 on Oracle Applications 10.7 using Data Mart approach. 10g Upgrade to 11g