Drive transformative projects and build scalable applications to support the combined revenue growth from $1.5B to $2.5B. Established solutions that aim to achieve hardware independence and operational efficiency with zero extra cost. Enabled brand divestiture of Hot Topic and Torrid, the merger of Her Universe- Formulated and executed a multi-year roadmap for Torrid's Cloud First initiative while making it profitable. This enabled multiple cloud initiatives including the Oracle Retail System migration, upgraded HR systems from Lawson Infor to UltiPro and implemented the Bamboorose PLM System - Spearheaded CEO-driven omnichannel initiatives (BOPIS, Ship From Store, presales, etc.), generating substantial revenue growth(~20% of total revenue) by enhancing customer convenience, optimizing inventory, and expanding fulfillment options.- Built central data hub (EDW) replacing more than a dozen data marts (hundreds of reports), enabling self-service reports for executives in seconds (vs. dozens of hours).- Expertly managed multimillion-dollar budgets, consistently achieving on-target results (<2% variance for 90% of budgets, <10% for all).- Streamlined SOX compliance by 80% through automation, boosting accuracy and efficiency across applications.- Lead a diverse team of 80+ people, cultivating low attrition and career growth.I head technology covering the below application portfolio• Merchandising / Retail ERP and Product Lifecycle and Logistics Management (Oracle / JDA / Bamboorose / Centric / Manhattan EEM )• Assortment and Merchandising Financial Planning ( S5 )• Financial ERP and HR systems (Infor Lawson / Kronos / Dimensions / UltiPro / TM1)• Data Analytics and BI reporting (Oracle Retail Analytics / IBM financial analytics / Manhattan SCI / Snowflake and Looker based Robling EDW)• Head Project Management Office

Brought in by OLR's Director for my expertise in implementing Oracle Retail solutions, providing technical and functional guidance to teams of up to 20 developers and managers, and ensuring successful project delivery for diverse clients.- Managed and delivered projects ranging from $1M to $3M with unwavering financial discipline, ensuring every initiative stayed on track and on budget.- Led the modernization of legacy merchandising ERP systems, driving a significant return on investment.- Designed and implemented advanced data warehouse solutions, empowering executives with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.- Bridged gaps in tech and functional aspects to deliver successful large-scale projects.

Demonstrated expertise in leading software development projects from design to release, leveraging resource allocation skills and team leadership to ensure timely delivery of user-centric and business-aligned solutions.- Steered the design, development, testing, and release of new versions of Oracle Retail applications, ensuring functionality, efficiency, and market alignment.- Expertly aligned personnel skills and resources with project needs, ensuring successful completion and on-time product releases.- Guided teams through SDLC, ensuring high-quality, on-time software (user & business goals met).- Approached proactively to issue resolution during application implementation and post-launch which consistently resulted in satisfied customers and seamless business continuity.Sustaining engineering leader for Oracle Retail Merchandising (RMS), sales audit (ReSA), Retail invoice management (ReIM), store inventory management (SIM) and retail datawarehouse (RDW)

Developed business enhancing solutions as a developer and later as a team lead for a globally placed technology team. Responsibilities included requirement analysis, requirement elicitation, detailed design, design and code review, software development, problem analysis, problem simulation and recreation, integration testing, test planning and almost all aspects of SDLC (Software development life cycle).