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Waldorf, Maryland, Us

Supporting logistics operations analysis and improvements via COE at Baxter.

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

* Managed Complex Strategic IOT Initiative in QSR space with multiple business partners exploring new operating models for both network management and in-store operations* Managed Digital Transformation initiative for a key client looking to develop a new operating model across the network for managing material and product flows* Trained in the application of AI and Machine Learning to Enterprises, and developing enhanced business processes to drive higher levels of efficiencies and customer response capabilities* Managed Operations Design and Strategic Consulting Initiatives to drive Digital transformations for Key clients

Elk Grove, California, Us

Worked on developing market positions : Targeted Defense Contracting and Specialized Delivery Services

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

N America practice lead for JDA products -tripled revenues and successfully renewed CTS +$20MM contracts, winning business at major retailers  Initiated best practices for Product Implementation and support, with AWS cloud product installations and offshore resourcesClient Costco:Led Practice in structuring the client relationship, implementation methodology, and developing a one-year blueprint, setting up the customer for success Detailed plan led to on time completion of complex 1 year WMS implementation including data center, support infrastructure, operations design, software configuration, training and implementation Introduced a new pre-design Integration approach taking 1 year out of the schedule and accelerating the whole program TMS implementation leadership enabled recovery of +8 months from the schedule and adoption of agile approach to reliably delivery valueClient CKE:Worked for CIO taking over a department in order to reduce failures, and deliver on critical stalled projects  Delivered Performance improvement from 1000s of errors/wk to 6 weeks of error free operations  Executed the largest menu and pricing changes in the history of the company successfullyHelped turn around failing Store refreshes to 100% on-time turnover of stores to Franchisees Coached a key manager on risk management and continuous improvement, getting out of the weeds to focus on big picture items and developing other team members  Put in a number of controls to catch initial failure conditions, execution checklists, control checkpoints, external monitoring, and capture of execution evidence to make failure not an option, and have implementation reviews with RCA checks to completely eliminate failures pointsDeveloped framework for ensuring success of BI initiative while moving at the speed of business Developed Standards and guidelines while upgrading the BI tools to ensure new applications are maintainable and use authorized 'true' data sources

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Developed Cloud based Transportation Planning Infrastructure for GSA to offer as a service to all US federal agencies leveraging JDA TMS v6.3.4:  Developed Standard Business Process flowcharts Planned and Configured all the user access roles across GSA customers, TSPs (Transportation Service Providers), and GSA functionaries  Designed and oversaw the development of a portal for all GSA customers to use TMS services, with distributed security controlled by multi-level group administrators, community, and support elements. Developed interim and long term options for handling hazardous materials; Developed business processes and maintenance procedures for obtaining DOT hazmat information releases and utilizing the data; Developed processes to on-board customers in terms of questionnaire and data requirements Developed XML generators for creating XML data files for populating TM master data via APIs Planned and implemented data migration from GSA’s legacy TMS system Developed process for enabling GSA customers to use common data items as well as their own custom data items, and maintaining them; Configured alerts for standard business events such as pick-up, tendered, tender accept/reject/modified and POD. Developed briefing documents for utilization of TMS features such as PRO numbers. Developed Test scripts for regression testing and for validating deliverables.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Developed Global Transportation Planning Infrastructure deployment strategy, configuration plan, and Template environment for Anheuser-Busch InBev (the world’s largest brewing & top 5 Consumer Products Company) Developed Transportation Planning Infrastructure (h/w, s/w, organization) deployment strategy Drafted Finance policy and Implementation options for settlements Validated Functional classification and Maturity Matrix for current operations globally Developed Flow charts for all standard Transportation Processes  Developed Configuration Plan and configured standard template environment in JDA TMS to cut down implementation costs, and facilitate knowledge sharing Developed Orientation and Training document for utilizing previously unused features and functionality

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Developed strategies and plans for reducing CALTRANS’ Highway Administration costs (CALTRANS is the State of California’s Department of Transportation) Developed CPS (Cyber-Physical Systems) concepts to replace asset-based infrastructure with purchased information and created business case outline Developed Information Procurement policy and standards, after analyzing current state of market for mobile wireless data and traffic information; and potential step needed to develop a market for traffic data Developed Software procurement strategy based on fundamental research at UCB into Intelligent Transport Systems behaviors, to implement new algorithms that could utilize new procured data sources to manage the Highway Developed specifications for a highly scalable production system, and program to manage the turn-key contract to implement it

Developed Supply Chain Programs for major companies incorporating Real-time Global Supply Chain Business Intelligence Solution with SAAS (software as a service model), mobile wireless communications infrastructure (GPRS), Geo Positioning Satellites (GPS) and RFID hardware for fixed point confirmations: -Built Customer Value Cases identifying +$1 Billion in savings across +80 projects in multiple phases by tracing transportation, personnel, WIP and assets in real time, enabling resource optimization and controls for improved safety and security-Identified Key Business Problems and corresponding 'feature' requirements that could be addressed with real-time BI to deliver savings-Researched utility of chain-of-custody assurance in transit across multiple modes, tamper protection in depots & ports, secure corridors for air-fields/customs/military/industrial use, and cargo monitoring with environmental sensors combined with location tracking at all times-Applied BI to Food & Beverages Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Electronics/Hi-tech, Chemicals, Biotech, Industrial, Retail, and 3PLs to reduce cycle times and improve risk management-Real-time visibility enables operations to be re-designed e.g. Thai customs could shift inspections from congested and expensive port areas to inland facilities saving time and money for shippers by having the chain-of-custody assurance for containers in transit-Developed pilot programs to cultivate Customers and Channel Partners (Dow Chemical, Subway, Pizza Hut, DHL, APLL, etc). e.g. Validated (for DHL, APLL) that early detection of delays enabled intervention to save money on expedites, plan alternatives, and avoid the down-sides of service failures in many cases-Brought in Key Personnel in Product Management and Business Development-Acted as voice of customer for product architecture team, reviewing the concept of operations and identifying functional gaps and potential business issues in deploying the technology

Arlington, Va, Us

Owned Global Transportation Product Portfolio with 4 Product Managers (in Team of 17) + 3 ad-hoc Project Managers. Supported by matrixed organization of 2 Engineering Directors, 1 Service Delivery Director, and 2 Implementation Directors. Responsible for Joint Strategic Planning with Global Stake-Holders, Improved execution of Core Operations, Establishing Tools and Process Standards worldwide, Identifying key needs and Developing New Solutions or Adapting Existing Products to New Markets. -Built and trained 2 Product Teams with in-house talent and contract resources. -Led a number of strategic initiatives to expand high-end services into top Global markets, and develop new low-end products for quick deployment around the world, and expanding use of solutions across internal operation to improve efficiency and profitability.-Created a detailed 3 year Product Roadmap, an Organization Development plan and a Global Service Expansion plan, with disciplined release cycles based on a Run-Grow-Transform budgeting process and Customer Board to guide the prioritization process. -Developed and Launched New Service Products in Major Markets (Germany, China) after identifying paying customers with specific needs that we could fulfill; localized US technologies.-Successfully Raised Service Levels for all existing customers in the US Market, and enhancing Revenue by +$50M by by upgrading the Events Management Product; cleaning up the event data and enhancing the event reporting service to increase the events covered and reporting them earlier

Arlington, Va, Us

Put in place technology roadmaps, budgets and processes to drive change and enable Business Unit executives to win customers and overcome operational challenges; -Transformed business units from being delivery agencies into true digital partners with customers, capturing additional business both by virtue of added product visibility data and through the improved ability to process delivery opportunities from customers automatically-Led business process improvements, hardware upgrades, data center migration, support team changes, and ERP replacement.-Developed service products for Ford, Chrysler, etc for managing their inbound supply chains to plants and handling returnable equipment to suppliers -On-boarded multiple divisions of 3M, and Delmonte onto the Product Platform-Completed major back-log of carrier EDI projects for multiple business units

Arlington, Va, Us

Delivered on High-Impact Business Goals to (A) develop new pioneering ocean transportation service, and (B) generate +$23M in annual savings from internal transportation operations: Converted concepts into Business Cases, Technology Solution and Operational Plans -Executed the product vision for ‘Ocean Guaranteed’ (the first ocean service to guarantee arrival times to customer’s door-step), developing Product specifications working across multiple Regional Operations in Asia and the US, IT Groups, Departments (Accounting, Legal, Marketing), Vendors and Partners putting together the pricing model, and the actual process from (routing/scheduling) service look-up via the web, getting a quote, and making a booking thru tracing across multiple modes, service providers and hubs, thru to journey completion and equipment management, billing and payments -Reduced +$5M in cost over-runs due to traffic congestion by delivering a COTS dashboard product that processed traffic data and acted as an early warning system enabling avoidance measures to be taken before the situation got out of hand -Reduced +18M in transportation costs through product and process upgrades by taking equipment out of service at the point of delivery, saving a return trip to the depot. This required digitization of complex lease contracts to match equipment release opportunities with suitable delivery routes, and operating mechanisms to coordinate the activity between multiple regions around the globe.-Reviewed Yield Management program to maximize value of available capacity against current demand by making trade-offs between multiple customer shipments across multiple services

Arlington, Va, Us

Owned Global Transportation (and Auto logistics) Products Portfolio; Rationalizing multiple TMS platforms migrating multiple business units and their customers to a common platform-Won $1MM to +$50MM bids across Retail, CPG, Computer, Electronics, & Manufacturing sectors for Sourcing and Distribution solutios globally worth +$300M; developing customer specific strategies to reduce operational costs and meet or exceed service levels utilizing multiple supply chain strategies. -Championed Services Portal Vision to enable customized bundling of multiple services for delivery across the internet. Executed $54M contract with support of 5 product managers for TJX Companies incorporating this vision; delivering PO Release, Supplier Collaboration, Vendor Cargo Booking, Document Management, Multi-country consolidation, cargo pick-up /delivery and complex support services to meet requested delivery times in Canada, UK & USA working with hundreds of suppliers in 13 countries (implementing many policy requirements on product mixing, prioritization, shipment approvals, and customized regional reporting)-Developed Specifications for a service product to optimize transportation across FTL, LTL and Parcel services. Won $75M proposal from Sharp, USA to plan and execute strategies to meet highly variable demand requirements while containing costs. -Developed Specifications for a $50M Transportation Services Product for GM Americas, generating fixed routes and schedules for supplier pick-ups, hubbing plans, and adhering to very tight arrival windows at GM plants, with real-time tracking and notification for transit delays, and dynamic capacity revision to meet forecast and actual demands-Developed inbound logistics product for the ‘fastest’ production line in the world for Dell-Developed real-time product distribution solution for major paper manufacturer Mead Westvaco-Developed customized fulfillment solutions for Sanyo winning business away from GE

Arlington, Va, Us

Owned Transportation Products portfolio servicing the Americas operations for Dupont & Honeywell: Coordinating Transportation between all plants and suppliers; Optimizing / Scheduling and Dispatching for all modes of transportation (Truck, Rail, Tankers, Parcel, Air etc); Call center support, Carrier Quality Programs, Rolling Stock, and Special Equipment management globally -Reduced AHT from 10-20 minutes to 1-2 minutes by deploying intelligent caller profiles based Order Entry Product to support the call center -Developed specifications for a Supplier Management product supporting Honeywell operations-Managed transition from contractor-only team to in-house support operations

Developed a number of service products to expand or enable new market offerings. -Developed specifications for Auto industry shipping product to track and secure automobiles from plants, thru ports, ships, and trucks to dealer locations based on bar-code scans of VIN numbers on the journey. Customer specific logistics data was then used to generate configurable updates on demand, or per scheduled reports.-Developed specifications for a Hazardous Materials shipping product to ensure identification of risks, proper customs declarations and reporting, and safe handling during transit (calling out placard requirements and alerting load planners to loading and shipping constraints). -Developed IT service specifications for start-up BP Venezuela operations for oil drilling and shipment operations including in-country staffing, office services, telecommunications, transportation, warehousing, inventory mgmt, supplier mgmt, rig services, refueling, food and hospital services to deliver everything from toothpaste to barites-Developed IT Roadmap for logistics management of new Ford Brazil plant operations (inbound and outbound /inventory /transportation/ quality), building out a new supplier campus, new port facilities and custom-designed car-carrier vessels-Developed business requirements and technical architecture for a new product to manage 3rd party depots, capturing live event data reports (using Web, IVR, SMTP & EDI services) to enable a wider service foot print economically, improve service levels, and provide customizable on-demand reporting on both cargo and equipment -Ran a number of pilot programs for asset mgmt, and route optimization for the liner business, captive trucking company and brokerage businesses; implemented matching external LTL capacity with internal LCL demand; -Reviewed integration of video data feeds from gate-post and cranes, transferring in-gate, out-gate, loading and unloading events into the equipment control function;

Led team of 3 people: -Managed the Financial Products portfolio for PG&E; instantly updating the budget picture and project costs with every company financial event (Journal Entry) -Developed Procurement Management Product to control requisition work-flows and generate custom contract documents -Developed Product Specifications for the Work-flow Management, Collaboration & Messaging Product to standardize the product footprint, migrating different implementations to a common Product platform. Led a number of projects implementing Plant Management processes applying Policy & Work Process Controls, Releasing PO Contracts and Documents Mgmt. delivering +15% savings from Operational Efficiency, Safety, Cost Savings, and Control over Resources for large Utilities with Nuclear Power Plants (PGE, CECO).

Master'S Degree In Computer Applications, Computer Science

Bachelor'S Degree In Commerce, Law, Economics, Accounting, Statistics

Icse, Mathematical Statistics And Probability