Avi Patel Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Responsible for the operation and evolution of the corporate digital platforms. In this role I am responsible to define and maintain the overall corporate system`s architecture. Through the deployment of new digital cloud-based technologies, such as PaaS and SaaS, the unit enables organizational effectiveness and promotes common platforms and development framework across UNDP.

New York, United States

In this position my primarily focus is leading the implementation of digital transformation through the replacement of existing ERP platform with a new Oracle based cloud platform. Secondary responsibilities include the management of the existing ERP platform until it is replaced.Responsibilities include:• Plan and monitor all assigned projects;• Manage the production of the required deliverables; ensures that they are delivered within quality, cost and time constraints;• Direct and motivate a project team and responsible for ensuring that the team understand their roles and are committed to carrying out their responsibilities;• Responsible for the overall progress and use of resources including the initiation of corrective action where necessary;• Liaise with Business and IT management to assure the overall direction and viability of the project;• Identify and obtain any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project;• Produce and keep-up-to-date the project’s documentation;• Manage all aspects of project administration and quality management, with support of Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team;• Build and maintain relationships with all units within ITd to ensure that projects tasks and goals are understood and achieved.

ParkWise was founded on the principle of bringing technology innovation and process best practices to the parking industry. Our mission is to to provide solutions to customers that focus on process efficiencies and financial controls. We pride ourselves on designing, building and implementing solutions that deliver measurable results to clients.

Calgary, Canada Area

As a Director within the Oracle practice be actively involved in the development of new and existing client relationships within Western Canada. This includes selling, leading, managing and delivering a range of Oracle based service, primarily focused on Oracle Cloud technologies) to our clients and act as the client’s main point of contact on assignments.

Rome Area, Italy

I am responsible for the design and configuration of Oracle modules (GL and AR) to best suite the organizations needs. This includes understanding requirements provided by business area leaders and translating those requirements into the Oracle Applications in a way that is effective and efficient. This project involves the upgrade of Oracle Applications to R12 as well as the implementation of IPSAS based accounting. The configuration included extensive use of SLA (Subledger Accounting) as well as the implementation of reporting currencies.

Providing management consulting services to clients, specializing in:> Business Process Re-engineering and Redesign;> Business Technology Assessments;> Operation and Technology Reviews;> Software Selections; and ,> Enterprise Resource Planning Consulting.

Calgary, Canada Area

Responsible for managing the operations and customer support services to support a payment based online web offering. This included responsibility for managing operational integration with financial institutions and support services for clients.In addition, as Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer, provide oversight and management of Redfall's Anti-Money Laundering program, including policy development and maintenance, employee training and audit support; and,Redfall technologies PCI program, which involved establishing all internal processes and policies to support the ability for Redall to become PCI compliant.

Accountable for the performance of the Professional Service business unit ($10M) within the Calgary region. This role includes working with the regional management team to motivate the sales and consulting teams and provide quality consulting service to clients within market. Responsibilities included:> Financial performance (2006, 10% over plan, 2007 on target to exceed plan);> Team Management (35 staff, 5 direct reports, 10-15 contract staff);> Vendor relationship management related to consulting offerings; > Strategic account leadership for key clients; and,> Provide strategic management consulting to clients as required.

Within Strategic Marketing business unit this role was accountable to provide strategic offering development activities. Responsibilities included:> The research and analysis of new technologies to develop new offerings;> Management of specific strategic vendor relationships for Allstream in order to provide access to diverse business areas; and,> Development of comprehensive business cases to support new potential offerings.

Cmc, Management Consulting

Ca, Accounting

B.Sc Hons, Computer Science

B.Admin, Accounting Finance