Joining Aoire as Director & Partner marks a significant milestone in my career, and I am incredibly excited about the journey ahead. Aoire is renowned for its innovative solutions and exceptional service in Digital Transformation sector, and I am honored to be a part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.In my new role, I will be focusing on leading our project delivery teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering strong partnerships to ensure we continue to exceed… Show more Joining Aoire as Director & Partner marks a significant milestone in my career, and I am incredibly excited about the journey ahead. Aoire is renowned for its innovative solutions and exceptional service in Digital Transformation sector, and I am honored to be a part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.In my new role, I will be focusing on leading our project delivery teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering strong partnerships to ensure we continue to exceed our clients' expectations. I am committed to bringing my passion for excellence and my experience in project management to contribute to the continued success and growth of Aoire.Working with the talented team at Aoire and collaborating with our esteemed clients and partners, together we will achieve remarkable milestones and set new standards of excellence. Show less

As a Practice Head in the field of consulting services, I’m responsible for leading a team of consultants and driving excellence in service delivery. Key responsibilities include:1. Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of SAP consultants, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of collaboration and expertise.2. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies for the practice to align with the overall business objectives. This includes setting goals… Show more As a Practice Head in the field of consulting services, I’m responsible for leading a team of consultants and driving excellence in service delivery. Key responsibilities include:1. Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of SAP consultants, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of collaboration and expertise.2. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies for the practice to align with the overall business objectives. This includes setting goals, defining key performance indicators, and monitoring progress.3. Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their specific needs, and ensuring the practice delivers value-added solutions.4. Problem Solving: Analyze complex business problems related to SAP implementation and propose effective solutions, considering industry best practices and technological advancements.5. Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of deliverables, adherence to project timelines, and compliance with software delivery standards and methodologies.6. Innovation: Stay updated with the latest trends and innovations in SAP and other technology, leveraging this knowledge to enhance the offerings.7. Resource Management: Efficiently allocate resources, both human and technical, to projects based on skill sets and project requirements.8. Financial Management: Manage the budget, control costs, and contribute to revenue growth through effective project management and client satisfaction.9. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with SAP/Non-SAP projects, ensuring smooth project execution.10. Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the practice, encouraging consultants to acquire new skills and certifications.11. Reporting: Provide regular reports to senior management on the performance of the practice, including project status, financials, and client feedback. Show less

Executive Team member, and Head of Information Technology, reporting to the Managing Director and BOD.• Developed and executed S/4HANA implementation and 1-year turnaround strategy.• Recorded a savings of $250K+ on support expenses during the past year.• Rolled out multiple developments on S/4HANA & HRMS application aligning with organization’s digital transformation strategy.• Led and directed Information Technology department and optimized organization’s… Show more Executive Team member, and Head of Information Technology, reporting to the Managing Director and BOD.• Developed and executed S/4HANA implementation and 1-year turnaround strategy.• Recorded a savings of $250K+ on support expenses during the past year.• Rolled out multiple developments on S/4HANA & HRMS application aligning with organization’s digital transformation strategy.• Led and directed Information Technology department and optimized organization’s technology infrastructure.• Collaborated with business leaders and, directed the planning and execution of initiatives aimed at achieving business objectives through effective application of technology.• Directed and mentored a multi-disciplined, cross-functional IT team.• Spearheaded the business process by re-engineering initiatives on SAP.• Restructured the IT organization in accordance with a Service-Oriented Architecture, resulting in streamlined and enhanced process effectiveness. Show less

• Led enterprise-wide IT Program management and projects controls, with progress reporting to Group CDTO and key Business Stakeholders.• Prepared IT roadmaps for Business entities, along with budget planning after carefully analyzing business operations and needs• Drive Change Management and be a custodian of continuous improvement regarding Program and Project delivery.

Highlights:• S/4HANA Project – System Conversion from ECC to SAP S/4HANA 2020 with Technical and Functional upgrade.• SAP CX – Customer Experience• Business Process Mapping & FRS/SRS preparations• Participate in new IT initiatives for Kimji Ramdas Group.• Team Management.

▣ Scope Management & New IT Projects► Preparing RFPs for SAP project covering scope for 12 sister concerns of the company ► Effectively overseeing SAP support and initiating new IT projects aligned with the Group’s vision while reporting to the CEO► Supervising vendor selection process for SAP Implementation project to save 15% costs► Examining the technical proposal offered by vendors for effective evaluation of the same as part of the CXO-level committee▣ Team… Show more ▣ Scope Management & New IT Projects► Preparing RFPs for SAP project covering scope for 12 sister concerns of the company ► Effectively overseeing SAP support and initiating new IT projects aligned with the Group’s vision while reporting to the CEO► Supervising vendor selection process for SAP Implementation project to save 15% costs► Examining the technical proposal offered by vendors for effective evaluation of the same as part of the CXO-level committee▣ Team Management, IT Operations & Process Mapping► Spearheading Business Process Mapping & FRS/SRS for SAP Project with a success rate of ~95%► Administering IT operations w.r.t IT Infrastructure and software/hardware while managing Onsite/Offsite support team► Effectively leading an Application team to map business processes, and preparing functional & system specification► Supervising the Server Maintenance team, including VMware & cloud applications▣ Application Support & IT Strategy► Translating business requirements into technical requirements while rendering application support for Oracle-based ERP Effectively overseeing the maintenance of SAP System Landscape with an uptime of 99.9%► Ensuring smooth functioning of the Application Architecture & IT Program Management by defining policies and procedures► Providing consultation services for Oracle Data recovery and Data center Disaster Recovery► Closely coordinating with top management & BOD► Reducing IT infrastructure overheads by initiating ~40 new IT strategies▣ Key Achievements► Successfully enhanced the system performance and utilization of resources by ~95% to reduce IT infrastructure costs Show less

▣ Project Planning & Implementation► Played a lead role in steering the planning and migration from legacy system to SAP► Independently managed designing and planning of Corporate Network & Data Center Infrastructure► Played an instrumental role in Data Migration & ERP upgradation from single currency to multi-currency system► Successfully led a team of 9 members to implement Enterprise Network & Data Center with top priority to Data Security▣ Application Maintenance &… Show more ▣ Project Planning & Implementation► Played a lead role in steering the planning and migration from legacy system to SAP► Independently managed designing and planning of Corporate Network & Data Center Infrastructure► Played an instrumental role in Data Migration & ERP upgradation from single currency to multi-currency system► Successfully led a team of 9 members to implement Enterprise Network & Data Center with top priority to Data Security▣ Application Maintenance & Automation► Saved time and resources by developing and implementing various solutions for automation of day-to-day activities► Reduced manpower costs by USD ~10K/yr via implementation of Incident Management systems and activity monitoring► Played a key role in mapping functional requirements and implemented Oracle RAC Database for Oracle-based ERP► Enhancing productivity by recommending infrastructure design enhancement like usage of Infi-links, Fiber, etc.► Oversaw Oracle database & application maintenance with DataGuard & Recovery Manager (RMAN)▣ Software Support & Issue Resolution► Provided software services and solutions including CRM, web/portal design, ERP software, software consulting, etc.► Customized Oracle-based ERP software as per end-user requirements and liaised with vendors for additional developments► Rendered L2/L3 technical support on systems, managed incidents & resolved issues to ensure end-user satisfaction► Successfully designed, developed and deployed various solutions like Barcode Labelling, SMS System etc. Show less

▣ Installation, Configuration & Troubleshooting► Implemented and supported IT Infrastructure landscape & application development ► Oversaw installation and configuration of MS SQL Server 2005► Monitored server maintenance for Fujitsu Siemens Blade with 6 server nodes, 5 Dell Power Edge 2800 servers, 2 TX300 Siemens Server, including database (Oracle 10g), Application, Citrix, MS Exchange and DC► Configured VPN connection with CISCO concentrator and hardware client

► Led troubleshooting of LAN network while installing & configuring SBS 2003, MS Exchange Server and MS SQL Server 2005► Rendered support services for IT, engineering, medical, technical data and program management to Government agencies & commercial clients

► Played a key role in Online Application Portal Development, Login & Security module design and development for HRMS