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Led a team of resources consisting of System Administrators, Network Engineers, DBAs providing support to all of 'Web Portal Platform (WPP)' KP.ORG applications including BrokerNet, StudentNet, IKP and EPF - Employee Portal Framework applications. Successfully launched the transition of new WPP applications to Websphere portal including MyDoctor and.

Authored, managed and executed Deployment Plans for KP.org, MSSA and HCO applications partnering with multiple groups including downstream and upstream systems.Executed Risk management including identification of risks and development of risk mitigation plans.Created staffing plan to ensure availability of critical players of the deployment plan during the.

• Managed five application groups encompassing up to 12 developers and 5 applications using mainframe, client server and web technologies.
• Recognized for successfully leading a 10-person cross-functional team through the full system development life cycle of a $1 million, 6-month project to redesign the Ford Fleet Sales Website and several other major.
• Authored detailed project/deployment plans and schedules. Conducted a make-versus-buy study, cost-benefit analyses, and facility feasibility study, which led to a $230K in saving by acquiring a software package OTC.
• Helped launch several of the marketing campaigns for the Ford Fleet marketing organization. The marketing campaigns included Incentive programs and offers, new vehicle launch etc to promote the Fleet sales.
• Led the design, delivery and quality aspects of a Development\Production support project that enables weekly launch schedule of Ford Fleet business changes.
• Led the transition efforts of bringing 3 Ford IT projects in house that were supported by external vendors which saved the company about $1.5 million in production support costs.

Integrated Oracle Financials into the Ford Purchasing business process interfacing with other Oracle modules and existing legacy systems. Coordinated the planning of the retirement of Ford Purchasing legacy systems.Led the efforts of global rollout of Oracle Accounts Payables by working directly with Ford Purchasing, Oracle Corporation and other Vendor.

Lead about 12 applications with a team of 5+ developers in converting from Client Server to Web based application systems using technologies like Unix/Perl, Windows/ASP, and Oracle Forms/Reports etc. Designed, developed and launched and eBay like On-line quoting pilot program, an online auction system, for buying manufacture parts that when put to use.

Gather requirements on changes to the Gas Vehicle Fuel Indicator Modules and Electronic Engine Control Modules.Developed, tested and launched the changes using Assembly language and C programming.Programmed EPROM modules and installed in cars and test drove them for Unit Testing.Coordinated the release of the changes with other groups that were involved in.

Installed, tested, maintained, and troubleshoot desktop computers, laptops, and peripherals. Supported printers, printer I/O cards, scanners, telephones, fax machines and projectors. Provided immediate computer repair support for users or, when required, replaced desktop computers. Installed computer hardware such as hard drives, disk drives, modems, and.

Ms, Computer Science

Bachelor'S In Engineering, Electronics And Communications