* Strategic ERP Implementation: Crafting tailored pathways for an IT organization to effectively enter the ERP implementation domain. * Sales Collaboration: Partnering with the sales team to develop compelling pre-sales strategies and presentations. * Team Development: Establishing a dedicated team of functional, digital, and technical ERP consultants, carefully selected for their expertise. * HR Process Optimization: Implementing HR processes to build a robust database of ERP consultants, enabling swift team ramp-up for new projects. * Customer Engagement: Collaborating with clients to design effective ERP strategies that align with business growth and integrate seamlessly with other technological initiatives. * Program Management: Overseeing an open-source ERP implementation for a full-service engineering and consulting firm in Cuttack, Orissa, India, specializing in road infrastructure projects.

SAP lifecycle encompassing evaluation, implementation, and ongoing support.* ERP Path Design and Roadmap Development: Designed an ERP strategy to support exponential organizational growth in alignment with the business plan. Created a comprehensive ERP roadmap that integrated with existing technology initiatives. Vendor assessment and contract finalization * Project Management for "The Project Connecting Cube": Spearheaded phase 1 of Cube’s initiative to establish a single source of truth for over 25 assets across India, leveraging S4 HANA (Rise with SAP private cloud) as the core ERP solution. Managed end-to-end project execution for Rise with SAP, encompassing core S4 HANA modules, spatial asset management, cash management, TRM, group reporting, BAM, SAC, BPT and more. * Stakeholder Engagement: Formed and led in-house groups, including steering committees and power users, engaging with 80+ key stakeholders, categorize strengths and capabilities. Collaborated with stakeholders from the steering team to end users to ensure compliance with project deliverables. * Compliance and Change Management: Ensured adherence to project methodology, facilitating deliverable and milestone sign-offs while complying with internal audit requirements. Managed change management processes effectively throughout the project lifecycle. * Business Liaison and Gap Analysis: Collaborated with business teams to identify areas for improvement, reporting organizational gaps and proposing corrective actions to the Steering Committee. Liaised with the implementation partner to validate requirements and tailor solutions to business needs. * Technical Integration and Support: Assessed and recommended changes to mobile applications (new and legacy) for seamless integration with SAP. Supported the internal audit team in redesigning SOPs and assisted business teams during internal and external audits, with a focus on IT General Controls (ITGC).

Served as an enterprise consultant for various organizations, driving business re-engineering across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, operations and maintenance, manufacturing, services, retail, healthcare, and power trading. Key Responsibilities:* Assisted organizations in enhancing business process efficiencies by aligning existing ERP systems (SAP and non-SAP) with their strategic goals. * Supported the establishment and revitalization of IT departments, processes, and personnel in alignment with SAP projects. * Collaborated with teams to implement ERP solutions (SAP and non-SAP), advising on the adoption of best industry practices. * Conducted SAP audits, addressing configuration, process control, and master data gaps, while identifying opportunities for automation.

* Planned and onboarded pre-sales and delivery teams. * Launched the SAP practice, leading to the organization’s recognition as an SAP VAR Partner within just five months of its inception. * Collaborated with various clients to successfully deliver business process automation and control solutions, including implementation, process roll-out, re-engineering, mobility, SAP audits, and application management services across sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, apparel, food and beverages, and chemicals.

The S Chand Group includes S Chand, Vikas, Madhubun, Saraswati, BPI, Chhaya Prakashani, and Chetana.Key Responsibilities:* Streamlined business and IT processes in alignment with industry best practices. * Ensured zero downtime for IT infrastructure across multiple geographical locations. * Planned, monitored, and controlled the group’s IT budget. * Established and maintained relationships with third-party vendors. * Oversaw SAP configuration accuracy and led the project to integrate SAP as the core transactional and analytical system for finance, manufacturing, and supply chain management. * Managed procurement, installation, setup, upgrading, and support for servers, laptops, desktops, networks, firewalls, MPLS, camera surveillance, and POS equipment, while ensuring compliance with software licensing and utilization. * Set up a central shared services group to address SAP and non-SAP application requirements, including IT management, IT procurement, financial audits, credit control, MIS, and BI. * Standardized management information systems (MIS). * Finalized and implemented a CRM application for the group companies. * Rolled out customer-centric mobility applications for over 600 sales employees and 4,000+ customers, successfully adopting agile project management methodologies. * Formulated group IT policies and delivered successful ITGC audits, both pre- and post-public listing. * Awarded the Outstanding Performance Award for contributions to the organization in 2014-15.

Diversified group operating in public transportation, sugar milling, brewing, distilling, and power.Key Responsibilities:* Defined and implemented business processes and policies leveraging IT as a strategic tool. * Ensured IT capabilities aligned with the company’s objectives and growth plans. * Oversaw IT infrastructure and network security, guaranteeing zero downtime across all locations. * Planned and managed the IT budget effectively. * Cultivated relationships with third-party vendors. * Established a unified data source prior to SAP implementation, bridging functional gaps in Tally ERP for three legal entities and five manufacturing divisions across purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, sales, and accounting. * Designed and implemented a bus depot management system that managed operations for five depots (covering two companies), including fleet, driver, breakdown, and inventory management for over 500 buses and 1,500 drivers. * Developed a flexible system to adapt to evolving policies, successfully adopting Agile project management methodologies. * Led the implementation of: Tata authorized service center CRM and analytics application; Time management and payroll application across five bus depots and the headquarters; MPLS network across six geographic locations; Standardized firewall policies across the organization * Finalized legal documentation for new business initiatives and managed critical high-impact legal matters.

Successfully managed the following assignments: * Fena: Served as SAP Management Consultant, leading process gathering, implementation, integration testing, user acceptance, master data management, user training, rollout, and cut-over support. Played a key role in the successful go-live of SAP with a fully offshore implementation team. * Hind Agro Limited: Acted as Advisor for Enterprise Solutions, preparing the organization’s IT framework for ERP (SAP) adoption. Automated business processes for FastTrax (a fast-food initiative), significantly reducing food waste and increase profitability. * Intex Technologies: Consulted on SAP practices for Project Parivartan, ensuring all requirements were configured in SAP and facilitating a smooth go-live for supply chain management, manufacturing, and finance. * Enterprise Evaluation Application: Conceptualized and designed an application for 360-degree employee appraisal. * Hind Air Star Pvt. Ltd.: Provided consulting for business automation, establishing IT infrastructure for offices in Delhi and Kolkata in alignment with partners in Bangkok, focusing on vendor management, technology deployment, and project monitoring. * FICCI, Quality Forum: Served as a Senior SAP Consultant on the EBIDTA project for Essar Steel Limited, focused on maximizing customer value and enhancing organizational wealth by developing an optimal sales and operations planning model. * ShivVani Drilling: Acted as Advisor for an Asset Tracking Management System. * Provided consultancy on SAP and ERP practices across various industries, including meat, glass, and soap industries.

Started journey as an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, progressed to Assistant Manager, then Manager - Finance and Legal Services, ultimately leading IT operations by 2004. Key Responsibilities: * Led Luxor’s SAP initiative, Luxor e’Shine, managing its initiation, implementation, continuous improvement, and rollout across three legal entities, including one head office, six manufacturing plants, one export division, four regional offices, two CSPs, ten C&Fs, and eighteen consignee locations. * Held complete functional and technical responsibility for the SAP initiative. * Directed IT and Information Systems activities for the Luxor Group, ensuring IT capabilities aligned with company objectives and growth plans. * Planned and monitored the IT budget to ensure fiscal responsibility. * Established IT infrastructure across all locations, including servers, laptops, desktops, networks, firewalls, MPLS, camera surveillance, and POS systems, overseeing procurement, installation, setup, upgrades, and support. Managed software licensing, compliance, and utilization. * Built and maintained relationships with vendor partners to enhance service delivery. * Managed an investment portfolio worth ₹100 crores. * Initiated and led the development, maintenance, and protection of intellectual property rights in over 165 countries. * Guided a team of internal and external advocates on legal matters. * Represented the Writing Instruments Manufacturers’ Organization at the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, serving as the lead representative for establishing All India Duty Drawback Rates. * Contributed as a member of the management team exploring new business verticals. * Received the Master Minds for 2004-05: The Connecting Factor - Award of Excellence for outstanding support to group companies.