shashikumar Krishnamurthy

Presently my role involves, proactively communicating with organizational representatives for their IT related issues and act as a single point of contact for IT implementation, maintenance and support. My Role also includes planning, budgeting, operations and controls in line with company’s mission and objectives. Working closely with the key decision makers in other functions to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.
• Project Management
o Implementation of SAP ECC 6.0 having modules Finance, PS, MM, SD, PP across YOCOGAWA INDIA LTD.
o Development of Quality module and implementation.
o Development and implementation of E-Service module which caters to Customer Service department end to end.

• Infrastructure management.
o Managing the business requirement for Hardware (Servers, Storage Systems, Backup Solutions, PCs, Printers, …)
o Network & Communication equipment
o Managing multi-location IT infrastructure. Established Communication Links (VPN, Leased Line) to connect Head office, Regional offices Global Affiliates and warehouse.
o Desktop Apps and Operating system (Email System, MS Office & O365, ….)
o Managing a team of people consisting of system engineers, DBA, System administrators and technicians
o SLA definition, implementation, monitoring and reporting

Project Management (Microsoft Dynamics 2009)
Implementing Microsoft Dynamics having modules Finance, Trade and logistics, Production, HR &Payroll across the organization.
Plans and manages the project on a day-to-day basis.
Monitors and provides day-to-day control of project process, progress.
Co-ordinate central IT resources and activities including Implementation Consultants, Support and Integration.
Oversee the project plan to manage the Project within stipulated timeframes and Budget.
Approval and signoff of deliverables.
Report progress/issues to the Steering Committee / Stake Holders
Infrastructure management.
Managing the business requirement for Hardware (Servers, Storage Systems, Backup Solutions, PCs, Printers, …)
Network & Communication equipment
Managing multi-location IT infrastructure. Established Communication Links (VPN, ADSL) to connect Head office, Regional offices and warehouse.
Desktop Apps and Operating system (Email System, MS Office & OS, ….)
Managing a team of people consisting of system engineers, administrators and technicians
SLA definition, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
IT Support:
Oversee the Information Service support function for maintaining and supporting network, server, PBX and workstation infrastructure that allows staff to effectively access data, communications services and applications
IT Staff Development & Motivation:
Motivate and develop reporting staff to ensure that the function has the necessary skill base, that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to contribute to high quality services across the business
Citrix Administration and intranet portal management.
Implementation of VOIP across HO and Branches.

Key Contributions and Achievements (Worked as a Project Manger Having team size of 54)

1. Implemented SAP IS - Retail as a Backend and SAP POS(Customised screens) as front end.
2. Implemented Successfully SAP POS Software across 200 own shops and SAP at 30 Branches.
3. Implemented SAP IS - Retail (FICO) in PlanetM Company
4. Implemented SAP IS -Retail in Plugin Sales India Ltd.
5. Implemented Tally 9.0 ERP System at franchises show rooms with synchronization at the end of the day.
6. Implementation of Tivoli backup management
7. New store and distribution centre roll out.
8. Asset health management.
9. CAPEX handling for new assets.
10. Involved in Customization of the SAP.
Responsible for Hardware, redundant connectivity for all the Shops (200 Own and 260 Franchises), Branches, Warehouse and HO.
11. Implemented MPLS VPN connectivity across all locations.
12. Implemented BarCode system in all the outlets, Warehouse's across the organisation.
13. Giving Training, Authorization to the Users.
14. Administration of LAN Setup and Software Up gradation as per the Requirements
15. Involved in Designing www.next.co.in corporate web site.
16. Involved in sizing and procurement of the IBM servers, Firewall, Computers and all other hardware.
17. Implemented Desktop conferencing for giving training to IT Coordinators.
18. Implementing HRMS, a web based attendance and payroll system.
19. Implemented Centralised Helpdesk for all SAP related issues, Hardware Issues, Networking and portal Issues.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Administration of LAN & WAN networks.
• Up gradation of Legacy software as per requirement.
• Organizing User training in SAP.

Major Projects Handled

• Designing of reports & BDC programs for Data upload and data extraction as per company requirement in SAP.
• Data transfer from SAP to Legacy system.
• Maintaining WAN setup consisting of ISDN, Leased Line, and VSAT for branches and Head Office.
• System for Authoring, Learning and tutoring.
• Implemented successfully SAP 4.0B in South Zone (8 Branches)

1. Preparing various sales, purchase and MIS Reports.
2. Administration of Lan Setup and Software Upgradation as per the Requirements
3. Designing of databases.
4. Creating reports using SQL Server.
5. Giving Access to users, data and maintaining Security.
6. POS Machine Support

1. Administration of LAN.
2. Involved in Designing Software for Maintaining Inventory System
3. Maintaining Inventory Database in FoxPro.
4. Desktop Support

1. Managing and Helping in Debugging the Hotel management Software.
2. Administration of LAN.
3. Desktop Support