Information Technology Manager
Jotun Paints Co LLC
Total years of experience :18 years, 8 Months
Within my present role as an Information Technology Manager, I primarily lead projects, manage technical architecture, and develop & maintain infrastructure. Educate and advise technology and business executives as needed on operational and technology security risks as well as appropriate mitigation strategies and approaches related to security risk management. I direct all phases of Project Development and create a suite of service offerings depending upon client requirements and business problems.
Additionally, I administer budgeting and planning including yearly/Quarterly budgets, budgetary reviews, and corrective actions. I lead a dynamic team of fresher’s and experienced professionals to ensure impeccable on time deliveries, improve the project performance, and meet project goals
Instigated automation approach in operation to reduce manual working, improve time frame and reduce cost by 10%
•Reduced the operational expenditure by vendor management and outsourcing; saved 15% operational budget
•Saved $100000 from an infrastructure project through proper vendor management and in-house staff capability
Accomplishment:
L&T Heavy Engineering Facility setup in Oman
Implementation of IT Infrastructure Setup
Contract Negotiation| Project Implementation | Contractor Supervision | Team Leadership
Ontime completion of Project
ERP solution (Infor-LN)
Implementation of Infor-LN ERP package for L&T Heavy engineering
Liaison & Coordination | Test Scenario Conduction | Team Leadership
First implementation of Infor_LN package in Asia Pacific region.
Key Deliverables:
•Administered IT infrastructure and Implementation of Projects in ERP while spearheading a team of 7 members.
•Prepared annual budget and optimized cost for IT department; evaluated vendors and provided yearend closing reports.
•Monitored back-ups, set jobs, and managed patches; integrated PLM (Matrix one) and ERP LN.
•Managed a geographically diverse teams of both infrastructure and software division; ensured seamless connectivity and up time for business critical servers.
•Conducted training in business critical modules for end users; achieved localization in IT dept.
•Installed and maintained SQL 2005 and 2008 database servers; implemented Hyper-V and ESX virtualization in servers.
•Executed order management, warehousing, financials, central invoicing, L&T customized modules for welding and quality management projects; applied Infor Workflow for approval triggering system.
•Installed CCTV system installation; managed of Biometric devices and attendance software.
•Prepared ISMS (ISO27001) audit for IT department; implemented HELPDESK (SCSM) for IT department and supervised the Helpdesk team and ensured proper support for end users.
•Extracted KIOSK - RFID based interface with ERP for shop issues and hours booking and welding data and controlled weld consumable with ERP
SAP- MM and SD, POS integration for Retail Outlets etc
System Implementation
Team Participation
Key Deliverables:
•Installed, maintained and monitored IT infrastructure, POS units, GroupWise email administration, and SAP.
•Created, designed, and executed infrastructure projects for different branch offices.
•Established site to site VPN between different locations; uploaded transactions to the central server in remote location.
•Monitored and maintained Datacenter with Servers (Domain, ERP, SEPM, and Proxy), Network Devices (Router, L2 Switches, and Access Points) and other peripherals; configured Site to Site VPN with different offices.
•Coordinated with corporate IT team for implementation of new projects in IT Infrastructure.
•Implemented Hyper-V in servers; installed CCTV system, structured LAN cabling, and biometric implementation.
•Prepared budget for IT department; recommended technology products (hardware and software) for purchase.
•Performed back up monitoring, job setting, and patch management; managed Vendors for IT departmental operations.
•Designed new systems including process flow, user interface, reports, and security procedures.
•Prepared training material for users of new system; prepared SOP for department and end users.
•Proposed alternative solutions to business problems; submitted periodical report to top management.
-Master in Business Administration
Master in Computer Application