Aug 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Leadership and Strategy:
• Strategic Planning: Creating and executing growth strategies that align with company objectives and market trends, specifically within Oracle solutions and services.
• Leadership: Providing clear direction and oversight to the Oracle practice, guiding teams towards achieving growth and performance goals.
• Collaboration: Working with other department heads to align strategies across sales, marketing, and delivery for overall company growth.
• Business Development:
• Client Acquisition: Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, engaging potential clients, and securing contracts for Oracle consulting services.
• Relationship Management: Fostering and managing relationships with existing clients, meeting their needs, and identifying opportunities for expanded services.
• Practice Development:
• Team Building: Attracting, retaining, and nurturing top talent in the Oracle practice to build high-performing teams.
• Capability Enhancement: Assessing team competencies, ensuring necessary training and development programs are in place to meet requirements.
• Innovation and Best Practices: Encouraging innovation, implementing best practices, and staying updated on the latest trends in Oracle solutions for service enhancement.
• Financial Management:
• Revenue Growth: Driving revenue growth for the Oracle practice and ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
• Market Trends: Staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes in the Oracle ecosystem to adapt strategies and offerings accordingly.
• Communication and Representation:
• Internal Communication: Effectively communicating growth plans, strategies, and progress to internal teams to ensure organizational alignment.
• External Representation: Acting as a representative for the Oracle practice at industry events, conferences, and forums to showcase the firm's expertise and capabilities

Mar 2023 – Aug 2023 · 5 mos · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Jun 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

• As an Oracle EPM Leader, I've led the design, development, and implementation of EPM solutions for clients across various industries. With over a decade of experience, I've developed expertise in solution architecture, cross-functional team leadership, and stakeholder management. My EPM leadership experience spans across various modules of the EPM suite, including Planning, Financial Consolidation and Close, Profitability and Cost Management, and Account Reconciliation. I have also contributed to the development of EPM accelerators, add-ons, and custom integrations to meet unique business requirements of clients. I have led two of the most critical tax journeys of the planet, including the GST implementation in India and the VAT implementation in GCC countries, overseeing three key implementations in this journey over a period of one year. Additionally, I have defined IT implementation roadmaps for over 5 implementations across various industry sectors, such as manufacturing, retail, and banking.
• With my experience in working across geographies, I possess a unique exposure to handling clients with varied backgrounds.
• My leadership experience includes managing teams of up to 40 people, with a focus on people management, talent development, and performance management. I prioritize fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning, which has led to high levels of engagement and productivity. I'm committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects all team members.
• My passion for EPM and commitment to client success have earned me recognition from clients, partners, and colleagues. Additionally, I have deep expertise in Oracle ERP and managing large managed service projects. I've worked closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive successful business outcomes, and I'm skilled in collaborating with and influencing senior leaders while fostering strong relationships with my team members.

Sep 2018 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• I am managing the Oracle journey of multiple organizations across geographies and industries in ERP and planning, budgeting, consolidation, reporting and reconciliation.
• Earlier, I had managed procurement enablement journey (on Synertrade platform) for a global organization.

Aug 2014 – Aug 2018 · 4 yrs

• As an accomplished IT strategist with a proven track record across diverse industries including Manufacturing, Services, Retail, IT and Banking, I have spearheaded numerous projects and implementations over the years. My expertise in the end-to-end cycle, including RFP review, vendor relationship management, bidding management, vendor payment, and quality assurance, has helped me deliver successful outcomes for clients.
• I have led two of the most critical tax journeys of the planet, including the GST implementation in India and the VAT implementation in GCC countries, overseeing three key implementations in this journey over a period of one year. Additionally, I have defined IT implementation roadmaps for over 5 implementations across various industry sectors, such as manufacturing, retail, and banking.
• With my experience in working in all four corners of India, as well as diverse client cultures from Saudi Arabia to tier-2 cities in India like Jaipur, I possess a unique exposure to handling clients with varied backgrounds.
• My expertise extends beyond Oracle and includes other technologies like T24, HIS, and Finnacle. I am a versatile project manager and functional track lead, playing a key role in GST enablement for one of the major manufacturing companies in India.
• In my extensive experience of working with major clients, I have advised them on ERP strategy, process design, and business systems implementation, including post-implementation reviews. I also possess in-depth knowledge of Oracle Financials modules and the role of FAH in integrating source systems with Oracle GL.
• I am the proud recipient of several awards, including the Excellerator award in EY and R&R award, reflecting my commitment to excellence in my work.

Jul 2012 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

Jan 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Associate consultant in Oracle Financials Applications

Jun 2010 – Feb 2011 · 8 mos