Mar 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex · On-site

• Defined and led enterprise-wide IT strategy, consolidating platforms and vendors to reduce redundancy—achieved ~$1.5M in annual cost savings through infrastructure optimization and FinOps-driven cloud cost management.
• Directed digital transformation initiatives leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies (robotics, IoT, real-time analytics), improving manufacturing productivity by 25%.
• Spearheaded cloud modernization across AWS, Azure, and hybrid infrastructure to enhance scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.
• Led enterprise DevOps/MLOps transformation—reduced development lead time by 37% and saved $500K+ annually through automation and CI/CD optimization.
• Implemented enterprise QA and IT governance frameworks, increasing software reliability by 30% and reducing post-deployment incidents by 40%.
• Implemented comprehensive QA test-case automation, defined robust frameworks and KPIs—achieved 55% automated test coverage within 2 quarters, significantly accelerating test cycles, enhancing software quality, and reducing delivery timelines.
• Enhanced application security posture by establishing proactive governance, secure coding standards, and risk assessments—cut vulnerabilities by 35%.
• Deployed AI-driven ITSM (Jira with Moveworks) to automate SLA enforcement, resulting significant amount in ticket resolution time.

Mar 2015 – Mar 2022 · 7 yrs · Hybrid

• Led enterprise-wide ERP upgrade and optimization initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional business, architecture, and technology teams to align with organizational goals and drive measurable business value.
• Managed large-scale performance tuning projects, leading application load and performance testing for critical platforms to ensure scalability, reliability, and peak system performance.
• Directed enterprise release management, ensuring seamless delivery of technology solutions, minimizing disruption, and maximizing operational efficiency across multiple business units.
• Developed and executed HIPAA-compliant data archiving and purging strategies, reducing storage costs while maintaining strict regulatory standards and audit readiness.
• Maintained constant executive engagement—provided transparent, data-driven program updates to C-level leaders, strengthening alignment on roadmaps, performance, compliance, and strategic objectives.
• Implemented best practices across both PMO and IT functions, championing process improvements that resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced operational effectiveness.
• Drove adoption of ITIL and enterprise best practices in program delivery, supporting ongoing optimization of technical operations and project governance.
• Fostered collaborative, high-performing teams through mentoring, stakeholder management, and capability development, significantly improving project delivery and business partnership.

Dec 2013 – Feb 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos · Hybrid

• Lead and coordinate complex technology projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic business goals.
• Manage cross-functional and global teams, establishing governance frameworks and fostering collaboration to drive project success.
• Develop, track, and communicate project plans and status updates using Agile/Scrum methodologies and advanced project management tools like JIRA and Rally.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, while continuously driving improvements in technology delivery, compliance, and operational excellence.

Sep 2012 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

Jan 2010 – Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Aug 2009 – Jan 2010 · 5 mos

Jan 2009 – Aug 2009 · 7 mos · Milpitas, California

• Customization, Data Base and Application Performance tuning and Interface Development.
• Upgrade, implementation and release Management

Jun 2007 – Dec 2013 · 6 yrs 6 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Jun 2007 – Jan 2009 · 1 yr 7 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Customization, 3rd party tool integration, Process improvement, Project Management, Production support

Sep 2006 – Mar 2007 · 6 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Jan 2003 – Aug 2004 · 1 yr 7 mos · India · On-site

• Taught advanced courses in Database Management Systems and Neural Networks to final-year engineering students at National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur.
• Delivered a special lecture on Neural Network and Neuro-fuzzy Computing, enhancing student understanding of complex concepts.
• Developed engaging course materials and assessments, fostering a collaborative learning environment that improved student performance.

Jan 2002 – Jan 2006 · 4 yrs · Jamshedpur Area, India

Jun 2000 – Jul 2002 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Kolkata Area, India · On-site

• AI & Soft Computing Intern – Pattern Recognition & Classification
• Developed intelligent systems using soft computing methods to solve complex pattern recognition challenges.
• Applied Fuzzy Logic for handling data uncertainty and enabling nuanced decisions
• Built and optimized Multi-Layer Neural Networks (MLNN) and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) for robust classification
• Explored supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning techniques to boost model adaptability