Feb 2022 – Dec 2022 · 10 mos · Delhi, India · On-site

• As the Head of IT and Associated Vice President for SSIPL Retail Limited, a renowned sports & fashion retail chain and footwear manufacturer. I oversee the technological infrastructure and digital strategy of the company. SSIPL is an authorized manufacturer and retailer for the Lotto Sports brand in India, and operates exclusive stores for global brands such as Nike, Levi's, Skechers, Puma, Adidas, and United Colors of Benetton (UCB). Additionally, SSIPL runs a multi-brand sports store chain under the name Sports Station.
• In my role, I ensure the seamless integration of IT systems across all retail operations, enhancing customer experience and streamlining business processes. My responsibilities include managing e-commerce platforms, ensuring data security, and driving digital transformation initiatives. By leveraging advanced technologies and data analytics, I support the company’s mission to maintain its competitive edge and deliver exceptional value to customers. My leadership in IT contributes significantly to SSIPL’s continued growth and success in the dynamic retail landscape.

Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs · Noida · On-site

• As Head of IT and Vice President at TAC Automation, I spearheaded a range of initiatives to enhance technological solutions and drive innovation across multiple sectors. I managed the analysis and design of SCADA and IoT solutions for clients in the automobile and power industries, ensuring robust and efficient systems. I served as the technology partner for Mitsubishi iBMS and Data Center SCADA, overseeing their implementation and support.
• I developed customized IoT solutions for agriculture and farming, promoting efficiency and productivity. Additionally, I innovated IoT-based solutions for retail and warehouse management, streamlining operations and improving inventory control.
• In my role, I managed network, telecommunication, and information security requirements for both internal and external users. I was instrumental in developing and implementing an integration layer for Plant SCADA and SAP ERP, ensuring seamless data flow and operational synergy. Furthermore, I developed and launched an e-commerce portal for industrial automation products, expanding market reach and improving customer access.

May 2013 – Jan 2020 · 6 yrs 8 mos · Noida Area, India

• As Associate Vice President & Group IT Head for India, I coordinated closely with the European IT team and major telecom customers, including Ericsson, Huawei, and Reliance. I managed an infrastructure spanning 11 offices, 6 servers, and 4554 desktop/laptop users. My role involved proactively optimizing and setting the direction for India's technology environments to ensure reliable, scalable, well-architected, and secure services.
• I led the integration of various business systems, overseeing their migration, development, and transformation. This included creating business cases, ROI, cost-benefit analyses, and rationales for new technology projects. By managing budgets and performing financial analyses, I controlled IT costs while delivering solid technology solutions.
• I executed all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC), including project scoping, requirement gathering, estimation, planning, design, analysis, coding, testing, release management, and support. Additionally, I oversaw the management, development, implementation, architecture, and infrastructure design for systems such as Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, Wireless Network, and Cloud and Virtualization technologies.
• Collaborating with corporate stakeholders and vendors, I established security and networking requirements for new or developing solutions. I also managed and implemented Microsoft CRM, Microsoft Dynamic Nav, and HRMS for India operations, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.

Oct 2010 – Apr 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting POS solutions for retail clients. Coordinated with the Singapore Development & Infrastructure Team and retail customers, including GMR, DLF, Future Group, Reliance, ABRL, and Bharti.
• Managed all non-SAP application support, data management, and implementation for Future Group across all formats. Led the installation of retail IT infrastructure and Wincor Nixdorf POS machines at IGI Airport Terminal-3, and implemented the A1RS POS application at the airport's domestic terminal.
• Managed presales and supervised the support and project teams, ensuring efficient job distribution and time accountability to optimize resource use. Directed the end-to-end implementation of POS applications, FTP, and MI solutions at DLF, and oversaw the entire datacenter for Globus.
• Collaborated with clients to identify requirements and recommend CAPEX or OPEX model solutions. Organized the integration of payment gateways with retail solutions and SAP systems.

May 2008 – Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Lead a team of developers to develop and implement GV system, Online Helpdesk, CRM solution, Dashboard and SAP integration etc

Aug 2007 – Apr 2010 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Improved implemented process and Design new process as per requirments of Biz

Aug 2007 – Apr 2010 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Managing IT service strategy and PoS and other store applications, including SAP-SCM support for infrastructure, contains approximately 180 servers and 4200 desktops.
• Managing online business and loyalty practice from technical aspects. Also leading a team of software developers, architects, and user assistants working on multiple feature areas in the SAP and Non SAP application integration domains. Played a significant role on SAP ECC 6.0 migration.

Apr 2007 – Aug 2007 · 4 mos

• IT (ERP Solutions-MS Navision)
• Reporting to CMD
• Responsibility and Accomplishments
• Lead to implement production and finance module of Dynamic Nav at Bahadurgarh and Kosi plants.
• Operational troubleshooting of manufacturing, inventory, sales & finance in MS Navision.
• Security restriction on user level.
• User Training. Report/Form alteration & design, etc.
• Lead a technical team for day to day requirement and development in Navision.
• Managed complete manufacturing and sales cycle from IT side.
• Achievements:
• Designed and implemented complete network and infrastructure for SPL's new office.
• Lead Navision up gradation from Navision 3.7 to Dynamic Nav 4.0.

Mar 2005 – Mar 2007 · 2 yrs

• Multi Reporting to VP-Project, GM-Accounts and GM-IT
• Responsibility and Accomplishments
• Lead to develop a user friendly ERP system to maintain all the transaction performed in the Orissa Plant in VB 6.0 and SQL Server as backend.
• Lead a group of Software Programmers at Orissa Site to develop a user-friendly system and also frequently visit at Site to motivate and train Site team.
• Time to time analyze the system and update it as per the current requirements (Its include Software, Hardware and Inter-office Connectivity Requirements (Intranet)).
• Lead to implementing whole IT department at Integrated Steel Plant at Meramandali, Orissa (A multi million project by BSSL).
• Served as the team's representative on leadership groups requiring Team Leader participation.
• Act as primary contact person for the team Coordinate and submit team reports, such as annual reports and team plan, and other necessary documentation required from the team.
• Serve ex-officio on search committees for vacant team positions.
• Participate on peer review committees for all team members and coordinate merit review process for team members.
• Participate as a member of the team with instruction, reference, and collection management responsibilities.
• Foster team and individual growth through coaching, mentoring, and serve as a resource person and by encouraging collaboration among team members.
• Articulate and promote the team's work
• Achievements:
• Designed and deployed complete ERP system for integrated steel plant at Meramandli, Orissa.

Jun 2000 – Jan 2005 · 4 yrs 7 mos

• Database & ERP Solution Integration
• Reporting to Project Manager
• Responsibility and Accomplishments
• Directed to maintain material data into SAP System. In this implementation, task includes to maintain the transformation of Raw material information from excel sheet to SAP System, which is maintained by the materials & product's department of the organization. This task accomplished by using different BDC Techniques. Different views for materials were maintained taking information from existing SAP system and non-SAP system. The challenging task in the project was to update the material master data for cost view, quality view & warehouse view.
• Designed and developed a complete solution for a steel plant for coil planning and their various processes in different dept. In application plan automatically generated and, transferred to different dept for various processes. Developed report helps the production planner to find out the loads on different machines (work centers) during the defined time period (future dates). On the basis of loads on work centers, planner can take a decision or inform to the management about implications of changing the production schedule
• Designed a complete solution for transport department to manage and maintain complete track record of all types of vehicle in auto-pool. This module gives the complete details about maintenance, fuel consumptions and ROI of transport department.