IT professional with over 30 years of experience in designing, developing, customizing, and delivering comprehensive software solutions across various industries.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Solutions Architect
Trane Technologies (Formerly Ingersoll Rand until 2020)
6 2014 - Current
Responsible for managing custom code related to the upgrade of a global Oracle Applications instance (90 TB) from 12.1.3 to 12.2.12 (Oct 2022 – Current)
Upgrade Track (Phase 2): Code assessment and modification for retrofitting 700+ CEMLIs
Performance management, testing, and quality management for R12.2 upgrade
Cutover planning and execution of mock cutovers
Hygiene Track (Phase 1): Successfully delivered by end of 2023
Vendor partner selection, custom code assessment, and modification for R12.2 upgrade compatibility
Testing, quality, and performance management
Additional Achievements: Established a new process for retiring unused code
Improved Scribe (custom database) for linking database objects to solutions
Enhanced DevOps branching strategy for code maintenance
SMART Business Transformation Program
Trane Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2021
Led a multi-year program to upgrade 12-15 global manufacturing plants and distribution centers in the HVAC sectors
The initiative included enhancements in demand planning, supply chain functions, order management, finance, project management, manufacturing, service and warranty, MES systems, inventory management, and logistics functions Responsibilities: Technical Solution Management & Delivery: Oversee end-to-end technical solutions
Systems Understanding: Grasp existing systems, solutions, and API architecture
Design Workshops: Create technical solutions and Integrations architecture Design Validation: Confirm designs with various stakeholders including Functional Solution Architects, Enterprise Architecture, Project Managers, Business SMEs, Tech Leads, Functional Analysts, and System Owners
Development Coordination: Manage development with internal and external teams
Testing Management: Oversee quality, risk management and volume testing of integrations/APIs
Cut-over Planning: Plan code migration, stabilization, and understand data conversions for cut-over activity
Special Projects: Design integrations/APIs for WMS and shipping with partners like Dematic, FedEx, UPS, and Oracle OTM for parts planning, picking, packing, and shipping
Project Scale: All projects were multi-million-dollar projects with 20-70+ team members.
Salesforce & CPQ Project
05.2019 - 02.2020
Delivered a project to enhance the customer experience by integrating Oracle CPQ, Oracle EBS, Salesforce, Siebel, PIM (Product Catalog), and Adobe Sign for streamlined pricing and quoting for the sales team
The project was complex and completed on time.
On-Prem to OCI Migration
04.2019 - 10.2019
Technical Lead for migrating the global instance of Oracle Applications ecosystem to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
RFID Enablement
04.2018 - 01.2019
Implemented RFID for PO receiving and inventory movement across multiple manufacturing plants.
Conversion Tech Lead
06.2014 - 01.2015
Led a team of 24 developers to create data loader/conversion programs using a closed-loop design methodology for enhanced user experience and data conversion cycle
Completed the project 4 months ahead of schedule
Developed around 90 data loaders in 5 months, which have been used for multiple plants, deployments, and global sites over the past 10 years.
Manager – Technical Systems Development
Calrson Inc.
04.2010 - 06.2014
Managed application development and support, maintaining a strong relationship with Oracle Managed Cloud Services
Ensured Oracle EBS availability exceeded acceptable levels for IT and business teams
Conducted regular meetings with Oracle to manage issues, deliver projects, and handle upgrades and patches
Project Delivery and Support: Canada Set of Books: Led the technical team to implement a new set of books for a Canadian business unit for building Oracle default Tax Adapters, Bank Payments and Reconciliations Integrations
Batch Scheduling Tool Replacement: Led the selection and implementation of a new batch scheduling tool, achieving over $100K in cost savings and successfully running over 1200 scripts 24/7
P-Card Expense Management: Enabled better controls, audit trails, and approval processes for P-Card expenses, allowing for self-service entry and online receipt support
Data Center Migration: Played a key role in migrating the Data Center for Oracle EBS and related financial software, overcoming additional challenges such as upgrading databases and rewriting scripts, and completing the project on time.
Team Lead
IBM Corporation, MN
03.2007 - 03.2010
Markview Implementation: Played a key role in implementing Markview, an integrated AP imaging software, saving Carlson $100K monthly in ongoing support costs
Batch Schedule Stabilization: Contributed to stabilizing the nightly batch schedule, reducing support tickets and support time
I-Expense Integration: Led the implementation of i-Expense and its integration with Markview, managing other integration projects with third-party vendor software
Bank Interfaces: Collaborated with banks to design inbound credit card interfaces and outbound payment interfaces.
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Joined Shared Services division of Carlson, a global leader in the marketing, travel, and hospitality industries, to enhance functionality and maintain Oracle Financials and integrated applications as a developer and then transitioned into a Team Lead role
Oracle ERP Transformation Project: (Jan 2005 – March 2007) Tech Lead responsible for Data Conversions and Enhancements Conversion Lead: Played a key role in conversion planning, management, solution design, defining dependencies, and performance tuning of conversion programs
Managed a team of over 10 people
Extension Lead: Led the design of critical value-added extensions (customizations) to meet Carlson's business needs: Developed an extension to convert Chart of Accounts from various systems to Oracle 11i, essential for most conversions, interfaces, and extensions
Led Tax Integrations of Oracle Applications 11i with Taxware, including custom tax calculation components for Oracle Projects and Oracle AR, and designed the overall Oracle AP adapter with Tax integration
Designed extensions for Project Costing and Billing, including billing cycle, allocation, labor costing and Fixed Assets to support joint venture franchises
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Joined Shared Services division of Carlson, a global leader in the marketing, travel, and hospitality industries, to enhance functionality and maintain Oracle Financials and integrated applications as a developer and then transitioned into a Team Lead role
Oracle ERP Transformation Project: (Jan 2005 – March 2007) Tech Lead responsible for Data Conversions and Enhancements Conversion Lead: Played a key role in conversion planning, management, solution design, defining dependencies, and performance tuning of conversion programs
Managed a team of over 10 people
Extension Lead: Led the design of critical value-added extensions (customizations) to meet Carlson's business needs: Developed an extension to convert Chart of Accounts from various systems to Oracle 11i, essential for most conversions, interfaces, and extensions
Led Tax Integrations of Oracle Applications 11i with Taxware, including custom tax calculation components for Oracle Projects and Oracle AR, and designed the overall Oracle AP adapter with Tax integration
Designed extensions for Project Costing and Billing, including billing cycle, allocation, labor costing and Fixed Assets to support joint venture franchises
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Joined Shared Services division of Carlson, a global leader in the marketing, travel, and hospitality industries, to enhance functionality and maintain Oracle Financials and integrated applications as a developer and then transitioned into a Team Lead role
Oracle ERP Transformation Project: (Jan 2005 – March 2007) Tech Lead responsible for Data Conversions and Enhancements Conversion Lead: Played a key role in conversion planning, management, solution design, defining dependencies, and performance tuning of conversion programs
Managed a team of over 10 people
Extension Lead: Led the design of critical value-added extensions (customizations) to meet Carlson's business needs: Developed an extension to convert Chart of Accounts from various systems to Oracle 11i, essential for most conversions, interfaces, and extensions
Led Tax Integrations of Oracle Applications 11i with Taxware, including custom tax calculation components for Oracle Projects and Oracle AR, and designed the overall Oracle AP adapter with Tax integration
Designed extensions for Project Costing and Billing, including billing cycle, allocation, labor costing and Fixed Assets to support joint venture franchises
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Joined Shared Services division of Carlson, a global leader in the marketing, travel, and hospitality industries, to enhance functionality and maintain Oracle Financials and integrated applications as a developer and then transitioned into a Team Lead role
Oracle ERP Transformation Project: (Jan 2005 – March 2007) Tech Lead responsible for Data Conversions and Enhancements Conversion Lead: Played a key role in conversion planning, management, solution design, defining dependencies, and performance tuning of conversion programs
Managed a team of over 10 people
Extension Lead: Led the design of critical value-added extensions (customizations) to meet Carlson's business needs: Developed an extension to convert Chart of Accounts from various systems to Oracle 11i, essential for most conversions, interfaces, and extensions
Led Tax Integrations of Oracle Applications 11i with Taxware, including custom tax calculation components for Oracle Projects and Oracle AR, and designed the overall Oracle AP adapter with Tax integration
Designed extensions for Project Costing and Billing, including billing cycle, allocation, labor costing and Fixed Assets to support joint venture franchises
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Joined Shared Services division of Carlson, a global leader in the marketing, travel, and hospitality industries, to enhance functionality and maintain Oracle Financials and integrated applications as a developer and then transitioned into a Team Lead role
Oracle ERP Transformation Project: (Jan 2005 – March 2007) Tech Lead responsible for Data Conversions and Enhancements Conversion Lead: Played a key role in conversion planning, management, solution design, defining dependencies, and performance tuning of conversion programs
Managed a team of over 10 people
Extension Lead: Led the design of critical value-added extensions (customizations) to meet Carlson's business needs: Developed an extension to convert Chart of Accounts from various systems to Oracle 11i, essential for most conversions, interfaces, and extensions
Led Tax Integrations of Oracle Applications 11i with Taxware, including custom tax calculation components for Oracle Projects and Oracle AR, and designed the overall Oracle AP adapter with Tax integration
Designed extensions for Project Costing and Billing, including billing cycle, allocation, labor costing and Fixed Assets to support joint venture franchises
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Joined Shared Services division of Carlson, a global leader in the marketing, travel, and hospitality industries, to enhance functionality and maintain Oracle Financials and integrated applications as a developer and then transitioned into a Team Lead role
Oracle ERP Transformation Project: (Jan 2005 – March 2007) Tech Lead responsible for Data Conversions and Enhancements Conversion Lead: Played a key role in conversion planning, management, solution design, defining dependencies, and performance tuning of conversion programs
Managed a team of over 10 people
Extension Lead: Led the design of critical value-added extensions (customizations) to meet Carlson's business needs: Developed an extension to convert Chart of Accounts from various systems to Oracle 11i, essential for most conversions, interfaces, and extensions
Led Tax Integrations of Oracle Applications 11i with Taxware, including custom tax calculation components for Oracle Projects and Oracle AR, and designed the overall Oracle AP adapter with Tax integration
Designed extensions for Project Costing and Billing, including billing cycle, allocation, labor costing and Fixed Assets to support joint venture franchises
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Joined Shared Services division of Carlson, a global leader in the marketing, travel, and hospitality industries, to enhance functionality and maintain Oracle Financials and integrated applications as a developer and then transitioned into a Team Lead role
Oracle ERP Transformation Project: (Jan 2005 – March 2007) Tech Lead responsible for Data Conversions and Enhancements Conversion Lead: Played a key role in conversion planning, management, solution design, defining dependencies, and performance tuning of conversion programs
Managed a team of over 10 people
Extension Lead: Led the design of critical value-added extensions (customizations) to meet Carlson's business needs: Developed an extension to convert Chart of Accounts from various systems to Oracle 11i, essential for most conversions, interfaces, and extensions
Led Tax Integrations of Oracle Applications 11i with Taxware, including custom tax calculation components for Oracle Projects and Oracle AR, and designed the overall Oracle AP adapter with Tax integration
Designed extensions for Project Costing and Billing, including billing cycle, allocation, labor costing and Fixed Assets to support joint venture franchises
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Joined Shared Services division of Carlson, a global leader in the marketing, travel, and hospitality industries, to enhance functionality and maintain Oracle Financials and integrated applications as a developer and then transitioned into a Team Lead role
Oracle ERP Transformation Project: (Jan 2005 – March 2007) Tech Lead responsible for Data Conversions and Enhancements Conversion Lead: Played a key role in conversion planning, management, solution design, defining dependencies, and performance tuning of conversion programs
Managed a team of over 10 people
Extension Lead: Led the design of critical value-added extensions (customizations) to meet Carlson's business needs: Developed an extension to convert Chart of Accounts from various systems to Oracle 11i, essential for most conversions, interfaces, and extensions
Led Tax Integrations of Oracle Applications 11i with Taxware, including custom tax calculation components for Oracle Projects and Oracle AR, and designed the overall Oracle AP adapter with Tax integration
Designed extensions for Project Costing and Billing, including billing cycle, allocation, labor costing and Fixed Assets to support joint venture franchises
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Joined Shared Services division of Carlson, a global leader in the marketing, travel, and hospitality industries, to enhance functionality and maintain Oracle Financials and integrated applications as a developer and then transitioned into a Team Lead role
Oracle ERP Transformation Project: (Jan 2005 – March 2007) Tech Lead responsible for Data Conversions and Enhancements Conversion Lead: Played a key role in conversion planning, management, solution design, defining dependencies, and performance tuning of conversion programs
Managed a team of over 10 people
Extension Lead: Led the design of critical value-added extensions (customizations) to meet Carlson's business needs: Developed an extension to convert Chart of Accounts from various systems to Oracle 11i, essential for most conversions, interfaces, and extensions
Led Tax Integrations of Oracle Applications 11i with Taxware, including custom tax calculation components for Oracle Projects and Oracle AR, and designed the overall Oracle AP adapter with Tax integration
Designed extensions for Project Costing and Billing, including billing cycle, allocation, labor costing and Fixed Assets to support joint venture franchises
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Joined Shared Services division of Carlson, a global leader in the marketing, travel, and hospitality industries, to enhance functionality and maintain Oracle Financials and integrated applications as a developer and then transitioned into a Team Lead role
Oracle ERP Transformation Project: (Jan 2005 – March 2007) Tech Lead responsible for Data Conversions and Enhancements Conversion Lead: Played a key role in conversion planning, management, solution design, defining dependencies, and performance tuning of conversion programs
Managed a team of over 10 people
Extension Lead: Led the design of critical value-added extensions (customizations) to meet Carlson's business needs: Developed an extension to convert Chart of Accounts from various systems to Oracle 11i, essential for most conversions, interfaces, and extensions
Led Tax Integrations of Oracle Applications 11i with Taxware, including custom tax calculation components for Oracle Projects and Oracle AR, and designed the overall Oracle AP adapter with Tax integration
Designed extensions for Project Costing and Billing, including billing cycle, allocation, labor costing and Fixed Assets to support joint venture franchises
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Delhi University
Skills
Technical Leadership
Integration/API Design & Architecture
REST/SOAP APIs
Oracle Fusion MW
Oracle Applications R122 (EBS, ASCP, ACZ)
DevOps GitHub
Performance Management
Risk Management
Volunteer Experience
Chance Foundation, Board Director, 2016 – 2021
Chance Foundation, Trustee, 2016 – current
Hindu American Temple School (HATS), Hindi Teacher, 2008 - current
References
Available upon request
Training
PMP Boot Camp
Oracle Apps
Oracle Workflow
Java
Peoplesoft
Franklin Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Oracle Enterprise DBA Architecture & Admin
Oracle SQL Statement Tuning Workshop
Mainframe - Network Operating System-Virtual Environment (NOS-VE) of Cyber 180 based Mainframe OS
Timeline
Salesforce & CPQ Project
05.2019 - 02.2020
On-Prem to OCI Migration
04.2019 - 10.2019
RFID Enablement
04.2018 - 01.2019
SMART Business Transformation Program
Trane Technologies
01.2015 - 01.2021
Conversion Tech Lead
06.2014 - 01.2015
Manager – Technical Systems Development
Calrson Inc.
04.2010 - 06.2014
Team Lead
IBM Corporation, MN
03.2007 - 03.2010
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Team Lead
Carlson Inc.
07.1999 - 03.2007
Technical Solutions Architect
Trane Technologies (Formerly Ingersoll Rand until 2020)