Dhiraj Kumar
CHESTERFIELD,MO
Summary
Seasoned IT Executive and management consultant successful in delivering major IT Systems to commercial enterprise and government agencies. Adept at nurturing productive relationships with clients, partners and team members. Well-versed in identifying market trends and customer needs, and using data to create targeted proposals with a high success rate within complex regulatory constraints. Highly-regarded instructor and presenter. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Talented President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 27 years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
President
EAI Vision LLC
2007.10 - Current
- Founded and managed a private consulting firm for seventeen years. Billed up to $270,000 annually from over 10 client organizations and coordinated the efforts of 5 subcontractors working on up to 10 projects and proposals at a time. Produced an overall return on investment of $39.58 for every client dollar invested in proposal writing services, a fundraising cost of 2.5% of dollars raised. Designed and executed program evaluations for multi-year projects funded by government agencies and major foundations. Conducted training seminars in proposal writing and program evaluation nationally with excellent participant ratings.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Adopted cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity levels within the organization.
- Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management programs to mitigate potential liabilities.
Cloud Consultant
WWT
2018.09 - 2021.10
- Maintained compliance with cybersecurity regulations and measures and tracked, assessed, integrated and reported on modernization and migration processes.
- Re-engineered existing computer systems to promote ease-of-use and improve system security.
- Interfaced directly with customers, stakeholders and end-users regarding capability architectures, requirements use cases and stories to derive, develop and decompose next-cycle updates and specifications.
- Identified and remediated single points of failure and security risks.
- Managed relationships with third-party vendors ensuring seamless integration of their products into the overall solution stack offered to clients.
- Delivered successful cloud migration projects, adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
- Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
Infrastructure Architect
Unisys
2014.10 - 2016.12
- Streamlined IT operations for increased efficiency with the development of innovative architectural strategies.
- Increased data security by developing comprehensive threat mitigation strategies and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
- Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
- Designed and implemented system security and data assurance.
- Consistently delivered projects on time or ahead of schedule due to strong project management skills combined with excellent technical expertise.
Sr Software Client Architect
IBM
2013.02 - 2014.10
- Designed visually appealing structures by integrating artistic elements with practical applications for various project types.
- Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
- Filed construction permits to receive approval from local municipalities.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Participated in professional conferences and training seminars to stay current on industry trends, ensuring cutting-edge design approaches were utilized in all projects.
- Analyzed and applied new technologies to improve functionality of designs.
Sr Systems Programmer
DST Systems
2005.05 - 2010.01
- Created the first organized foundation grant solicitation program for United Way of Greater Los Angeles, one of the nation’s largest United Ways, raising $9 million over four years. Maintained steady annual increases while the overall campaign suffered heavy losses during a national scandal and an economic downturn.
- Implemented scripts to enhance user experience.
- Led group of [Number] engineers in design and development of [Type]-based software solutions.
- Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality prior to release.
- Debugged and modified [Type] software components.
- Oversaw development and maintenance of organization computer systems and intranet.
- Directed software design and development to meet client needs for functionality and performance.
- Implemented Search Engine Optimizations to improve search results and business flow.
Middleware Administrator
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2001.04 - 2005.04
- Produced chamber music concerts for the Da Camera Society of Mount St. Mary’s College. Analyzed and executed site contracts and national and international artist contracts.
- Conducted regular system audits, identifying areas for improvement or optimization.
- Coordinated with vendors and support teams to address product-specific issues as needed.
- Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Established monitoring protocols to proactively identify potential bottlenecks or failures.
Middleware Architect
People.com
1999.12 - 2001.11
- Guided art collectors in the acquisition of works by twentieth-century masters. In third month of employment, achieved highest sales volume in the five-gallery national chain. Produced sales materials used throughout the company.
- Assessed building site suitability based on topography, zoning and access to utilities.
- Created detailed plans for construction projects within equipment specifications and budgeting.
- Designed acoustic properties of buildings by determining materials and construction techniques to reduce noise transmission and improve sound quality.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
Education
BME - Vocal Music Education
Loyola University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LouisianaGraduate Studies in Arts and Education
Tulane University, University of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana-
Continuous Professional Development
Skills
- Superior oral and written communication
- Extensive project and deadline management
- Stakeholder relations at all levels
- Leadership and People Development
- Strategic Planning
- Forecasting
- Collaborative team leadership
- Strategy development, research and analysis
- Intellectual curiosity; quick study
Accomplishments
- Generated over $100 million in software licensing for organizations in the fields of health care and pharmaceuticals, transportation, government, and the financial industries.
- Helped merge two different system Enterprise Architectures to support major M&A.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 100 staff members.
- Collaborated with federal agency administrators as well as SI CEOs, CFOs, and IT management staff to finalize terms of engagement, and wrote the successful proposal on a short deadline.
- Helped agencies in a wide variety of disciplines meet requirements, maintain regulatory compliance, keep and attract resources, and make program improvements as an external evaluator for federally-funded programs.
Interests
- Member, Redcross Marathon Team
- Member, Asha for Education, a non-profit organization
Timeline
Cloud Consultant
WWT
2018.09 - 2021.10
Infrastructure Architect
Unisys
2014.10 - 2016.12
Sr Software Client Architect
IBM
2013.02 - 2014.10
President
EAI Vision LLC
2007.10 - Current
Sr Systems Programmer
DST Systems
2005.05 - 2010.01
Middleware Administrator
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2001.04 - 2005.04
Middleware Architect
People.com
1999.12 - 2001.11
BME - Vocal Music Education
Loyola University of New Orleans
Graduate Studies in Arts and Education
Tulane University, University of New Orleans
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Continuous Professional Development
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