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Gautham Jayaraman

Gautham Jayaraman

Powell,OH

Summary

Chief Information Officer with extensive experience at Kimball Midwest, delivering operational stability and spearheading digital transformation initiatives. Experienced with establishing IT strategy and change management with a focus on modernizing enterprise architecture and advancing cybersecurity measures. Achieved substantial cost savings while cultivating a culture of innovation through strong team leadership and stakeholder collaboration.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Information Officer

Kimball Midwest
Columbus, OH
04.2021 - Current
  • Accountable for a $30MM portfolio that focuses on operational stability, business continuity, and delivering innovative, high-quality, delightful experiences.
  • Centered on critical organizational change to modernize agility, introduce enterprise architecture, and introduce data governance and quality.
  • Emphasizing additional focus and spending to fortify our cyber agenda.
  • Methodically approaching AI solutions to gain momentum, positive business feedback, and focus on intelligent ERP and solutions as part of an ongoing roadmap.
  • Within last three years we have turned over ~50% of our staff and introduced multiple critical vendor partnerships to improve talent and ability to scale pace of delivery

Executive Director

JP Morgan Chase
Columbus, OH
02.2011 - 03.2021
  • Partnered with senior leaders to drive modernization, efficiency, and stability initiatives over ten years.
  • Coordinated feature and product delivery as Authentication Portfolio Leader, managing roadmap and budget across multiple teams.
  • Migrated Fraud Claims & Disputes operations offshore to Manila, automating workflows and standardizing global solutions for $18MM OpEx savings.
  • Achieved a $10MM reduction in net losses while enhancing product efficiency by 20% and promoting nine team members within 18 months.
  • Led Oracle HCM platform selection and requirements gathering, ensuring deployment within 12 months for full HR modernization.
  • Delivered a $30MM One-Click Payments Platform for 30 merchants within 18 months, enhancing B2C transactions.
  • Managed a $30MM Digital Project Portfolio, overseeing program management and collaborating with IT teams on software delivery.
  • Converted 250K loans and 10K users to a Pega-based workflow under an aggressive nine-month timeline, reducing annual OpEx by $1.5MM.

Enterprise Architect

Cardinal Health
Dublin, OH
02.2009 - 02.2011
  • Partnered with technology department leaders to lead the testing and rollout of ERP modernization, integrating over 300 legacy touchpoints.
  • Partnered with vendor leaders to optimize CRM design to enhance operational stability.
  • Collaborated with business leaders to upgrade digital storefront and payment capabilities in Ambulatory segment.

Senior Manager

Accenture
Columbus, OH
01.2001 - 02.2009

Delivered $15 million ERP modernization initiative, shaping future SAP Federal Procurement product scope.

  • Orchestrated ERP and supply chain modernization across seven business segments post-9/11, with a primary focus on materials management, procurement, and demand and supply planning.
  • Achieved key automations within 12 weeks, facilitating USS Mercy deployment for Iraq War.
  • Led upgrades and enhanced integrations within core SAP platform and customizations.
  • Transitioned to Manugistics solution to optimize supply and demand planning processes.
  • Effectively completed long-term scalability and succession planning, promoting multiple associates in government and Accenture roles.
  • Drove operational rollout and maintenance efforts, ensuring project success across all phases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Operations Management

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-1997

Skills

  • IT strategy and multi-year strategic roadmap planning
  • Team leadership and technology vision
  • Leading digital transformation
  • Focus on operational stability and business continuity
  • Creating structure and culture for innovation
  • Integrating enterprise architecture and IT governance
  • Change management and vendor management
  • Project management and stakeholder engagement
  • Financial analysis and performance improvement
  • Process optimization and business continuity
  • System implementation and mobile technologies

Affiliations

  • Cooking
  • Avid fan: baseball, basketball, football
  • Coached youth sports
  • Re-energizing on learning and reading

Timeline

Chief Information Officer

Kimball Midwest
04.2021 - Current

Executive Director

JP Morgan Chase
02.2011 - 03.2021

Enterprise Architect

Cardinal Health
02.2009 - 02.2011

Senior Manager

Accenture
01.2001 - 02.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Operations Management

The Ohio State University
Gautham Jayaraman
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