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Suresh Gutti

Summary

Senior IT Leader and IT Delivery & Implementation Lead with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise IT operations, ERP delivery, infrastructure modernization, and business‑aligned technology execution. Proven ability to partner with operations, lead matrix and vendor teams, manage budgets, and ensure stable, compliant, and scalable IT environments. Recognized for disciplined execution, stakeholder engagement, and translating business needs into reliable technology outcomes.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Delivery & Implementation Lead

Arconic
Davenport, Iowa
12.2025 - Current
  • Serve as a strategic IT partner to business and plant operations, leading delivery of enterprise systems, applications, and testing initiatives.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional internal teams and multiple external vendors to execute mission critical programs like Network Upgrade and LotGen, UAT/CRP testing cycles, and defect remediation.
  • Drive disciplined execution across scope, schedule, and risk, providing executive‑level status, metrics, and readiness reporting.
  • Support governance, compliance, and audit‑aware delivery practices while ensuring system stability and operational reliability.
  • Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, IT leadership, and vendors, aligning priorities and managing delivery dependencies.

Principal - Program & Project Management

LTIMindtree
Bettendorf, Iowa
04.2025 - 12.2025
  • Provided CIO‑level advisory to enterprise clients, defining technology strategy, governance, and delivery frameworks.
  • Led large‑scale IT modernization initiatives, aligning solutions with enterprise standards and compliance requirements.
  • Directed application and product teams, ensuring operational effectiveness through KPIs and governance models.
  • Developed and managed client budgets, forecasting resource needs for staff, infrastructure, and services.
  • Represented client leadership in executive briefings and vendor negotiations.

Executive Client Partner-Program Delivery Director

State of IL - (Through Krasan Consulting)
Springfield, IL
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Served as strategic IT leader supporting statewide modernization of 85+ legacy systems to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  • Developed and enforced enterprise IT policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
  • Oversaw multi‑vendor delivery teams and internal IT staff in a matrix organization.
  • Engaged directly with state and federal agencies, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
  • Improved service quality and cost efficiency through shared services models

Sr Engineering Manager - EPR & IT Modernization

John Deere
Moline, IL
09.2008 - 07.2024
  • Directed global ERP modernization initiatives integrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 with John Deere dealerships and retail operations.
  • Managed a $23M IT operations budget, including staffing, vendor contracts, and compliance.
  • Led and developed 50+ IT professionals and vendor resources across global teams.
  • Established enterprise IT governance standards, policies, and technical procedures.
  • Reduced incidents by 35% through DevSecOps adoption and continuous improvement initiativesDirected global ERP modernization initiatives, integrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 with supply chain and retail operations.
  • Managed a $23M IT operations budget, overseeing staffing, vendor contracts, and global compliance.
  • Supervised 58 IT professionals and vendor staff, including performance evaluations and career development.
  • Established enterprise IT governance standards, policies, and technical procedures aligned with corporate compliance frameworks.
  • Enhanced IT service delivery and reduced incidents by 35% through DevSecOps adoption and continuous improvement.

Program Manager - IT Systems

State Farm Insurance Company
Bloomington, IL
07.1998 - 09.2008
  • Led IT modernization projects supporting enterprise Property & Casualty operations.
  • Developed IT policies and procedures for system delivery and compliance.
  • Supervised IT staff and vendor resources, balancing operations and modernization efforts.
  • Administered IT budgets, managed vendor relationships, and implemented early AI-driven risk management systems.

Software Engineer/Consultant

IBM Global Services
NY, NY
05.1995 - 05.1998
  • Delivered IT consulting for healthcare and financial clients.
  • Developed enterprise IT service frameworks, ensuring compliance, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Education

Executive MBA -

University of Iowa, Tippie School of Management
05-2017

Master of Technology - Artificial Intelligence

University of Hyderabad
01-1997

Bachelor’s Degree in Technology - Computer Science Engineering

JNTU College of Engineering
05-1995

Skills

  • IT Leadership & Strategic Partnership
  • Dynamics 365 ERP & Enterprise Application Delivery
  • Infrastructure, Cloud & Hybrid Environments
  • Vendor & Matrix Team Management
  • SOX, Audit & Risk Management
  • Budgeting, Financial Planning & ROI
  • Operational Metrics & Continuous Improvement
  • Program & Project Delivery

Certification

  • Certified SAFe® 6 Agilist, SAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc, 2025
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Project Management Institute, 2025
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals, Microsoft, 2025
  • Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders, IBM Certificate, 2024
  • Dale Carnegie’s Public Speaking, Dale Carnegie, 2018
  • Leadership, University of Iowa, Tippie School of Management, 2017
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, 2016
  • Java2 Certified Programmer, 2001

Technical Skill Summary

  • Languages: C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, X++, Python
  • Microsoft D365: Dynamics 365 F&O, Retail, Supply Chain, Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI), Common Data Service (CDS)
  • Databases: Azure SQL, SQL Server, Dataverse, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle
  • Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS
  • APIs & Integration: OData, REST, SOAP, JSON-RPC, Dual-Write, Azure Service Bus
  • Mobile Development: PowerApps Mobile, Android, iOS
  • Source Code Control: Azure DevOps, GitHub, Subversion
  • DevOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes

Volunteer Experience

  • SCORE Mentor – Helping small business through mentoring and education
  • EDU ERG – Leading “Think Tank One” to resolve business problems

Name

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Citizenship

US Citizen

Timeline

IT Delivery & Implementation Lead - Arconic
12.2025 - Current
Principal - Program & Project Management - LTIMindtree
04.2025 - 12.2025
Executive Client Partner-Program Delivery Director - State of IL - (Through Krasan Consulting)
08.2024 - 04.2025
Sr Engineering Manager - EPR & IT Modernization - John Deere
09.2008 - 07.2024
Program Manager - IT Systems - State Farm Insurance Company
07.1998 - 09.2008
Software Engineer/Consultant - IBM Global Services
05.1995 - 05.1998
University of Iowa, Tippie School of Management - Executive MBA,
University of Hyderabad - Master of Technology, Artificial Intelligence
JNTU College of Engineering - Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, Computer Science Engineering
Suresh Gutti