Results-driven professional with 18+ years of experience in IT, including 10 years at Nike WHQ in Nike's AFS and Retail Business. Expertise in data analysis, program management, and release management, with a strong track record of delivering data-driven solutions and managing complex projects. Skilled in leveraging modern technologies to optimize data processes, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making. Adept at managing stakeholder relationships, driving project success, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Deep understanding of Nike’s culture, technology landscape, and project management practices, offering a unique advantage in managing data-related initiatives and navigating large-scale data projects.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2022 - 07.2024
Led efforts on various aspects of an ecommerce platform, including:
Pricing Solutions: As part of the NAPA Online (NOL) team, supported the implementation of dynamic discounts and promotions for the Pricing Solutions initiative
Collaborated with the pricing team to develop and integrate pricing update mechanisms within the CRS, ensuring real-time adjustments based on market trends and customer behavior for enhanced sales performance
This increased the sale and revenue progressively
Gift Cards: Integrated a gift card functionality to offer customers an additional payment option and promote brand loyalty
Common Tax: Partnered with the tax team to optimize the platform's tax calculation system, ensuring precise and current tax rates across various jurisdictions for enhanced compliance and user satisfaction
Cookie Banner: Designed and implemented a cookie banner to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and improve user experience
Search Features: Spearheaded the development of advanced search features, including category auto-suggestions and intelligent part type selection, to elevate user experience and boost product discoverability.
UI Feedback: Worked closely with the UI/UX team to incorporate user feedback and optimize the platform's design for enhanced usability
Dynamic Search: Enhanced search capabilities by integrating dynamic search functionality to provide personalized search results based on user preferences and behavior
Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Browse Features: Led the overhaul of part type listing pages to improve content organization and facilitate seamless navigation for users
SEO Category Restructure: Collaborated with the marketing and business teams to restructure product categories for improved search engine visibility and organic traffic growth
ESB Retirement: Oversaw the retirement of legacy Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) systems and transitioned to modern integration platforms to improve efficiency and reduce technical debt
Vindecoder: Enhanced the Napaonline website by successfully integrating the VIN Decoder feature, enabling users to easily and accurately retrieve vehicle information, parts compatibility, and specifications based on the Vehicle Identification Number
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
Diligently implemented bi-weekly releases in alignment with sprint planning, successfully maintaining a flawless track record with zero instances of downtime to date
Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and work collaboratively across functional lines to deliver high-quality solutions and meet business needs
Successfully led multiple implementation cycles, overseeing requirements definition, solution design, testing, training, and go-live processes
Technical Lead/Release Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
11.2017 - 08.2022
Partnered with client to define project details and establish clear goals, ensuring alignment between client and vendor
Created Emergency response protocol process and achieved 100% SLA during the peak holiday seasons
Coordinated with multiple teams across Geos and resolved the issues with in the SLA
Extensive experience in SAP encompassing Sales, Finance, Procurement, Human Resources and ETL processes, with a strong focus on General Ledger(GL), Accounts Payable(AP), Accounts Receivable(AR), Sales, Inventory and Master data management
Developed and implemented effective reconciliation processes for SAP BW Finance data, including general ledger accounts and intercompany transactions, resulting in improved data accuracy and reliable financial reporting
Coordinated and performed year-end closing activities in SAP BW, such as balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards and regulations
Worked on Datavard NLS for data archiving processes, implementing efficient data management strategies to optimize storage and ensure seamless data retrieval.
Proactively identified and implemented process improvements within BW to streamline financial data reconciliation, reduce manual efforts, and enhance overall efficiency and productivity
Tracked the deliverables in line with the Client's expectation, Project plan, and scope
This includes day-to-day operations, handling Sev1/Sev2 issues, minor enhancements, bug fixes, and monitoring dashboards for health status
Technology Lead
Infosys Ltd
02.2013 - 10.2017
Executed multiple end-to-end weekly and emergency releases using XLR for multiple system landscapes
Trained team members in the use of release process and code review tools, both locally and internationally
Provided engineering leadership and mentoring, guiding team members and new hires
Monitored SoX compliance to existing change management process; Ensured right approval process is followed for both regular and emergency changes, and follow up on non-compliant changes outside the change management process
Orchestrated Retro meetings and fine-tuned the releases
Achieved a high incident reduction post build with the strategic action plan
As a lead, worked with the Offshore team on a daily basis and assign stories with respect to business needs and Onshore management prioritization
Experience in Performance tuning of Data Loads and Queries
Operated the Release management activities for AFS, Retail, and Converse systems
Managed the design, development, unit, and integration testing of minor and major enhancements
Collaborated with Functional Analysts/BSA's, Business users, Security, and Basis teams for smoother processes
Partnered with multiple technical and functional teams as the system architecture is very complex, it involves multiple test iterations and approvals
Responsible for managing and handling complex Nike-specific processes and tools
Resolved major incidents, bug fixes, and business queries
Operated the NLS archiving for all major complex solutions
Worked with SAP and Datavard teams on multiple instances
Responsible for resolving escalated incidents that are part of batch failures, business queries
BW Technology Lead
Infosys Ltd
05.2011 - 01.2013
Performed the role of an Onsite Lead, Responsible for managing the production support engagement
Direct teams in resolving defects managing priority severity and providing solutions for the defects
Managed cross-functional teams, project tracking and supporting multicountry flows
Periodic interaction and working with the change and release management teams based on the changes and priority
Participated in testing and ensuring resolution of defects within SLA and usage of HPQC as per the client guidelines
Collaborated with Functional Analysts, Business users, Security and Basis teams for smoother implementation of the processes
Responsible for multi-country rollouts along with country-specific local requirements in line with core global template
Involved in OLTP extractions from R/3 using LIS, LO Cockpit (Sales and Distribution), FI-AP, FI-AR, Generic Extractions and CO-PA Extraction
Created RRI (report to report interface) for jumping of one Query to another Query
Developed around 50 to 60 reports for each country based on the country-specific requirements
Developed critical reports for OTC and Finance modules
Technical deliverables include BEx Analyzer, Query Designer, Web Application Designer, and Publishing the reports in Portal
Used Navigational attributes, CKF's, RKF's, Filters, Exceptions, Conditions, Jump targets (RRI), Variables/formula/CMOD etc.
Technology Associate
Infosys Ltd
05.2006 - 04.2011
Created structure and data flow creation for Blue Print Design
Involved in data loading and resolving the load issues
Presentation of enhancements in CAB meetings
Verification of all Tcodes in new systems like E2A, R2A etc
Used BEx reporting tools for the creation and execution of queries
Extensively worked on reporting tools BEx Analyzer, Query Designer
Extensively worked on Oracle SQL queries and packages
Developed the customized CA7 forms
Extensively worked on Teradata utilities like FastLoad, Mload, Tpump etc
Lead developer for the team and provided timely solutions and approaches for various business requirements
Provided very good support for the Consol project and proactively interacted with the business users in intimating the status of the loads in case of any issues
Education
Computer Science Engineering -
Madras University
07.2004
Skills
Program Lifecycle Management
Organizational & Time Management
Strategic Decision-Making & Problem Solving
Influencing & Negotiation
Adaptability & Flexibility in Dynamic Environments
Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe
Thought Leadership & Innovation
Team Leadership & Development
Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Capability Design & Process Development
Multitasking & Prioritization Skills
Project Management & Delivery Excellence
ITIL Framework Implementation & Best Practices
Release & Change Management
ServiceNow Administration & Implementation
SOX Audits & Compliance Management
JIRA for Agile Project Tracking
VersionOne & Relay for Project Management
Confluence & SharePoint for Collaboration & Documentation
Assistant Delivery Manager at Tata Consultancy Services, Global Shared ServicesAssistant Delivery Manager at Tata Consultancy Services, Global Shared Services