Vivek Sharma
New York Metropolitan Area,NJ
Summary
Executive Business Applications Leader with 20+ years of experience and proven background in strategizing and directing the global delivery of large-scale complex Enterprise Applications projects in Agile environments, building and leading top-performing teams through enterprise transformations, streamlining processes, reducing downtime, and supporting performance optimization. Appointed Head of Enterprise Applications in 2019, providing strategic leadership over ERP systems (Oracle and Workday) and driving the expansion of applications across 18 to 26 countries. Spearheaded initiatives that supported a twofold increase in company size, growing from 700 to 1,500 employees over four years. Collaborated with prominent clients, including Deutsche Bank, Tower Research Capital, Chicago Stock Exchange, TD Ameritrade, Now Foods, TransDigm, Rescar, Bluestem Brands, News Corp, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, CSG International, and Realogy. Directed cross-functional teams of over 20 resources and managed budgets ranging from $2M to $15M, ensuring successful delivery of large-scale, complex projects. Brought in as a consultant to address critical application underperformance impacting organizational effectiveness. Led a digital transformation by implementing new modules that enhanced usability, increased engagement, and improved user experience, resulting in a successful business turnaround.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
President and CEO
ADVANT AI
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Spearhead the development of LLM-powered automated voice and text solutions tailored to multiple industry verticals like healthcare, finance, hospitality. Integrating with ERP Systems for observability and self-service customer support.
- Collaborate closely with clients to customize solutions, enhancing their competitive edge in the market.
- Drive significant growth by implementing innovative strategies, resulting in a measurable increase in client satisfaction and retention.
Global Head, Director of Enterprise Applications
PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Serve as a strategic executive leader responsible for overseeing the $2M budget and leading a dynamic team of 14+ resources that includes Managed Services, supporting the SaaS enterprise applications spanning 26 countries, including Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, Oracle Fusion Cloud EPM, Workday, Veeva Vault, and Appian.
- Oversee the ERP and EPM performance and delivery for 26+ countries across NA, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, leading the planning and budgeting while ensuring the highest level of execution and performance.
- Lead the team through an enterprise-wide endeavor to transition the ERP System from Oracle Cloud to SAP S/4 HANA and Ariba for Financials, Procurement, SCM and Manufacturing over a period of three years, continuously communicating with the implementation team and key stake holders to ensure a seamless shift in Q1-2024.
- Recognized for extensive expertise and recruited as Head of Enterprise Applications in 2019, responsible for the ERP Systems, providing strategic direction and guidance to expand the suite of applications from 18 to 26 countries and support the 2X company growth from 700 to 1.5K people within 4 years.
- Addressed multiple issues that were occurring following the implementation of Oracle ERP, Oracle EPM, Workday, Veeva Vault, and Appian, onboarding additional resources, streamlining systems and operations structure, and successfully stabilizing and turning around the performance within 1 year.
- Significantly enhanced the application execution at minimal cost and interruption to operations, providing a more positive view and increased use.
Experienced Manager/Director, Enterprise Application Strategy & Integration
GRANT THORNTON, LLP
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Engaged with clients, such as Deutsche Bank, Tower Research Capital, Chicago Stock Exchange, TD Ameritrade, Now Foods, TransDigm, Rescar, Bluestem Brands, News Corp, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, CSG International, and Realogy, directing teams of upwards of 20 resources and managing $2M - $3M budgets in large-scale complex project delivery.
- Developed and cultivated relationships with C-Level leadership and various other stakeholders, collaborating and communicating regularly to ensure the ongoing alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Served as an integral part of the complete process from pre-sales, sales, business transformation, digital transformation, and professional services, leveraging Oracle Cloud ERP and Oracle E-Business suite, Oracle Integration Cloud, SOA, as well as customized platforms such as Oracle Apex, Oracle Cloud, and Amazon AWS.
- Utilized subject matter expertise to lead the organization through business transformation, providing guidance and support from gathering requirements through complete implementation.
- Remained abreast of the ever-changing technology innovation as the Cloud movement began, many times learning, relearning, and implementing simultaneously.
Lead Architect – Oracle ERP
JOHNSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT – KANSAS
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Hired as a consultant to focus on application underperformance that was having a significant effect on the organization and digitally transformed the application by implementing new modules to enhance usability, increase engagement, and improve user experience, turning around the business and earning promotion to Lead Architect.
- Performed as the Lead Architect for Oracle ERP, leading a team of 4 resources and managing the $600K budget while directing various Oracle EBS upgrades, security hardening, new module implementations, new functionality development, and implementations.
- Responsible for the successful management of EBS versions ranging from 11.5.4 to EBS 12.1.3, databases 8i to 11gR2, Discoverer upgrades 4i to 11g.
- Leveraged expertise to oversee modules such as Oracle Financials, Public Sector Budgeting, and Oracle HR & Payroll, as well as integrating various third-party tools like Vertex and Noetix.
- Provided strategic direction and guidance in developing custom solutions utilizing Oracle ADF (JDeveloper), Oracle Apex, and integrating with Oracle EBS R12.
Principal Development and Production Architect
FASTURN INC – CALIFORNIA
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Responsible for leading 1 resource and managing the $600K budget while performing as a Principal Architect focusing on developing a Retail Management ERP while competing with RETEK.
- Provided strategic guidance in architecting and supporting a solution to bring an existing Oracle-hosted EBS 11i Financial System on-prem, allowing more control over the application.
- Performed as an integral part of the software design for retailers, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale, JCPenney’s, and more, providing strategic solutions to support Retail Management.
- Leveraged extensive experience to support 3rd party integrations and subsequent point release upgrades, continuously ensuring a seamless transition.
- Integral in the design of an Oracle Database and SQL Server that was ultimately purchased, as well as the company, by a competitor.
Education
MBA - Finance & IT
University of Kansas
Chief Technology Officer Program - undefined
The Wharton School
Skills
- Business Transformation
- Agile Program Development & Management
- Global Fusion ERP & EPM
- Enterprise Integration
- Oracle and Workday HCM
- Cloud Infrastructure Solutions
- Post Implementation Evolution, Consolidation and Optimization
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Prediction Analytics
- People Management
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Training & Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Turn Around Strategist
- Strategic Planning & Execution
Timeline
President and CEO
ADVANT AI
01.2024 - 01.2025
Global Head, Director of Enterprise Applications
PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC
01.2019 - 01.2024
Experienced Manager/Director, Enterprise Application Strategy & Integration
GRANT THORNTON, LLP
01.2011 - 01.2019
Lead Architect – Oracle ERP
JOHNSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT – KANSAS
01.2003 - 01.2011
Principal Development and Production Architect
FASTURN INC – CALIFORNIA
01.2000 - 01.2003
Chief Technology Officer Program - undefined
The Wharton School
MBA - Finance & IT
University of Kansas
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Steel Authority of India Ltd., New Delhi, India
- Manager, Computerized Communication & Control