Pradeep Jhangiani *** West Avenue, Darien, CT ****0. Res: 203-***-****

Cell: 203-***-**** Email: acrxgs@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Nineteen years of Management and hands-on experience in providing both functional and technical support in Information Technology and Engineering.

Work exposure covers industries like Energy (Natural gas), Medical, Healthcare & pharmaceutical.

Last fourteen years as Project Manager and Sr. Business Systems Analyst. Business analysis, project management, computer systems analysis and design, application and database design, systems & security administration, end user support and training, technical writing including preparation of user requirements, enterprise architecture diagrams, business processes and procedures.

Good experience in JDE business functional areas of procurement (Purchase Orders), capital asset management (Work orders), Inventory Management and Finance accounts payable. Good knowledge on Sales order, distribution and Order to cash.

Technical strength in ERP (enterprise resource planning) system such as Oracle JD Edwards and Geospatial technologies such as ESRI.

Diverse experience in Engineering that includes technical consulting, management, design, service, sales and marketing of electronic instrumentation and PLC based process control systems.

Good Leadership and communication skills. An effective leadership-by-example management style that can improve employee motivation and establish a loyal and effective work force. Widely traveled across the globe with good exposure working with different cultures.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

(MBA) Masters Degree in Business Administration, UK, 1999.

(BE/BS) Bachelors Degree in Electronics Engineering, India.

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certified. Since July 2007.

Toastmasters Institute Certified CC (Competent Communicator) and CL (Competent Leader)

Speaker at Oracle international conferences for two consecutive years 2014 and 2015 on topics related to Oracle Embedded BI Publisher.

Klee Associates Inc. – JD Edwards Procurement workshop March 2007, JD Edwards Developer 2009, Inventory Management workshop Oct 2007, Financial management workshops 2015.

Completed one semester from Penn State University on “Geographical Information Systems”. 2012

Oracle University training in J D Edwards Systems and Security Administration. April 2005.

Filemaker database training in Database Design & Development. October 2005.

ESRI certified training in ArcSDE server and ArcGIS desktop. 2006 and 2011.

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems) Architecture and Redundancy. Nov 2012. Also trained in Sweden (Getinge AB) on computer process control systems, 1991/92.

Advanced courses (2003/04) in Graphic Design (Photoshop and Illustrator), AUTOCAD and Computer Networking (CCNA certification), Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT.

TECHNOLOGIES

ERP:

J D Edwards One World XE and Enterprise One, Great Plains.

Databases:

MS SQL server, Oracle, Filemaker, MS Access on Windows platform.

Tools/Apps:

Excel, word, PowerPoint, Visio, ACT, BI Query, Crystal Reports, Prophix, Illustrator, AutoCAD, MindMapper, Cadworx, Raster Design, 3D Studio Max, OpenText content management, ESRI GIS ArcCatalog, ArcMap and Photoshop.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company, Shelton, CT

2004 – Present

Designation: Sr. Business Systems Analyst / Project Manager.

Company: Iroquois Gas Transmission System owns and operates a 416-mile interstate natural gas pipeline extending from the U.S.-Canadian border through the states of New York and CT.

Technologies: Oracle ERP - J D Edwards versions One World XE, Enterprise One, 8.12 and 9.1, Prophix for budgeting, Report Writing with BI Query and Crystal reports, Content server document management solution, CITRIX terminal server, MS SQL and Oracle databases, ESRI GIS technologies, Filemaker, Citect SCADA control system, drafting applications like AUTOCAD, Cadworx, Raster Design and 3D Studio Max.

Responsibilities:

Provide JDE Functional support in the following business areas: procurement, capital asset management, Inventory Management and accounts payable.

Ensure Business systems accurately and effectively meet the needs of the users by analyzing and interpreting business system requirements and preparing functional and technical design specifications.

On JDE perform intermediate CNC work, package build and deploy and JDE systems and user security administration.

As systems analyst lead system updates/upgrades (JDE Upgrade from XE to 8.12 and then to 9.1), and facilitate systems backup and recovery.

Improve business efficiency and effectiveness. Manage developers and consultants (on site and off shore) to develop and implement business systems and applications based on approved functional and design specifications.

As a Project manager: Manage projects and monitor adherence to the plan. Ensure IT remains the service provider of choice by delivering Quality solutions on time.

Train users in effective use of business systems.

Analyze and resolve technical and/or functional issues and ensure business community remains productive with constant systems availability.

Provide input on development of computer standards, policies and procedures to build, maintain and support technologies.

Work with IT team to administer and support diverse range of applications. Find root cause of problems where necessary.

Provide input on external audit reports on JDE for improvement in Materials Management, Procurement and Financial systems and processes. Implement approved recommendations.

Administer applications that ensure compliance with Federal and other regulatory requirements.

Maintain knowledge of state of the art development tools and technologies and advocate use of new technologies where necessary.

Genesys International, White Plains, New York

2000 to 2003

Designation: Senior Account Manager and Systems Analyst (Solutions Delivery).

Company: Genesys International provides Geospatial, Engineering and Information technology solutions to the commercial and government sectors. It is a multi-lateral supplier of technology, data and management solutions.

Responsibilities:

Work with Project managers to manage Projects from inception to completion. Covered all functional needs of clients that include software development related to ERP, web solutions, financial reporting, Wide/Local area networking, Database design and administration and Quality Assurance Testing.

Analyze and interpret business system requirements and prepare functional and technical design specifications.

Manage client relationships for delivering solutions.

Assist in-house and offshore software development team responsible for delivering Projects by managing a proper communication plan.

In case of IT staffing, assist recruiters to identify and source suitable candidates.

Ensure Genesys remains the service provider of choice by delivering Quality solutions on time. Reported directly to the company President.

NAT STEEL Equipment Private Limited

1991 to 1997

Designation: Senior Engineer – Service, Sales and Design

Company: NAT Steel is a medical equipment manufacturing company located in Bombay, India. It is also the distributor of sterilization equipment imported from GETINGE AB of Sweden, water distillation plants, hospital washer and dryers, ultrasonic cleaners, boilers, surgical instruments, operation tables and lights imported from US, UK and Sweden.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Installation and Service Engineer / Manager:

Lead a team of 23 Engineers and technicians to provide after sales service.

Manage installation and commission of medical equipment at the customer’s site.

Train client personnel to operate the equipment.

Visit the principals overseas from time to time to learn new technologies and then train other engineers.

As a Team Lead for Design, Development and Testing:

Design systems to move from the traditional electromechanical devices to controls using PLC s (Programmable Logic Controllers). Meet with PLC manufacturers to develop a PLC best suited for the system needs and writing ladder Logic and PLC programs.

Help draftsmen to Design and draw circuits and piping diagrams for PLC controls.

Assist the Manufacturing Department to source the right electrical, electronic and mechanical components from suppliers.

Ensure the equipment is tested to function as per the client’s specifications.

As a Business Analyst and Sales Engineer:

Meet customers to document technical requirements.

Demonstrate the technical features and use of new products by meeting with doctors, surgeons, CEO’s and CIO’s at hospitals and pharmaceutical companies.

Negotiate the price with the customer and coordinate with the manufacturer overseas to prepare Purchase orders and shipping documents.

Attend international sales conference and meet with marketing professionals from around the world to learn and share new marketing strategies.

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