Management Project

Anil Kumar Rana

Anil Kumar Rana

E-Mail:****.****@*****.***

Mob: 248-***-****

Visa Status: H1B (Validity: NOV 2016)

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilkumarrana

Program Management Implementation, Integration & Risk Management.

IT Infrastructure & Roll Outs Client Engagement & Requirement Gathering.

Business Process Improvement including capital budgeting.

Business Change Management.

DATA Center Transformation, Application Upgrades, Cloud Computing & Digital Transformation.

Security Management- Security Operations and Monitoring.

Location Preferences: Open

Certifications

PMP Certified.

ITIL Certified.

Scrum Master Certified.

Career Summary

Anil has around 15+ years of IT experience in managing full life cycle for Infrastructure Retail, Hosting, Network verticals, Application Upgrades from last 12 years in various Project/Program/Portfolio Management roles. He has extensive experience in Offshore-Onsite model of project delivery management as well as working directly at the client sites (USA, Europe) in customer facing key management roles. Anil has excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities, ability to manage distributed multi-cultural and multi-ethnic project teams. Anil is flexible, nimble and tenacious in managing multiple projects at once. Anil is strategic solutions project manager with strong business analyst skills and a penchant for leading a cross-functional team

Consulting & Technology Services providing "end-to-end" services and solutions, ranging from supporting strategy development through to enterprise solutions, Cloud computing and technology decisions, Maintaining release schedules.

Understanding the broad range of information technology and management consulting skills in the areas of Risk and Compliance, Security and Privacy, and Capital Markets.

Strong working knowledge of the storage industry for off-line, on-line and related storage technologies (e.g. Backup, Storage Array, SAN & NAS technologies & SAN Fabrics). Hands on experience in NetApp Ontap 7/8 and NetApp hardware/Hitachi, Storage Array technologies, SAN switches and Fabric OS, Linux (Red-hat) with scripting knowledge, Symantec Storage Foundation - VERTIAS VOLUME MANAGER & VCS and Symantec NetBackup 7.x.

Deliver multiple IT Infrastructure Transformation projects / programs - presales to program closure through the defined project lifecycle. Provide advanced project and program leadership in the IT Operations group to guide and direct implementation of infrastructure, systems, applications and technical integration activities.

Extensive experience in Project/Programme Management, Delivery in IT/Telecom/VAS/ IT Infrastructure (Hosting, Network), implementation, customization, architecting & solution design of oracle (ERP) applications. Adhered ITIL/ITSM/BMC/Remedy tools. Familiar with BEA WebLogic, IBM WebSphere & Tomcat.

Professional experience in implementing and managing Software implementation, Digital transformation, Ecommerce, ERP, CRM, MRP, SCM, HRIS, Web Portal, and other business productivity technologies/tools. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) plus Microsoft Visio, Project, and SharePoint.

In-depth knowledge and experience in Remedy tool, Agile, ITSM processes, Cost Management, Time Management, Risk Management, Integration management, Vendor management. Experience in managing security operations (Firewalls, VPN, etc).

Managing hosting and middleware activities for European countries and data centers (service operations, Programme management, services and architecture, $MM financial management). Experience in Security Monitoring (SIEM Technologies), Incident and Vulnerability (Rapid 7 etc), Web Technology and Threat Management, etc.

Governance over the service provider, HP (regional supplier management, global contract management, continual improvement programs). Identity and Access Management (IDAM), Data Security (Data Loss Prevention, Password Vaulting, Privileged Access Management)

Anil Kumar Rana

Experienced in IT infrastructure projects like Server Infrastructure(File Servers, Exchange Servers, Application Servers, Database servers), Network Infrastructure(WAN, LAN, Firewalls, DMZ), Storage Infrastructure (NetApps

& SAN boxes), Desktops/Laptops ( Antivirus, Images, SMS, Patching). Good understanding of recovery strategies and various Infrastructure Technologies – Like Storage, Backup, Networks, Security, Mainframes and Operating Systems (WINTEL, Linux, Solaris etc.). Facilitate Installation of several different Linux distributions (LF S220, LFD 320 Kernel, Open stack admin. Build file servers, build DNS servers, build web servers, and build database servers (SOA, Flex cube).

Management of Infrastructure & Application Upgrade Projects at various data centers, Data center facility design and installation. Cloud Computing: Infrastructure Services.

Collaboration with Cross functional teams to work with cross functional teams, including Product Development, Product Management, Quality Control, Marketing and Sales teams, to elicit various requirements and dependencies related to the Product. To inspire and drive a team consisting of cross functional team members to achieve the organization goals.

Familiar with the following forensic security tools: Encase Forensic, Encase Enterprise, Access Data FTK, HBGary, Volatility, SANS SIFT, Bit9, Internet Evidence Finder.

Exposure to industry standards (such as ISO 27001 / 22301, PCI-DSS, COBIT, SOX ITGC, SSAE 16) and global regulations (such as EU DPA, HIPAA, GLBA) with implementation experience in large enterprise/Service provider environment.

Experience in SDP/CDP (Service/Content Delivery Platform): Design, Development and Operations People Management to exhibit high end people management and collaboration skills to inspire and lead a highly Talented, cross functional team to achieve organizational goals. Competency Matrix

Experienced in IT project budget analysis, outsourcing strategies and contract management as well as experience in project oversight and independent validation & verification.

Strong technical background in systems architecture and network administration with good skills in writing Proposals, biding projects, and winning contracts.

Proven ability to deliver high quality IT products and services on schedule and under budget.

Multicultural and global experience; worked in India, US, Europe.

Fully conversant with all stages of the software development lifecycle as well as project management.

Worked on finance, payroll, Inventory, Purchase, Manufacturing projects for automobile, finance, and IT industries.

Work with the Architect and Business Analysts to ensure that the data models accurately reflect the business case model, technical requirements, and are reconciled with each other.

Co-ordinates the different areas of the Programme (Business, Supplier, Process Development, Change Management) to work together to deliver the projects within the Programme and resolves any conflicts that arise within the team.

Ensures all key documentation is produced and maintained by staff using ATLAS for the Programme and component projects, such as Programme Scope, Programme Milestone Plan, Risk and Issues register, tracking dashboard, weekly and monthly reports. Ensures any errors or omissions are rectified.

Ensures the scope statement is clearly understood and as agreed to by the project team, customer, and other stakeholders, creates the scope baseline, and the process for scope change control.

Applies decomposition techniques to document breakdown structures that break-up the deliverables into work packages that can be estimated and to facilitate risk assessment.

Ensures that the project plan is complete, and determines the overall project management plan for use in managing and controlling during project execution.

Able to identify roles, assign risk owners, responsibilities and levels of authority for management and decision- making, develop contingency plans, implementation criteria, and alternatives strategies as supporting detail to the project plan.

Implementing operational (OLTP) and dimensional (OLAP) logical and physical design. Experienced in ETL development and tools preferably in SSIS.

Able to analyze document performance in terms of variance, trend, and earned value analysis, its impact, and how the data will support any performance improvement, and facilitates the post review meeting with project stakeholders

Operations management, leadership and business skills to manage multiple support teams within planned budget and quality specifications.

Assist in the design and development of incident response programs such as strategy, organization, processes and procedures, as well as Cyber War gaming.

Employment Details

Since Sep’15 till date with The Most Group

Client: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

Designation: Project / Program Portfolio Manager

Anil Kumar Rana

o Delivery of Digital transformation, IT Infrastructure, Account Management, Transition, Project management, Incident Management, escalation management, Change Management, Engagement Management, people management etc, major client handling.

o To identify, analyze and translating business requirements into conceptual, logical and physical data models in complex, multi-application environments.

o Maintaining release schedules, Participated in project and planning, budgeting, and requirement analysis. Documented functional and technical specifications. Worked with Solution Architect team in designing and data modeling.

o Supported Life cycle refresh for the delivery of cost-effective and timely solutions. Well versed in Remedy tool

& ITSM processes.

o Extensive experience in managing enterprise IT project life cycle through all phases in oracle modules IE SCM, HRMS.

o Security Management - Security Operations and Monitoring. Cost management, time management, risk management, resource management and integration management using clarity as part of portfolio management.

o Design, develop, implement and sustain a Risk Based (threat modeling) framework for performing InfoSec Governance, Risk Assessment, Compliance, Security Incident Handling, Security Investigation, Internal Audits and Business Continuity for DCS Organization in coordination with corporate information security. o Facilitate Installation of several different Red Hat SUSE Linux distributions (LF S220, LFD 320 Kernel, Open stack admin. Build file servers, build DNS servers, build web servers, and build database servers (SOA, Flexcube).

Since Mar’10 – Sep’15 with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Client: Bank of Butterfield, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Kraft Foods (USA), AHOLD (Europe). Designation: Program Portfolio Manager

Team Size: 50

o Application Upgrade (across platform) & Data Center Move/Technology Refresh/Transition to Cloud DR Solution.

o Managed Cloud (private and hybrid cloud) Hosting Product Certification Projects, including planning, directing resources, managing issues/risks and communicating status in a timely and effective manner. o Served as an evangelist internally and externally for the PCF and AWS Managed Cloud Services operationally and from a delivery experience perspective for Ecommerce application implemenation. o Independently reviewing and verifying changes/solutions of high complexity and risk to meet customer and/or trade/HP Information Technology (HPIT) infrastructure needs. Lead or participate in a Change Advisory Board or Technical Advisory Board Supported IT Infrastructure (Complex Data Center Migrations) under Hosting and Network verticals and Application Upgrades.. o WAN Optimization, DHCP Expansion, Network Optimizations, Smart System Upgrades with DR. o implemented a VDI solution (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) that reduced software and hardware costs o Management of Infrastructure Projects at various data centers, Data center facility design and installation. Cloud Computing: Infrastructure-as-a-Service. o Manage Vendors and the service contract by allocating roles and responsibilities to vendors. Constantly Monitor Service Delivery from vendor to ensure adherence to terms and conditions of contract. o Drive IT Service Management vendors to ITIL best practices with clear tracking to SLAs and metrics. o Manage activities that support alternate resource development in key areas of IT support to ensure continuity in service delivery

o Manage in-house development of domain specialists through identification of requisite skills and Augment team strengths by engaging outsourcing partners for non-critical areas of operations. o Experienced in IT project budget analysis, outsourcing strategies and contract management. o Excellent interpersonal skills in communications, client relations, and negotiation. Tracking Remedy tool

& implemented ITSM processes.

o Exposure to industry standards (such as ISO 27001 / 22301, PCI-DSS, COBIT, SOX ITGC, SSAE 16) and global regulations (such as EU DPA, HIPAA, GLBA) with implementation experience in large enterprise/Service provider environment

o Worked closely with management to define project goals, develop business plans and led the success of critical system installation and data migration projects through team leadership of six top tier technicians. Since April 2008 – Feb-2010, Cognizant Technology Solutions Client: Logitech Inc & Wal-Mart Inc, USA

Designation: Sr. Project Manager

Team Size: 30

Anil Kumar Rana

o Supported IT Infrastructure (mergers & acquisitions infrastructure) and maintained 16 Oracle Applications 11.5.10 instances including production/Test instances through transition under Hosting and Network verticals.

o Document, train and institutionalize the use of on premise Cloud with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) and off premise like Amazon Web services (AWS).

o Cost management, time management, risk management, resource management and integration management using clarity as part of portfolio management. o Manages third party suppliers (LAN/WAN implementation) for the delivery of cost-effective and timely solutions.

o Performs solution design and technical assurance on strategic, practice engagements Manages and maintains relationships with key internal customers. o Is responsible for planning, communicating and executing complex implementation plans Ensures production of timely and high quality document deliverables pertaining to Oracle Applications Development and roll-out projects.

o Fully conversant with all stages of the software development lifecycle as well as project management. o Develops an overall Program plan and ensures that: The Programme meets all major milestones and Checkpoints, All the component projects are coordinated and sequenced, Dependencies are actively Managed, Risks and issues are identified and actively managed, Appropriate resourcing to meet Commitments is in place

o Work with the Architect and Business Analysts to ensure that the data models accurately reflect the business case model, technical requirements, and are reconciled with each other. o Co-ordinates the different areas of the Programme (Business, Supplier, Process Development, Change Management) to work together to deliver the projects within the Programme. June 2006 – May2008, Xansa (Steria) India Ltd

Client: 02 Inc, Barclays, Scotland UK

Designation: Project Manager

Team Size: 50

o Performed IT transition project oversight for independent review and analysis of IT systems integration project. Applied project management knowledge and expertise to gauge system performance and assess risk. Provided stakeholders with project status and outlook for success, and recommend project improvements under hosting, Network and EUC verticals. o Manages third party suppliers for the delivery of cost-effective and timely solutions o Manages and maintains relationships with key internal customers o Accurately plans and manages the end to end delivery of Oracle Applications Projects (enhancements, Roll-outs and upgrades)

o Is responsible for planning, communicating and executing complex implementation plans o Ensures production of timely and high quality document deliverables pertaining to Oracle Applications Development and roll-out projects.

o Develops an overall Programme plan and ensures that: The Programme meets all major milestones and Checkpoints, All the component projects are coordinated and sequenced, Dependencies are actively Managed, Risks and issues are identified and actively managed, Appropriate resourcing to meet Commitments is in place

Since Feb 2004 – Apr 2006, GE/Genpact India Ltd

Client: G.E CAPITAL INDIA, (HYD)

Designation: Project Manager

Team Size: 20

o Manage Infrastructure implementation and integration projects through all phases of project life cycle - analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-production support. o Practice development and operations, strategic planning, business and technology-based consulting, project management, systems planning, systems implementation, and methodology development. o Managed a windows-based global desktop platform on a platform supporting multiple sites worldwide. Worked closely with management to define project goals, develop business plans and led the success of critical system installation and data migration projects through team leadership of six top tier techniciansTroubleshoot postscript printing issues. o Performance tuning, including extensive use of cost based optimizer, parallel query option, various indexing strategies, disk striping & I/O tuning

o Performed numerous Rdbms Installs, upgrades and defragmentation’s as hosting verticals o Installed and configured Oracle Portal. Install NLS software when new language support is required. o Supported Risk management with change management while raising the DW (Digital workflow) changes for upcoming deployments on PROD.

Anil Kumar Rana

Since May 2000 – JAN 2004, CRG INC USA (On H1B Visa) Client: GE Capital (USA)

Designation: DBA Lead

Team Size: 30

This is a globalize application that allows the users / clients to interact with the IBM center mainframe through a secure TCP/IP connection.

Responsibilities

o Perform 2-tier and 3-tier clones of Oracle Applications 11i instances. And then Install Oracle database 8.1.7.

o Performed BPM (Business Process Management), People management, Solution design, Risk analysis as well business change management.

o Install and configure 9iAS.an then Install and configure Oracle Portal. And then Install NLS software when new language support is required.

o Configure JVM and jserv processes for load balancing. Configure form Servlets Updating of TCP/IP networking component.

o All development was carried out within a Windows NT environment with ORACLE 11i,PLSQL ADO, SQL, Crystal Reports, Visual Basic, COM, ATL, Windows API’s; windows socket drivers, and windows resource manager.

Education

2000 MCA from D.A.V.V, Indore, INDIA

1997 BCA from D.A.V.V. Indore, INDIA

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