VENUGOPAL NAIR

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IT STRATEGIST, OPERATIONS LEADER & TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR Extensive expertise in Business Transformation and IT project management in the Logistics, Manufacturing and Finance Verticals

Over 20 years of experience in driving digital transformation, Integrating Information Management disciplines, to deliver value based programs and achievement of enterprise goals through TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP BENCHMARKS

Strategy Leadership:

Conceptualized and led the Artificial Intelligence ( RPA/CDA/ML) initiatives for the company and executed a Proof of Concept to assess the value of AI use cases.

Conceptualized and architected the digital transformation of company legacy processes through the ‘Centre of Excellence’, an online back office system, radically changing operational and management processes.

Presided a committee to design and coordinate innovative technology strategies, in line with the company’s drive to enhance growth.

Technology Leadership:

Led the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning systems improving operational efficiency and delivery KPI.

Designed and executed the IT infrastructure of two high growth MNCs, from ground up, in line with the company’s vision and strategies.

Spearhead project deliveries within tight timeframes using cutting edge technology tools Operational Leadership:

Achieved cost optimization through business re-engineering and change-management initiatives, eliminating duplication and rework.

Led Lean Management (Continuous Improvement) and 5S initiatives, improving worker efficiency, enhancing safety standards and reducing infrastructure costs. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A turnkey IT AND ICT solutions company committed to creating solutions exclusively for the Logistics vertical since 2009.

HEAD – DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

• Define and implement the direction of the overall digital strategy

• Drive standardization, solutions and optimization of business processes

• Accountable for the effective resource planning, management, reporting and coordination of projects/initiatives to deliver change in line with availability and business requirements.

• Manage relationships with third party delivery partners, focusing on performance management against agreed SLA's and KPI's

• Establish sales objectives and develop annual sales quotas for West and North region

• Digital Transformation

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Enterprise Information mgmt..

• Budget Planning & Control

• Vendor Management

• Project/Program Management

• Enterprise Applications (SAP, JD

Edwards, Red Prairie, Infor WMS)

• Infrastructure Management

• Data Governance

LEADTECH SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. 2019-PRESENT

VENUGOPAL NAIR

addtz9@r.postjobfree.com +91-981******* https://in.linkedin.com/in/venair Highlights

• Introduced next generation Artificial Intelligence initiatives and executed a Proof of Concept to optimize operations manpower by 30%

A leading integrated Supply chain management startup, providing optimized, innovative, scalable and adaptable supply chain solutions.

DIRECTOR IT & OPERATION EXCELLENCE

• Manage technology resources including IT networks, telephony and Infrastructure.

• Design engineering solutions including integrated IT solutions for enterprise clients

• Analyse and design IT Infrastructure and recommend quality software, project modifications of software, hardware, and networking.

• Preside over providing technical direction for developing, designing and integrating systems.

• Lead, design and develop SOPs, best practices and business applications.

• Deliver and manage account services to strengthen customer loyalty.

• Develop and measure KPIs, standard metrics, business processes and evaluate opportunities for improvement.

• Handle vendor selection, contract negotiation and ongoing cost management. Highlights

Championed technology, Lean and 5S initiatives for a client, increasing operational efficiency by 50%, improving order to delivery cycle time by 30% and improving the depot ranking from 45th to 5th in a span of 8 months.

Handled warehouse setups from inception (including designing warehouse layouts, setting IT infrastructure, handling material movement)

A strategic technology, consulting and solutions company, specializing in Learning Management Solutions, Lean process, software application, training systems and e-learning delivery. INDEPENDENT TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT

Provided strategic guidance regarding IT technology and infrastructural enhancements across verticals.

• Guided the architects and design team in the requirement definition, analysis, design and development of Learning Management system.

• Provided tactical and strategic inputs for the developments of document management systems.

• Contributed critical domain expertise for integration of legacy applications with web and mobile platforms.

Highlights

Conceptualized, designed and implemented a Learning Management system to enhance learning skills and improve improving worker efficacy by almost 15%. EXPONENT DYNAMIX 2015-2017

ACCEX SUPPLY CHAIN AND WAREHOUSING PVT. LTD. 2017-2019 VENUGOPAL NAIR

addtz9@r.postjobfree.com +91-981******* https://in.linkedin.com/in/venair Top 10 third party logistics provider globally, in terms of revenue (USD 6.5 billion), employing around 40,000 people and running a business network in over 160 countries. DIRECTOR IS&S (INDIAN SUB-CON)

Selected as an executive team member to drive a strategic vision for digital transformation of company legacy assets.

• Led and Managed Information Technology projects, as per established goals.

• Developed, tracked, and controlled the information technology annual operating and capital budgets.

• Officiated to undertake executive sponsorship of high growth clients, ensuring a stable customer relationship and business.

• Collaborated with global IT leadership, key Business Development and Operations leaders in the region, to define and execute technology strategies in line with company vision.

• Recruited, hired, trained, and retained top talent, serving as a mentor and coach.

• Supervised vendor selection, contract negotiations and vendor audits. Highlights

Conceptualized, designed and managed a captive back-office project, to consolidate data and voice processing at a single point, optimizing 80 head counts.

Directed a team of 30+ high skilled resources supporting an IT infrastructure of over 3000 users across 20 locations.

Handled executive sponsorship of three high growth clients, improving YoY revenues by 10%.

Saved 30% in man-hours through business re-engineering and standardization of processes. Top 15 Global Logistics Service Providers’ having a revenue of over USD 4.0 billion, employing around 20,000 people and running a business network in over 100 countries. ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - IT & ITES

Fast tracked through roles demanding technical and management skills for long term client initiatives.

Oversaw all technology projects, from pre-sales to final Implementation.

Recruited, trained and motivated a team of over 50 skilled IT professionals, delivering top of the line IT services across 50+ locations and 2000+ users.

Developed, tracked, and controlled the information technology annual operating and capital budgets in excess of USD 5 million.

Implemented enterprise wide IT Governance as a prelude to the ISO 270001 certification for India

Orchestrated vendor selection, contract negotiation and ongoing cost management.

Led the “Centre of Excellence”, a 200 seat captive BPO Centre, handling back end processing, data mining and business intelligence.

Successfully handled additional responsibilities of telecommunication and energy management. Highlights

CEVA LOGISTICS 2011-2014

AGILITY LOGISTICS 2001-2011

VENUGOPAL NAIR

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Achieved savings over 2 million USD by designing and implementing the Centre of Excellence”, a captive BPO, centralizing information management and documentation, releasing expensive manpower for front end activities.

Led and managed the migration of legacy supply chain distribution system into JD Edwards across 40+ locations and 1000+ users.

Achieved the unique distinction of setting from ground up, the company ERP system across 18 locations and 500+ users in a record time of 4 months.

Brought cost reductions by 20% through energy and communication management initiatives.

Improved process cycle time by over 30% by eliminating duplication and rework. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES

Role Company Tenure

Assistant Manager (SAP-PRODUCTION)

Programmer

Kansai Nerolac Paints

Reserve Bank Of India

1997- 2001

1990- 1997

QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Executive Program in Business Management, IIM Calcutta Diploma in Computers, Syspro Software International Limited Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc.) Mumbai University Prince2 Practitioner, PEOPLECERT

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Benchmark Six Sigma

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