Project Manager Rpg

Sharad Usapkar

Houston, TX *****

213-***-**** / *************@*******.***

[A] Summary

• Seasoned IT professional with 19 years of comprehensive experience in the IT industry, specializing in the complete spectrum of People, Process, Technology, Business, and Financial aspects of ERP projects.

• Proven track record as a Program Director/Engagement Manager, adept at effectively overseeing customer accounts across diverse regions and technologies.

• Successfully led multiple Oracle JD Edwards implementation, roll-out, support, and upgrade projects.

• Proficient in managing Development, Data Migration, Integrations, Functional Support, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Reporting, Load Testing, and Production Support projects.

• Results-oriented Solution Architect with extensive expertise in designing, implementing, and thoroughly testing solutions in JDE and other related tools.

• Skilled in various functional modules encompassing Distribution, Procurement, Inventory, Manufacturing, Engineering Change Order, Transportation, Service and Warranty, Container Management, and Finance.

• Certified Project Management Professional with a strong grasp of SDLC Project Methodology and Oracle Unified Methodology (OUM). Well-versed in Agile Scrum methodology.

• Highly effective in cultivating customer relationships and building trust.

• Demonstrates agility in quickly grasping new products and adapting to new environments. Approaches problems and issues with an analytical and optimistic mindset.

[B] Skillsets

Certifications/trainings: Project Management Professional (PMP), Quality Management, Risk Management, Agile approach,

Supply Chain Foundation, Distribution Foundation,

Manufacturing Foundation, Warehouse Management

foundation/Kanban, Transportation management

foundation, various soft skills and leadership trainings ERP: Oracle Enterprise One Xe/E8.10/E8.11/E8.12/E9.0/E9.2 JD Edwards World (A7.3)

Languages: JDE Tools (FDA/RDA/Workflow/BSSV/ORCH), RPG 400, CL 400, RPGILE, C and CORE Java

Databases: DB2, Oracle 10g and SQL Server

Other Software: MS Office, MS Project Plan, Advanced Excel skills, MS Access, SharePoint, Create!Form, ReportsNow (DAS)

[C] Work Experience

Company: Birlasoft Computers (formerly, SYSTIME d.b.a KPIT Technologies)

(May 2004 to Present)

Client: JB Poindexter – Pennsylvania/Texas (Onsite)

(JB Poindexter as a parent company has diversified manufacturing units engaged in production of truck, pick up truck covers, industrial vehicle storage and shelving, funeral coaches, etc) Role: Technical Project Manager/Lead Duration: Dec 2019 – Present Technology: Enterprise 9.2

• Led and managed the Gap/Customization track for the Morgan implementation and roll- out, encompassing JDE, ReportsNow, Integration, and B2B, transitioning from Legacy Data3 to JDE 9.2.

• Developed and executed project plans, including schedule, resource allocation, and RAID log, collaborating effectively with both onsite and offshore clients and internal teams.

• Played a key role in Gap analysis and requirement gathering during the inception phase.

• Designed solutions and formulated technical strategies to address major gaps and systems within JDE 9.2.

• Ensured project scope, schedule, and budget adherence through continuous monitoring, tracking, and control. Conducted regular team meetings, as well as ad hoc meetings with stakeholders.

• Prepared and delivered weekly status reports to internal and external stakeholders.

• Presented project progress, as well as identified and addressed issues and risks, to senior management.

• Contributed to cutover planning and devised various roll-out strategies, including interim interfaces and a "living in two worlds" approach.

• Oversaw JDE Functional, Technical, EDI, and Boomi teams. Client: Praxair – New York (Onsite)

(Praxair, Inc. a worldwide provider of industrial gases, including atmospheric, process and specialty gases)

Role: Delivery/Project Manager Duration: Feb 2012 – Sep 2019 Technology: Enterprise 9.0

• As Delivery Manager/Program Director

• Served as Delivery Manager/Program Director from December 2015 to September 2019, overseeing overall project delivery for the client, spanning multiple projects involving various technologies such as JDE, OFM, B2B, OBIEE/ODI, CNC support, DB support, Webcenter, e-commerce solutions, Service Now, and SharePoint.

• Collaborated with the PMO team to develop project management plans, project charters, scope of work documents, stakeholder management plans, and RACI matrices necessary for project success.

• Managed delivery risks, issues, resources, and customer escalations, ensuring efficient project execution.

• Actively participated in reviewing new proposals across customers and played a key role in activities driving revenue growth.

• Worked closely with technology directors and leads, reporting to PMO teams, business leaders, and directors at Praxair.

• As a member of the Birlasoft Delivery Excellence team, provided project updates to internal executive leaders within the vertical and horizontal business units.

• Successfully delivered sales cycles, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and other value propositions to customers.

• As Project Manager

• Served as a Project Manager/Solution Architect from February 2012 to December 2015.

• Successfully managed the data migration and integration track for a significant business integration program at Praxair, overseeing the rollout of their package, microbulk, and bulk business into JDE 9.0.

• Collaborated closely with vertical leaders, as well as functional and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle, including requirement gathering, design, build, testing, and CRP/UAT sessions.

• Monitored, tracked, and controlled project scope, schedule, and budget. Managed change requests and obtained necessary decision approvals.

• Conducted regular team meetings, as well as ad hoc meetings with stakeholders. Prepared and presented weekly status reports to internal and external stakeholders. Communicated project progress, as well as identified and addressed issues/risks, to senior management.

• Developed cutover plans and communication strategies for Go-live and migration rollouts. Actively participated in Go-live cutover weekends, overseeing data migration activities and other cutover tasks during downtime.

• Provided post Go-live support and managed issues during the user hyper-care phase. Contributed to transition plans and facilitated smooth knowledge transfer within customer team leads and technical teams.

• Shared lessons learned and project documentation during project closure and sign-off.

• Worked closely with customer stakeholders to review project performance feedback and completed customer satisfaction survey reports for internal reporting purposes. Client: Covidien – Boston (Offshore)

(Covidien creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence)

Role: Project Lead Duration: Sep 2011 – Feb 2012

Technology: Enterprise 8.11

• Developed comprehensive documentations and process flows for critical/Bolt on processes at Covidien, including SOP, Service Warranty, and Item Booklet.

• Created detailed and well-structured documentation to ensure clarity and consistency in various processes.

Client: CCH Walters Kluwer – New York (Onsite)

(Wolters Kluwer is a market-leading global information services and publishing company focused on professionals)

Role: Project Lead Duration: Aug 2011

Technology: Enterprise Xe/8.11

• Facilitated workshops and conducted an Upgrade Assessment for the Xe to E 9.0 upgrade.

• Led the assessment process, which involved evaluating the scope of the upgrade and providing estimates for the project plan.

• Evaluated third-party tools, such as Optio, and assessed interfaces between different systems and databases using thinnet and BizTalk.

Client: Windsor Foods – California (Offshore)

(Windsor Foods produces high-quality frozen foods for the consumer market, commercial restaurants, and foodservice operations)

Role: Project Lead Duration: Mar 2011 – Jul 2011

Technology: Enterprise 8.10/9.0

• Led the customization analysis and retrofitting efforts as Windsor Foods upgraded from Enterprise 8.10 to E900.

• Scoped and assessed the customization requirements to ensure a smooth transition to the new system.

• Collaborated with the team to retrofit the necessary objects and configurations in E900. First Quality (Onsite – Pennsylvania and Offshore)

(First Quality has become a diversified family of companies manufacturing various products serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Role: Project Lead/Architect Duration: Oct 2010 – Feb 2011 Technology: Enterprise 8.10

• Implemented a streamlined solution for First Quality to address the pain point of managing version overrides across various formats for PO print.

• Analyzed the existing formats and devised a strategic plan to consolidate and merge all formats and functionalities across business units into a single layout, ensuring ease of maintenance.

• Single-handedly managed the project from coordinating with the business team, IT team, and testing team to develop and deliver the solution. Client: Lutron – (Onsite – Pennsylvania)

(Lutron's position as the leading manufacturer of lighting controls worldwide) Role: Team Lead Duration: Jul 2009 – Aug 2009

Technology: Enterprise 9.0, Worldsoft A7.3

• Led the migration project at Lutron, transitioning from World Soft A7.3 to Enterprise One 9.0. Key responsibilities included designing existing processes with enhanced functionalities of Enterprise One 9.0 and interfacing with third-party software.

• Designed and implemented EDI processes (850, 810, 812, 820, 823) for JDE 9.0, based on mapping and validations within current CL and RPG/RPGLE programs.

• Redesigned the Return Goods processing in JDE 9.0, replacing the existing Microsoft Access solution and integrating it with JDE World Soft. Client: CSS Industries Inc. (Onsite – Pennsylvania)

(CSS Industries, Inc. is a leader in designing, marketing, and manufacturing seasonal products) Role: Team Lead Duration: Sep 2008 – Sep 2010

Technology: Enterprise 8.11, AS400, Worldsoft A7.3

• Led the migration project at CSS Industries, overseeing the transition of two companies

(one on World Soft and the other on Mapics) into Oracle Enterprise One 8.11.

• Designed and developed various customizations for EDI, labels, pick pack and shipping processes, procurement, forecasting, inventory applications, financial reports, and more.

• Created technical designs for the aforementioned modifications, utilizing JDE applications, batch processes, business functions, and AS400 programs for seamless interfacing.

• Actively participated in business strategy workshops and provided hyper care support post go-live. Collaborated closely with business leads and end users.

• Led and managed a team of up to 15 offshore members, effectively coordinating all development tasks.

Springs (Offshore/Onsite – South Carolina)

(Springs Global US, Inc. is the leading home furnishings supplier to major retailers) Role: Sr. Technical consultant Duration: Dec 2006 – Sep 2008 Technology: One World Xe, RPG, RPGLE, CL/400

• Engaged in a support and enhancement project at Spring, primarily focused on JDE E1, AS400, and BI reporting areas.

• Customized and resolved issues in RPG/RPGLE batch programs, standard JDE UBEs, and EDI processes, including the development of custom RPG programs and JDE UBEs.

• Designed applications and processes for interfacing invoices and implemented JDE workflow tools for promotion requests. Additionally, developed external trigger programs for JDE tables to capture audit logs.

• Provided support for integrations with third-party systems, such as PKMS, Manugistics, PDL/SPI, ensuring seamless connectivity and data exchange. Client: Tiffany & Co (Onsite – Parsippany, NJ)

(Tiffany & Co is a world famous company that continues to sell high quality, and very expensive items such as jewelry, crystal, etc.)

Role: Technical Consultant Duration: Sep 2006 – Nov 2006 Technology: JD Edwards World A7.3, One World Xe, Enterprise One 8.11

• Led a project focused on studying GAAP analysis and effort estimation for the migration from JD Edwards World 7.3 and Enterprise One Xe to Enterprise One 8.11.

• Conducted in-depth analysis of the GAAP requirements and provided comprehensive insights for the migration process.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to gather necessary information and conducted thorough effort estimation to ensure a smooth and successful migration.

• Developed a detailed project plan outlining the necessary steps and resources required for the migration process.

• Presented findings and recommendations to senior management, contributing to informed decision-making for the migration project.

Client: AMCOR Sunclipse (Onsite/Offshore – LA California)

(AMCOR Sunclipse North America is a nationwide distribution company and is supported by corrugated manufacturing and converting of boxes, foam and wood products) Role: Project Lead Duration: Mar 2006 – Sep 2006

Technology: JD Edwards World A7.3, Enterprise 8.10

• Led a migration project aimed at transitioning from JD Edwards World 7.3 to Enterprise One 8.10.

• Conducted a comprehensive code review and created mapping documents for the development of customized applications and interface applications in Enterprise One, based on the existing World Soft code.

• Successfully retrofitted interactive and batch applications to ensure compatibility and smooth functioning within the Enterprise One environment. Client: Lexmark – Australia/India (Offshore)

(Lexmark is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions and products) Role: Technical Consultant Duration: Aug 2005 – Feb 2006 Technology: JD Edwards World A7.3

• Developed a batch application and CL program to capture safety stock quantities for Item/Branch Plant, improving inventory management efficiency.

• Modified the standard JD Edwards Sales Module application, specifically the Confirm Shipment (P4205) process, to accommodate the requirements of India Lexmark. This involved setting up a new Company and Branch Plant for their Distribution and Finance activities, aligning with Accounting Standards of Weighted Average Cost Method.

• Implemented a batch application to automate inventory transactions, sales transactions, purchase transactions, and Finance Module activities (including invoicing, voucher creation, receipts, and payments). The automated process runs seamlessly in the scheduler without the need for user intervention.

Client: Castrol India (Mumbai)

(Castrol is widely acknowledged as the world's leading specialist provider of lubricant solutions) Role: Technical Consultant Duration: Mar 2005 – Aug 2005 Technology: JD Edwards World A7.3

• Engaged in a development project focused on enhancing the distribution module and implementing the Purchase Tax Register to comply with newly introduced VAT changes.

• Designed and implemented a robust system for provisioning and payment of freight, while effectively tracking HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) Key Performance Indicators.

• Developed a solution to track credit limits for different customers, ensuring effective management of credit transactions and minimizing financial risks. Client: KayCee Industries (Mumbai)

(KAYCEE Industries are manufacturers of switches, counters and water meters) Role: Technical Consultant Duration: Jun 2004 – Mar 2005 Technology: JD Edwards World A7.3

• Spearheaded the development of localization modules for sales, purchase, and excise processes, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.

• Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the functional aspects of the sales, purchase, and excise processes to identify and implement tax modules specific to the target business units.

• Designed and implemented reports that provided daily and periodic updates on transaction processing within the business unit, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of business operations.

[F] Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electronics & Telecommunication)

• University of Mumbai, Mumbai

• Year of Graduation [2003]

[G] References

• References available upon request

Current Status: Green Card

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