Profile of Ranganathan
Ranganathan Consulting
Accomplished IT Executive with 23+ years of experience in project management, ERP implementation, and strategic technology leadership. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects, improving ROI, and integrating Oracle Applications across diverse industries.
Skills:
* **Project Management:**
* Project Scoping, Planning, and Preparation
* Budgeting and Resource Allocation
* Progress Tracking and Variance Control
* Risk Management and Contingency Planning
* **Business Analysis and Process Improvement:**
* Business Requirements Definition and Gap Analysis
* Process Re-engineering and Process Management
* System and Process Design for Improved Efficiency
* **Oracle Applications Expertise:**
* Oracle ERP (Finance, HR, Manufacturing, Projects)
* Business Intelligence (OBIEE)
* Custom Development and Integration
* Third-Party and Linking Tools (Noetix Views, Salesforce.com)
* **Leadership and Management:**
* Team Building and Development
* Client Management and Negotiation
* Strategic Vision and Direction
* **Change Management and Agile Methodologies:**
* Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
* Change Management Strategies and Implementation
* **Mergers and Acquisitions Integration:**
* Oracle Applications Integration
* Post-Merger Business Process Optimization
* **Global Team Management:**
* Offshore/Outsourcing Operations
* 24×7 “Follow the Sun” Support Models
* **Technical Proficiency:**
* Developer 2000, SQL* Loader, PL/SQL, SQL Forms, Oracle Applications Suite
* Six Sigma
* SOx (Sarbanes-Oxley) Compliance
* CMM-5 Processes