PeopleSoft Financials professional with Big-4 experience in design of business processes and configuration of PeopleSoft systems to align with the reengineered processes. Extensive experience in project management and process improvement. Ten+ years experience in PeopleSoft and Project Management. Areas of expertise include:

• PeopleSoft Projects
• PeopleSoft AP
• PeopleSoft Contracts
• Business Process Improvemen

MBA, Strategy and Finance

Professional Accomplishments

• Designed a Shared Services model for a client using PeopleSoft Financials and Supply,Chain application. Enabled 122 affiliates to adopt the model
• Improved account closing by an average seven business days across five client organizations from implementation of PeopleSoft ERP systems
• Reduced average headcount by 5% from implementation of integrated PeopleSoft ERP systems at an Insurance company
• Implemented activity based management at three mid-market clients using PeopleSoft Financials. Realized total savings of over $8 MM from increased efficiency. Enabled one client to outsource some manufacturing activities.
• Achieved $12 MM in cost savings from enhanced PeopleSoft processing and reporting systems, implemented across eight different IBM clients
• Defined and implemented strategic plans to manage troubled mortgages before they become default, for Credit Loss Management business of a leading secondary mortgage-market company. Completion of this project will enable the company to become the market-leader in default management. Net operating income from this project is expected to be $90 MM over a period of five years with a ROI of 176%.
• Implemented a Balanced Score Card process for the IT Organization of a leading secondary mortgage market company. Equipped the organization to measure performance using 30 KPI’s across four organizational quadrants Financial Performance, Business Value, Operational Performance and Organization & People.
• Managed the SOX program of a Fortune-50 financial services company leading to implementation of an IT General Control Framework
• Led design of the Business System Architecture of a Fortune-100 Energy Company going through a difficult merger. Integrated three separate financial systems into one, helping the company realize approximately $3 MM from cost savings
• Designed a balanced scorecard system for the IT organization of a Fortune-100 energy company; ensured that the KPIs for IT and Corporate are aligned
• Implemented a series of Kaizan based process improvement initiatives for the IT Organization of a global leader in auto industry.
• Defined a Valuation of Information Technology Approach (VITA) for a Fortune-100 utility company to measure the impact of IT investments. Enabled savings of over $50 MM through elimination of total 11 low-impact initiatives.

Thought-Leadership

• Presented an article on “Accounting Practices in Utility Industries”, at the PeopleSoft Connect 2002conference, held in New Orleans, in August 2002.

Professional Career Summary\

Confidential, Herndon , VA , 2008 — Current
As an independent consultant, providing advisory services in PeopleSoft Financials and process reengineering to clients.
Freddie Mac, McLean , VA , 2006 — 2008
Freddie Mac is a Fortune-50 financial services firm and the second largest company operating in the secondary mortgage market.
As a Business Projects Director, led a team of project managers to execute business and technology initiatives in support of Freddie Mac’s strategic objectives. Managed multiple projects supporting the IT Governance initiative, Enterprise Risk Oversight, Corporate Compliance and Operations & Technology divisions. Managed a project portfolio of $12 MM during 2007 fiscal year.

Confidential,San Mateo , CA , 2005 — 2006
Control Solutions is the premier global provider of Assurance, Risk Management and Compliance Advisory Services.
As an Associate Director, led the IT practice of the West Coast region and managed the P& L for Los Angeles metropolitan area. Supervised 18 IT practitioners and managed IT Governance projects for Telecommunication, Technology, Healthcare and Energy companies with budgets up to $3 MM. Reported to the Senior Director for West Coast region.

Confidential,Chicago , IL , 2002 — 2005
IBM BCS offers consulting services in the areas of strategy, process and technology.
As a Managing Consultant (Senior Manager), implemented strategic initiatives to align with corporate goals. Prepared business cases and cost,benefit analysis. Established and leveraged client relationship for business development. Managed projects with budgets up to $30 MM. Acted as a Career Mentor to 7 internal staff. Reported to the Practice Partner.

Confidential,Chicago , IL , 1999 — 2002
PwC Consulting offers consulting services in the areas of strategy, process and technology.
As a Principal Consultant (Manager), managed ERP project implementations. Led software selection processes. Advised clients in process improvement and operational efficiency enhancements. Reported to the Practice Partner.

Confidential,Pittsburgh , PA , 1997 — 1999
Mastech Systems provides consulting services in implementation of ERP, CRM and web-based system solutions.
As a Consultant, implemented PeopleSoft ERP systems, data warehouses and financial process improvements. Managed teams of up to six in project settings. Reported to PeopleSoft Practice Director.

Confidential,Belpahar, India , 1994 1997
As a Software Engineer, designed and implemented software solutions for firm’s business needs. Implemented an integrated enterprise-wide system that meets the financial, materials management, customer relations and production scheduling needs of the company. Designed an analytics based Executive Information system.

Confidential, Bhubaneswar, India , 1990 1994
As a Senior Programmer, led teams in design, development and implementation of custom stand-alone financial accounting systems for company’s clients.
Training and Certifications

• PeopleSoft Projects 8.x certification
• PeopleSoft EPM 8.0 certification
• Certified Project Management Professional

PeopleSoft Assignment History
Client: Confidential,Dallas
Industry: Non-profit
Project Scope: Implementation of PeopleSoft Financial 9.0
Specific Role: Performed the role ofFunctional Lead in implementation of PeopleSoft Financial suite including General Ledger, Project Costing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, ePro, Procurement and Expenses.

• Implemented the system at Head-quarter
• Designed and rolled out a Shared Services model using PeopleSoft
• Led an effort to identify and implement operational efficiency opportunities
• Defined an enterprise integration architecture using SOA philosophy

Client: Confidential, Tallahassee
Industry: Government
Project Scope: Implementation of PeopleSoft Financial 8.8
Specific Role: Performed the role of Project Manager in implementation of PeopleSoft Financial suite including General Ledger, Project Costing, Contract, Asset management, Accounts Receivable, Billing and Accounts Payable. Completed the following tasks during this assignment.

• Prepared the project plan for a two-phase implementation approach
• Led the team through business requirements collection and gap analysis
• Conducted JAD sessions to build design prototypes
• Coordinated development with offsite IBM solution center
• Defined a test strategy
• Transitioned test and implementation phases to successor project manager

Client: Confidential,Wisconsin
Industry: Media and Publishing
Project Scope: Implementation of Enterprise-wide Applications for Financial, Supply Chain and HRMS processes
Specific Role: Performed the role of Subject Matter Expert in assessment of Job Costing, Performance Management and Profitability Analysis solutions for this client. Completed the following tasks during this assignment.

• Assessed the existing job costing, profitability analysis and performance reporting processes and how they fit into the Order-to-Cash flow
• Gathered future requirements
• Moved the client towards an Activity Costing model
• Reengineered the performance management and profitability analysis processes to come up with firm-wide standards
• Prepared the As-Is and To-Be documents
• Evaluated packaged solutions such as PeopleSoft Financials 8.8, Technique, and Kronos for fit,gap analysis

Client:Confidential, Princeton
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Project Scope: Assessment for I.T. Project Management solution
Specific Role: Performed the role of Subject Matter Expert in Assessment of a corporate wide solution for I.T. Project Management. Completed the following tasks, as part of this assignment -

• Analyzed the existing project management process and tools.
• Gathered business requirements
• Assessed PeopleSoft Projects and Time & Labor modules as possible solutions.
• Prepared the As-Is, To-Be and Fit,Gap analysis documents
• Presented findings to the Director of I.T. Portfolio Management

Client: Confidential, Cincinnati
Industry: Insurance
Project Scope: Assessment of ERP Upgrade Strategy
Specific Role: Performed the role of Project Manager in Assessment of a PeopleSoft 8.4 Upgrade Strategy for this Insurance company. Managed a team of three IBM resources to completion of the following tasks -

• Led the functional team of two resources in assessment off the current PeopleSoft 7.5 GL and AP systems
• Identified business requirements in the GL and AP areas.
• Coordinated technology assessment sessions to help the Technical resource in identifying technology requirements
• Prepared a high-level upgrade strategy
• Led the team in preparation of Business Requirement documents and Technology Assessment documents
• Compiled a Project Charter
• Established a Workplan,WBS for the recommended strategy and delivery approach
• Coordinated with vendors to get sizing and pricing information on technology recommendations
• Presented the high-level Upgrade Strategy approach to the steering CIO and Business Unit VPs.