Gnanendra Shamaiah

Experience

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  Dutta Software Pvt Ltd (Startup)

  Oct 2001 - Jan 2003

  Software Engineer

  • Easy Shopper: An ERP product designed for the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.• Integrated modules: Includes Inventory System, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Shipping, HR, and other modules.• Worked on modules: Specifically focused on Inventory Management System and HR Module.

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  SL Business Solutions

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  System Administrator

  • eBizNET Distribution Manager: A powerful web-based application used by 7Hills Business Solutions.• Supported Reliance Infocomm Telecom Project's Logistics Execution System.• Provided essential reports, including Handsets Dispatched, Inventory on hand, and Out of Stock.• Facilitated goods receipt from vendors or other warehouses.

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  Novartis

  Feb 2004 - Sept 2018

  • Led information strategy, technology selection, application roadmap, technical governance, andservice integration management.• Co-led NXT Studio/BIOME Innovation lab as an Intrapreneur, overseeing initiatives such as DesignThinking, Rapid Prototyping with startups, and fostering an innovation culture at the Hyderabad site.• Successfully completed Country IT onboarding, transitioning all Finance IT applications to the internalERP IT team.• Collaborated with partners and stakeholders to deliver new capabilities and solutions.• Implemented post-merger integration project for Alcon IT products and systems into Novartis TechOpsportfolio.• Supported Global Demand Management center with SNOP (Sales and Operations Planning) andcapacity planning.• Held people management responsibilities, setting objectives and building a high-performing team. Show less

  • BI Service Manager

    Apr 2014 - Sept 2018

  • Senior Business Analyst - Finance IT

    Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Application Manager

    Mar 2010 - Mar 2013

  • Application Software Engineer - II

    Sept 2006 - Feb 2010

  • Application Software Engineer - I

    Feb 2004 - Aug 2006
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  Novartis

  Nov 2018 - now

  Associate Director, Data Digital & IT

  • Led cross-functional pilot projects in Digital Technologies (e.g., AI/ML using clinical studies) todiscover new opportunities, capturing high-level requirements and performing technology impactanalysis.• Developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture roadmap for Clinical Analytics function.• Identified and qualified new demand, taking overall responsibility for solution proposals in the PrePlanning phase of complex enterprise IT projects.• Led strategic M&A IT initiatives for the Clinical Development & Analytics and Global DrugDevelopment Business Functions, including projects with Sandoz, MedCO, Avexis, and AAA.• Successfully led a large and complex separation project (Alcon IT) for both GDD and TechOps ITfunctions.• Planned and implemented post-deal Bolt-on acquisitions IT operations for the GDD function.• Providing guidance and governance on the adoption of best practices, standards and methodologiesfor Statistical Tools operations team.• Served as Technical System Owner for Statistical Tools used by the Clinical Analytics business team,overseeing SaaS solutions evaluation and migration activities.• Mentored and coached Business Analysts and Project Managers to achieve high-performance teamdynamics Show less