Arun Kumar N

Experience

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  PSI Data Systems

  Oct 1991 - Nov 1996

  Project Lead/Developer/Tester

  Performed Developer, Tester, Project Lead rolesWorked hands-on in C, C++, COBOL, JCL, IDBS, Informix, Unix, Testing areasHad sound exposure to Banking applications, specially in Forex and Miscellaneous modules

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  HCL Perot Systems

  Dec 1996 - Feb 2000

  Project Manager

  Transitioned from Project Lead to PM role, implemented quality processes and faced audits. Managed client projects in Telecom, Banking, Mortgage Industries.Closely managed teams working in Power Builder, VC++Traveled to various locations in US and Malaysia

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  IBM India Private Limited

  Feb 2000 - Mar 2015

  Program Manager

  • Performed Project, Program, Delivery, Transition, Business Area, People Manager role in these 15 years.. Collaborated with clients from different geographies (US, Canada, EMEA, Australia, Saudi Arabia), managed local and global teams working in various technology domains and industry verticals viz. Banking, Financial, Telecom, HR, Retail and Internal Transformation.• Enhanced working knowledge of Engagement, Transition processes and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology from Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Closeout stages•Implemented QMS, CMM, CMMi, Lean processes in the Projects and knowledgeable about P-CMM processes*Drove several Account and organization level initiatives * Traveled to Australia, The Netherlands, Spain and Saudi Arabia for transitioning work•Performed PeM role for 12 years facilitating HR process of interviewing, on-boarding, induction, mentoring, career development, compensation & benefits, performance appraisals & rewards•Managed teams working on Java, J2EE, Lotus Notes, MF, Oracle, DB2, VB.NET, Datastage, BI, Cognos, WCS, WMB* Got Certified in PMP in May-2003 and continuously upgraded knowledge in Project Management/Leadership/Technology/Business by attending various workshops/sessions. Participated in several PM giveback activities anchored PM events Show less

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  Ubq Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Sr. Project Manager

  Co-ordinate HIS (Hospital Info. System) Implementation, Upgrades, Testing across multiple clients in India.

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  EVRY India

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Sr. Delivery Manager

  Delivery/Account Management

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  Alliance University

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  IT Consultant & Associate Professor

  - Taught Software Engineering & Project Management, Operation Management, IT for Managers, Datamining for MBA students- Advised Management on IT related deployments and training

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  Epicminds Pvt Ltd.

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  Transformation Consultant

  As a Transformation Consultant, responsible for understanding organization’s processes followed by Technical delivery, US Recruitment, Finance, HR, Sales teams and identify gaps, recommend best practices and implement the same.Act as an interface between CEO and various teams to streamline the processes and enhance productivity & outcomes

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  CMR University

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2023

  Asst Professor

  - Delivered insightful sessions on IT for Managers, Computer Applications for Business, e-Business, Data Visualisation using Tableau, IBM Career Education on SPSS and Cognos BI, Advanced BA (using SPSS). Data Science (using Python), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Financial Accounting using TallyPrime and Management Control Systems.- Performing ERP coordinator role for SOM (School of Management)

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  Global Institute of Business Studies

  Aug 2023 - now

  Asst. Professor & Area Chair - Business Analytics

  Delivered Courses in Data Visualization using Tableau and Power BI; Advanced Excel, ERP, Project Management, HR Analytics, Business Environment.