Samson Esau

Experience

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  HYDROLINES

  Aug 1996 - Jul 2000

  Systems Engineer

  ► I had efficiently managed a Historic ERP Package for the Manufacturing segment, upgraded the same to a New ERP Package based on VB6 and SQL Server

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  Technosys

  Aug 2000 - Oct 2002

  System Analyst

  ► Provided technical expertise in developing a VB 6.0 Add-in, which simplified the process of creating Data Entry Forms, reduced development time, increased efficiency and eradicated programmatic errors► Successfully conceptualized, designed and developed a commercial package “Office Assistant”

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  MAPAL India Private Limited

  Oct 2002 - Dec 2005

  Systems Engineer

  ► Single-handedly designed, developed and implemented an ERP Software using VB.NET and SQL Server 2000, which included modules like: Inventory and Purchase Planning, Order & Sales Processing, Production Planning,  Material Requirement Planning, Document Management System and Enquiry Management System

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  KISL Technology Centre

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Project Lead

  ► I had Served as an Onsite Project Leader for the client - Mettube Sdn Bhd, Malaysia; administered Project Management, Design, SRS Preparation, Client Relationships and Onsite & Offshore Team Management► Successfully bagged additional projects for the organization by efficient project execution and service delivery ► Planned and Architected a Software Framework (including data tier) to facilitate easy Web Application Development

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  Source Code Infotech

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2010

  Project Lead

  ► Exhibited strong leadership skills in managing teams of size varying between 4 to 10 in multiple Web Application Projects, across domains like Manufacturing, Social Network, Event Management and E-Commerce► Functioned as a Business Analyst & Architect, created the initial SRS Document, DB Design, Class Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams and designed the overall Software Architecture for a Social Networking Website► Innovatively Architected and Built an Enterprise Framework which reduced Development Time in .NET Projects by about 60% Show less

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  BIRetail Solutions

  May 2010 - Aug 2022

  Product Manager

  ► Front-led Project Management, team size of 5 to 14 members, coordinated with Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Client Support Infrastructure, Data Science Teams, External Consultants, Project Leads, Business Partners, CEO, and Clients of various BI Projects ► I served as a Principle Architect of Company’s SaaS based BI Product, for quick implementation of BI Solutions for Retailers► Provided Technical expertise in: Architecting Data Engineering Flows for management of Daily ETL of multiple clients in Cloud and On-Premises Servers Data Warehouse Modelling, Supporting Data Engineering Team in various ETL Optimization routines Design of OLAP Cubes in MicroStrategy, Built Linear Regression based Forecasting Module using modules available in MicroStrategy  Establishing Data Engineering Practices for handling Flat Files, Classical RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MYSQL, Pervasive), Azure Database, Social Media APIs, analysing data of various customers to extract key insights Guiding DBA & Server Administrator for Data Security and establishing Backup & Restore Processes► Managed clients like RaceTrac (USA), Senheng (Malaysia), Dairy Farm (Singapore), conducted Client Workshops, engaged with clients, for reporting project progress, handling escalations, smooth operations of Daily ETL Routines ► Provided Customers with REST APIs for consumption of BI Data in POS Systems► Delivered solution for Integrating ETL monitoring of various clients into a Centralized Module, which reduced Support Hours by over 75%► Paved the way for Improving Technical Infrastructure, Adoption & Deployment of Technologies / IT Tools to attain operational efficiency, cost savings and process automations► Interfaced with key decision-makers, defined Technology Benefits/ ROI, and positioned company’s’ software products to meet their needs Show less

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  Thinroot Software

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2023

  Senior Technical Manager

  Leveraging my vast IT experience and leadership skills in leading project / process initiatives with an aim to drive digitalization. Partnering with top management for driving change, agile transformation, building product roadmap, infusing new ideas, aimed at taking enterprise system performance to next level.► Building a Software Architecture for a Web and Mobile based Application along with Technical Manager and Tech Leads, ensuring right solution is provided ► Leading Project / Program Management for Mobile & Web Application Development Projects, monitoring projects with respect to scoping, estimation, ensuring timely deliverables ► Administering Team Management including Recruitment, On-boarding, Performance Appraisals, enabling people to deliver their best ► Guiding the team in following Agile Methodology for enhancing quality and team productivity► Analysis on various Services and Technologies of Azure like Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, Data Factory, and Data Bricks for upcoming Data Engineering Projects ► Participating in Strategic Review Meetings, Reporting on Status to all Stakeholders, mitigating projects risks Show less