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- 1. KEDAR L. TALWELKAR Flat No.15, Vasant Apartments, Kastur Park, Near Suvarna Hospital, Borivali(West), Mumbai – 400 092, INDIA. Land Line : +91-22-28980400 Mobile No: +91 9324802954 Email: [email protected] , [email protected] D.O.B: 17-Jan-1973 Career Objective: To seek the challenging position in a progressive environment to get exposure to the business process and utilize my Software and Analytical skills for mutual benefit, growth & success. Professional Qualification : Bachelor of Computer Engineering,B.E.(Computer) First Class from University Of Pune, INDIA(1994) Executive Summary : Total Experience : 20 Years + with the reputed MNC firms in India. Present employment with WestCoast Group as HEAD-IT/CTO. Previous employment with MNC firm as Senior Manager(IT)/HEAD-IT for 16 Years. Previous employment with MNC firm as Software Engineer for 3 Years. Enriched Techno-Functional Expertise and wide exposure to SAP System/ERP Systems Implementations and Multi-Locational IT Infrastructure Set-Ups. Worked closely with business process at Middle Managerial Level to define organizations IT requirements and setting Directions for IT strategy in line with company policies. Key Strengths & Key Result Areas: Strong analytical skills, Positive Attitude with Team building & Understanding Of Business Process. Experience in SAP/ORACLE Implementation ,IT Infrastructure, Database design & S/w development. Possesses Significant Leadership Experience & Decision making skills resulting in enhanced performance of the systems which benefits organization. Adaptive to different kinds of Development Platforms & Operating Environment and willingness to acquire knowledge about newer technologies. To Lead, Drive & Re-engineer various business processes in the organization to improve overall effectiveness of the organization with effective use of IT. Ability to improve and optimize the business process, Excellent Managerial Skills to steer large teams and multiple projects. Ability to multitask and handle high volumes in a fast paced and demanding environment with Cross cultural competence.
- 2. Domain Knowledge : Manufacturing, SAP, ERP, IT Infrastructure. Technical Proficiency : Primary Tech Skills: SAP ECC(6.0) SD, MM, PPQM, FICO Modules. ERP ORACLE APPS 11i (E-Business Suite 11.5.10) OM, AR/AP Modules,OPM. Rdbms: MS SQL Server 2000, Oracle 9i, Sybase SQL. Gui: VB 6.0/5.0 , D2K (Forms 4.5/5.0). Network Operating System: Win 2003/2000/NT,Novell 4.11 Reporting Tools: Crystal Reports 8.5/ D2K(Reports 2.5 & 3.0.) Data Transformation Tools: DTS, TOAD Professional Experience and Accomplishments : Present Employment : Organization : WESTCOAST FINE FOODS (INDIA) PVT.LTD Location: Goregaon,Mumbai Position Held : HEAD-IT , Tenure : JUL 2015 till Date. About Company : WestCoast Group is FMCG sector company, with famous Cambay Tiger brand well known to all sea foodies. The company started its aqua culture journey and now has emerged as a fully integrated seafood player with presence across the value chain from hatchery to farming as also processing to distribution retail and exports .The 650 Cr. company grown at an impressive CAGR of about 50% in last 5 years .The company has three shrimp hatcheries and three processing units with capacity of 18000 tones PA. It exports 98 percent of the processed shrimps to overseas markets such as EU ,US, JAPAN. The company is also engaged in contract farming and distribution of fish feeds. It has work force of 2000 plus employees and the business process has all the major global and india certifications HACCP, IFS, ISO 22000: 2005, BRC Plant and BAP 3 Star. URL: http://www.westcoast.in/ Key Responsibilities : As a Head-IT, providing strategic direction for IT & Systems, identifying new IT initiatives as per business requirements. Reporting to Director On Board of the company. Major Responsibility to ensure that the overall IT infrastructure and Business Process application Systems are implemented in line with corporate direction. Leading the Team Of IT in implementing the Oracle ERP EBS in co-ordination with implementation partners (M/s Ernst & Young Global Limited) to the agreed time bound plan. Consult with business teams/users for requirement and translate this to support business objective. Identify IT training needs for operations staff in line with business process and execute. Selection of business partners and vendors and development of strategic alliances ,to ensure sustainability of systems. Preparation, control and monitoring of IT Budget & SLAs . New Innovative ideas to control IT expenditures, working to drive the IT related projects. To formulate the overall IT strategy encompassing the software & hardware and security initiatives with the clear roadmap to achieve the organizational effectiveness.
- 3. PROJECT EXPERIENCE DETAILS : ORACLE EBS 12.2 Implementation/IT Infrastructure/Security Responsibility. Since : Jul-2015 Till Date. West Coast Group decided to standardize the business process on Oracle EBS with the strategic implementation partner M/s Ernst & Young Global Limited on Pan India Basis.The application is hosted on AWS Cloud. We have successfully roll out the system across All India at Head Office, 3 processing Plants, 5 farms Locations, 8 Warehouse hubs,3 hatcheries units. Oracle E-Business Suite(EBS)with modules :OPM(Oracle Process Manufacturing),Order Management(OM),Oracle Purchasing,Oracle Financials(FIN),OPM SYSADMIN,Oracle Advance Pricing & quoting, Enterprise Asset Management. Active participation in MASTER Data Setup from Legacy to Oracle Apps. Technical and functional support for All the Modules and worked as Core Team Member. Closely worked with Order management and Sys Admin Modules. Participated in Requirement Gathering Process, Documenting the needs, techno commercial activities, Business process Analysis and Mapping. Liaison with the Module owner, done the Gap Identification and possible workarounds. Active Participation in Data Migration Activities from Legacy to Oracle Apps. Time Bound Implementation with M/s Ernst & Young and done the UAT& End user training. Post Go Live Support with application trouble shooting and sys admin activities. Worked For Oracle Licenses Procurement cycle and renewals with Oracle preferred Vendors. To liaise for the major hosting of the Oracle EBS on AWS(Amazon Web Services) Cloud. Coordinating with the strategic partner of AWS M/s Progressive Infotech on technical and commercial front for the Cloud Infrastructure. Monitoring and implementing the Cloud security Policies for the Oracle EBS on Cloud. Establishing Infra Setup and implementation of remote location connectivity over Leased Lines and other communication links. Procurement of IT hardware requirement on PAN India Basis with proposals of technical and commercial comparisons. Evaluating the Cloud Firewall (Instasafe)Solution and implementation of the same with existing Fortigate hardware Firewall. Evaluating & Implementation and Cloud Backup Solution(My data Sync)for Desktops/Laptops and on premises Servers. Innovative and cost effective Hybrid Email Solution Implementation with O-365 and Zimbra Mail for organization with Implementation Vendor M/s Logix Info security. Cost Effective Video Conferencing Solution Implementation with Skype for Business and Logitech. Successful implementation of Audio Conferencing Solution of Vodafone. Upgrading of the existing attendance system to new Biometric System with custom reports for HR & MIS. Revamping the IT Infra at HO for business process requirements in time bound activity. Implementation of IPTV & CCTV Solution for Surveillance and Admin Activities. Udyog Software(ITAX) implementation & Linkage to Oracle System with Custom Clearance Documentation for Export Department. Evaluating And Implementation of Sophos End Point Antivirus Solution. Upgrading the WIFI Access Points of CISCO with its controller successfully for WIFI connectivity at HO. Implementation Of CRM Software BIZOM for capturing the secondary sales at the outlets and distributors. Worked with constant value updates & IT Road Map guidelines for system improvisation with M/s Ernst & Young Ltd.
- 4. Previous Employment : Organization : DIC INDIA LTD , Location : Powai ,Mumbai Position Held : Senior Manager (Systems) WR , Tenure : JUL 1998 to Jun 2015 About Company : DIC INDIA LTD is part of World's largest manufacturer of printing Inks and allied material Dainippon Ink & Chemicals Inc.of Japan (DIC CORPORATION). This is Japanese Multinational having multi locational existence in INDIA with high end Manufacturing Plants and Warehouse Hubs at strategic locations. DIC Japan has a 71.75% share holding in DIC India Limited through DIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore. DIC India is one of the largest companies in the Indian printing, publishing and packaging industry segment, serving top-of-the-line newspapers,magazines,packaging and printing establishments in the country. URL in INDIA : http://www.dicindialtd.co/home.html DIC CORPORATION as a multinational corporate group comprises of more than 200 subsidiaries in About 60 countries. URL Global : http://www.dic-global.com/en/ Key Responsibilities : As a Head-IT, entirely responsible for All the computerization of the company for western region. Direct Reporting to the GM & Vice President and also to the CIO of the company. Major Responsibility to ensure that the overall IT infrastructure and Business Process application Systems are implemented in line with corporate direction. Leading the Team Of IT in implementing the SAP system in co-ordination with implementation partners (M/s Accenture) to the agreed time bound plan. Consult with business teams/users for requirement and translate this to support business objective. Identify IT training needs for operations staff in line with business process and execute. Selection of business partners and vendors and development of strategic alliances ,to ensure sustainability of systems. Preparation, control and monitoring of IT Budget. New Innovative ideas to control IT expenditures. To formulate the overall IT strategy encompassing the software & hardware required with the clear roadmap to achieve the organizational effectiveness. Achievement : Joined DIC INDIA LTD in 1998 As Assistant Manager(Systems). Promoted to Manager(Systems) WR in 2002 and promoted to Senior Manager(Systems) WR in 2006. Achieved the Performance Oriented Vertical Growth in the Organization. Successfully executed business process transformations to SAP, ORACLE APPS, LEGACY.
- 5. PROJECT EXPERIENCE DETAILS : 1. SAP ECC (ERP CENTRAL COMPONENT)-6.0 SYSTEM Implementation. Role : Project Manager for Western Region , Since : APR 2012 to Jun2015. Highlights : SAP/MIS Responsibility, IT Infrastructure /Security Responsibility. DIC INDIA LTD decided to implement SAP system globally over its existing Oracle Apps System in consultation with DIC ASIA PACIFIC Pte Singapore and DIC JAPAN. With strategic partner M/s Accenture Ltd, we have implemented and successfully Roll Out SAP ECC(6.0) across 8 Manufacturing Plant Location plus the Warehousing Hubs with Module Sales & Distribution(SD), Materials Management(MM),Production Planning(PP),Quality Management(QM),Financial Accounting & controlling (FICO),Transport Management(TM),and Business Intelligence(BI). I have closely worked with SD and MM Modules, Assigned the Role as a Power User. Actively Involved in Requirement Analysis, Document Flow and Implementation along with Roll Out user training programs in co-ordination with M/s Accenture Ltd. Execution of IT Infrastructure compliance Activities guided & In Line with DIC JAPAN Relating with Hardware Compliances, OS Compliances and System Security. Post Implementation Technical and Functional Support for All the Modules with time bound trouble shooting. Worked on SD module with various scenarios of the business process and its related impacts in Excise and Accounts having CIN (country India Localization). Managed the implementation and functioning of ERP in SAP Environment effectively. Maintain all the enhancements in SAP and Develop Functional and Technical specifications. Receive, collate and analyze user requirements, examine feasibility, configure and design system, validate with users, implement, trouble shoot, resolve queries, document, in the Regular intervals in Test Instance, Development instance and configure in prod. Instance. Availability and generation of MIS reports For TOP Management. Ensure timely reporting of all information to respective department heads. Served as a liaison and primary point of contact between MIS and assigned end users. Identified, assessed, and improved internal IT processes across the company and automated the manual process to enhance the user throughput. Ensured optimum performance and throughput of all IT assets & Systems (IT Applications, Software, Processes, Workstations, Servers, Networks, Messaging and Security) Managed SLA compliance by vendors and ensuring good levels of service for all end users including end user training. Planned and maintained a detailed inventory of all IT Infrastructure as well as a detailed account of configurations. Ensured security systems and firewalls on networks are implemented and kept updated. Undertaken planned maintenance of systems/backups as per schedule without hampering the end user work, executed recovery of data in case of loss. Establishing the secure Setups for LAN/WAN, Storages, communication VSAT Links. Continuous monitoring and troubleshooting, maintaining the Uptime always. Established the Audio-Video Setups for faster decision making for the SAP and other applications. Microsoft cloud Based Email Solution transformation from Exchange Email Solution.
- 6. 2. ORACLE ERP- ORACLE APPS 11i System Integration & Implementation. Role : Project Manager for Western Region , Since : Jul 2006 to Mar 2012. Highlights : Oracle Apps/ MIS Responsibility, IT Infrastructure/Secuirty DIC INDIA LTD has decided to implement ORACLE APPS 11 i (11.5.10) ERP System over its existing Distributed Integrated Information System. With strategic partner M/s TCS Ltd(Tata Consultancy Ltd), we have implemented and successfully Roll Out Oracle Apps 11i termed Oracle E-Business Suite with modules OPM(Oracle Process Manufacturing),Order Management(OM),Purchase Order(PO), Oracle Financials(FIN),OPM SYSADMIN. I have closely worked with Order Management(OM) Module and SYS-ADMIN. Active participation in MASTER Data Setup from Legacy to Oracle Apps. Technical and functional support for All the Modules and worked as Core Team Member. Participated in Requirement Gathering Process, Documenting the needs, techno commercial activities, Business process Analysis and Mapping. Liaison with the Module owner, done the Gap Identification and possible workarounds. Active Participation in Data Migration Activities from Legacy to Oracle Apps. Time Bound Implementation with M/s TCS Ltd and done the End user training. Update Custom.Pll to incorporate various validations not present in Oracle Application. Preparation of specs for various reports related to Sales and Distribution. Post go Live Support for Oracle Apps. Major and Critical system activities tackled as this roll over was from distributed non standard environment to Centralized Standard environment. Identify, Evaluate the existing business processes and re-engineered for optimization. Managing & Maintaining the Internal Customer Satisfaction Index for Windows and UNIX server systems & Windows Level Workstations. Managing the Response and Resolution time for the Windows Desktops, Laptops, Unix and Windows workstations. Management of All Peripheral Devices and accessories through established vendor. Management of all senior level calls and optimize the system support. Preparation for IT hardware requirement proposals with technical and commercial comparisons. Development of IT Security Policy, Information Security Procedures ,Technical documents in line with DIC JAPAN Guidelines. Setting Up the LAN/WAN environment and the Email Solution for the Group Company. Availability and generation of MIS reports For TOP Management. Ensure timely reporting of all information to respective department heads. Execute Regular System Updates to achieve the excellent throughput. Procurement of Latest Hardware, Software Licenses with Preparation of CAPEX procedures. Linux based Email Solution implemented for Western Region. Availability of system Data for Statutory Audits of Finance and Excise Depts. Active participation to achieve Compliances of ISO BVQI certifications viz. ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and BS OHSAS 18001:2007.for the Organization. Entire New Network and Infra Set up for the Warehouse at Bhiwandi. Revamp Of the IT Infrastructure Of warehouse in Worli Location. To make infrastructure ready for statutory Requirement of Online Submissions of Returns for Excise, Accounts and HR Dept. Active Participation in Inventory Module for Plant and warehouse, activities of verification of stocks & reconciling with books; preparing necessary records to track the inward / outward movement of goods.
- 7. 3. Integrated Information System Integration & Implementation. Role : Team Leader for Western Region , Since : Jul 1998 to Jun 2006 Highlights : Client-Server Based Distributed SYSTEM Implementation , IT Infrastructure DIC INDIA LTD formerly Known as COATES Of INDIA LTD has decided to implement customized ERP System over its existing VAX-VMS Cobol Environment System. Implemented the Entirely New System with integrated Client-Server Architecture. Active Participation in Full Classic Life Cycle Implementation of Integrated Information System for Organization. The IIS(Integrated Information System) was built with Visual Basic 6.0 as Front end And SQL Server 7.0 as Backend. This is multi-user Client-sever System. The System was Distributed Client-server with each Locational dedicated Database Server. We have Linked the System across all Locations through Dedicated Leased Lines. The Complete Business Process comprises of 3 Major Modules. Sales Management (Order Processing/Sales Accounting/Excise/Taxation) Materials Management(Goods Receipt/Stock/Inventory, Production Oriented Module) Recipe Management(Product Formulation/Technical Details/QC/Costing) Feasibility Study Of Changing the existing COBOL(VAX-VMS)system to Client Server. Re-Engineering of the Business Process with In house Local IT and cross functional team. Executed the Data Base Design Study and Normalization Of Data Structures. Writing The SQL Scripts and Stored Procedures in MS-SQL 7.0 programming environment. Writing Technical Specs, Co-ordinate with Front End programmers. SQL SERVER Data Base Administration, Fine Tune ups to Front End Applications. Execution of Data Transfer Programs with Stored Procedures for Business Process needs. At regular Intervals at Month end and Quarter Ends. To maintain the Database for FABS(Financial Accounting & Budgeting System) which is Visual Fox-Pro Based System with Dedicated Server on Novell Netware 4.11. To Integrate the Data IIS system and FABS System and make MIS reporting for TOP Management. Conducted the Project Start-up meetings for Project Scope and time Line deliverables ,roles and responsibility users involvement with planned start date & end date. Conducted user training and Post Go-Live support for Western Region and other Locations. Execute Client Setup Required for the Application. SQL Server Installation and Configuration. Database tuning and Optimization using Data Warehousing Techniques. Data base Performance Monitoring, Backup and Recovery Techniques. Created Cloned Server with Regular Restorations of Database. Procurement Of Server Hardware/Desktops/Laptops/Anti-Virus Tools with IT Vendors. Preparing Annual Rate Contract with Clear SLA of uptime with hardware sustainability. Develop the Customized MIS reports For End users and for TOP management. Monitor Health Of SQL Server and Resolve the performance issues. Conducting the Weekly Review Meeting with Vice President-Mfg for on going project schedules, System issues and updates and define work flow for team Members. Conducted Version Upgrades to SQL 2000 and Windows 2000 Server to be in Line with latest trends for Microsoft Technologies. Executed Other Supporting Application related to HR for Attendance Monitoring System. Executed Revamp Of Server Rooms at Plant and warehouse locations with network team. Executed various Supporting customized Projects in VB & SQL Server Environment. ISO Manuals Documentation Online, Scrap Sales Management ,On Line Leave Module HR.
- 8. Previous Employment Work Experience Summary: Organization : GRAUER & WEIL (INDIA) LTD. , Location : Kandivali ,Mumbai Position Held : Software Engineer , Tenure : JUL 1995 to Jul 1998. About Company : Grauer & Weil (I) Ltd., since 1957, have been trail blazers and market leaders in the field of manufacturing and supplying Electroplating and Allied Chemicals and Engineering Plants to the Surface Coating Industry in India. The company develop Engineering Plants, Effluent Treatment & Waste Recovery Systems, Industrial Lubricants, High Performance Protective Paints and Coatings for the Industrial, Automotive and Marine Industry. This Multinational Growel having german Collaboration, with the backing of its six multi- locational manufacturing plants and a strong and an dedicated team of 800 Growelites, comprising of R&D, Sales, Supply chain and all other experts resources from across its various business segments, jointly serve the challenging demands of our valued customers and channel partners. URL : http://www.growel.com/index.html The Company has done the Business Diversification into Software venture as Growel Softech Ltd and into Entertainment and Retails as Gowel’s 101 Mall. URL for Growel Softech : http://www.growelsoftech.com/ URL for Growel Mall : http://www.growels101.com/ Job Responsibilities: As a Software Engineer, actively participated in design, developing the application for Business Process. Installations of various Application softwares required for the systems. Participated in the System Administration Activities. Support Engineer activities for Automation of Industrial Plants. Closely worked with Managing Director for extensive project assignments. PROJECT EXPERIENCE DETAILS : Project 1. Enterprise Wide Solution for Grauer & Weil (I) Ltd Role: System Analyst. Server Os: WinNT , RDBMS: Oracle 7.2 , Front End : Developer 2000 Highlights : In-house development of Software covering all the business activities of the company. Modules for Sales & Marketing, Billing, Stores, Purchase, Production. Requirement Analysis, Coordination with Departments Coding,Testing & Maintenance Of the Client Server System.
- 9. Project 2. Software Development for the Siemens/Allen Bradley PLCs : Role: Software engineer. Highlights : Programs Development Using PLCs (Progammable Logic Controllers) of Siemens & Allen Bradley for the Automation of Electroplating Plants In India. Contributed to the installation & commissioning activities of PLC S/w & H/W. Undergone the training for Siemens PLCs at ATU(Advanced Training Unit). Development & Customization of SCADA S/w(Monitoring, Supervisory Control, Data Acquisition of Plant Activities) in VB5. Project 3. Project At ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) : Role: Software engineer. Highlights : Installation & Commissioning Of Plc/PID Controllers & DCS(Distributed Control System) supplied by M/s Bernecker & Rainer (BNR),Austria for the automation of Ground Testing System Of Rocket Engines at ISRO(Indian Space Research Organization),Mahendragiri. S/W Development in VB 5, C++ ,Unix,OS/9 Environment. Data Acquisition(From 3361 I/Os) at Industrial Pcs connected to Remote PUS(Motorola Processing Units) through ARCNET. Co-ordinating with German Engineers & Defence Dept of ISRO. Projet 4. S/W development & Other Projects. Role: Software Engineer. Highlights : Development Of ‘W’ Program using C & graphics which gives the status & location of Material Handling system. Designing Of Electrical/Mechanical Layouts,circuit Diagrams On AutoCAD. Working Out Of Project Planning S/W using Pert/CPM Techniques. Worked with German Engineers, AUCOS(Germany) on the Visualization S/w which uses C++, Visual Basic for the automation of plants. Represented Grauer & Weil(I) In the exhibition IMFCONG-97 at IIT Powai ,Mumbai Jan-97. Personal Details : Date of Birth : 17 Jan 1973. Languages Known : English, Hindi, Marathi Marital Status : Married Passport Info : G3428384