Infosys-Oracle Blog

Abhishek has over 13 years of experience in the IT industry. He currently handles the High Technology (HT) manufacturing vertical.

Abhishek will blog on manufacturing high technology-related solutions and management of large ERP programs.

Abhishek is leading the Infosys Oracle Innovation Center setup and also the Demand to Deliver solution. He has program managed one of the largest Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) driven BT programs for Enterprise Solutions (ES) and delivery managed many large ERP programs as well.

Abhishek will blog on Oracle ERP, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and HT manufacturing.

Abhishek has more than six years of IT experience. He was the solution architect and lead consultant for multiple Greenfield implementations, rollouts, assessment in High Technology. He is an Oracle Certified Professional in order management and inventory. He is also a certified PMP and CSQA.

Abhishek will blog on demand-to-deliver value stream, CRM, ERP challenges, business-to-business transactions, high technology, project/program management, global platform designing and the importance of training.

Amit has over ten years of IT experience. Currently, he works as a Business Consultant for Oracle EBS and WMS across various industries. His area of expertise includes Procure to pay process, Order to cash, Warehouse Management and Supply Chain Management.

Amit specializes in IT consulting with special focus on ERP package implementation, business process analysis, project implementation methodology, client engagement, RFP (Request for Proposal) response, pricing strategy, and building solution strategy. He is a recipient of Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.

Amit will blog on Supply Chain Management and Distribution, Logistics, and Business Process Transformation.

Arnab is a Lead Consultant with 9 years of experience as a supply chain specialist in business transformation engagements. He has played a key role in multiple implementations, rollouts, upgrade and support programs across industrial manufacturing and Fab based semiconductor manufacturing.

Arnab will blog on Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, ERP, Oracle, Manufacturing and Material Management, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Analysis, IT application in manufacturing and supply chain, and Leagile Supply Chain.

Ashish has more than 10 years of IT experience. He has led OPM Center of Excellence (CoE) and has created its strategy blueprint. He has built OPM competency through training and the rollout of P200 certification for OPM is under progress. He has worked on many proposals as OPM SMEs and has provided solution and estimations.

He has worked on OPM, Oracle financials and supply chain modules during his tenure as project lead, on-site coordinator, subject matter expert and technical lead. He has extensive experience of managing clients in the U.S., Europe and India. He is also an Oracle Partner Network (OPN)-certified Process Manufacturing Implementation Champion. Ashish has worked in the process and discrete manufacturing and utility practice.

Ashish will blog on integration of OPM with ASCP, PLM, MDM, regulatory compliance in process industry, lean and green solution using OPM, process manufacturing and trends in process manufacturing.

Deepak specializes in architecting solutions for procurement, inventory and distribution. He is a certified Oracle Partner Network (OPN) discrete manufacturing and procurement implementation consultant.

He will blog on enterprise systems strategy and application of Oracle technologies to address challenges in manufacturing and distribution.

Dwaipayan has more than four years IT experience. He is an Oracle Business Intelligence Consultant specializing in Data Warehouse architecture and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM). He is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with experience as DW architecting for U.S.- based companies in the retail and education domain.

Dwaipayan will blog on DW, Business Intelligence and EPM.

Gaurav has more than 12 years of experience in managing projects that use object-oriented technologies such as J2EE, MS Dot Net, EAI, and SOA. His role includes managing multiple project teams ranging from mid-size to large-size teams for Fortune 500 companies, both offshore and onsite. He also handles product scope management, stakeholder management, risk management, and quality assurance.

Gaurav’s areas of expertise include project management using quality process frameworks such as CMMI-5; ISO and Six Sigma. He is a Sun Java certified developer; Oracle certified professional, Peregrine consultant, and holds a QAI PM certification.

Gaurav will blog on new Oracle technologies such as Oracle SOA (BPEL/ESB/BAM), Oracle AIA (Application Integration Architecture), PIPs and Foundation Pack.

Harsha has more than two years of IT experience. She is an Application Integration Architecture (AIA) and SOA consultant for Fusion Middleware and AIA Integration Framework. She has developed a POC on Oracle Business Activity Monitoring Tool for supply chain and inventory management. She is the key developer for a middleware project on Oracle SOA and is a key AIA consultant and technical lead for product integration in order-to-cash flow Process Integration Packs (PIPs). This is a co-development project with Oracle.

Harsha will blog on AIA, Oracle Fusion Middleware, SOA 11g, ODI, Golden Gate, BAM and other integration areas.

Indivar has managed major accounts in banking, logistics, manufacturing and services involving Business Intelligence, enterprise analytics and customer analytics. His work includes strategic road map definition, transition, design and implementation. He is an Oracle certified professional in Business Intelligence platform and applications.

Indivar will blog on enterprise analytics, customer analytics and defining accelerated approach to Business Intelligence. He has more than six years of IT experience.

Imran has 20 years of experience in the Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) arena, focusing primarily on Oracle Hyperion EPM technology. He has led teams of developers in implementing Oracle Hyperion solutions including Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Hyperion Planning and Essbase for a number of blue-chip clients within the travel and tourism industry, financial services, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and Telco sectors.

Currently as Principal, at Infosys, Imran follows a holistic approach covering process, policy, people, and the technology aspects of EPM.

Imran will blog on Enterprise Performance Management, Business Trends (Process, Policy and People) and Technology Trends (specific focus on Hyperion EPM).

Jayprakash has 11 years of experience in the IT industry. He has worked on implementing Supply Chain transformation programs at large Telecom, Retail, Semiconductor and Consumer Electronics firms.

Jayprakash will blog on Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Enterprise Solution Applications, and Oracle Applications.

Kallol, with 13 years of industry experience, specializes in advising clients on industry best practices, creation and implementation of generic and industry specific solutions for the Industrial Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods and Hi-Tech industry verticals.

He has implemented several large full cycle implementations of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS); delivered Business Transformational programs; addressed unique business needs such as demand driven supply chain, age management for perishables, and collaborative contract manufacturing.

Kallol will blog Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Warehousing in Supply Chain Management.

With over six years of experience, Kuldeep specializes in designing and developing projects that use object-oriented technologies such as J2EE, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). He has experience working on all life cycles of project development. He has been a J2EE Architect for projects from fortune 500 clients.

Kuldeep will blog on new Oracle technologies such as Oracle SOA (BPEL/ESB/BAM), Oracle WebCenter and J2EE.

Murali Krishna has 15 years of industry experience. He is a Project Manager specializing in Manufacturing and supply chain management domains. He focuses on discovery and proposal making, and thought leadership in consulting.

Murali Krishna will blog on Oracle Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Thought Leadership.

Nikhil has 14 years of IT Management and Business Consulting experience. It includes over 11 years experience in Oracle Applications package and related technologies. He has managed large programs for various Oracle Apps R12/11i implementations and multi-country rollouts. He has also taken up upgrade projects across industries including Investment Banking, Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Retail. Nikhil specializes in Oracle Financials business and solution consulting for organizations involving challenges such as regulatory compliance, revenue recognition contingencies, global consolidation of financial systems, shared service models, reporting, centralized accounting, and tax maintenance.

Nikhil has presented papers on R12 Financials Architecture and Upgrade technologies at OAUG International Conference Collaborate 2008. He was also the joint speaker in Oracle Open World conferences. He is an Oracle-certified professional consultant for e-Business Suites 11i Financials.

He will blog on Financial Management, Manufacturing and Distribution-related Solutions, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Package Adoption and Training, Global Platform Designing, and IT Management of Large ERP Programs.

Nilabja has 15 years of IT experience. He currently leads the Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) Center of Excellence’s initiative in Oracle Applications. Nilabja is also a Solution Architect of OTM-In-a Box initiative.

Nilabja will blog on Transportation and Logistics domain requirements of the market and different verticals such as manufacturing, retail and Logistics Service Provider (LSP); need for new service offerings for specific markets; market-specific localization need; innovative and low cost solution needs aimed at reducing Total Cost of Operation (TCO).

Prasad has over eight years of industry experience. His current responsibilities include providing solutions and services to global companies based on Oracle SOA 10g & 11g and Oracle AIA. He specializes in BPEL, ESB/Mediator, B2B, BAM and Oracle Service Bus.

Prasad has worked on various Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) implementation projects. He has also mentored several beginners in SOA and anchored SOA bootcamps. Prasad is an Oracle Certified Professional (9i Database).

Prasad will blog on SOA Governance, Service Principles & Guidelines, and Oracle SOA 10g &11g best practices.

Ravi drives Global Sales and Delivery for the Oracle Practice at Infosys. He has over 16 years of experience in the field of Enterprise Applications and manages a team of more than 8500 people. Ravi also manages global Oracle relationship for Infosys. He has been instrumental in making it the largest alliance for Infosys.

Previously, Ravi was involved in building the CRM practice from scratch. He has been responsible for starting Microsoft Dynamics and Billing practices for Enterprise Solutions. In addition, he has been involved in setting up the Enterprise Solutions University (ESU), an initiative from Infosys to create a Human Supply Chain in the field of package implementation. Ravi is also a part of several corporate strategic initiatives at Infosys. His core strengths lie in practice management, incubating new practices and managing huge Enterprise Applications programs.

Ravi will blog on Business Strategy, Industry Trends and Oracle ERP.

With 15 years of IT experience, Ravindra is a Functional Consultant for Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) and Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) products. He has worked on multiple end-to-end implementations of Oracle APS and OTM applications. Employing best practices, Ravindra has delivered key business and system solutions for supply chain planning and transportation management functions.

He will blog on Supply Chain Planning, Transportation Management, Inventory Management, and Master Data Management.

Rizwan has over 16 years of experience in the IT industry. He specializes in consulting CXOs on Oracle technology-based solutions. He has implemented business transformations for several leading clients by architecting Oracle technology solutions.

He will blog on Business Process Testing (BPT), Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Oracle business platform.

Rohit has four years of experience in the IT industry. His specialization is Oracle Practice in the insurance domain.

He has involved in end-to-end implementation cycles for system design, requirement gathering, functional testing, development, and support.

Rohit will blog on technology in insurance sector, and its alignment with Oracle Insurance products.

Rohit has 15 years of experience in the IT industry. His current focus is on building an insurance practice for Enterprise Solutions – Oracle Practice (ESOR).

He has managed multiple Oracle application implementations for large clients. He has made significant contributions in various roles ranging from Consultant to Global Program Manager.

Rohit will blog on technology and its alignment with Oracle insurance products.

Ross has 13 years of experience in the IT industry. He is currently a subject matter expert for the Oracle Utilities Network Management System. He played a key role in lead testing at an Electric Utility, owned by a municipality.

Ross will blog on Oracle Network Management System (NMS), Smart Grid, Outage Management, Distribution Management, and Integration.

Satish has 13 years of industry experience. He currently leads supply chain and logistics sections of a major business transformation program for one of the largest retailers in the world.

He has led multiple complex full cycle implementations of Oracle Value Chain Planning (VCP) and Oracle Transportation Management (OTM). Satish’s white paper on ‘Remaining Shelf Life’ earned an honorable mention in Oracle Titan Awards 2008.

Satish will blog on Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Oracle VCP, and OTM.

With over 10 years of industry experience, Satyajith specializes in Oracle Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Grid technologies. He has worked on Product development, Software Delivery, Technology Evangelism, Presales, and IT Architecture. Satyajith has been part of multiple integration projects using several different integration methodologies - bespoke custom integration product-based integration to SOA-based integration.

He will blog on Cloud Computing, SOA and Business Process Management (BPM) technologies, and In-Memory Data Grids.

Sean has over 20 years of experience covering Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Experience Management (CEM), customer centricity, business innovation, and transformational business technology programs.

Sean’s expertise lies in defining transformative customer centric initiatives and ensuring the delivery of multifunctional business imperatives for Fortune 50 clients. He specializes in CRM strategy and planning, multi-channel synchronization, business architecture, Oracle-Siebel CRM, emergent SaaS/ Cloud CRM advisory, Social CRM, and global delivery models. He publishes and speaks on several thought leadership areas.

He will blog on CRM; CEM; Partner Relationship Management (PRM); Channel Program Design; Enterprise CRM Applications (Oracle-Siebel CRM); Emergent CRM (CRM SaaS, Social CRM); Enterprise Architecture (EA) and IT Governance; Customer Centric Strategy, Operating Model and Roadmap; IT Program Management and Solution Delivery Lifecycle

Shankar has 12 years of IT experience. He has spent over seven years in product management which includes three years in Oracle BI and three years managing Oracle Sourcing - a part of the Advanced Procurement Suite. He has also worked on design and development of Oracle Fusion Sourcing.

Shankar will blog on Oracle Applications, Oracle Edge Applications, Oracle BI, Retail Industry, and Oracle Fusion.

Shome has about seven years of experience in the IT industry. He is currently the Track Lead for OTC. He specializes in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and pricing.

He will blog on application retirements and services.

Shriranjan has close to a decade of work experience on the different versions of JD Edwards (JDE). He also has expertise in various business transformation projects involving implementations, upgrades, roll-outs and support. Shriranjan plays a crucial role in formulating Go-To-Market (GTM) initiatives, and in developing/ implementing strategies for exclusive services offerings on JDE.

He regularly submits papers on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), for conferences in the U.K. and USA.

Currently as Project Manager, he handles projects for accounts from North America, Europe, LATAM, and APAC.

Shriranjan will blog on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and JD Edwards (JDE).

Srinivas has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked on several large supply chain transformation programs at leading retail and hi- tech companies.

Srinivas will blog on Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Enterprise Solution Applications, and Oracle Applications.

Somnath has 11 years of experience in the IT industry. He is currently the Project Manager for support and enhancement for large single instance Oracle instance. He specializes in manufacturing, supply chain consulting and pre-sales.

He has led two large implementations and support engagements within Infosys. He has authored and presented papers at OAUG Collaborate and is speaking at Oracle Open World 2010.

Somnath will blog on manufacturing, supply chain, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations and rollouts.

Sparjan has more than 10 years of IT experience. He has experience in BI architecture study, data modeling, end-to-end implementations of Oracle BI, Discoverer to OBIEE migrations, and integration of BI with Oracle FMW technologies.

Sparjan will blog on Oracle Business Intelligence, data warehousing and BI trends.

Srinivas has 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He specializes in Solution Architecting, IP Development, Practice Building, and Mentoring.

Srinivas will blog on Retail, Oracle Retail, Mobility, Retail solution, and Master Data Management (MDM).

With over 12 years of experience, Sujatha currently leads third party logistics integrations for a leading American coffee retailer.

She will blog on Finance, Warehouse Management, and Supply Chain.

Tarang has over 17 years of experience in the field of Enterprise Applications. His expertise spans practice management, creating new service lines and managing large programs. He is currently responsible for managing the Retail and Energy, Utility, Services verticals in Oracle Practice and Oracle PeopleSoft globally.

He has been driving several key services in the Enterprise Solutions (ES) Group. He led the incubation of Strategic Platform Solutions in ES and the Human Capital Management (HCM) practice for 3 years. He has also led the China Enterprise Solutions Practice.

Tarang will blog on HCM, platform solutions and new trends in the marketplace.

With 12 years of IT experience, Vijaya Suresh specializes in manufacturing, distribution and supply chain management. He has managed multiple complex ERP implementation projects in retail and manufacturing domains and has extensive experience in providing solutions for multinational manufacturing and retail clients. He holds certifications in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Project Management (PMP). He is also an Oracle Certified Professional Consultant for Supply Chain Management.

Vijaya Suresh will blog on challenges, solutions and best practices in the areas of Engineer-to-Order manufacturing, retail industry supply chain and logistics, cost accounting in manufacturing and retail industry, and transfer pricing in integrated enterprises.

Yogesh has 14 years of industry experience. He is a Consultant in the Information Management (IM) space with key focus on Data Management, Performance Management, Enterprise Information Architecture, Analytics, and Business Intelligence (BI). He assists customers from various domains define strategy and roadmap for IM maturity and growth. He led the IM consulting team at Infosys, with focus on emerging trends.

Yogesh will blog on Business Intelligence and terprise Performance Management (EPM), Social CRM, Master Data Management, and Analytics.