Bipradas Bandyopadhyay 91-9980735599

Brigade Omega, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560061 [email protected]

Professional Profile
Mr. Bipradas is a multiple awardee, result-driven IT Manager, an expert ERP consultant
(Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), a certified ISO Lead Auditor having multiple years of experience
in heading IT dept. and more than a decade of ERP implementation experience across multiple
industries around the world. He has demonstrated the capability to dissect information and
generate effective business recommendations while executing the additional role of Corporate
Planner for the organization.
Some of the key competencies demonstrated in his career:
• Process Automation Implementation • Oracle ERP Consulting
• IT Budget & P/L Management • IT Security Management
• IT Strategy • IT Governance
• Vendor Management incl. negotiations • Digital Marketing
• IT Infrastructure Management • Corporate Planning

Professional Accomplishments
Chief Manager - Zuari Infraworld – Reporting to CEO – Team Managed - 10
Jun’2014 – Till date
• Designed & Implemented Strategic IT activities to meet organization objectives such as
automation of booking to CRM interface, automation of multiple tracker across
departments, automation of management of technical document incl. approvals etc.
• Designed SOP, Change Management, Migration & Transition processes for IT
Department with clear step-by-step instructions for all to follow easily.
• Defined & Managed IT budget in-line with overall organization requirement and achieved
substantial savings on year-on-year basis.
• Established IT Operation Metrics, SLAs & Managed Vendors to meet the SLAs/Metrics.
• Formalized flows of key processes including defining TATs (Turnaround times) across
the organization involving BD, Design, Sales, CRM, Project Execution, Procurement &
Finance and implemented the same with necessary interfaces in ERP.
• Selected, Negotiated & Implemented Microsoft Dynamics ERP where all key processes
are managed digitally in ERP without any paper involvement.
• Implemented Disaster Recovery & Backup Solution (Data Center) using cloud and
ensured no data loss/corruption which could impact business activities.
• Designed & Implemented Customer Interface Initiative (digital marketing domain) by
guiding the marketing team with inputs on Google Analytics, Market segment behavior.
• Managed IT Infrastructure incl. remote servers, cloud and VPNs and ensured all time
connectivity between HQ and Remote project sites.
• Implemented Centralized Document Management System incorporating full lifecycle of
technical documents starting from inception till archiving including peer reviews &
approvals involving both internal stakeholders and external consultants/parties.
• Implemented enterprise wide security system and ensured that remote machines are
always monitored on 24X7 to counter any threat of serious intrusions.
• Implemented Online Payroll & Leave Management system thereby providing users the
benefit to access & manage payroll & leave information on the fly across the world.
• Identified requirements from key stakeholders, designed & implemented appropriate
solutions leading to increased business efficiency & profitability.
• Prepared financial analysis of multiple projects for CEO/Board as Corporate Planner.
 • Generated Successful business recommendations leading to new projects.
• Worked as Lead Auditor to implement ISO9001:2015 for the organization involving
management of Audits done by external party (Bureau Veritas) for all departments.

Package Solution Consultant - IBM – Reporting to Oracle Practice Lead – Team Managed 15+
Nov’2007- June’2013

1. Project in Canada: CWB (Canadian Wheat Board) - A Leading Wheat distribution

company in Canada implemented all financial modules of Oracle ERP in year 2008.
Mr. Bipradas was leading the finance team from Offshore in addition to playing the role
of implementation consultant in the Canadian project team. He traveled to Canada
during the System Design, User Acceptance Testing and Production Go-Live phases.
He has received personal letter of appreciation from VP - Sales, CWB for his
immaculate performance on the project.
Key Responsibilities performed:
• Worked as Oracle Financials (AR, AP, CM, GL, and FA) & Oracle Process
Manufacturing Specialist and Tax expert, being the sole representative from IBM
India in the Implementation team.
• Gathered Business requirement and prepared AS-IS & TO-BE documents
following Oracle AIM Methodology.
• Conducted CRP (Conference Room Pilots) for key users to validate the
understanding of requirements generated as per the existing processes.
• Configured ERP Financial modules as per business requirement.
• Conducted System testing and bug fixing of ERP Financial modules to ensure all
business requirements are met.
• Conducted UAT & provided reconciliation support to users to ensure that they can
successfully close the accounting calendars.
• Conducted multiple training sessions to end users to ensure successful operation
of different financial modules as configured.
• Designed Additional Custom reports, Interfaces and deployed them in LIVE database.
• Provided Primary Support post Go-LIVE of ERP implementation.

2. Project in Australia: SA Health - The Health department of South Australian Government

implemented Oracle ERP in year 2010. Mr. Bipradas was leading both Finance & Projects
teams and was placed in Australia till the end of the project to ensure smooth delivery of the
project within time and stipulated budget amount. He has received Service Excellence Award
from IBM Australia and personal appreciation letter from Director, Financial Accounting, SA
Health for his immense contribution to the success of the project.
Key Responsibilities performed:
• Worked as SME (Subject Matter Expert) to resolve critical Oracle Financials, Oracle
Projects and SLA (Sub-ledger Accounting) related problems.
• Analyzed new business requirements and mapped them to Oracle Apps R12.1 solution.
• Designed Functional Specification documents to satisfy the business requirements.
• Conducted CRP (Conference Room Pilot) workshops to validate requirements.
• Configured Oracle Financial, Oracle Projects modules as per business requirements.
• Conducted UAT & provided reconciliation support to users for correct closure of periods.
• Conducted Data Migration activity to ensure correct migration of data to LIVE database.
• Designed Additional Custom reports, Interfaces and deployed them in LIVE database.
• Provided Primary Support post Go-LIVE of ERP implementation.
• Prepared Training manuals and shared the same with Users.
 3. Project in France: CMA CGM - The 3rd biggest shipping company in the world implemented
Oracle ERP in year 2011. Mr. Bipradas was leading the offshore implementation team and
was located in France as an implementation consultant till the end of the project. He has
received personal letter of appreciation from Onsite French project manager for his
stupendous performance.
Key Responsibilities Performed:
• Worked as Implementation lead covering all Financial modules and SLA Setup.
• Conducted System integration testing with external third-party programs in ERP.
• Guided key users to reconcile accounts, inventory, assets post implementation.
• Conducted UAT & provided reconciliation support for effective period close.
• Created Additional Custom Reports & Interfaces.
• Configured LIVE System and ensured all defects are closed before GO-LIVE.
• Ensured completion of project on time by effectively managing deliverables form offshore
team.

Asst. System Engineer – TCS – Reporting to Oracle Practice Head – Team Managed 10+
Nov’2003 – Nov’2007

1. Projects in India: GEHC Testing Centre - GE Healthcare implemented Oracle ERP in later
part of year 2000 and outsourced the testing activity to TCS. Mr. Bipradas was part of the
Finance testing team in year 2003 and by end of year 2004 he was leading the Finance
testing team of around 10 people demonstrating his quick learning potential to the fullest. He
has received Star of the Month award multiple times during the first 2 years.
Key Responsibilities Performed:
• Lead the Finance and Projects Testing team specializing in Regression testing in Oracle
Apps (R11i) environment.
• Tested & Identified Bugs for All GEHC custom objects in Oracle ERP.

GEHC FA Implementation – Mr. Bipradas was leading the Finance team of

5 people who implemented Oracle Assets module across five locations of GEHC in three
continents in year 2005. He traveled to Japan during the User Acceptance Testing phase
to support the end users. He has received certificate of appreciation from Regional
Manager, TCS West and GE Relationship Manager for successfully completing the
project within time.
Key Responsibilities Performed:
• Lead 5-member team for multi-country Oracle Fixed Assets implementation.
• Configured Oracle FA Module as per business requirement
• Conducted Data Migration/Asset Balance loading
• Conducted UAT & provided reconciliation support to users to run & verify depreciation
• Provided Post -Implementation Support

2. Projects in UK: BBPNL - One of the biggest power networks and distribution companies in
UK implemented Oracle ERP in year 2006. Mr. Bipradas was part of the Onshore Finance
Implementation team. He has received personal letter of appreciation from Onsite Project
Manager on his contribution to the success of the project.
Key Responsibilities Performed:
• Conducted CRP (Conference Room Pilot) to validate business requirements.
• Prepared functional documents as per Oracle AIM methodology.
• Developed unique Fixed Asset Depreciation Chargeback to Projects interface in R11i.
• Imparted training to Key users and shared customized training documents.

RWE - One of the biggest Utilities service providers in Europe implemented

Oracle ERP in year 2007. Mr. Bipradas was leading the Onshore Finance Implementation
team and was located in UK throughout the project to ensure smooth delivery of the same.
He has received letter of appreciation from Group Leader, TCS for his stupendous
performance in the project.
 Key Responsibilities Performed:
• Configured System as per the business requirement.
• Developed Data migration procedures for all the Financial modules and Oracle
purchasing module to ensure smooth migration of data.
• Integrated Oracle ERP Print with Visual Basic Program for generating PO Prints.
• Ably guided key users to reconcile accounts, inventory, assets post implementation.
• Provided post implementation support.

Program Facilitator – IIT – Reporting to Centre In-Charge – Team Managed 3

July’2003 – Nov’2003

Key Responsibilities Performed:

• Conducted computer lab examinations on data structure, algorithms etc. & Evaluate.
• Arranged all teaching material required to distribute during visiting faculty classes.
• Helped Students clarify their subject doubts and connected with faculty as and when
required.
• Ensured that IT Systems in the Education Centre is running fine with no downtime
reported during practice or class duration.
• Negotiated with vendors for purchase of IT Material, Equipment etc.

Certification
1. Oracle Certified Payables Consultant (OCP 11i Payables)
2. Oracle Certified Receivables Consultant (OCP 11i Receivables)

Education
MBA(PGDM-GM) XLRI, Jamshedpur May-2014

B. Tech. (CSE) Kalyani University, Kalyani July-2003

Awards

1. Cyber Sentinel Award – 2019 by Enterprise IT World & Infosec Foundation

2. Eminent CIO’s Of India – 2019 by VAR India
3. Eminent CIO’s Of India – 2018 by VAR India
4. Indywood IT Excellence Award - 2018 by Project Indywood & State of Telengana
5. Top 200 CIOs – 2018 by Global CIO Forum
6. Innovative CIO Award – 2018 by CIO Axis
7. Infosec Maestros Award – 2018 by CIO Axis
8. Top Change Agent of India – 2018 by Enterprise IT World
9. Top100 CIOs in India - 2017 by Enterprise IT World