Kartikeya Rathore
Jaipur
Summary
Accomplished leader in digital transformation and strategic IT program management, recognized for delivering successful ERP implementations at GE and Baker Hughes. Demonstrated expertise in fostering stakeholder collaboration, achieving significant cost savings, and enhancing team productivity. Known for exceptional stakeholder communication, process leadership skills and strong financial oversight capabilities. Committed to leveraging technology to drive organizational growth and efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - Digital Operations
Baker Hughes
Mumbai
03.2021 - Current
- Developed and launched a Centralized Entitlement Systems product for commercial software applications.
- Oversaw the inception, planning, and execution of the data management initiative for the business.
- Created diverse teams to build an integrated digital data product MVP within a year.
- Coordinated with business teams to set priorities and timelines.
- Developed cloud-native solutions by combining commercial and open-source technologies.
Program Manager - SAP
Baker Hughes, A GE Company
Kariwa
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Spearheaded $6.2MM SAP deployment at valve production site in Japan.
- Directed a diverse team of 84 professionals spanning multiple countries.
- Oversaw stakeholder and user expectations to guarantee project success.
- Coordinated comprehensive project execution activities.
- Led successful negotiations for contract changes and vendor agreements.
- Directed workout sessions to identify initiatives for business processes and data preparedness.
- Facilitated essential communications and operations ensuring successful project delivery.
- Implemented a groundbreaking stress test program to speed up change management.
Program Manager - SAP
GE Oil & Gas
Pune
12.2014 - 08.2018
- Spearheaded $4.35MM SAP rollout in Coimbatore manufacturing facility to standardize global processes.
- Led a diverse team of 63 individuals in multiple global locations & business functions to deliver project results.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with the business to meet all requirements for SAP roll out.
- Created standardized procedures to assess business ramp-up before and after SAP integration.
- Achieved support handover in under two months following launch.
Program Manager - IT Finance
GE Oil & Gas
Pune
12.2014 - 08.2018
- Increased predictability and transparency of annual IT expenses totaling $48MM.
- Drove strategic workouts to optimize and reduce IT expenditures, engaging all organizational IT leaders.
- Discovered cost reduction opportunities amounting to $1.2MM in various products.
- Achieved ~$250K in savings for the business through precise assessment of costs and efficient decommissioning processes.
- Oversaw PMO and VMO for DTS IT, achieving a 20% reduction in contractor headcount across all projects.
Data Governance Leader
GE Power Conversion
Chennai
12.2013 - 11.2014
- Led data quality & migration for the FUSION SAP ERP program
- Collaborated across GE businesses to define & setup best practices
- Led a cross-functional team of over 15 resources in data cleansing, loading, and validation activities.
Corporate Audit Staff
GE Corporate
Fairfield
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Graduated from GE's premier leadership program
- Executed audit rotations for 2 years across various GE businesses in China, Singapore, Italy, and USA.
- Performed detailed vendor security assessments across multiple GE vendors.
- Conducted audits in logical, application, and network security.
- Implemented digital transformation and automation of CSA processes for Aviation and Aero sector.
- Identified potential automation projects and assigned responsibilities.
- Ensured financial data compliance and accuracy during Oracle ERP data migration.
Information Management Leadership Program
GE Energy
Bangalore
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Graduated from GE's entry level technical leadership program
- Spearheaded Oracle implementation at GE Wind facility in Pune, India.
- Executed on-time migration and cleansing of GE Water ES's opportunity data.
- Led SAP APO implementation for GE M&C business in Minden, US.
- Led quality initiative to enhance ERP release management processes and minimize postproduction defects.
- Achieved 35% reduction in telecom costs at the local office using optimized practices.
Senior Business Analyst
Hewlett Packard
Chennai
02.2008 - 05.2009
- Drafted comprehensive business requirement documents for new insurance solutions.
- Directed training team activities and maintained punctual delivery of materials to clients.
Process Developer
Genpact (GE Commercial Finance)
Jaipur
12.2002 - 11.2005
- Led initiatives to boost agent productivity
- Implemented a digital solution that enhanced the distribution of SOPs.
- Contributed to relocation of VFS Leasing collections operations from Gurgaon to Jaipur.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Systems Management
S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research
Mumbai04.2008
Masters in Information Technology -
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
USA04.2008
Bachelor of Information Technology -
MAHE, Manipal
05.2002
AISSE -
The Lawrence School, Lovedale
03.1998
AISSCE -
The Lawrence School, Lovedale
03.1996
Skills
- Digital transformation
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Strategic IT Program Management
- Team building
- Process Leadership
- Product delivery
- Program management
- Financial Oversight for IT Initiatives
Awards
- Management award, 2021, For leading the SAP program at Kariwa JP
- BHGE Annual Excellence Award, 2018, Given by Baker Hughes India CEO
- Management award, 2018, For leading the SAP program at Coimbatore, IN
- IT Costs Blitz Award, 2016, Given by Baker Hughes CIO
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/14/81
Timeline
Director - Digital Operations
Baker Hughes
03.2021 - Current
Program Manager - SAP
Baker Hughes, A GE Company
09.2018 - 03.2021
Program Manager - SAP
GE Oil & Gas
12.2014 - 08.2018
Program Manager - IT Finance
GE Oil & Gas
12.2014 - 08.2018
Data Governance Leader
GE Power Conversion
12.2013 - 11.2014
Corporate Audit Staff
GE Corporate
08.2011 - 11.2013
Information Management Leadership Program
GE Energy
06.2009 - 08.2011
Senior Business Analyst
Hewlett Packard
02.2008 - 05.2009
Process Developer
Genpact (GE Commercial Finance)
12.2002 - 11.2005
Post Graduate Diploma - Systems Management
S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research
Masters in Information Technology -
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor of Information Technology -
MAHE, Manipal
AISSE -
The Lawrence School, Lovedale
AISSCE -
The Lawrence School, Lovedale
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