Kumar Anand
Software Asset Managemet
Pune,MH
Summary
Experienced Software Asset Management Analyst with over 5 years in the IT industry, holding a B. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. Extensive knowledge in compliance, software and hardware asset management, and hardware/OS support across desktops, servers, applications, and network systems. Recognized for strong analytical skills, a maximized mindset, self-assurance, competitive drive, and a deep sense of responsibility. Adept at ensuring compliance, optimizing costs, and maintaining data integrity through detailed analysis and strategic management. Skilled in license management, regulatory compliance, and process optimization to streamline licensing procedures and drive operational success with accurate documentation and adherence to regulations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
License Analyst
Fresenius Kabi
Pune, Maharashtra
10.2023 - Current
- My role is to conduct monthly license cleanup activities to ensure only necessary and compliant licenses are kept.
- Administering the Adobe Console, managing user access, and overseeing license allocation and compliance.
- Handle the monthly license reconciliation for O365 and SAP, SNOW ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
- Perform monthly cost optimization for publishers to find and implement cost-saving opportunities.
- Present quarterly showcases to clients, highlighting the potential for license cost savings and proving the effectiveness of the license management strategies.
- Identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities across various software publishers through monthly analysis.
- They might be responsible for checking the terms of the license, keeping correct records, monitoring the expiration dates, and organizing license renewals.
- They may also negotiate conditions and address any difficulties related to compliance, as well as interact with licensing authorities.
- Doing the Application Rationalization and supporting application rationalization team to manage and add the new applications.
Sr. Analyst
CotraTechnology
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Works on the PO Renewals Activity.
- Worked on ServiceNow ticketing tools for software requests and incidents.
- Research and standardize vendor, software and version names in our international software catalog.
Analyst 2
Ey GDS
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Working on Sub-Cap Reports.
- Audit of the reports.
- Doing a Quality check of the Reports.
- Bundling of the products.
- Ensure audit compliance for the IT assets.
- Monthly Reporting & Reviews with Service Provider.
- Ensure license entitlements and software utilization data are maintained in the existing software asset management tool.
- Analyze license agreements to understand software licensing, Prepare reports for management.
- License Assets Management Practice operation supporting the proactive engagement of partners and customers for compliance.
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity of the asset data.
- Reconciliation between various data repositories to ensure consistency of all data sources.
- Creating Gap Report for Entitlement Software If Required.
- Control gap analysis to identify root causes of incorrect licensing and recommend remedial actions.
- Develop, implement, and refine software asset management policies, processes, and procedures.
- Contribute to software process improvements and automation.
- Develops, maintains, and performs continuous process improvements for licensing usage.
- Driving efficiency and cost savings.
Software Asset Management Analyst
IBM India Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Closely interact with Service Delivery Managers, Supplier Management, and further parties to ensure high-quality Software Asset management processes.
- To support the SBS-Supplier Management Team for the daily and long-term strategic management of software within the organization.
- Work with the firm-wide technology teams to support data management policies, standards, and practices across JPMC.
- Respond to requests from Project, Service, and Supplier Managers to provide licensing and Software Asset information including the support of audit requests.
- Drive strategic improvement of Software Asset Management processes, tools, and governance.
- Assist in the development and execution of processes to support software compliance for regulatory, vendor audits, and internal auditing compliance efforts.
- Assist License Manager in processing software license requests.
- The SAM is expected to document their work instructions as they develop and refine them in the form of detailed operating procedures.
- Manage strategic software license vendor compliance and performance to contractual obligations.
- Developing and communicating enterprise software asset management policy, system, and process governance reporting.
Associate Executive
Infinite Computer Solutions
02.2018 - 02.2020
Education
B. TECH - CSE
Cambridge Institute of Technology
Ranchi, Jharkhand12th - B.S.E.B
TARAR Intermediate College
10th - B.S.E.B
CMS High School
Skills
Project Management
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.
Domain
- Software Asset Management
- Hardware Asset Management
- Technical Support
- Cost Optimization
- Application rationalization
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsLanguages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
License Analyst
Fresenius Kabi
10.2023 - Current
Sr. Analyst
CotraTechnology
03.2023 - 07.2023
Analyst 2
Ey GDS
04.2021 - 02.2023
Software Asset Management Analyst
IBM India Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 04.2021
Associate Executive
Infinite Computer Solutions
02.2018 - 02.2020
12th - B.S.E.B
TARAR Intermediate College
10th - B.S.E.B
CMS High School
B. TECH - CSE
Cambridge Institute of Technology