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Shanmuga Chidambaram

Shanmuga Chidambaram

IT Solution Architect & Lead - Business Transformation
Chennai

Summary

Six Sigma Green Belt certified expert in process automation for finance operations & Specializing in data science. Applying cutting-edge techniques to optimize efficiency for all functions. Skilled in Python, RPA, Power Automation, Scrum, Chatbots, Automation Anywhere, Excel, Power BI, and Finance IT. Extensive experience in app development (C#, VB.Net), Excel VBA macros, and global training (10+ countries, 5000+ participants). Successfully led projects enhancing technology environments, enterprise solutions, and process efficiency.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Solution Architect / Business Transformation Lead

FLSmidth
12.2018 - Current
  • As a finance transformation expert, Quick understand of business needs/problems
  • Designing and implementing scalable, innovative solutions that align with organizational goals and business strategies.
  • Bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution by evaluating existing systems, identifying improvement opportunities, and creating robust architectures to support transformation initiatives.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders, developers, and project managers, to deliver end-to-end solutions that drive operational efficiency and enhance customer experiences.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, manage risks, and provide thought leadership in adopting emerging technologies to achieve sustainable business growth.
  • Identify 'New tech' in market for automation/AI and drive acceleration across all centers

Manager - Analytics & Reporting

Flex
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Supporting Corporate finance team in various segment financial analysis
  • It includes proposals to improve financial performance of multiple KOIs with indefinite deep dive in Key metrics using financial data

Manager - Travel & Expense and process automations

Flex
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Managing a team of 25 HC & holds responsibilities in T&E operations, Projects, Initiatives etc..

Manager

Flex
12.2007 - 12.2016
  • Budgeting, Forecasting, Actuals monitoring, Cost reduction suggestions, Negotiations, MIS reporting and Automation of manual activities in MS office application through VBA macros
  • Review and discuss with VP towers & cost center leads with their monthly spend with detailed commentaries against budget
  • Manage month close, Quarter close & year end activities

Accounts trainee

EID PARRY (INDIA) LTD
05.2004 - 05.2005

Education

Postgraduate Degree - Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning

Great Learning
Chennai, India
12.2021 - 01.2023

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Ulyanovsk State University
Online
01.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

The American College
Madurai, India
01.2000 - 01.2003

Skills

Certification

Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Software

Baan, Oracle, Microsoft products, Automation anywhere, Devops

Interests

Passionate about understanding businss problems & propose End-to-End solution with new technologies

Timeline

Postgraduate Degree - Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning

Great Learning
12.2021 - 01.2023

Solution Architect / Business Transformation Lead

FLSmidth
12.2018 - Current

Manager - Analytics & Reporting

Flex
05.2018 - 12.2018

Manager - Travel & Expense and process automations

Flex
01.2017 - 06.2018

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Ulyanovsk State University
01.2013 - 01.2014

Manager

Flex
12.2007 - 12.2016

Accounts trainee

EID PARRY (INDIA) LTD
05.2004 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

The American College
01.2000 - 01.2003
Shanmuga ChidambaramIT Solution Architect & Lead - Business Transformation