Baan, Oracle, Microsoft products, Automation anywhere, Devops
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
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Managing a team of 25 HC & holds responsibilities in T&E operations, Projects, Initiatives etc..
Manager
Flex
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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
Chennai
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
Strong finance knowledge
Architectural design
Big Data & deep Learning
Agile scrum master
Multiple programming languages (VBA, VBnet, C#, Python)
Various SAAS application skills (Automation anywhere, Power automate)
Key achiever of new tech deployment for the team
Certification
Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Software
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