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- Mentoring and developing skills to Team and Family assosiates
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- Watching Cricket
- Enjoy moovies and Music
Satyanarayana Kasturi
Bhopal
Summary
International IT professional with over 34 years of experience in leading IT operations and infrastructure development. Proven expertise in defining IT strategies, managing budgets, and delivering high-visibility projects across multiple countries. Skilled in SAP implementation and digital transformation, with a strong track record of enhancing operational efficiencies and business performance. Adept at building cohesive relationships with stakeholders and leading diverse project teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Information Officer
Dilip Buildcon Limited
09.2023 - Current
- Addressed infrastructure challenges and built a robust support system leveraging Active Directory, Sapphire IMS, and end-user backup solutions.
- Implemented a strong endpoint security solution with Trend Micro and established a cyber security SOC with Kyndryl.
- Led the mine vision project, enabling end-to-end digital transmission for coal mining digitalization.
- Developed internal control systems for environment, health, and safety (EHS) and internal financial controls (IFC).
- Transformed DBL's IT organization to identify business requirements across various verticals and provide centralized solutions.
- Implemented disaster recovery setup for Active Directory, ensuring business continuity.
- Deployed TrendMicro + XDR for comprehensive endpoint protection.
- Established SOC (Security Operations Centre) with Kyndryl, enhancing threat detection and response.
- Implemented a robust backup and recovery solution for end-users with support of Yotta Cloud.
- Successfully upgraded SAP to S/4 HANA 2023, enhancing business processes and efficiency.
- Led Project 'Mine Vision', driving digital transformation in coal mining operations.
- Implemented Salesforce CRM through GT Bharat to streamline sales processes and enhance customer engagement.
- Implemented digital procurement processes, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
- Deployed Master Data Management solution, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.
- Streamlined HR processes using digital solutions, improving employee experience.
- Developed and implemented IT policies aligned with ISO 27001 standards.
- Implemented internal finance controls, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Developed a portal for reporting EHS compliance, enhancing safety and regulatory adherence.
- Improved visibility into assets and inventory through integrated reporting led to a 5% reduction in working capital requirements.
- Led the deployment of Trend Micro Vision One and XDR solutions across all company endpoints.
- Overseeing the development of a newly established Security Operations Centre (SOC) and evaluating Zero Trust secure access (ZTSA).
- Plays a vital role in DBL’s 9th vertical, the ICT (Information, Communication & Technology) Business Unit.
- Driven the adoption of deep-level digitalization and SAP integration for fleet and inventory management.
- Dilip Buildcon is a leading infrastructure and construction company.
Group CIO
Ashok Piramal Group
Mumbai
12.2017 - 09.2023
- Assisted in preparing IT strategy budget and roadmap for organisation.
- Supported implementation of CRM-SFDC with call centre integration and SAP stabilisation, achieving over 80% SAP utilisation in textiles.
- Contributed to key initiatives including digitalisation with SuccessFactors implementation and payroll management, cybersecurity projects, hardware refresh, DLP implementation, DR setup, and IoT for Morarjee Textiles.
CIO
Essar Projects Limited
Mumbai
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Assisted in managing IT setup for global entities across 25 project sites.
- Supported in establishing dedicated IT team for Essar projects.
- Contributed to the setup of Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation project.
- Aided in implementation of AspenTech cost estimation software.
- Facilitated conversion of IT from a cost centre to a profit centre.
- Helped in deploying online bidding software.
- Participated in e-invoicing and e-bidding initiatives.
- Assisted in development of online project valuation and status dashboard project valuation report dashboard.
- Provided support for Essar Projects Limited, an EPC company.
Chief Information Officer
Vandana Global Ltd.
Raipur
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Effectively spearheading functions as a CIO; leading, mentoring, and motivating in-house teams for extending effective SAP support.
- Directing and overseeing the roll-out of SAP for other locations.
- Analysing requirements within the company and providing independent/objective advice on the use of IT practices.
- Accountable for stakeholder liaison and reporting, defining scope and expectations and overseeing project progress.
- Establishing internal processes and working methods while complying with established regulations and controls.
- Recruiting and training team members, conducting job evaluation and performance appraisals of IT staff and ensuring career development for skilled resources.
- Overseeing and controlling IT budget for the region, adhering to global IT policies, procedures and best practices.
- Managing all functions of the project/program life cycle including planning, estimation, scheduling and coordination with all stakeholders, ensuring project profitability.
- Supervising project lifecycle and solution architecture including requirement elicitation, problem analysis and solution design.
- Centralise support centre for Networking and Desktops.
- Streamlined SAP in a record time of 4 months, avoiding manual work and ensuring SAP 100% utilization.
- Successfully gone live with 5 Collabera modules.
- Implemented DR for SAP and BI-BO.
- Executed the SAP licenses audit; oversaw implementation audit, undertaken by IBM to evaluate current stage of SAP.
- Infrastructure Audit and Policies.
Assistant Vice President - IT Delivery
Essar Information Technology
Mumbai
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Led and managed solution delivery for Essar Steel Limited, Global Delivery, Supporting multiple locations across a number of countries, supervised over 350 IT consultants, PMO office and project teams to deliver end to end project assignments.
- Managed and oversaw third party resources from multiple vendors such as Intelli Group, Mind Tree, and Reliance.
- Directed and supervised solution design in coordination with solution architects and consultants.
- Concordantly handled 10 different projects for varied locations through PMO.
- Successfully managed distributed delivery model for SAP implementation and support.
- Developed and implemented IT systems for Essar International School.
- Developed Applications for Hospital Management.
- Developed Retail & Medical Applications using POS.
Functional Lead Senior Manager – IT
Wockhardt Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2006 - 09.2009
- Led a team of 20 employees involved in SME supply chain process such as order to cash, distribution, material planning, transportation and inventory.
- Forecasted/controlled budgets, schedules, and teams for achieving project deliverables, handled recruitment of IT resources and consultants, and managed external vendor relations.
- Managed Competency Centre for resolving issues of USA, UK, Ireland, and Swiss including 3 manufacturing locations abroad as well as also 22 C&F, 4 Manufacturing and 2 Hubs in India through Ticket Management System.
- Oversaw activities of development team responsible for field force automation and web based product development.
- Supported production planning team for consolidating planning requirements of MRP and DRP.
- Implemented SAP in all the locations of the company, handled configuration changes and new implementations.
Senior Executive / IT Manager
Lupin Ltd.
Mumbai
07.1992 - 04.2006
- Initiated career as an Executive – Core Distribution and EDP supervisor and elevated as an IT Manager in Dec 1999.
- Led a team of 16, implemented SAP across locations, managed distribution of depot, and provided IT / SAP support to the assigned region.
- Handled SAP Competency Centre with master management, support and incorporated new changes.
- Oversaw finance & distribution, managing Sales Depots, initiation of 28 C&F locations as well as conducted training sessions for C&F agents.
- Implemented Sales force Automation developed in Foxpro for field force with a number of modules.
- Led the implementation of monthly production planning consolidation for streamlining/optimizing production planning.
- Project managed MRP & DRP for stock movements to multiple C&F locations and central warehouses from manufacturing locations.
- Implemented separate financial accounting packages/manufacturing Locations for consolidation of 30 different C&F.
Education
M.Com. - Commerce
Nagarjuna University
01-1992
PG Diploma - Computer Applications (COBOL)
BDPS
Bapatla01-1992
B.Com. -
Nagarjuna University
01-1990
Skills
- SAP FI-CO, MM, SD , PM, PS, CS, EWM, HR, CIN
- SAP BI-BO, SAC
- SAP BCS Modules
- SAP ECC 60
- SAP HANA
- ABAP, FIORI
- Foxpro , COBOL
- Success Factors implementation
- PI / MES Integrations with SAP
- Cyber Security initiatives
- Global SAP Delivery ( USA, France, Ireland )
- Value Engineering
- Functional Expertise
- Cost and stock Audits
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Change Management
- Continuous Improvement
- IT Strategy Alignment
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- IT Infrastructure Design
- Team Building
- Budget Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- HR-Payroll
- SuccessFactors
- E-procurement , e-Auctions
- Vendor portals
- CRM- Sales Force
- Gate Entry systems & Weigh Bridge solutions
- Board Reporting
- Multi-Currency Consolidation
- EDI interfaces
- Chargeback accounting
- GST
- Cost sheets
- Consumption accounting
- Quality Control & Test Certificates
- POS devices
- Visitor Management
- Crane Integration
- Leave and Attendance regularisation
- Tour and Travel Management
- Payroll
- School management system
- Hospital management
- Guest house management
- Meeting rooms management
- Conference room management
- Bio-metrics-based attendance
- CCTV systems
- Contract Labour Management
- ITGC Audit
- IT policies
Certification
- Certified Project Management Professional
- Foxpro CMC, 1995
- ABAP Program
Awards
- CIO 100 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
- 20 Most Promising Manufacturing IT Leaders
- ETCIO – Enterprise Mobility
- CIO Power List
- 2024 2025
- BIG50 CIO Award
- CIO200 CHANGE AGENT
- World CIO 200, 2022
References
Available upon request
Interests
Timeline
Chief Information Officer
Dilip Buildcon Limited
09.2023 - Current
Group CIO
Ashok Piramal Group
12.2017 - 09.2023
CIO
Essar Projects Limited
06.2015 - 11.2017
Chief Information Officer
Vandana Global Ltd.
08.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant Vice President - IT Delivery
Essar Information Technology
09.2009 - 08.2012
Functional Lead Senior Manager – IT
Wockhardt Ltd.
04.2006 - 09.2009
Senior Executive / IT Manager
Lupin Ltd.
07.1992 - 04.2006
M.Com. - Commerce
Nagarjuna University
PG Diploma - Computer Applications (COBOL)
BDPS
B.Com. -
Nagarjuna University