Sreelal Sreedharan

Flexera Implementation Administrator

• Led enterprise-wide implementation of Flexera One for software asset management
• Integrated Flexera with ITSM, CMDB, and procurement systems to streamline data flow and enhance reporting accuracy.

Licensing Desk Manager

• Established and managed a centralized Licensing Desk responsible for entitlements, renewals, and audit defense across 50+ vendors.

ISO/IEC 19770-1:2017 Maturity, SME

• Drove ITAM process improvements aligned with ISO/IEC 19770-1:2017 standards to elevate SAM maturity and operational governance.

IBM Licensing SME

• Served as a subject matter expert for IBM licensing models (PVU, RVU, Sub-Capacity); led ILMT and Flexera reconciliation for audit readiness.
• Managed IBM audit defense, successfully mitigating significant financial exposure.

Automation and Analytics

• Built Power BI dashboards to monitor license usage, compliance status, and vendor performance metrics.

Procurement and Vendor Management

• Advised on licensing terms and conditions during negotiations with major vendors, including Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle.

• Oversee software compliance reporting for major publishers, including IBM, Adobe, and Oracle, ensuring accurate entitlement tracking and audit readiness.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation and optimization of SAM tools, such as Flexera FNMS and IBM ILMT, across enterprise environments.
• Drive and manage publisher audits, proactively mitigating licensing risks, and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Manage centralized Licensing Desk operations, actively participating in license procurement, entitlement validation, and vendor negotiations.
• Champion ISO/IEC 19770-1:2017 maturity initiatives, embedding best practices to elevate team capabilities and organizational governance.
• Develop, implement, and enforce SAM policies and processes across the organization to strengthen compliance and reduce exposure.
• Lead strategic efficiency programs to identify cost optimization opportunities, reduce software spending, and enhance resource utilization.

Software Asset Management and Compliance.

• Managed the full software lifecycle—from planning and acquisition to deployment, maintenance, and retirement.
• Conducted internal audits and developed Effective License Position (ELP) reports to maintain software compliance across enterprise systems.

IBM License Management.

• Oversaw IBM license compliance using ILMT, ensuring accurate sub-capacity reporting and alignment with IBM licensing requirements.

IT Procurement, Asset Management, and Infrastructure Services

• Spearheaded global IT procurement, software asset management, infrastructure services, and cloud operations to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Conducted internal audits to evaluate software usage and compliance, identifying gaps, and implementing corrective actions.
• Managed vendor contracts and data center operations, aligning IT services with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Served as the primary point of contact for licensing requirements and external audits, ensuring audit readiness, and minimizing compliance risks.