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SURAJIT BANERJEE

SURAJIT BANERJEE

Head IT & SAP
Kolkata

Summary

Experienced and accomplished IT leader with over 19 years of expertise in leading SAP implementation and driving digital transformations. Proven track record of managing high-performing teams and delivering innovative solutions to foster organizational growth. Eager to bring leadership in technology to a new role as IT & SAP Head.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

DGM IT ( Head IT & SAP )

Emami Paper Mills Limited ( Emami Group )
5 2022 - Current
  • Report to the CEO/WTD:
  • Managing the entire IT function of the organization.
  • Responsible for S/4 HANA implementation, process automation, IT infrastructure design and implementation, data center management, IT security management, and digital transformation of the organization.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Senior Manager IT ( Lead IT Specialist )

Emami Agrotech Limited ( Emami Group )
09.2021 - 05.2022

Report to the CIO:


  • Collaborated with the CIO to construct a resilient IT landscape, implementing greenfield SAP S4 HANA, and modernizing infrastructure with stringent security measures.
  • Aided in formulating a robust IT policy for the entire organization, aligned with the ISO 27001 framework, ensuring compliance with ITGC.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.

Senior Manager IT ( IT Infra & Application Lead )

Nu Vista Limited formerly Emami Cement Limited ( A Nuvoco Vistas Group )
02.2017 - 08.2021

Report to the CIO:


  • Worked as IT Infra & Business Application Lead, as a program manager, responsible for the delivery of all IT projects, including SAP AMS support, upgrade, roll outs, automation projects, and digital transformation of the IT landscape.

Responsibilities:

Working on Digital Transformation Strategy and preparing the Roadmap.

S/4 HANA upgrade and consolidation planning.

Working with various business functions, understand their requirements and provide solutions.

Vendor management.

Change Management.

License management of various applications.

Data Center Migration from Sify DC (fixed appliance) to AWS Cloud.

Automated E-way bill and E-invoicing.

In plant automation for logistics.

Manager IT ( Head IT )

Star Cement Limited, Guwahati, Assam
03.2015 - 02.2017
  • The IT function at a plant location focuses on managing infrastructure (network, hardware, security), supporting production systems, and providing help desk services. It ensures smooth operations by integrating IT with Operations Technology (OT).


  • IT collaborates with business stakeholders to understand their needs, particularly for ERP systems, aligning business processes with technology. This involves regular communication, project management, and change management for ERP. IT handles system maintenance, customization, and enhancements. It ensures smooth upgrades, integrates with other systems, and provides user training and support, driving efficiency and meeting evolving business demands.

Consultant, Etihad Airways HQ, Abudhabi.UAE

NIIT Technologies Limited, Abudhabi.UAE, UAE
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Project Management and Service Delivery Operations
  • Operation & project Management, Quality and Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Setup IT Service for the IT infrastructure which involved service desk, Technical / Application support for services ( Platform Apple iOS configurator ) being a part of Mobility Innovation Team.

Project Leader for Holcim Connect India

NIIT Technologies Limited, Kolkata
03.2007 - 06.2014
  • As a Team Leader for the East region, managed Service Transition and modification of IT Infrastructure for ACC and Ambuja Cement
  • Overseeing service desk operations, network operations center, remote support desk, vendor management, and LAN/WAN management
  • Led a team of 10 engineers and team leaders to establish and run the FM process
  • Responsibilities included server management, troubleshooting domain users' problems across the organization in the East Region, Active Directory users and groups management, installation of Sophos Antivirus Corporate Edition, and monitoring and managing enterprise IT Security.

Systems Administrator

Veloz Software Solutions India Pvt Ltd, Kolkata
02.2006 - 03.2007
  • Maintained Windows Environment as well as Linux Environment
  • Took care of co-located servers, including installing, Operating and troubleshooting or Reconfigure of WAN & LAN based Equipment’s like Routers, Switches, VOIP Configuration when required, Access VLAN
  • Also worked on network protocols, Network implementation and connectivity analysis.

Customer Support Engineer

DPS Technologies India Pvt Ltd, Kolkata
07.2005 - 02.2006
  • Worked extensively in analyzing the Customer Problems of DPS, In House and Different site office of DPS Network Monitoring LAN, Wan and System Related Problem
  • Implemented the network protocols, Network implementation and connectivity
  • Managed Static NAT Configuration & Managing For Different On-Line Server, Mail Server Managing for users, Active Directory users administration when required.

Customer Support Engineer

PCS Technology Ltd ( IGATE ), Kolkata
06.2004 - 07.2005
  • Supported a L1 Support Engineer of the customers e.g
  • IBP Company Ltd, Siemens Information company Limited, both the two sites of PCS Ltd Jobs Responsibility are same
  • Assisted IT Dept in System Administration
  • User Creation Mail Box Created for User, Taken Backup of Exchange & Database Server
  • Took care of Virus Related Problem, Antivirus Installation through HTTP
  • LAN & WAN Connectivity Monitoring through MRTG
  • Worked on systems and Server troubleshooting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

SMU
Gangtok, India
04.2001 - 04.2004

Skills

Digital Transformation Strategy

SAP S/4HANA Implementation

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

Leadership and Team Management

Stakeholder Management

Project and Program Management

Cybersecurity and Risk Management

Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Enterprise Architecture

Vendor Management

Budgeting and Cost Control

IT Governance and Compliance

Friendly, Positive Attitude

Certification

CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Accomplishments

Award For Excellence for Year 2008-2009

General

08/15/77, Married, English, Hindi, Bengali, K1221721, 08/23/24

References

Available on request

Training

  • ITIL v3 Training at NIIT Ltd Mumbai from NIIT Tech Holcim Project.
  • CCNA - Training on the official curriculum of CISCO Systems for 4 days
  • MCSE - The training program covered Microsoft official Curriculum on Windows 2008Server and Infrastructure.
  • Project Management Training from NIIT Ltd Mumbai.
  • FortiGate NSE 1 Training & Exam successfully completed.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Learning new technologies

Timeline

Senior Manager IT ( Lead IT Specialist )

Emami Agrotech Limited ( Emami Group )
09.2021 - 05.2022

Senior Manager IT ( IT Infra & Application Lead )

Nu Vista Limited formerly Emami Cement Limited ( A Nuvoco Vistas Group )
02.2017 - 08.2021

Manager IT ( Head IT )

Star Cement Limited, Guwahati, Assam
03.2015 - 02.2017

Consultant, Etihad Airways HQ, Abudhabi.UAE

NIIT Technologies Limited, Abudhabi.UAE, UAE
06.2014 - 03.2015

Project Leader for Holcim Connect India

NIIT Technologies Limited, Kolkata
03.2007 - 06.2014

Systems Administrator

Veloz Software Solutions India Pvt Ltd, Kolkata
02.2006 - 03.2007

Customer Support Engineer

DPS Technologies India Pvt Ltd, Kolkata
07.2005 - 02.2006

Customer Support Engineer

PCS Technology Ltd ( IGATE ), Kolkata
06.2004 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

SMU
04.2001 - 04.2004

DGM IT ( Head IT & SAP )

Emami Paper Mills Limited ( Emami Group )
5 2022 - Current
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
ITIL v3 Certification from EXIN ( Exam Code:EX0-101)
Microsoft Certified Professional ( MCP ID:5998482 )
SURAJIT BANERJEEHead IT & SAP