Usha Sivayogi
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic IT Analyst with extensive experience at Lowe's, specializing in software asset management and compliance. Proficient in ServiceNow and Flexera FNMS, I have successfully optimized software costs and negotiated vendor agreements, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, I drive strategic initiatives that ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT ANALYST II
Mouser (subsidiary of Berkshire Hathway)
BANGALORE
03.2022 - Current
- Analyzed system requirements to deliver solutions for IT infrastructure enhancements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve software application performance.
- Tracked and managed software licenses, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements.
- Maintained comprehensive inventory of software assets, including versioning and usage data.
- Identified optimization opportunities through analysis of software usage patterns.
- Assisted procurement in negotiating licensing agreements and resolving issues.
- Monitored compliance with software license agreements and regulatory requirements.
- Recommended software vendors based on organizational needs and performance evaluations.
- Conducted software audits to ensure compliance with licensing agreements.
- Assisted in negotiating software licensing agreements with vendors for cost efficiency.
- Designed reports to track software licenses, usage trends, and potential risks associated with non-compliance.
Senior Asset management Analyst
Lowe's
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Monitored and managed software licenses to ensure compliance with vendor agreements.
- Identified and pursued cost optimization opportunities by eliminating redundant licenses and negotiating volume agreements.
- Created and upheld SAM policies and procedures to establish a robust software asset management framework.
- Provided end-user support for SAM-related queries, addressing licensing and compliance concerns effectively.
- Coordinated with procurement teams to acquire software that meets organizational needs while adhering to licensing agreements.
- Oversaw software deployment processes to ensure proper installation and compliance with licensing terms.
- Implemented a structured change control process for controlled installations, updates, and removals of software.
- Experience on building ELP Reports for Microsoft and Adobe vendor.
- Supported software license audits, ensuring strict compliance during vendor or third-party assessments.
IT Analyst
Price water house cooper, PWC
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: IT
- Identify and mitigate legal and financial risks.
- Generate and maintain SAM-related reports and documentation.
- Offer training and awareness programs for staff.
- Prepare for and support software license audits.
- Manage the entire software lifecycle.
- Continuously evaluate and improve SAM processes.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Analyse software costs and recommend cost-saving measures.
- Develop a software sourcing strategy.
- Collaborate with various departments for holistic SAM.
- IT
IT Analyst
HCL Technologies
Chennai
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: IT
- Manage software licenses, ensuring compliance with vendor agreements.
- Maintain a comprehensive software asset inventory.
- Enforce compliance with licensing terms and report non-compliance.
- Optimize software costs through license elimination, negotiation, and deployment.
- Cultivate relationships with software vendors for favourable terms.
- Develop and enforce SAM policies and procedures.
- Provide end-user support on licensing and compliance.
- Coordinate software procurement in alignment with organizational needs.
- Oversee software deployment, ensuring compliance.
- Implement change control for software installations and updates.
- IT
Education
B.E - Electrical & Electronics Eng.
Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College
01.2017
Skills
- ServiceNow and PeopleSoft
- Oracle iProcurement
- Flexera FNMS
- Ariba procurement solutions
- HP asset management
Personal Details
- Father's Name: S. Ganapathi
- Date of Birth: 24th June 1996
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Areas Of Interest
- IT Asset Management (Software & Hardware)
- Communication Systems
- Procurement
- Vendor management
Personal Traits
- Good Team player
- Quick Learner
- Positive Attitude
- Innovative Thinker
Languages
- Telugu
- English
- Tamil
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge.
Accomplishments
- Best employee award received in all the companies I worked.
Certification
- ITIL V3 Certified
- Flexera
- ITAM
- Azure Fundamentals
Skills
- Vendor Management
- License complaince
- Software Asset Tracking
- Licensing of Tier 1 and Tier 2 publishers.
- Cost optimisation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IT ANALYST II
Mouser (subsidiary of Berkshire Hathway)
03.2022 - Current
Senior Asset management Analyst
Lowe's
11.2019 - 03.2022
IT Analyst
Price water house cooper, PWC
01.2019 - 11.2019
IT Analyst
HCL Technologies
04.2017 - 01.2019
B.E - Electrical & Electronics Eng.
Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College
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