1. ARUN BALASUNDARAM
Phone: +919994947514 | e-Mail ID: arun.3187@gmail.com
Linkedin: http://in.linkedin.com/pub/arun-balasundaram/26/b00/53a
PROFILE SUMMARY
★ Chief – Operations / Founder Member of FOSS INFOTECH.
★ Master of Science in Software Engineering with first class distinction.
★ Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) with first class.
★ Wide experience in software development and implementation projects for various
industry verticals like Trading, Manufacturing, Services etc.,
★ Extensive knowledge about business processes, technical concepts, project
management and implementation methodologies.
★ Good management, analytical, documentation and presentation skills.
★ Self Motivated and Socially Responsible Person.
★ Technology Enthusiast and a Foodie.
EDUCATION
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
2010-2012 | Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning | First Class
Specialization in OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
M. Sc. Software Engineering
2004-2009 | Anna University | First Class Distinction
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India
College Team Basketball Player | Department Students Coordinator | No History of Arrears
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
★ Good knowledge about the business processes and operational requirements.
★ Formulating solutions based on the analysis of existing processes.
★ Mapping real life operating procedures into software applications.
★ Industry specific experience in the areas of Trading, Manufacturing and Services.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Programming Languages: Python, PHP, C#, PL/SQL and SQL
RDBMS:
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL and SQLite
Reporting Tools:
Crystal Reports, RML and iReport
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2. Platforms: MVC Architecture, Odoo Development Framework,
WAMP/LAMP/XAMPP and Microsoft .NET
Enterprise Software Applications: Odoo (Formerly OpenERP), Microsoft Dynamics NAV,
Microsoft Dynamics SL, Dolibarr, Alfresco, vTiger CRM,
Microsoft CRM, OpenCart and phpBB
Imaging and Design Tools:
Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW and Dreamweaver
Web Concepts:
Bootstrap (CSS and JavaScript), Font Awesome, XML,
HTML/DHTML and Web Services
Content Management Systems:
Odoo CMS, Wordpress, Joomla and Drupal
Office Applications:
Libre Office, Google Drive and MS Office
AREAS OF INTEREST
Web Technologies, Mobile Computing, API, Business Intelligence, Business Administration,
Project Management and Financial Accounting
WORK INFORMATION
Chief – Operations / Founder Member
FOSS INFOTECH (www.fossinfotech.com) | July 2013 to Present
★ Role: Business Administration and Operations Management.
★ Managing business operations, projects and administrational responsibilities.
★ Client interfacing and coordination with business partners like Customers, Service providers and
banking institutions.
★ Mentoring a team of software professionals with industry standard best practices and
organizational disciplines.
Senior Software Engineer
Itara IT Solutions Private Limited (www.itarait.com) | April 2011 to July 2013
★ Role: Project Manager (Responsible for software product delivery, Resource scheduling, Time and
cost management).
★ Using a 4 member team, I have developed 5 commercial web applications in ASP.NET with C# and
MSSQL as database server.
★ The applications are developed for a range of functional areas like supplier relationship
management, project management, employee appraisals, fixed assets management and financial
accounting reports.
★ Implemented an ERP application (OpenERP) and a Document Management System (Alfresco) for
own Company.
★ Awarded for performance excellence, timely execution of projects and good customer
satisfaction.
Technical Consultant
Itara IT Solutions Private Limited (www.itarait.com) | April 2010 to March 2011
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3. ★ Role: Techno-Functional Consultant (Techno-Functional support for ERP implementations
projects, Project Lead for software development projects and supporting role for other projects
like CRM, Web designing etc.,).
★ Reports development and workflows customization in ERP assignments with Microsoft Dynamics
NAV.
★ Functional support for ERP assignments with OpenERP.
★ Developed a commercial application using VB.NET for generating tax reports (Sales tax, Service
tax and TDS) with statutory compliance. This application was integrated with an existing ERP
application.
★ Revamped own Company’s website which was live for two years.
Junior Technical Consultant
Itara IT Solutions Private Limited (www.itarait.com) | April 2009 to March 2010
★ Role: Software Developer (Software programmer and Technical consultant for ERP projects).
★ Reports development and workflows customization in ERP assignments with Microsoft Dynamics
NAV.
★ Developed a software application using VB 6.0, for managing fixed assets. This application had a
couple of successful implementations and gained good customer satisfaction.
★ Played a supporting role in implementing a CRM solution for internal business development team.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: January 03, 1987
Nationality: Indian
Passport Holder: Yes
Languages (Read, Write and Speak): English and Tamil
Extra-Curricular Activities: Basketball player
Pass Time: Reading, Gaming, Art and Craft, Carrom and Movies
Other Interests: Food Industry and Visual Effects
Date: December 07, 2014
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