1. SUHAIL ABDUL REHMAN CHOUGULE
Contact Nos.: 00971569242924 ~ E-Mail: sarc007@yahoo.com; Contact Address: Dubai U.A.E.
LinkedIn: http://ae.linkedin.com/in/suhailchougule
PROFILE SUMMARY
• Over 20 years of experience in: Working with companies like Oracle, Manhattan, DHL, KGL, Al-Ghanim,
Al-Shaya, LandMark, Thomas Cook FX and others on Leadership positions like I.T. Manager, IT
Consultant for Oracle, SAP, .NET Apps, ERP/IT Project Manager, I.T. Support Executive, Software or DB Developer.
Progressed from a software development background to project management/ leadership roles.
• High-performing information-technology professional with 10 plus years of experience in project lifecycle management
from conception to completion.
• Proven achiever who is committed to aligning technology and business to generate cost-effective solutions and deliver
multiple, mission-critical, multimillion-dollar projects on time and within budget.
• Skilled performer who avoids scope-creep by balancing business- and tech-side needs with realistic project commitment
and common sense while leading projects to successful completion that exceeds expectation.
• Compassionate yet demanding leader/mentor who has guided teams through many endeavors in past more than ten years,
• Optimistic, imaginative, hard-working self-starter cited by senior management for exceptional multi- tasking ability.
• A keen strategist with expertise in developing strategic business plans and managing business operations with a key focus
on profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of resources
• Adept at understanding & adopting emerging trends & techniques, addressing industry requirements to achieve organizational
objectives
• Expert in suggesting appropriate as well as technology-based solutions for enhancing functional efficiency of the
organization and achieving business excellence
• Distinction of generating revenues
• Track record of developing, implementing, managing and supporting more than 100 different applications in IT lifespan
• Proficient in swiftly ramping/ completing up projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on time
deliverables within pre-set cost parameters
• Effective communicator & negotiator with strong analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities
• Area of Expertise
~ Strategic Planning/Budgeting/Execution ~ Project Management ~ Full Life Cycle
~ Strategic Alliances/Negotiations ~ Mergers/Business Integration ~ Quality Assurance
~ Productivity Improvement ~ Cost Savings ~ Resource Planning and
Allocation
~ Process and Procedure Redesign ~ Customer Solutions ~ Vendor Management
~ Project Risk Management ~ Standards and Best Practices ~ Team Building/Mentoring
~ Service Delivery Management ~ Technical & Business Consultancy ~ Software Development
~ Techno-Functional Solution Architect
• SoftSkills
~ Communicator ~ Expert ~ Innovative ~ Intuitive
~Collaborative
~ Thinker ~ Initiative ~ Integrity ~ Proactive ~ Self-
motivated
~ Action Oriented ~ Influence without authority
• Technical Skills
~ Planned, Managed, Implemented and supported mission critical (100+) Systems / Applications & ERP integration(s)
between various (100+) different systems.
~ VB , Java ADF, C,C++,C#,ASP,.Net, Delphi, , IaaS, PaaS, PL/SQL, Foxpro, Power Builder, Pascal, Assembly,Scala
~ My SQL, MS SQL, Oracle , Sybase, Interbase, Dbase,Hadoop, Spark
~ Oracle SOA, Fusion Middle Ware, SSIS, Boomi, Brio , Crystal Reports, SSRS, IBM Cognos, Qlik
~ B2B, B2C, multichannel cross channel integration
~ ERP, HR, SCM, CRM, WMS, POS, Voip, E commerce, Omni Channel
2. ~ SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Scala, Orion, Afsys, Manhattan, JDA, Infor, Retail Pro, Micros, MRSM, Oracle Retail, Focus,
Peachtree, Quick Books.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Directing/Managing the resources from within the dept. and external dept while designing, suggesting, and implementing
appropriate I.T. Solution for the customer.
• Developing project baselines while monitoring and controlling projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time
over-runs and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects.
• Working on different (DePICT, ACE, PRISM) Project Management Methodologies in various corporate environment.
• Designing new systems in business operations entailing mapping and studying the workflow to design solutions, ensuring
adherence to the business guidelines and enhance the competitive image.
• Conducting project feasibility studies and preparing reports to assess the viability & growth opportunities for projects and
business lines.
• Working for many verticals such as Retail, Finance, Supply chain, VOIP, I.T. Ecommerce, Omni Channel fulfilment.
KEY CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENTS
As Consultant:
• Civil Building Information Management (Providing Internet / Satellite / Intercoms Solutions)
• I.T. Telecom Consultation, World of Tomorrow (Kuwait), ICallGlobe (UK), Vocalinkz. (India), Share Point Axis-Solutions
(Kuwait) & ERP WMS Modern Home (Qatar)
• Provided Consultancy Services in the field of Software Development Requirements
• Provided Consultancy Services in the field of I.T. Telecom Infrastructure including WiMax, 3G, Soft switching & SIP Server
• Provided path to achieve Balance Score Card (Vocalinkz)
• Designed, Developed, Tested, Implemented data accumulation for Americana Foods. Advised on ERP selection methodology
• Developed Software for automated FX Currency Trading using MT4 platform
WORK EXPERIENCE
Since Jan’15 with Oracle
Manager Technical Consultancy (Retail Solutions EMEA Region)
Key Result Areas:
• Carrying out:
o Oracle Commerce, Stores, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Planning & Optimization, Retail Analytics, Retail CRM, SOA
Middleware POC to Clients.
o Help Clients recognize the value of solutions.
o Define KPIs for clients to recognize ROI
o Pre-Sales
Highlights: (refer to annexure for IT consultancy firms)
• Successfully delivered value of solution to Panda in Saudi, help define KPIs for ROI to Drees, POC for Mobile POS payment
solutions for Al-Ghanim Kuwait
Since Mar’11 to Dec’14 with Logcubes - Manhattan
Technical Manager – Business Consultant (Supply Chain)
Key Result Areas:
• Carrying out:
o WMS, Financial/ HR Integration Technical Project Management including Project Planning, Implementation &
Execution
o WMS Integration with Financial ERP and Different Inventory Systems
o Technical Configurations of Manhattan WMS
o Comprehensive database management and migration from Oracle to SQL and vice versa
o Pre-Sales
o Business Development
Highlights: (refer to annexure for IT consultancy firms)
• Successfully involved in the project of P&G at Jordan and implemented IT warehouse management, infrastructure & security
-ERP as turn-key projects
Feb’10 to Mar’11 with Axis-Solutions - (I.T. Subsidiary of Kuwait & Gulf Links[KGL]), Kuwait
Lead ERP/ IT Implementation Consultant Enterprise Solutions Department
Key Customers:
3. • KGLL (Kuwait and Gulf Link Logistics) Shuwaikh Site - Kuwait, Qatar site, KGL TC (Transport Company)
• Al-Khadda International.
• Vanda International
• KGL Transport Company Fleet Management.
• Risco
• Kuwait Oil Company
Key Result Areas:
• Ensured effective preparation of an End to End Solution for the Client by preparing project plan in coordination with
technical & network department..
• Provided Functional & Technical Consultation to implement ERP / Vertical solutions.
• Monitor Coordinate Installations, configuration and implementation of ERP / Vertical solutions.
• Liaised with customers analyzing their business needs and then designing and implementing suitable solutions to address
these needs including BRS, CRP including at times ERP selection.
• Vertical solutions were implemented for 3rd Party Logistics Company. Company required exchanging data from various
client’s customers and suppliers and their internal departments. Seamless Integration was performed between Vertical
solutions and Oracle ERP.
• Carried out day-to-day support work, managing a significant amount of project work which included developing training
material and test scripts. Testing / Data conversion / Configuration.
• Ensured effective implementation of:
o Warehouse Management (Manhattan Associates).
o Billing Management.
o Integration WMS (Manhattan Associates) with Oracle Financial.
o Integration WMS (Manhattan Associates) with Orion ERP Oracle based.
o Freight Forwarding System (integration with WMS , Oracle Financial)
o Standard Training Material (Manhattan [WMS])
o Al-Khadda Scala ERP Implementation.
o Vanda International ERP Support.
o KOC Online Reporting solution for Fleet Management through GPS
o Al-Ghanim Talent Management Corporate Display Solution.
o Business Analysis, designing the proof of concept of the solution for Transport Company, Designing cost calculations for
Oracle ERP from WMS system including labour management. Mapping User requirements to System Configurations.
• Involved in training New Consultants of Axis-Solutions in WMS Solutions, Project Management Skills, Business Analysis,
Design, ACE Implementation Methodology, Trouble shooting, and Presentations.
Aug’07 to Jan’10 with DHL Global Forwarding, Kuwait
IT Manager
Key Result Areas:
• Monitored I.T. Services, Softwares (Warehouse Management [Exceed Red Prairie, Manhattan Associates], ERP Modules, and
Integration), Hardware and network related Issues and Implementations
• Administrated all types of windows server & services
• Involved in networking design, network topology, monitoring network performance, network devices for performance,
Cisco.
• Handled IT Budget, Implementing and maintain I.T. standards (Group Policies (including disaster recovery), security policy,
antivirus, email, procurement policy, establishing new sites, closing new sites)
• Ensured effective:
o Project Management / Coordination / Implementation of Logis (Internal DHL Software) , Danzsale (Internal DHL
Software) , Afsys (Local accounting package used by DHL Kuwait & Oman)
o Project Management of Integration of Afsys (Local accounting package used by DHL Kuwait & Oman) & SAP Corporate
Office system
• Managing I.T. Resources, Vendors, and internal or external customer system interfacing or implementations
• Collaborated with the Central office and other IT managers to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction
• Played a stellar role in developing Warehouse Management System (web based basic module) using ASP.Net, C# Dot Net
Frame work, AJAX Technology and Crystal Reports.
• Monitored Share Point Server for Managing Documents and creating work flow e.g. Authorizing HR Activities, Storing
Clearance Documents’ with specific access policy
• Efficiently implemented Exceed WMS with complete integration with DHL Systems
• Involved in project Managing, Implementing, Configuring, Developing MS Share Point 2007 internal site for DHL GF Kuwait
• Assisted in providing Consultation to:
o DHL Customers like Lockheed Martin & SAIC on I.T. Infrastructure setup in Kuwait and connectivity with their Head
Offices including VOIP, WAN, MPLS, VPN, etc.
o DHL Customers on Supply Chain Solutions Management Implementation and seamless Integration with Customers’
existing ERP or Information Technology Setup
Apr’06 to Aug’07 with Axis-Solutions - (I.T. Subsidiary of Kuwait & Gulf Links [KGL])
Lead Consultant Enterprise Solutions Department Project Manager / Consultant (for Manhattan WMS
solutions)
4. Customers: KGLL (Kuwait and Gulf Link Logistics) Shuwaikh Site - Kuwait, Qatar site
Key Result Areas:
• Ensured effective preparation of an end to end Solution for the Client by preparing project plan in coordination with
technical & network department
• Monitored resources from within the dept. and external dept. while designing, suggesting, and implementing appropriate
Manhattan WMS solution for the customer
• Involved in providing Functional & Technical Consultation to implement Manhattan WMS solutions.
• Monitor Coordinate Installations, configuration and implementation of Manhattan WMS solutions.
• Collaborated with customers analysing their business needs and then designing and implementing suitable solutions to
address these needs including BRS, CRP
• Performed seamless integration as Manhattan WMS solution was implemented for 3rd
Party Logistics Company, they
required sending and receiving files from various client’s customers and suppliers and their departments
• Carried out day-to-day support work, a significant amount of project work which comprised of developing training material
and test scripts. Testing/ Data conversion/ Configuration
• Ensured effective implementation of:
o Warehouse Management (Manhattan Associates).
o Billing Management.
o Integration WMS (Manhattan Associates) with Oracle Financial.
o Integration WMS (Manhattan Associates) with Orion ERP Oracle based.
o Freight Forwarding System (integration with WMS , Oracle Financial)
o Standard Training Material (Manhattan [WMS] & Navis[Terminal Operating System])
• Assisted in training New Consultants of Axis-Solutions in WMS Solutions, Project Management Skills, Business Analysis,
Design, ACE Implementation Methodology, Trouble shooting, and Presentations
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
Sep’05 to Mar’06 with Logistixware - (Manhattan Associates partner in Middle East) as Project Manager/Consultant (for
Manhattan Associates Warehouse Management for Windows System)
Customers:
• AL Shirawi (Global Shipping and Logistics [Having 1 Million SQ FT Warehouse) U.A.E.
• KGLL (Kuwait and Gulf Link Logistics [Having 3 Million SQ FT Warehouse]) Mina Abdullah Site - Kuwait
Jun‘03 to Jul’05 with Retail Professionals, Dubai as Software Developer / Implementer Branch Office of a P.O.S. / Inventory
Control Solutions Provider
Apr‘00 to Jul’03 with Thomas Cook Al-Rostamani Exchange Company (ISO 9002 Certified Company in U.A.E.), Dubai UAE as IT
Executive
Jan’00 to Mar’00 with Cranium International, Dubai as Software Consultant A Branch Office of a Software House in Pakistan
Sep’97 to Dec’99 with Zero Datasoft (Al-Bassam) (K.S.A.), Dammam as Computer Programmer
Highlights:
• Major project done at Zero data soft was MODAQIQ AL ‘AT TAAM (DECEMBER 1998 – DECEMBER 1999)
• List of Customers using MODAQIQ AL ‘AT TAAM : Abdul Wahed Furniture, Al- Bassam, Al- Jazirah, Al- Harbi, Al –Qathani, Al-
Kadi Tent Factory, Al- Kadi Truck Body, Al- Qathani Ready Mix
Jul’95 to Aug’97 with Infinity Computers (India), Mumbai India as Computer Programmer
Highlight:
• Successfully completed 3 successful professional software projects
CERTIFICATION
Pursuing PMP Certification
TECHNICAL PURVIEW
• I.T. Management / Project Management Methodologies (PRISM, ACE, DePICT)/ Telecom / Network Infrastructure/ ERP/
Vertical Solutions Consultancy
• Business Analysis Or System Analysis, DB Management, Software Engineering, Software Development and Management,
Data warehousing, ETL, ELT, Architect, Design
• Oracle SOA/ SAP / MS AX / ERP Integration
• Manhattan Associate’s Warehouse Management for Windows / Exceed / Red Prairie / Oracle WMS (Implementation)
• Retail Pro(Implementation & Customization)
• MS SQL SERVER (6,6,5,7,2k,2k5,2k8), SSIS, DTS, Hadoop, Spark
• MS Exchange , SAN
• C, C++ , Delphi, Java ADF, FoxPro , ASP(x) / C#, Scala
5. • Interbase , Oracle DB (6-10g), PL SQL
• MOSS Share Point / Silver Light / IIS/ Apache, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
• HTML , Access / Visual Basic, Visual Studio 2003 2005 2008 2010
• Brio , Crystal Reports, SSRS, IBM Cognos,Qlik
• Windows O/S 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, Windows 7 Windows 2K8, 2K3 - Windows 3.11
• Network / TCP IP, Hand handled Terminals (HHT) or RF devices
ACADEMIC DETAILS
2012 MBA in IT (Correspondence) from Manav Bharti University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh India
2007 B.Com. (Correspondence) from Vinayaka Mission Foundation University Salem India
1995 Advance Diploma in Computer Application and Programming from C.C.T.C.
1995 Advance Diploma in Computer Hardware and LAN Engineering from JETKING S.E.T.
1993 Five Weeks Certificate Course In Software Packages from S.P. Jain Institute of Management, Mumbai
India
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 24th
October, 1974
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi and Gujarati
Location preference: Middle East - Far East
Marital Status: Married
ANNEXURE
At Oracle
Engaged in Technical Architectural / Solution Design / Integration solution design. Engaged in solution value with
Oracle Customer(s) / Prospects. Filling in RFP /RFQ for the solutions
Client List – (A Few Mentioned Below)
• Al-Salam (Technical Architecture/ Integration Retail)
• Choppies (Technical Architecture/ Integration Retail)
• Al-Tayer (Hardware Sizing)
• Marka (Technical Architecture Retail/ Integration Retail)
• LandMark (Technical Architecture Retail/ Integration Retail / XStore / Solution Design)
• Shopper Stop (Technical Architecture)
• SoftLogic (Technical Architecture)
• Myntra (Technical Architecture)
• Ooredo (Demo configuration)
• Mobilink (Pakistan Demo Configuration)
• Service(Pakistan)
• Panda (End To End Solution Design Discussion)
• Nahdi
• Prospects Mawarid , Qatar Duty Free , Al-Ghanim (Mobile POS), Dunkin Donuts (KSA) , Emirates Airlines
(Technical Queries On In Air POS)
Partner Event (Attend by more than 100 technical audience) --
Presented an awareness session on Oracle Retail Technical Sizing & Technical BOM Determination process.
At Logcubes - Manhattan
Provided, IT Consultancy for firms like
Client – Al-Ghanim Industries
• Retail POS (C#)
• KNet POS Integration (C++ / C#)
• HR Talent Management (Java 6.2)
Client - Al Shaya
• WMS SCALE 2009 Manhattan Associates
• MSSQL Server 2008
• Crystal Reports
Client - P&G Jordon
6. • MSSQL Server 2008 / Oracle 11g
• Crystal Reports
• Visual Studio 2011 C# (Work Flow)
• Manhattan 2011 SCALE WMS Project Implementation Planning, Execution, Integration and Configuration
• Labour Management Configuration
• Training, UAT, Load Testing, Go-Live support.
Client - Retail Logistics Dubai (Adidas /Reebok/ Sketchers / Daiken 3 PL service provider)
• MSSQL Server 2008 / 11g
• Crystal Reports
• Visual Studio 2012 C# (Work Flow)
• Manhattan 2012 SCALE WMS Project Implementation Planning, Execution, Integration and Configuration
• Training, UAT, Load Testing
Client – Span (Land-Mark Group)
• Put-To-Light BRS prep, Functional process documentation prep, Configuration & Implementation
• Voice Pick BRS prep, Functional process documentation prep, Configuration & Implementation
• Wave planning process design for the I.T.M.S. (WMS). Software enhancement for I.T.M.S.(WMS)
7. • MSSQL Server 2008 / Oracle 11g
• Crystal Reports
• Visual Studio 2011 C# (Work Flow)
• Manhattan 2011 SCALE WMS Project Implementation Planning, Execution, Integration and Configuration
• Labour Management Configuration
• Training, UAT, Load Testing, Go-Live support.
Client - Retail Logistics Dubai (Adidas /Reebok/ Sketchers / Daiken 3 PL service provider)
• MSSQL Server 2008 / 11g
• Crystal Reports
• Visual Studio 2012 C# (Work Flow)
• Manhattan 2012 SCALE WMS Project Implementation Planning, Execution, Integration and Configuration
• Training, UAT, Load Testing
Client – Span (Land-Mark Group)
• Put-To-Light BRS prep, Functional process documentation prep, Configuration & Implementation
• Voice Pick BRS prep, Functional process documentation prep, Configuration & Implementation
• Wave planning process design for the I.T.M.S. (WMS). Software enhancement for I.T.M.S.(WMS)