Dharmesh Desai

About Dharmesh Desai

Experienced IT leader with a proven track record of guiding high-performing teams to deliver exceptional solutions from inception to completion, consistently meeting time, budget, and quality constraints across challenging environments. Key Strengths:• Strategic Leadership: Directs multidisciplinary tech teams, contractors, and vendors to achieve defined objectives. My impactful decisions shape product design, application functionality, and overall IT operations.• SME: Recognized across utility, legal, finance, and HR sectors; advocates firmwide frameworks, tools, and SDLC practices to drive organizational success.• Agile Mastery: Proficient in agile methodologies including Extreme Programming (XP), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Scrum. Ensures project success while fostering a collaborative and adaptive work environment. Global Tech Navigator: Oversees global teams, manages complexities, and aligns diverse groups to deliver transformative solutions. Technical Proficiencies: Expertise in Azure (Data Lake, Data Factory, Logic App), SQL Azure, Office 365, SharePoint, Power BI, MS Visual Studio.NET (MVC, ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET), Entity Framework, Enterprise Library, CI/CD, and SaaS products. Specializes in integrating on-premise and SaaS components, including SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle Fusion, and Oracle Hyperion. Cloud & Agile Evangelist: Skilled in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS); excels in building credibility, maintaining stakeholder communication, and defining/assigning tasks for comprehensive migration programs. Value Proposition: Beyond traditional management, a tech journeyman who integrates and champions cutting-edge technologies to advance companies in dynamic and evolving landscapes. Core Competencies:Client Relationship Management, Budgeting & Cost Control, Problem Solving & Analysis Business Reengineering, Quality Assurance, Infrastructure Support Additional Expertise:Risk Management: Mitigating project risks through comprehensive analysis and proactive strategies.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Enhancing productivity by fostering collaboration across diverse departments.Emerging Technologies: Staying at the forefront by exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies.Let\'s connect & explore how my strategic leadership & technical prowess can contribute to your organization\'s success!

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Software Engineering & Business Systems

   Ebara Elliott Energy

   Nov 2025 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Accomplished technology leader with extensive experience overseeing enterprise applications and driving digital transformation across complex organizations. Skilled in managing mission-critical platforms - COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) including ERP, CRM, HRIS and custom systems - and ensuring they are reliable, secure, and aligned with business strategy. Known for building and leading high-performing teams, partnering effectively with stakeholders, and delivering solutions that enhance operations, improve user experience, and support long-term growth.Expert in full application lifecycle management, governance, compliance, system optimization, and integration architecture. Adept at managing vendors, guiding major implementations and upgrades, and establishing best practices that strengthen performance and scalability. Combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to modernize systems, streamline processes, and enable the organization to operate with greater efficiency and insight.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)

  B.E. COMPUTER, Computer Engineering

  1988 — 1992

• Kalyani School Atul

  HSC, Science

  1983 — 1987

Skills

• Knowledge Management
• Business Intelligence
• Requirements Analysis
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Powershell
• Visual Studio
• Enterprise Software
• Integration
• Software Project Management
• Wcf
• Odata
• Oracle Pro*C
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• T-Sql
• Ssrs
• .net Framework
• C#
• .net
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Dellboomi
• Vb.net
• Databases
• Ajax
• Consulting
• Sdlc
• Visual Basic .net (Vb.net)
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Sap Successfactors
• Web Development
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Business Analysis
• Tfs
• Xml
• Database Design
• Ssis