Emmanuel Viggeswarapu

About Emmanuel Viggeswarapu

Dynamic IT professional with a robust career dedicated to delivering best-in-class services and solutions. With over 25 years of progressive experience across a diverse range of technology platforms, I have led all aspects of daily business operations and projects to achieve impactful, bottom-line results- Proven IT Leadership: Starting as a Developer and progressing to Senior Leadership, I bring comprehensive expertise in managing complex IT infrastructures and systems- Building IT Department: Expertise in building IT department for a medium size manufacturing company by prioritizing core infrastructure like network setup, cybersecurity, and ERP systems for efficient production and inventory management- Specialized Technical Knowledge: Extensive experience with Oracle EBS environments, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Analytics Cloud, Oracle ATP Database, Cisco Infrastructure, System Security, Generative AI, IoT and Telecommunications- Strategic IT Oversight: Enterprise-wide responsibility for planning, organizing, and executing IT strategies that align with business objectives, including supporting existing applications and driving new technical solutions- Senior Leadership Role in IT: Currently leading a senior capacity within a manufacturing organization.15+ Years of IT Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading IT initiatives and teams- Oracle Expertise: Over 20 years working with Oracle Applications, including 5+ years as an Oracle Apps DBA- Server Architecture and Project Management: Skilled in designing server architectures for complex Oracle EBS environments and managing projects with detailed planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and business justification for database and technical initiatives- Business Solutions Analysis: Experienced in analyzing complex business needs and recommending effective technical solutions for users and clients.Core Competencies and areas of expertise- Strategic Artificial Intelligence-Major multiple Oracle ERP Implementations-Major Oracle ERP/Oracle Database/OBIEE/Linux/OVM Upgrades-Cybersecurity risk mitigation strategy-Smart manufacturing implementation-SaaS application implementations and Integration with ERP systems-IT Governance – Aligning IT Strategy with Business Strategy-IT Security-Merger & Acquisition Integrations-Process and Efficiency Improvements-Internal and External Relationship Management-Budgeting and Forecasting-Business and Technology Strategy-Applications Development and Delivery-Business Intelligence-CRM applications-Vendor Negotiations

Experience

1. Senior Director of Information Technology

   Seaman Corporation

   Feb 2024 — Present · Wooster, OH, US

   Responsible for developing and executing the organization\'s IT strategy, collaborating closely with executive leadership to drive business value through strategic IT initiatives. Oversee the implementation of Smart Manufacturing, IIoT, and AI technologies across all organizational plants. Lead and manage ERP, CRM, security, infrastructure, and all technological initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Manage a hybrid team environment with a strong focus on team building and vendor management, and spearhead organization-wide technological advancements. Also accountable for developing and managing the annual IT budget to support technology operations. Extensive experience in hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating ERP, CRM, and IT teams to drive excellence across departments.Responsible for designing and implementing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to support IoT, AI, and integration of third-party SaaS applications with the Oracle ATP database using REST APIs. Developed and deployed an Oracle Analytics Cloud solution to address IoT requirements by leveraging the Oracle ATP database.

Education

• Youngstown State University

  Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Engineering

• Harvard University

  Professional Development - Harvard Division of Continuing Education, Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age

• Bangalore University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Engineering

• Ashland University

  Professional Development - Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program

Skills

• Etl
• Enterprise Software
• Oracle Discoverer
• Database Administration
• Cloud Saas Integration
• Databases
• Salesforce.com Implementation
• Business Process Improvement
• Xml Publisher
• Obiee
• Project Management
• Sql*Plus
• Business Intelligence
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Management
• Integration
• Rman
• Oracle HR
• Unix
• Oracle Applications
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Pl/Sql
• Business Analysis
• Project Delivery
• Erp
• Performance Tuning
• Project Planning
• Bi Publisher
• Information Technology
• Disaster Recovery
• IT Management
• Oracle Forms
• Solaris
• Strategic Planning
• Oracle Developer 2000
• Sql
• Linux
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Oracle Reports