Lalit Ranka

About Lalit Ranka

With over 24 years of leadership experience in ERP management, cloud solutions, and global IT operations, I currently serve as Director, IT Oracle ERP Systems at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in serving science. I lead a high-performing team of 50+ professionals, managing enterprise-grade ERPs such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Infor, Esker, and enterprise Batch Workload Automation via BMC Control-M. Additionally, I oversee QAD GTTE which is an advanced global trade and transportation solutions software. I have successfully driven digital transformation, financial optimization, and IT strategies for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and multinational enterprises throughout my career, and I continue to lead these initiatives in my current role.I am passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technologies, especially artificial intelligence, to enhance IT operations and business decision-making. I have led AI-driven initiatives such as predictive maintenance, operational intelligence, and self-healing ERP systems using tools like Splunk, DataDog, and UiPath, resulting in improved operational efficiency and strategic insights. My expertise extends to system integration, cloud migrations and enterprise optimization, all through the lens of digital innovation.A leader with a deep understanding of compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS, FDA, and SOX, I have successfully managed high-value projects, negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts, and ensured adherence to stringent quality audits. From integrating over 100+ ERP interfaces to leading enterprise budget management and financial planning, I consistently drive operational excellence through rigorous service management, incident resolution, and proactive change control. As a visionary leader, I empower and inspire global teams, foster cross-functional collaboration, and strategically align technology initiatives with business objectives to deliver sustained growth and innovation.**Key Skills**AI & Machine Learning: Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLM), Prompt Engineering, TensorFlow, NLP, Python, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Oracle AI AgentsERP & IT Operations: SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle Financials Cloud, JD Edwards E1, Infor BAAN, Control-M, QAD Precision, AWS Cloud, IT StrategyCloud & Infrastructure: Cloud Architecture, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS (EC2, EFS, Auto Scaling, Multi-AZ), Disaster Recovery SolutionsCompliance & Audits: PCI-DSS, SOX, FDA, GDPR, Quality Audits, Data Validation

Experience

1. Director, IT ERP Systems (Oracle Erps Qad Gtte Bmc Controlm Esker Apps)

   Thermo Fisher Scientific

   Feb 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Leading Global ERP Operations team supporting Major ERPs like JD Edwards-E1 9.x, SAP R/3, SAP ECC 6.0, SAP S/41•••••20, HANA 2.0, Oracle Financials Cloud ERP & Infor BAAN along with BMC Control-M Enterprise Scheduling and QAD Precision (Global Trade Compliance & Multi-Carrier Shipping Software). Leading Team of around 150+ supporting global Projects and Operations 24x7x365.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master's degree, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

  1999 — 2001

• Indian Institute Of Cost Management and Research

  Master's degree, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Corporate Budgeting
• Business Continuity
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Cloud Applications
• Business Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Integration
• Pci Standards
• Os/400
• Sap Implementation
• Database Administration
• Vendor Management
• Splunk
• Technical Management
• Pmo
• Enterprise Architecture
• Business Process Improvement
• Middleware
• Team Management
• Exadata
• Project Coordination
• Amazon Ec2
• Paas
• Incident Management
• Cloud Security
• Unix
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Problem Solving
• Project Implementation
• Contract Negotiations
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Servers
• Business Analysis
• Mentoring
• Oracle Erp Implementations
• Amazon Ebs
• Technical Architecture
• Jd Edwards
• Oracle Application Server
• Amazon Vpc