Mohamed Farook

About Mohamed Farook

Richly experienced executive with good analytical ability to understand the business need and provide efficient and cost-effective software solutions. Experience working in diverse,fast-paced environments, across various business domains. Work closely with Program managers and senior management to execute projects to meet the strategic objectives of the business.Experience in managing projects on-site and offshore, data conversion projects, working with vendors on software implementations, business integration and custom application software development.Specialties:Enterprise IT Systems Strategy & Execution Information Architecture & Operational ExcellenceNew Product & Technology LaunchVendor & Contract NegotiationTechnology Project & Program ManagementOrganizational Design & Restructuring Team Building & LeadershipTime & Resource Optimizations Supply Chain Integration & OptimizationSarbanes-Oxley and audit compliance. Documentation, policy creation, testing and sign-offSpecialties: In Technologies areasAS400, RPG,CL, SQL, Java, J2EE, XML, Web Services, VB, ASP.NET, Linux, Unix. IBM Midrange iSeries systems (AS400) Internet technologies. DB2, SQL Server, Oracle DB, MySql. Weblogic, Weblogic Integration, Exstream

Experience

1. IT Director

   Affinion Group

   Jul 2012 — Present

   Manage the Application Development team to create new and support the existing applications. Provide technical guidance and leadership for the projects and enhancements to the application as needed.Effectively communicate with related Senior Executives, Business users, Customers, Vendors, Subcontractors and build relationships both internally and externally.

Education

• National Institute of Information Technology

  ATSM, Computer Science

  1994 — 1997

• Bharathidasan University

  Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication

  1993 — 1997

• St. John's Vestry AI Hr Sec School

  HSC, Physics,Chemistry,Maths,Computer Science

  1991 — 1993

• St. John's Vestry AI Hr Sec School

  ASLC, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

  1984 — 1991

Skills

• Project Planning
• Oracle
• Strategic Planning
• Saas
• Management
• Project Management
• Web Services
• Program Management
• IT Strategy
• Enterprise Integration
• Leadership
• Sql Server
• Process Improvement
• Enterprise Software
• Vendor Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• B2b
• Databases
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Sql
• Resource Management
• Business Intelligence
• Business Analysis
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Weblogic
• Xml
• Database Design
• Software Development