Prakash Shahi
Manager – SAM | Software Asset Management & Compliance at Cognizant
- Role
- Manager Sam Software Asset Management & Compliance at Cognizant
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Manager Sam Software Asset Management & Compliance
Mar 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Managing Discovery & Software Asset Management (SAM) for compliance and cost optimization.*Driving software license compliance, audits, and risk mitigation strategies.*Utilizing SQL, SCCM metering, and data analytics for asset visibility.*Enhancing software governance and IT asset management processes.*Collaborating with stakeholders to improve license usage and cost efficiency.*Leading software audit defense and vendor negotiations to minimize risks.*Implementing SAM best practices to ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.*Analyzing IT asset lifecycle data to drive cost savings and operational efficiency.
Education
Wigan & Leigh College, UK
MBA, Marketing
2002 — 2004
Graphic Era Institute of Technology (GEIT), Dehradun-Uttranchal
Bachelor of Management & Information Technology (BMIT), Information Technology
1999 — 2002
Skills
- Business Development
- Channel Partners
- Team Management
- Management
- Account Management
- Product Management
- Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Vendor Management
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