Prashant Kumar
10+ yrs in IT → now specialising in SAM & Software Procurement. Managing license compliance, vendor negotiations & cost optimisation at Publicis Resources via ServiceNow SAM Pro.
- Role
- Software Asset Management (Sam) & IT Procurement Specialist at Publicis Re:Sources
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Prashant Kumar
Senior IT Support Specialist | 10+ Years of Expertise in User Support, Incident Management, and Service Desk Operations | Skilled in Azure, Active Directory, Cloud Solutions, and IT Infrastructure Optimization | Proven Leader in Team Management and Process Improvement
Experience
Software Asset Management (Sam) & IT Procurement Specialist
Sep 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Software Asset Management | License Compliance | Vendor Management | ServiceNow SAM ProCurrently working with Publicis Resources as part of the IT Operations & Software Procurement team, managing end-to-end software asset lifecycle for global enterprise clients.Key responsibilities:• Managing and maintaining software license data in ServiceNow SAM Pro — including purchases, renewals, entitlements, and disposal• Reducing software costs by identifying unused licenses and optimizing multi-vendor licensing across the SAM tool• Uploading proof-of-entitlement records and ensuring license data accuracy for global customers• Collaborating with OEMs and vendors to onboard new software products and finalize contractual setups• Supporting internal audits by aligning procurement records with compliance requirements• Applying license modeling concepts and procurement systems to minimize total cost of IT assets• Working with the AI SteerCo committee to onboard AI software tools, including DPA and NDA sign-offs with publishers• Automating license provisioning workflows via MIM integrated with ServiceNowTools & Expertise: ServiceNow SAM Pro | SCCM | JAMF | Active Directory | Azure AD | Microsoft Intune | Office 365 Transitioning from 10+ years of IT Support & Access Management into a full-time SAM & Software Procurement career.
Education
University of Lucknow
Bachelor's degree, Economics
2007 — 2009
Skills
- Information Technology
- Sql
- Management
- System Administration
- Software Installation
- Operating Systems
- Windows
- Vendor Management
- Dhcp
- Troubleshooting
- Service Delivery
- Business Analysis
- Network Administration
- Mis
- Active Directory
- Hardware
- Ccna
- Crm
- Banking
- Telecommunications
- Team Management
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