Rajashekar Reddy Samala

About Rajashekar Reddy Samala

A technically strong Application Support & Development Manager with 23+ years of global IT experience, specializing in JD Edwards ERP, application architecture, system integrations, and end‑to‑end SDLC execution. A PMP® and CAPM® certified professional, I lead high‑performing teams to modernize complex application ecosystems, strengthen production stability, and drive engineering‑focused process improvements.I have hands‑on experience across AR/AP/GL, Fixed Assets, Multi‑Currency, Distribution, Inventory, and Manufacturing, with a strong record of full‑cycle implementations, 1st/2nd-line support, automation, observability, and root‑cause elimination. My international experience—Europe (4+ years) and USA (9+ years)—includes partnering with global stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable, and compliant enterprise solutions.Focused on system reliability, performance optimization, and continuous improvement, I thrive at the intersection of technology, operations, and business strategy, delivering practical, high‑value solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk.PMP® • CAPM® • JD Edwards (E1 & WorldSoft) • AR/AP/GL/Fixed Assets • Multi‑Currency • Advanced Pricing • Sales Order Management • Distribution & Logistics • Inventory Management • Manufacturing (Shop Floor, Work Orders, Quality) • DRP/MRP • Demand Forecasting • Capacity & Requirements Planning • Production Scheduling • PDM • BOM • Routings • Product CostingManufacturing • Pharma & Biotech • Distribution & Supply Chain • Entertainment • Oil, Gas & EnergyE1 Pages/UI • OneView Reporting • E1 Café • Watchlists • DC Link/DSI • OMW • Cross‑Reference • EDI • Z‑Files • Interfaces • UTB • SQL • DBU • Batch/Interactive Versions • Data Conversions • Data ValidationJD Edwards OneWorld Xe • EnterpriseOne 8.11/8.12/9.0/9.1/9.2 • WorldSoft 7.33 (AS/400, RPG) • SQL Query • DB2/400 • SQL Server • INSIGHT 2012/2016/2022 • HP Quality Center • Service Center (Test/Defect Management)ServiceNow • Remedy • Zendesk • JDE Production Support Workbench • Visio • MS Project • SharePoint • Process Flowcharting • Unit & Integration TestingMBA – Finance & Marketing • B.Com • HDSE • Harvard Business Publishing – Leading Others

Experience

1. Application Support and Development Manager

   IPS Corporation

   Aug 2023 — Present · CA, US

   Conduct day-to-day project coordination, planning, and implementation across multiple teams- Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability- Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to align priorities and deliver outcomes- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders- Oversee production, QA, UAT, and development environments, ensuring stability, configurationintegrity, and version control- Manage release cycles, deployment schedules, and environment refreshes with minimal business disruption- Optimize system performance through capacity planning, load analysis, and performance tuning- Manage relationships with software vendors, support partners, and technology providers- Evaluate and implement tools for automation, monitoring, testing, and developmentproductivity- Oversee licensing, renewals, and vendor SLAs to ensure value and compliance- Assess emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies aligned with business goals.

Education

• Project Management Institute

  CAPM, Project Management

• Harvard Business School

  Organizational Leadership

• Aptech Computer Education

  Software Engineer, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

• Bangalore University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Financial Management Services

• Osmania University

  Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Economics

  1997 — 2000

• Project Management Institute

  Project Managment Professional(PMP), Business Administration and Management, General

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  10+2, Commerce, Economics, Accountancy

  1989 — 1997