Raj Velmurugan

About Raj Velmurugan

As a Digital Technology executive, I am responsible for all aspects of digital information technology driving digital transformation of both large and mid-sized organizations. At Harley-Davidson, initiated a multi-year business modernization and technology transformation strategy which enabled the global IT organization to become agile and nimble focusing on business growth.With over 20 years of IT executive experience, I have a proven track record of delivering business value through innovation and technology transformation across various industry domains.My core competencies include enabling business digital business, technology strategy, digital and web, IoT, mobile apps, enterprise applications, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, information security, business intelligence, project management, global IT operations, staffing strategies, and organizational transformation. I have set the vision and led the execution of modernizing the IT landscape, building a resilient foundation, driving cost efficiencies, and accelerating business agility. I have also enabled the businesses to drive digital transformation leveraging technology while ensuring information security and customer satisfaction.

Experience

1. Vice President, Global CIO

   Harley-Davidson Motor Company

   Jan 2021 — Present · US

   Global Executive, responsible for all aspects of Digital Information Technology for the Motor Company and Financial Services organization encompassing Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Architecture, Data and Analytics, Cloud Platforms and Infrastructure, Employee Experience, Service Desk, and Operations.Set the vision and led the execution of modernization of the IT landscape to build a resilient foundation to grow the business. Contributed directly to the business\'s bottom line by driving cost efficiencies and YoY cost takeout. Self-funded new capabilities and modernizing the technology platforms and accelerating business agility without increasing costs of Digital Technology.

Education

• Datamatics Corporation

  Graduate Diploma, Computer Science

• University of Madras

  B.S, Chemistry

• Capella University

  MS, Information Technology

Skills

• Vendor Relationships
• Enterprise Software
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Erp
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Intelligence
• Pmp
• Program Management
• Sap
• Digital Strategy
• Vendor Management
• Pre-Sales
• Crm
• IT Management
• Project Management
• Strategy
• Web Applications
• Integration
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Enterprise Mobility
• Technology Management
• IT Strategy
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Siebel
• Cloud Computing