Samir Shah

About Samir Shah

15 plus years of technology and management consulting experience in variety of engagements involving, design and implementation of web based and multi-tier systems, systems design and development, enterprise architecture planning, data modeling and database design, Logistics/Supply Chain systems analysis and COTS package implementation in the areas of CRM and Supply Chain Management- In depth knowledge of data mining, analytical modeling and use of these techniques for risk assessment of supply chain processes- Excellent leadership abilities in leading and managing large-scale complex projects involving both COTS implementation and custom development. Led the team ranging from 5 persons to 47 persons- Strong ability in establishing and leading high performance teams to deliver value added client solutions- An aggressive problem-solver and decision-maker with the ability to absorb and apply multi-disciplinary knowledge to complex issues, set realistic priorities and initiate viable courses of action to attain objectives.Specialties: Supply Chain, Logistics System and Advanced Planning and Optimization Datawarehouse, Data Modeling and Database DesignConsulting, Business Analysis & BPR Software Product DevelopmentSystem Analysis and Design (SEI CMM, CASE tools), Project Management Enterprise Architecture Planning and Analysis

Experience

1. Technology Consultant

   U.S. Customs and Border Protection

   Jan 2006 — Present

   Enterprise Management Information System and Enterprise Data Warehouse Architect and Program Manager – Led the team of 17 consultants to design and develop EMIS/EDW for CBP TASPO office. The goal of the project was to develop data warehouse and dashboards to allow CBP users to visualize and analyze the data and key performance indicators from operations perspective. Was responsible for managing the overall project schedule and manage various tasks for the project. Provided subject matter expertise in development of target technical architecture for Targeting and Analysis Systems Program Office. Entity Resolution for Passenger Targeting, and ATS-RF – Lead – Led the team to design, develop and deploy solutions for various special priority projects like - entity resolution to support passenger targeting, ATS-RF.Framework for Intelligence Analysis– Project Manager and Architect – Led the team of 15 consultants from various consulting organization to design and develop the system. Was responsible for overall solution architecture task management of the project including the schedule, cost and budget for the project.

Education

• VIT - Pune India

  BS, Industrial Engineering

  1985 — 1989

• George Mason University

  MS, Systems Engineering

  1989 — 2004

• George Mason University

  PhD Candidate, Information Technology

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Consulting
• Analytics
• Supply Chain, Logistics System and Advanced Planning and Optimization
• Enterprise Architecture
• Business Process
• Management Consulting
• Integration
• Software Development
• Strategy
• Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Requirements Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Software Engineering
• Program Management
• Project Planning
• Project Management
• IT Strategy
• Software Project Management
• Business Intelligence