Vibhu Verma
Software Asset Management Specialist @Metrolinx
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WORK HISTORY
Software Asset Management Specialist @Metrolinx
Toronto, ON, CA
Led software license compliance assessments, improving data maturity through optimized software models and contract management.• Managed $75 million worth of software contracts annually, overseeing renewals, true-ups, and negotiations with Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk, OpenText, and other vendors.• Spearheaded Microsoft EA renewal, implementing a true-down strategy that resulted in $1M+ cost savings by aligning licenses with actual usage.• Negotiated vendor contracts, identifying and eliminating redundant SaaS applications, leading to $500K+ annual savings.• Optimized software license allocation/re-harvesting processes, achieving a 10-15% reduction in underutilized licenses, leading to cost avoidance/savings of up to $1M in a year.
EDUCATION
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
eMDP Professional Certificate Program, Business Analytics
Maharaja Surajmal Institute Of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
George Brown Polytechnic
Post Graduate Diploma, Information System Business Analysis and Health Data Informatics
Vandana International School
High School, Science (Non Medical)
SKILLS
ABOUT VIBHU VERMA
Results-driven Software Asset Management professional with 6+ years of experience driving software license compliance, cost optimization, and governance across enterprise environments. Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar software portfolios, leading vendor negotiations, and delivering measurable savings. Adept at partnering with IT, Finance, and Legal stakeholders to reduce compliance risk and maximize software investment ROI. Holds CSAM certification with deep expertise in Microsoft EA, Adobe, Autodesk, and SaaS portfolio rationalization.
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