Irshad Rana

Irshad Rana Implementation, Deliveries & Data Science 30+ Years Experience ---- https://www.linkedin.com/in/irshad-rana-58b50714/ Accomplished and results-driven management professional with 30+ years of extensive experience in overseeing the end-to-end management of security and stability for product and application development, in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. Proven track record of delivering projects on time, enhancing client satisfaction throughout a distinguished career. Expert in leading cross-functional teams to gather and document client requirements, design applications. A seasoned Subject Matter Expert (SME) in government and corporate procurement solutions, B2B, B2C, ERP, agricultural commodity trading, and custom IT solutions. Successfully implemented integrated ERP systems with multiple modules such as Purchasing, Inventory, Production, Material Conversion, Sales, and Financial Accounting Systems (FAS). A strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to transform vision into actionable strategies, consistently achieving operational benchmarks and business goals. Renowned for devising effective delivery strategies that drive growth, revenue, and overall business performance. Currently seeking a challenging senior leadership role within a dynamic organization to apply my expertise in driving organizational growth. Certified Data Scientist with a specialization in Business Analytics. SKILLS: IT Strategy & Solution Development Project Delivery & Performance Project Implementation Client Requirement & Satisfaction Process Improvement & Quality Management Data Science – AI ML – Business Analysis WORK EXPERIENCE: VUPADHI TECHNO SERVICES PVT. LTD., OMAN Aug 2024 – Nov 2024 Position: Delivery Head Spearheaded a cross-functional team of 30 professionals to conduct comprehensive requirement analyses and develop a user-centric portal, achieving full compliance with RFP specifications and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction for TAKAMUL Project, a unified portal for managing projects and procurement across government ministries. GUJARAT NARMADA VALLEY FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LTD., May 2023 – Sep 2024 Position: Delivery Head – Software Directed the design and development of over 25 product-based and project-specific applications, resulting in a 40% reduction in time-to-market while enhancing user satisfaction scores by 30%, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. Served as the primary client liaison, effectively resolving technical issues and driving product improvements. Developed and implemented effective software delivery processes utilizing Agile methodologies for iterative development. Leveraged data science, AI, and ML techniques to generate insightful reports, informing improved decision-making and product development. Spearheaded a successful e-procurement solution implementation for the Government of Gujarat, resulting in a streamlined procurement process that reduced costs by 60% and improved transaction processing speed by 50% and the Integrated Lease Management System (ILMS) for mining departments across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Integrated payment gateway solutions with major banks for multiple government entities. Proactively managed project risks and issues, ensuring consistent project progress and performance. Built and maintained strong relationships with clients and partners. Continuously improved software delivery processes and team performance through mentoring and leadership. NCDEX EMARKETS LIMITED, DELHI/NAGPUR Oct 2021 – April 2023 Position: Vice President – Business Cultivated and strengthened strategic partnerships with major government departments, driving new business development initiatives that resulted in a 25% increase in revenue within the agricultural trading sector. Served as a key liaison between clients and technical teams, effectively resolving issues, facilitating product improvements, and contributing to the development of new application features. Utilized data science, AI, and ML techniques to generate insightful reports from agricultural data, providing valuable business intelligence. Successfully managed the implementation of an e-Lottery application for PMAY flat allotments and liquor shop license allotments. Possess extensive experience in payment gateway integration for multiple government entities. C1 INDIA PVT. LTD, AHMEDABAD Nov 2007 – Apr 2021 Position: Vice President – Implementation Analyzed market research data to pinpoint key markets and consumer segments, introducing new features that sustained the company's competitive edge increasing revenue in corporate business by 160% in 2 years. Consistently recognized for on-time delivery of implementation projects and for providing robust post-implementation support to government and corporate clients across India. Led the team for design and development of product-based and project-specific applications. Acted as a key liaison between clients and technical teams, managing issue resolution and driving product improvements in implementing e-procurement solutions for the Government of Gujarat (India). Optimized resource utilization by strategically assigning tasks, accelerating project timelines. Managed the end-to-end security and stability of all products and applications. Possess extensive experience integrating payment gateways with multiple government entities for fee and EMD collection with automated refund processing. CHATTARY SUMMATIONS (CIPL), AHMEDABAD Apr 1997 – Nov 2006 Position: Project Manager Collaborated with Business Analysts to jointly prepare the SRS document for assigned projects, ensuring it was ready for client submission. Engaged with clients and senior management to finalize amendments to the SRS based on project requirements, securing client sign-off before initiating development. Assigned work tasks to programmers according to the signed-off SRS documents. Defined the roadmap for the rollout of the ERP application in coordination with the technical team and the client. Monitored project development progress and provided regular updates to management. OTHER EXPERIENCE: Territory Manager, Bradma of India Ltd. Asst. Branch Manager, Patel Roadways Ltd Sales Officer, RPG Paging Services Ltd Sales Officer, Latham India Ltd MAJOR PROJECTS: GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT PROJECTS: nprocure.com (Govt. of Gujarat portal) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Mahanagar Gas Limited Mazagon Dockyard Limited Cotton Corporation of India CORPORATE CLIENTS: Petronet LNG Ltd. (Procurement solution) ACC and Ambuja (Procurement solution) Ultra Tech Cements (Procurement solution) Asian Paints (Procurement solution) L&T Projects (Procurement solution) Multimedia Frontiers Ltd., Gandhinagar (MRP) GNVFC (Time Attendance System) OTHER GOVERNMENT PROJECTS: Agristack (MOA&FW) Rastriya E-markets limited (Agriculture Commodity Trading – Government of Karnataka) Integrated Lease Management System (ILMS) for the mining departments of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka e-Lottery application for flat allotments under the PMAY scheme for NMRDA and liquor shop license allotments for Government of Jharkhand OFF SHORE CLIENTS: GSTB, Oman CeasarPac, Kuwait (ERP) Al Sharan Industries, Kuwait (ERP) Ajwan, Kuwait (ERP) Ruby Coach Builders, Ahmedabad (ERP) EDUCATION: B. Com – Gujarat University (1991) HSC – GHSSB (1988) SSC – GSB (1985) CERTIFICATION: Advance Certification in Data Science – BA from IIIT- Bangalore Agile Development Practices Six Sigma Green Belt Excel Macros and VBA Operations Excellence work-Out and Kaizen Facilitator