Rajesh S
IT Head | IT Manager | IT Project Manager
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strategic IT leader with 21+ years of extensive experience in managing IT operations, ERP
implementations, regulatory compliance (GxP/21 CFR Part 11), and digital transformation across
Pharma, CRO, Manufacturing, and Software industries. Expertise in aligning technology initiatives with
business goals, building high-performing teams, ensuring regulatory readiness, and driving operational
efficiencies. Seeking senior leadership roles as IT Head, IT Manager, or IT Project Manager.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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IT Strategy & Operations Management
Pharma/CRO IT Systems & Regulatory Compliance
ERP Implementation (Ramco ERP, HRMS, SCM, Odoo)
Digital Transformation & Process Automation
Infrastructure Management & Data Backup and Security
Vendor Management & Budget Optimization
GxP, 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
Cloud Migration & Disaster Recovery
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager IT
Micro Therapeutic Research Labs Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Nov 2023 – Present
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Led IT strategy for CRO operations covering Clinical Labs, Bioanalytical, FD, and AD.
Implemented GxP-compliant electronic batch records, reducing documentation time by 40%.
Achieved 100% audit compliance readiness across IT systems for regulatory inspections.
Spearheaded vendor negotiations, delivering 15% IT procurement cost savings.
Developed and maintained secure IT infrastructure for clinical data integrity.
Senior Developer & IT Project Manager
Fusiontec Software Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Jul 2021 – May 2023
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Managed 15+ concurrent ERP and Healthcare IT projects with on-time delivery.
Designed a hospital management system servicing 200+ daily patients.
Reduced reporting times by 50% through database and application optimization.
Sr. Manager IT – ERP & Digital Transformation
Ramco Cements Limited - Chennai
May 2001 – May 2019
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Directed $15M multi-unit ERP implementation across 5 manufacturing plants.
Reduced IT operational costs by 30% through legacy modernization.
Developed GST compliance engines, saving ₹2Cr+ annually in penalties.
Oversaw enterprise IT infrastructure, Ramco ERP integrations, and vendor management.
Successfully managed a team of 6+ IT engineers and support staff.
SELECTED PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Enterprise HR & Payroll Management System
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Architected centralized HR platform covering recruitment, payroll, statutory compliance for 4
group companies.
Integrated biometric devices and real-time dashboards, improving HR efficiency by 50%.
gStock – CRO Inventory Control System
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Built FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant inventory management system handling 50,000+
biological samples.
Reduced sample wastage by 35% and improved audit trail reliability.
GST Compliance Engine – Cement Industry
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Led a GST Validation Engine project for all Manufacturing plants, Grinding and Packing Plants
and integrated ERP, weighbridge, and financial systems.
Achieved 99% invoice generation accuracy and 0.2% mismatch rates.
EDUCATION
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M.Tech. in Software Systems, BITS Pilani -)
MCA, Bharathiar University -)
B.Sc. in Computer Science, Madurai Kamaraj University -)
CERTIFICATIONS & LANGUAGES
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GxP Compliance Workshops (Internal)
Languages: Tamil (Fluent), English (Fluent), Telugu (Basic)
PERSONAL DETAILS
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Date of Birth: 02 July 1979
PAN: AUZPS9666F
Blood Group: O+
