PRABAKAR JAGANATAN
(Cell) 949.701.8931 | prabujd@gmail.com | 3801 Nan Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022 | LinkedIn
Drives transformational leadership and strategic vision; architects and directs enterprise-wide technology systems and infrastructure.
Strategic Technology Planning | IT Governance & Policy Development | Cloud Computing Strategies | Agile & DevOps Methodology
Steers digital transformation and technological advancement within diverse organizations. Develops robust IT strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Excels in strategic leadership, driving effective change management, team development, and operational efficiency. Advocates for a proactive approach to cybersecurity to ensure robust defenses and compliance. Drives technical innovation and fosters continuous improvement. Engages collaboratively with business leaders, IT staff, and external partners to leverage technology as a key driver of business growth and competitive advantage.
Data Analytics & Interpretation Enterprise Architecture Design Cross-Functional Collaboration
Network Architecture & Security Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Financial Forecasting & Budgeting Project Management & PMO Leadership Talent Development & Team Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Technology, Alegre LLC 04/2021 – Present
Executed strategic IT projects, and led strategic planning and operational excellence. Spearheaded customer support initiatives, maintaining high satisfaction levels; leveraged data analytics and metrics to drive business decisions and leading multiple engineering teams, Oversaw IT infrastructure while developing and executing the organization’s technical vision, strategy, and roadmap. Stayed up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends. Took 25 direct reports, including 3 Directors, and led teams in creating and delivering innovative solutions. Recruited top talent and fostered a positive team culture; revolutionized staff recruitment and retention through a 3-stage interview process.
• Optimized IT operations by centralizing servers and managed a dual-site setup to support local and remote operations; integrated and maintained the Procare application for student management. Utilized Wix and Google Ads to drive marketing initiatives.
• Led the strategic website migration from Wix to WordPress, orchestrating a remote team for marketing, Google Ads, AI enhancements, and SEO optimization; coordinated the project to ensure seamless functionality.
• Automated manual school processes and ensured seamless data synchronization across applications for accurate auditing through the development of a centralized app; led a cross-functional team and leveraged 3rd-party services to augment efficiency.
• Directed fiscal operations by managing a robust annual budget of $1.2M, employing strategic financial planning and allocation to optimize resources, sustain quality, and support expansion efforts.
• Enhanced educational access by negotiating and implementing CCS scholarships to offer financial aid for low-income families, ensuring equitable educational opportunities.
Technology Officer (Official Title: Manager, Budgets, Reporting, and Operations), BNSF Railways 04/2011 – 04/2021
Orchestrated the development and deployment of 700+ Tableau and PowerBI reports for the Engineering and Finance departments, ensuring the capture, analysis, and presentation of critical data. Coordinated the collection of field data, streamlining processes to support executive demands for graphical data visualization. Supported cross-departmental needs by tailoring information retrieval and report generation to enhance decision-making. Conducted formal risk assessments to manage risks related to security, compliance, vendor issues, and business continuity; oversaw compliance and audit initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Engineered a comprehensive finance dashboard integrating Tableau, SAP HANA, and PowerBI for real-time departmental spending and P&L insights; pioneered cloud-based solutions to transform data accessibility for executives.
• Decreased on-field accident rates and revolutionized reporting by developing an iOS app to cut data processing and visualization time from weeks to seconds, enabling instant report generation and cloud-based insights, eradicating the need for Excel macros.
• Developed an asset dashboard application to automate and enhance business reporting; streamlined $MM asset management and procurement with real-time insights; coordinated with 3rd party suppliers and vendors.
• Streamlined team dynamics and ensured project success through effective leadership and resource allocation; guided IT and Data Management teams on diverse projects, and provided effective training and mentoring to boost professional skills.
Senior Consultant, Baker Hughes 01/2011 – 04/2011
Formulated and maintained a strategic roadmap for the legacy IT system transformation, balancing employee productivity, risk mitigation, and compliance with cost control. Improved project outcomes by establishing best practices for Agile software development, testing, deployment, and DevOps. Collaborated cross-functionally to align technology with business goals.
• Successfully transitioned Baker Hughes from legacy SAP and JD Edwards systems to a modern PowerBuilder application by leading the conversion of complex data structures into WebFOCUS reports, enhancing data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Managed project risks, maintained administrative records, and controlled budgeting and costing through comprehensive documentation and implementing stringent oversight measures.
• Directed a team of 3 in the design and development phases by facilitating the integration of significant system changes to WebFOCUS and SAP, achieving seamless data consolidation and process optimization in a high-stakes, $MM environment.
Project Lead, Ford Motor Company 02/2009 – 01/2011
Enhanced customer support and streamlined business processes for Ford’s service division by leading the development of a dashboard using WebFOCUS and SharePoint, integrating Java, C++, and .NET. Bolstered company relationship with 3rd party customers and dealerships by spearheading the creation of the Fleet Customer Support System to manage and streamline the dealership process, facilitating risk assessments and improving delivery timelines. Implemented a comprehensive system to manage dealership data, vehicle delivery schedules, and customer requirements, ensuring efficient pipeline management and secure information processing.
Additional Experience:
Senior Technical Project Manager, Parker Hannifin 12/2004 – 02/2009
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computers, AU Member of Project Management Institute
Certified Sybase Professional, BNSF Railways
Certified WebFocus professional, BNSF Railways
Certified Software and System Management Professional, NIIT
Certified Russian Professional, All India Institute of Delhi
Certified Radio Television and Audio Professional, All India Institute of Delhi