Solution Architect
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Ravinder Kulsari is a highly experienced ERP Solution Architect with over 20 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. He specializes in PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud, and Microsoft Dynamics 365, delivering end-to-end ERP transformations that drive operational efficiency and business growth.
Throughout his career, Ravinder has worked with leading global firms, including HCL, PwC, KPMG, Hays, and 1218 Global, successfully leading large-scale ERP implementations, migrations, and integrations. His deep understanding of enterprise solutions allows him to architect scalable, secure, and high-performance ERP ecosystems tailored to business needs.
With extensive experience across the US, UK, New Zealand, Australia, and India, Ravinder has a strong track record of delivering complex multi-geography ERP projects. He has also played a key role in establishing offshore delivery centers, helping organizations leverage cost-effective, high-quality ERP support and development.
Passionate about technology-driven business transformation, Ravinder combines strategic vision with hands-on technical expertise to design ERP solutions that streamline processes, enhance compliance, and improve enterprise agility.
January 2021 - December 2022
Led the initiative as the Enterprise Architect to implement Dynamics 365 for enhancing manufacturing and master planning processes for a prominent US-based firm. Successfully streamlined operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective production, and optimized supply chain management, contributing to enhanced efficiency and profitability.
May 2020 - June 2020
As a Solution Architect, I played a crucial role in conducting interviews with key stakeholders to understand the unique needs of various business units. I performed a comprehensive assessment of the existing IT infrastructure and meticulously designed the forthcoming state of the IT system, ensuring alignment with the client's organizational objectives and long-term vision.
September 2019 - February 2020
Served as the Enterprise Architect for the global deployment of a financial and supply chain management system across the UK, US, and Japan. My role involved creating a standardized solution framework for the system's re-implementation. This comprehensive task included an in-depth analysis of local requirements and taxation impacts, culminating in the finalization of the system configuration in each respective location.
March 2019 - August 2019
Held the position of Solution Architect for the implementation of Financials and Supply Chain Management for a foremost fitness firm in New Zealand. Entrusted with the responsibility of crafting a comprehensive end-to-end system business process, I aided the client in the overhaul of the Chart of Accounts, accounting segments, and the reporting framework, ensuring enhanced financial management and operational efficiency.
December 2016 - March 2017
Operated as the Solution Architect for GST Implementation for an India-based IT company. The project entailed a thorough impact analysis of the GST rollout within India. The objective was to devise a comprehensive solution for system configuration to comply with the legal and reporting mandates of GST, ensuring the company's adherence to the new tax structure seamlessly.
March 2016 - June 2016
Served as the Solution Architect for the Project Costing Implementation to oversee extensive construction work. The client required management for a three-year, high-value construction project for their new campus buildings. In my role, I successfully implemented Project Costing and Program Management, ensuring the client's financial reporting requirements were met efficiently and effectively.
January 2016 - March 2016
Held the role of Solution Architect for the Procurement Item Master Reimplementation at a New Zealand-based University. The client embarked on a journey to enhance its procurement process. I contributed by aiding in the redesign of the procurement item master and its overall integration with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Asset Management modules. This endeavor successfully boosted the automation and efficiency of the procure-to-pay process, ensuring streamlined operations for the university.
May 2015 - August 2015
Subject matter expert for the implementation of Asset Management module for one of the leading universities in New Zealand. Primary role included reviewing AM configuration, providing solution to complex business scenarios and assisting development team for data migration.
February 2015 - April 2015
Project involved assessment of IFRS applicability, its impact and compliance for key business processes. As Finance SME in the project, recommended leveraging delivered features and making changes in current system configuration for better IFRS compliance and reporting.
May 2012 - January 2014
Role involved setting up the process framework to ensure transition of technology support from UK and 3rd party vendors to Indian IT offshore center. Project involved transition of support for PeopleSoft (FSCM/HCM/CRM/Portal), OBIEE/Informatica, Sharepoint and custom applications.
Role included leading multiple system implementation and enhancement projects, participating in the finalization of key requirements, guiding team and coordinating with multiple stake holders for project decision making. I also managed various system enhancement for improvement and automation of business processes
December 2011 - May 2012
Managed the implementation financials and supply chain management for IIM-Lucknow, one of the top management Institutes in India. Project involved implementation of financials, Supply Chain Management, Campus, HR and CRM solution.
June 2011 - September 2011
Conducted multiple workshop for a leading Insurance company based out of Central Europe at its Prague and Budapest office. Workshop involved preparation of prototype to assess different scenarios for rolling out the system in multiple countries across Europe. Workshop included highlighting the existing pain areas, likely solutions and way forward for system rollout.
January 2011 - June 2011
Responsible for translating the financials requirements to meet the transition from legacy to Oracle EBS solution for a leading integrated multimodal logistics service provider based out of India. One of the key challenges was to develop the reconciliation process with its branches which were scattered across the country.
April 2011 - May 2011
Assessed the existing procurement process implemented in a leading bank based out of Switzerland. Deliverables were to recommend the solution for existing problems and suggesting new modules provided by existing ERP system for leveraging additional benefits from the system.
May 2010 - May 2011
Managed the roll-out of HR system for the leading Pharmaceutical group covering more than nine legal entities. Challenges included the change management, stabilization of ERP and its implementation across the group.
October 2010 - December 2010
Develop prototype processes in EBS R12 to meet the proposed strategic changes in finance and supply chain management. It included demonstration of centralized procurement and collection business process. Goals of project included reduction of operational cost by elimination of redundant processes and better pricing by leveraging bulk orders for all the hotels covered under its group umbrella.
September 2010 - November 2010
Led the team to study existing ERP system for an India’s leading tobacco Company. Objectives of program were to do the root cause analysis for recurring issues and devising solution to resolve the key pain areas.
August 2009 - April 2010
Subject Matter Expert for end to end system implementation for a leading Indian BPO company. Support phase also included setting up reconciliation process, ensuring the sync between General Ledger and Sub-System and matching the data with legacy System (SAP).
April 2009 - May 2009
Project Manager(PeopleSoft Track) and solution architect for Auto Capitalization program for a leading Australian state owned Energy Company. Solution involved the development of custom program and using the delivered allocation process to automate the capitalization process. Program capitalized the cost incurred in capital project based on pre-defined business criteria's.
April 2009 - July 2009
As part of finance transformation team, re-Configured the PeopleSoft General Ledger module for a leading Australian state owned Energy Company to incorporate the new chart of accounts to meet the statutory reporting requirements.
May 2008 - March 2009
Project manager and solution architect for designing the finance system for National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP); a World Bank and Government funded organization. Finance, projects & grants module were implemented to manage fund allocation to more than 100 projects.
January 2008 - May 2008
AS-IS study for auto component manufacturing company for the implementation of finance ERP. It involved understanding all processes and converting it into existing business process maps. These process maps were used to map the ERP functionalities.
June 2006 - January 2008
Solution Architect for designing the functional criteria’s of archiving solution for a leading PeopleSoft data management provider. Role involved understanding the business process for key PeopleSoft module for all 8.x versions and framing the archive criteria for each business transaction.
August 2005 - May 2006
The EZ Migrate Program was introduced as a part of the Migration Services division of HCL. This program was launched to Create Productized Services to help customers “Migrate from source ERP to target ERP” with minimal interruption to business while reducing the total cost arising due to migration including timeline, risks, effort and resources required.
January 2005 - July 2005
Business Analyst , role was to understand the business and functional logic for the best understanding of the client’s requirements to technical team. Process involved working in complete SDLC from understanding requirements, testing and releasing the final version to client.
March 2016 - June 2016
Served as the Solution Architect for the Project Costing Implementation to oversee extensive construction work. The client required management for a three-year, high-value construction project for their new campus buildings. In my role, I successfully implemented Project Costing and Program Management, ensuring the client's financial reporting requirements were met efficiently and effectively.
March 2019 - August 2019
Held the position of Solution Architect for the implementation of Financials and Supply Chain Management for a foremost fitness firm in New Zealand. Entrusted with the responsibility of crafting a comprehensive end-to-end system business process, I aided the client in the overhaul of the Chart of Accounts, accounting segments, and the reporting framework, ensuring enhanced financial management and operational efficiency.
WorkWall - April 2021 to Invalid Date
On a mission to develop a new-age professional collaboration platform for technology firms to share their work and resources with peer firms across the globe.
Proso AI Technologies Ltd - April 2020 to May 2023
To develop solutions which can help in resolving real-life problems.
1218 Global - September 2015 to April 2020
Responsible for expanding operations in Asia Pacific region for Oracle Cloud, MicroSoft Dynamics, PeopleSoft, Successfactors, Salesforce, and other custom solutions.
KPMG - February 2014 to August 2015
Responsible for technology-driven process transformation for clients including ERP selection, implementation, and technology roadmap.
Hays - May 2012 to February 2014
Responsible for managing the Hays back-office system applications. Role included leading multiple system implementation and enhancement projects, participating in the finalization of key requirements, guiding the team, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders for project decision-making. Also managed various system enhancements for improvement and automation of business processes.
PricewaterhouseCoopers - January 2008 to May 2012
Worked closely with Partners in building the Oracle practice. Managed multiple projects related to ERP implementation, process re-engineering, IT strategy & roadmap, performance improvement, and IT Audit. Worked on various global assignments in Australia & Europe for system automation.
HCL - August 2005 to January 2008
Worked as a PeopleSoft system analyst in product development, support, and upgrade projects. Primary responsibilities included: - Understanding client's business requirements and its documentation. - Explaining the requirements to the developers. - Designing the processes to meet business needs. - Configuration of the system. - Testing and UAT. - Post-production support.
R systems - January 2005 to August 2005
A CMM Level 5 company specializes in customizing ERP packages for clients. Work involved understanding the business workflow based on system design documents provided by the client and sharing specific requirements with developers for customization. Once development was completed, responsibilities included end-to-end testing of system changes to ensure compliance with design documents.
New Holland Tractors (India) Pvt. Ltd. - January 2004 to January 2005
Responsible for supporting the payable, cost accounting and MIS function at the manufacturing plant of New Holland tractors in Greater Noida. Participated as a core member of the project team for developing the financial model for the tractor product. Also, participated in the implementation of taxation module in BAAN ERP system.
BITS, Pilani - January 2009 - December 2010
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - May 1999 - May 2002
Hansraj College - July 1998 - July 2001
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