ARAkarshan Rastogi
@akarshanrastogi
Software Asset Management professional optimizing licensing, compliance, and costs.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Software Asset Management professional with two years' experience optimizing software licensing, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with complex licensing agreements. I have hands-on experience managing license life cycles, interpreting legal and technical contract terms, developing license tracking databases, performing data analysis and visualization, and delivering stakeholder presentations and training.
My background includes cross-functional collaboration, vendor negotiations to secure favorable terms, and prior technical exposure through a Java development internship and operations experience using SAP and other enterprise systems. I seek a SAM role in a forward-thinking organization where I can implement best practices, drive cost-effective procurement strategies, and maintain rigorous compliance to support financial efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Asset Management Analyst
HackNow
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Analyzed software usage and license entitlement data to identify cost-saving licensing strategies and improve SAM processes, leading vendor negotiations and lifecycle management to secure favorable terms and reduce spend. Developed license tracking databases, visualized metrics for stakeholders, and delivered compliance training.
Java Development Intern
SoftSkills Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)
Contributed to Java development tasks under senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience in Java technologies and software development best practices during a structured internship.
Operations Manager
Raj Pharmaceuticals Company
Sep 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Managed operations including billing, collections, reporting and terminal scheduling while supporting SAP, Interact, CBO and Pharmanet usage to improve office efficiency and data workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IIMT Engineering College
Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2020 - 2022
Completed a Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A) program focused on advanced computing concepts and software development.
B I M T College
Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2015 - 2018
Activities and societies: Earned 1st prize in Chess competition.
Completed a Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A) program covering foundational computing, programming, and IT topics.
C J D A V School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
2012 - 2015
Completed secondary education (10th and 12th) under the CBSE curriculum.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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