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Durgesh Dewoolkar

@durgeshdewoolkar

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Accomplished Product Owner/Manager with 15 years of experience.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in product management and technology adoption to drive impactful solutions.

I am an accomplished Product Owner and Manager with over 15 years of experience leading product strategy, development, and delivery within complex enterprise ecosystems. My expertise lies in driving technology adoption and enhancing user experience, supported by a strong application of Agile methodologies and strategic integration management. I am PMP and PSPO I certified, and I am currently pursuing an MBA, focused on delivering impactful solutions and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

In my current role at Infor, I act as the Area Product Owner for the Workforce Management platform, where I have successfully created an integrated product vision and roadmap. I led strategic initiatives that increased technology adoption by 30% and improved customer adoption KPIs by 20%. My experience also includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver persuasive solution briefs, enhancing sales win rates by 5% and providing implementation support for premier customers.

Previously, I served as a Technical Analyst at Oracle Canada, where I coordinated with key stakeholders to improve customer satisfaction scores by 20% through effective product delivery management. My career also includes roles at TD Bank and various consulting positions, where I focused on enterprise deployment and business analytics projects. I am passionate about mentoring and have a proven track record of guiding teams to achieve excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Area Product Owner

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Infor

Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Created an integrated product vision and roadmap for Infor Workforce Management (WFM), including integrations with Infor HR and FSM. Led strategic initiatives for Infor technology stack adoption, increasing usage by 30% among WFM customers. Guided geo-diverse Agile development teams to deliver high-quality solutions by providing clear business and functional requirements.

Agile Methodology Product Roadmap API Integration GDPR Compliance Product Marketing Solutions Consulting People Management

Principal Technical Analyst

Oracle Canada

Sep 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Acted as Delivery Manager for Oracle Support Services (PeopleSoft), coordinating with VP/SVP level stakeholders to define scope and prioritize features. Guided global development teams for PeopleSoft Advanced Monitoring and Resolution Cloud Monitoring tool, improving CSAT scores by 20%. Led the organizational enablement program for PeopleSoft, analyzing processes and administering training to enha

Peoplesoft Delivery Management Stakeholder Management Program Management Enablement CSAT Mentoring

Technical Solutions Architect

TD Bank

Apr 2015 - Present (10 years 2 months)

Transformed PeopleSoft infrastructure, enhancing service reliability and predictive analytics, resulting in a 10% reduction in incidents. Led upgrades and migrations, improving system efficiency and resilience, and successfully moved the HR HelpDesk application to the TD Cloud. Managed bi-annual maintenance releases, reducing release time by 20% and advising HR Business Operations on data analytic

Peoplesoft Infrastructure Reliability Predictive Analytics Release Management Data Analytics User Acceptance Testing Team Leadership

Independent Technology Consultant

Independent Consultant

Provided independent technology consulting services to various clients including WSIB, Centennial College, Ryerson University, and Region of York. Focused primarily on enterprise deployment projects, including ERP and payment management systems. Also engaged in business analytics projects for diverse client needs.

ERP Systems Payments Systems Business Analytics Consulting Project Management Data Analysis System Integration

Senior Technology Consultant

BearingPoint Inc.

Worked as a Senior Technology Consultant on enterprise projects for BearingPoint Inc. (KPMG Consulting) across Canada and the USA. Specialized in implementing and optimizing PeopleSoft ERP and CRM systems. Collaborated with diverse teams to deliver complex technology solutions.

Peoplesoft ERP Systems CRM Systems Technology Consulting Implementation Client Engagement Project Delivery Optimization

Associate Instructor & Research Assistant

Indiana University

Served as an Associate Instructor at Indiana University, contributing to academic programs. Conducted research as a Research Assistant for Delphi Auto Corp within the Vision Lab, focusing on computer science applications. Gained experience in various systems analyst positions during optional practical training (OPT).

Computer Science Research Vision Lab Systems Analysis Academic Instruction Data Analysis Software Development Technical Support Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Purdue University

MBA, Business Administration

Currently pursuing an MBA, focusing on business administration and management principles. This program enhances strategic leadership and decision-making skills.