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Santhosh Muthusamy

@santhoshmuthusamy

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Strategic Technical Project Manager with over 18+ years of experience.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, supports career growth, and values collaboration.

I am a Strategic Technical Project Manager with over 18 years of experience leading global infrastructure modernization, cloud migrations, and software currency initiatives. My expertise lies in data center transformations, vendor management, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. I have a proven track record of delivering multi-million-dollar projects using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies, ensuring that IT solutions align with business goals and drive execution across cross-functional, global teams.

At Scotiabank, I led the end-to-end delivery of large-scale software currency programs and modernization initiatives, directing upgrades of server infrastructure and application stacks to improve performance and compliance. My leadership in critical authentication and identity modernization initiatives has enabled robust authentication controls and improved access governance. I have successfully managed budgets exceeding $3M, overseeing financial reporting and identifying cost-saving opportunities through vendor negotiation.

Throughout my career, I have developed comprehensive program plans and integrated schedules, ensuring optimal staffing and timely delivery across various project models. My commitment to transparency and governance has been instrumental in driving strategic interventions and sustaining delivery momentum. I am currently pursuing PMP certification to further enhance my project management skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Technical Lead/ Project Manager

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Scotiabank

May 2023 - Present (2 years)

Led large-scale software currency, modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives across key business lines, directing upgrades of server infrastructure, application stacks, and adopting GCP/Azure. Spearheaded major infrastructure modernization projects (Atlassian, Autosys, Enterprise Vault, Urban Code Deploy, EDL, EDW SAS) and critical identity access management initiatives (SailPoint, Forge

Azure Software Currency Data Center Consolidation Disaster Recovery Agile Waterfall Budget Management Vendor Management ServiceNow Identity Management

Technical Project Manager

BDO LIXAR

Aug 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)

Directed end-to-end infrastructure transformation programs, including technology refreshes, server upgrades, data center re-platforming, and software compliance, coordinating cross-functional teams for seamless cloud and on-premises implementations. Developed comprehensive project documentation, led governance and vendor meetings, and managed risk and change control processes ensuring compliance.

Cloud Environments Documentation Risk Management Change Control UAT Vendor Management

IT Infrastructure Project Manager

MUFG

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)

Spearheaded complex $5M+ software asset management and storage migration projects across multiple datacenters, converting high-level concepts into precise technical specifications and deployment strategies. Bridged stakeholders and technical teams, optimizing resource allocation, and engaging executive leadership with clear updates. Ensured strict compliance with governance and security standards

Software Management Stakeholder Management Resource Allocation Governance

IT Infrastructure Project Manager

BFG Enterprise Services

Mar 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 9 months)

Directed a $3M enterprise infrastructure modernization initiative at Loblaw, including Azure-based data center migration, POS system upgrades, and integration of Click & Collect functionality across nine regional sites. Oversaw the refresh and decommissioning of 3,000+ EOL devices annually, coordinating testing and deployment across multiple store formats, and collaborated on integrating Click & C

Azure Data Migration Click & Collect Agile ITIL Incident Management Change Management

ITO Service Delivery Consultant II

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Feb 2014 - Jan 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Orchestrated greenfield data center deployments by leading infrastructure assessments and developing cost-effective refresh roadmaps. Elevated ITSM effectiveness by enhancing Incident, Problem, and Change Management, and served as a SME for high-priority escalations driving operational excellence.

Infrastructure Assessments ITSM Incident Management Problem Management Change Management Operational Excellence

Consultant

Computer Sciences Corporation

Apr 2013 - Feb 2014 (10 months)

Led administration of over 1,000 VMs across multi-vCenter environments. Designed end-to-end VMware SRM-based disaster recovery strategies, including cluster deployments, ESXi integrations, and P2V/V2V migrations.

VMWare Disaster Recovery VMware SRM VMware ESXi P2V Migration V2V Migration

Specialist

HCL Technologies

Feb 2007 - Mar 2013 (6 years 1 month)

Administered global Windows and VMware environments, leading OS upgrades and lifecycle management. Enforced SLA compliance through structured ITIL processes.

Windows Server VMWare Lifecycle Management SLA ITIL