Ashok Lobo

• Implementation of internal IT projects (Security/Software/Hardware)
• Ensure Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Plan.
• Vendor management
• IT Support
• Anticipate internal user needs and propose alternative business operation solutions.
• Facilitate technical assistance and training to users
• Align IT Infrastructure to the company’s strategy, direction and objectives to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Manage team of 5

Key Accomplishments

• Azure migration
• Power BI Implementation
• Implementation of Sophos firewall with WIFI setup for all members
• Software evaluation/implementation for club management.
• Successful implementation of inventory management system (Infor)
• Opened 25 new clubs as project manager involved from Capex stage till handover to Ops.

Key Accomplishments

• Managed software projects of complex nature like Retail Pro, CRM, RAMCO HRMS, WMS, BI MicroStrategy and Customization of POS application & ERP.
• IT integration of Franchisee (Forever 21 & Cotton On) POS application.
• Successful management of data center including DR.
• Opened 40 new stores across GCC, Far East, Russia, South Africa & Australia.
• IT help desk management for Software/Hardware support (HO & More than 90 remote sites).

• Key Role in Capacity Planning
• Project lead successfully implemented route planning system which helps business to decide on next route.
• Active part in fine tuning Connection Builder Application which highlights the best onward connections resulting better time management.

• Oracle ERP implimentation
• Successfully managed team of 5 along with external consultants and was able to implement ERP successfully.