Parag Deshmukh has over 23 years of experience in program/project delivery management in the IT industry. He has worked with various technologies like PeopleSoft, Oracle, and others. Some of his responsibilities include requirement gathering, solution design, resource management, delivery management, and ensuring customer satisfaction. He has extensive experience working with financial modules of PeopleSoft like General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Project Costing etc. He has also worked on the implementation and upgrades of PeopleSoft applications for various clients in industries like banking, manufacturing, telecom etc.

1. PARAG DESHMUKH
568/38A, Sankalpa, Kanchanganga Society, Biwewadi – Kondhwa, Market Yard, Pune - 411037
Contact: +91-9822070877 | Email: paragkd@hotmail.com, paragkd6@gmail.com | Date of Birth: 29th
March 1971
Senior Project/Program and Delivery Management Professional – I.T. Industry
23+ years of rich experience in delivering optimal results & business value in high-growth environments in the areas of Program
Management, Delivery Management, Project Management & Software Development in the I.T. industry of repute
 Credentials of working in Hungary, Singapore, UK, US, Australia and India
 Worked on Peoplesoft Financials 9.x/8.x/7.5 various modules General Ledger, Account Payables, Project Costing,
Expenses, Purchasing, Billing, Account Receivables, and Asset Management and Peoplesoft EPM.
 Worked on applications – Banking, Inventory, and Invoicing and MIS systems in C, Clipper, COBOL and MAGIC.
Career – At A Glance
 Dynamic and versatile project leader with cross-functional experience and comprehensive business/technical skill set
for handling large scale delivery assignments in various platforms and technologies. Core strengths in service level
performance, service delivery, operations, need analysis, user support, client relationship etc.
 Innate strengths in knowledge management, delivery management, people management, process management,
realization tracking, resource planning & allocation, operational planning, billing and invoicing. An ambassador of
change, a keen strategist with acumen in providing effective business solution and technical architecture to leverage
technology in creating revenue opportunities
 Solid domain knowledge and rich exposure to proposing technical solution/evaluating the solution in terms of
deliverability and cost effectiveness in a bid cycle for Clients. Deft in maintenance, software development (analysis
and coding) and testing in Financial & Insurance domains. Combine strong analytical, troubleshooting and technical
acumen with solid leadership, project management and team-building skills to consistently deliver productive
technological solutions
 In-depth knowledge of all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with concentration on Data Modeling,
Design, Development, Performance tuning & Implementation of various Applications. Established performance
benchmarks in formulating and implementing advanced technology and business solutions to meet a diversity of
needs
 History of commitment to bottom-line objectives and professional achievements. Creative problem solver, able to
think logically and pay close attention to details. Good communicator, proficient at gathering user requirements and
customizing database solutions as per need
Core Competencies:
Program Management  I.T. Resource Management  IT Delivery & Project Management  Requirement Analysis  System
Engineering  Technical Specifications  Software Development/Testing  Client Relationship Management  Solution/Process
Design  De-Bugging/Troubleshooting  Team Management  Process Management  Knowledge Transfer  Cross-functional
Coordination  Training & Development  Analytical Skills

2. Professional Contour
Sr. Project Manager | Techmahindra (Satyam Computer Services Ltd) Since
Jan’06
Team Lead | Zensar Technologies Pvt Ltd Feb’03-Jan’06
Senior Consultant | Techspan India Ltd Aug’02-
Feb’03
Consultant | Redbrigade Digital Revolutionaries (Mastech) Dec’98-
Aug’02
Programmer Analyst | Indus Software Pvt Ltd May’97-Dec’98
Senior Programmer | Nextstep Infotech Pvt Ltd Jan’96-May’97
Programmer | Coregroup Information Systems Pvt Ltd Sept’92-
Dec’95
Major Accountabilities:
 Interacted with the Clients to facilitate smooth communication to understand and analyze the business requirements
and also to identify appropriate solutions for the Clients, thereby ensure repeat / referral business.
 Actively involved initiating, planning, execution, tracking / monitoring, controlling and closing the project as
scheduled and in implementing operational processes for increased efficiency and cost reduction.
 Collaborated with the management group for technology assessment, resource management, talent acquisition, and
project cost estimation and proposal formulation.
 Played an important role in commercial sign-off on Project including Work order, Pricing, Scope of Project, and
Delivery dates.
 Liaised with the development team members and communicate the requirements to them for developing new
applications.
 Established a Quality Assurance framework for software development processes for achieving excellence through
Qualitative Project Management.
 Managed activities pertaining to finalization of projects / applications for smooth execution of projects, providing
technical service support to clients and resolving their issues.
 Executed end-to-end program deployment and effectively planned resource utilization and manpower deployment to
ensure delivery of projects within time, cost, quality and budgetary parameters with MIS reports.
 Accountable for delivering and marinating revenue targets for account growth and ensuring customer satisfaction.
 Accountable for successful accomplishments of operating margin target by managing various parameters like per
person cost, optimal experience mix and onsite offshore ratio.
Academics

3. Diploma in Industrial Electronics (DIE) | Principal N.G.Naralkar Institute, Pune University
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) | S.P.College, Pune University
Trainings Attended
Training course in Data Warehousing Conducted by Ardent Software UK.
Magic400 (Magic 8.3 &AS400) Course Conducted by Magic Software Enterprises - ISREAL
E-Developer (Magic 9) Course Conducted by Magic Software Enterprises - ISREAL.
Peoplesoft 8.0 (Techno Functional) Conducted by Redbrigade Digital Revolutionaries – PUNE
Peoplesoft 8.9 Training Course Conducted by Zensar Technologies Ltd. - PUNE
PMP prep workshop Conducted by PMI – PUNE
ERP SKILLS
 PEOPLESOFT FINANCIALS 9.x/8.x/7.5(General Ledger, Payables, Project Costing, Expenses, Purchasing, Billing,
Account Receivables, Asset Management)
 PEOPLESOFT EPM 8.9 (Global Consolidations).
 PEOPLESOFT Application Designer, SQR, Peoplecode, nVision, Crystal Reports, Component Interface, Application
Engine, PS Query.

4. ANNEXURE: Projects Handled
TechMahindra:
1. Project Name: PeopleSoft Development, Upgrade
Client TechMahindra November 2013 to till date
Role Senior Project Manager
Organization TechMahindra
Duration 15 months
Team Size Project : 80
Environment Languages: Peoplecode
Database : ORACLE 11g, 12c
Tools : Peoplesoft 8.9/9.1/9.2, Peopletools 8.49, 8.54 SQL, SQR, CRYSTAL, Application
Engine,
Modules: AP, AM, GL, BI, AR, Projects& Contracts, Expenses.
O/s : Windows NT
Description TechMahindra is one of the leading organizations with an employee base of 100000+. TechMahindra
has its presence in almost every sphere of business.
To support such a huge employee base TechMahindra uses Peoplesoft HR and Finance for its day to
day operations. The support function that maintains this system is called as CIO function. CIO
function has a team of 80+ resources to maintain the Finance modules
Recently this system was upgraded from version 9.0 to version 9.2, in which, performed the role of a
Program Manager.
2. Project Name: PR016276-HC_02A_HM PeopleSoft Upgrade
Client Philips Home Monitoring. January 2013 to September 2013
Role Project Manager
Organization SATYAM COMUTER SERVICES Ltd.
Duration 10 months
Team Size Project : 12
Environment Languages: Peoplecode
Database : ORACLE 10g, 11g
Tools : Peoplesoft 8.9/9.1, Peopletools 8.49, SQL, SQR, CRYSTAL, Application Engine,
Control M (scheduler)
Modules: FIN - Billing, Account Receivables.
O/s : Windows NT, UNIX
Description Philips Home Healthcare Solutions (HHS) Home Monitoring Business Group (Lifeline) is the leading
medical alert provider across North America and Canada, serving thousands of seniors (+ 700K
subscribers) and caregivers so they can live independently at home or in a community. PeopleSoft
and Man Man are used to support this ~$200M per year Business.
Since both applications were approaching “end of life”, this project was initiated in order to maintain
Business Continuity.
Msat was responsible for validating the Peoplesoft Finance upgrade (8.9 to 9.1) that was done by a
local third party vendor, by performing SIT - Systems Integration Testing and Performance Testing.
3. Project Name: Asciano PS Pillar 3 upgrade
Client Asciano Limited AUSTRALIA. October 2011 to July 2012
Role Project Manager

5. Organization SATYAM COMUTER SERVICES Ltd.
Duration 8 months
Team Size Project : 26
Environment Languages: Peoplecode
Database : ORACLE 10g, 11g
Tools : Peopletools 8.49, 8.51 SQL, SQR, CRYSTAL, PS Query, Application Engine,
nVision
Modules: HR - Human Resources, Absence Management, Global Payroll, Payroll
Interface, Time and Labor, eDevelopment, ePay, ePerformance, eProfile
FIN - Asset Management, Billing, Cash Management, eBill Payment, Expenses
General Ledger, Order Management, Payables, Program Management
Projects Costing, Purchasing, Receivables, Treasury, eProcurement
O/s : Windows NT, UNIX
Description Asciano is Australia’s largest national rail freight and ports operator. Through the combination of
Pacific National's rail operations and Patrick's ports and stevedoring businesses, the company plays a
key role within the national’s critical supply chains, providing services of strategic importance to the
Australian economy.
Asciano is planning to do 3 upgrades for PeopleSoft Financials 9.0 to 9.1, HCM 8.9 to 9.1 and Portal
9.0 to 9.1 within 7 months duration along with Oracle 10 G to 11 G Upgrade.
This was an Onsite-offshore model.
4. Project Name : PeopleSoft HR Fin Implementation
Client TESCO Plc. April 2011 to September 2011
Role Development Manager
Organization Satyam Computer services Ltd.
Duration 6 months
Team Size: 42
Environment: Tools: Peoplesoft 9.0 - PeopleTools8.48, SQR, Crystals, nVision, PS Query, Application Engine
Data Base: ORACLE 10G
Operating System – WINDOWS NT
Modules: HRMS (WorkForce Administration, WorkForce Development, Base Benefits, Benefit
Administration, Time and Labor, Absence Management
5. Project Name : PeopleSoft HR Fin Implementation
Client ARTECH INFORMATION SYSTEMS US. - April 2010 – Feb 2011
Role Project Manager
Organization Satyam Computer services Ltd.
Duration 10 months
Team Size: 20
Environment: Tools: Peoplesoft 9.0 - PeopleTools8.48, SQR, Crystals, nVision, PS Query, Application Engine
Data Base: ORACLE 10G
Operating System – WINDOWS NT
Modules:
Finance (Pay Bill Management, Project Costing, Contracts, Billing, Accounts Receivable,
Accounts Payable, General Ledger, eSettlements).
HRMS (WorkForce Administration, WorkForce Development, Base Benefits, Benefit
Administration, NA Payroll and Onboarding.
6. Project Name : PeopleSoft Financials Implementation
Client TECHMAHINDRA – PUNE. - May 2009 – Dec 2009

6. Role Program Manager
Organization Satyam Computer services Ltd.
Duration 10 months
Team Size: 25
Environment: Tools: Peoplesoft 9.0 - PeopleTools8.48, SQR, Crystals, nVision, PS Query, Application Engine
Data Base: ORACLE 10G
Operating System – UNIX, Sun Solaris
Modules: Contracts, Projects, Billing, Account Receivables, Account Payables, Purchasing,
Expenses, Asset Management, General Ledger.
7. Project Name : PeopleSoft Financials Development & Support
Client FORD MOTOR COMPANY – US. - May 2008 – February 2009
Role Project Manager
Organization Satyam Computer services Ltd.
Duration 8 months
Team Size: 10
Environment: Tools: Peoplesoft 8.9 - PeopleTools8.48, SQR, Crystals, nVision, PS Query
Data Base: ORACLE
Operating System – AIX UNIX
Modules: Asset Management, Project Costing.
8. Project Name : PeopleSoft Financials Upgrade 8.4 to 8.9
Client DBS Bank – Singapore February 2007 – January 2008
Role Project Manager
Organization Satyam Computer services Ltd.
Duration 8 Months
Team Size: 18
Environment: Tools: Peoplesoft 8.9 - PeopleTools8.48, SQR, Crystals, nVision, PS Query
Data Base: DB2
Operating System – AIX UNIX
Modules : GL, AP, AM
9. Project Name : PeopleSoft EPM Proof of Concept
Client Citigroup UK June 2006 - September 2006.
Role Project Manager
Organization Satyam Computer services Ltd.
Duration 3 months.
Team Size: 3
Environment: Tools: PeopleTools8.44, SQR, Ascential Datastage, Crystals
Data Base: ORACLE
Modules : EPM – Global Consolidations
10. Project Name : PeopleSoft Financials Upgrade
Client P&ONedlloyds – UK June 2005 – October 2005
Role Project Lead
Organization Zensar Technologies Ltd
Duration 3 months
Team Size: 25

7. Environment: Tools: PeopleSoft 8.8, PeopleTools8.44, SQR
Data Base: ORACLE
Modules: Billing, Account Receivables.
11. Project Name : PeopleSoft Financials Support
Client P&ONedlloyds – UK February 2003 - May 2005
Role Project Leader
Organization Zensar Technologies Ltd
Duration 35 months
Team Size: 8
Environment: Tools: PeopleSoft 7.5, Application Designer, SQR, Application Engine, Crystal Reports, PS
Query.
Data Base: ORACLE
Modules: Account Payables, Purchasing, Expenses, Billing, Account Receivables.
12. Project Name : PeopleSoft Financials Development
Client GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. – US August 2002 – February 2003
Role Team Leader
Organization Techspan India Ltd.
Duration 6 months
Team Size: 8
Environment: Tools: PeopleSoft 7.5, Application Designer, SQR, Application Engine, Crystal Reports, PS
Query.
Data Base: ORACLE
Modules: Account Payables, Purchasing, Project Costing.
13. Project Name : PeopleSoft Development
Client iGate Capital January 2002 - August 2002
Role Consultant
Organization iGate Capital
Duration 7 months
Team Size: 6
Environment: Tools: PeopleSoft 8.0, Application Designer, SQR, Application Engine, Crystal Reports, PS Query.
DataBase: ORACLE
Modules: General Ledger, Account Payables, Purchasing.
14. Other Projects – Peoplesoft EPM and Non-Peoplesoft

8.  Good experience on development and maintenance for applications like Banking, Inventory, Invoicing, Billing
 systems,
 MIS etc. as a programmer, analyst programmer and Consultant in India, Hungary and UK, on platforms – C, Clipper,
 COBOL and MAGIC. For some of the major customers like CLOVER South Africa, BUDAPEST BANK Hungary,
 TINY Computers UK.
 Also delivered for Maharashtra state Electricity board and Sugar factory in India.