
Business Intelligence, Business Transformation & Information Technology: Strategy & Execution Professional
Rochester, New York Area

Business Intelligence, Business Transformation & Information Technology: Strategy & Execution Professional
Rochester, New York Area
SETH = Strategy Execute Transform High-Energy
Highly accomplished and dynamic Information Technology and Business Intelligence leader with a 19+ year record of achievement in a variety of leadership roles spanning Operations, Sales and Marketing, Strategy, Financial Planning and Analysis, Project Management, Information Technology both in the US and abroad. Results oriented, decisive with a proven track record for Information needs assessment, project execution, strategic vision and problem solving. Tendency to thrive in dynamic and fluid environments while remaining focused and pragmatic. Take Charge, "Can Do" Attitude, "find a way or make one", Exceptional Team Player, Effective Communicator, Open Mind - "out of the box", logical and analytical reasoning, "business" sense, willingness to "volunteer", excellent sense of humor, Change Driver.
* Business Intelligence & Analytics,Cognos, Peoplesoft EPM
* Business Processes and Transformation
* Planning, Analysis & Design
* Project Management and Execution
* Communication,Training, Support and Development
(Computer Software industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
•Business Intelligence,Business Transformation and Information Technology Visionary and Strategy Consultant
• Peoplesoft EPM / Cognos / Hyperion
•"BI Guru"
•Creator/Author of fastest growing blog read by BI professionals and CIOs- www.DeepakSethSpeak.Blogspot.com featuring "The Business Intelligence Chronicles"
(Privately Held; Medical Devices industry)
September 2004 — March 2009 (4 years 7 months)
•Spearheaded the development and deployment of EPM/Cognos based strategic decision making and business intelligence applications across Bausch & Lomb America to improve sales and marketing performance, customer responsiveness, GO&E & supply chain operations, and financial planning and reporting. 1000+ users spanning from Sales Reps to Corporate Officers.
•Sales Reporting dashboards and Customer Tear Sheet applications have been acknowledged as “Best of Class” by Cognos.
•Leveraged information to identify cost saving opportunities which have spawned several company-wide initiatives : Web Ordering, Slow moving SKU rationalization, Call Center Optimization.
•Exceptionally committed to Training, Super User Development and Customer Service. Single visible Access Point for all EPM/Cognos issues for various User Groups and a “Voice of the Customer” with the larger IT group.
(Privately Held; Medical Devices industry)
October 1999 — September 2004 (5 years )
•Established the strategic framework and led Development through entire Lifecycle for a Global EPM and Business Intelligence (Cognos) implementation including Financial, Sales, Accounts Receivables , Projects, Supply Chain Insights and Scorecards.
•Project Management & Leadership for the Consolidated Sales Reporting Project with overall responsibility for timely execution of this critical project of the Sales organization.
•Key Support to the HFM (Hyperion) project. This project entailed an upgrade of the corporate financial consolidation and reporting software.
•Led the implementation of Peoplesoft General Ledger/Projects modules for the Americas and the Projects Costing module for Ireland in the European Shared Services Center
(Public Company; Medical Devices industry)
January 1998 — September 1999 (1 year 9 months)
(Public Company; Medical Devices industry)
January 1997 — December 1997 (1 year )
(Public Company; Medical Devices industry)
April 1995 — December 1997 (2 years 9 months)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Import and Export industry)
1994 — 1995 (1 year )
(Public Company; Paper & Forest Products industry)
December 1991 — June 1994 (2 years 7 months)
(Public Company; Food Production industry)
1989 — 1991 (2 years )
M.B.A , Marketing, Finance , 1987 — 1989
B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) , Industrial Engineering , 1983 — 1987
1974 — 1983
Writing : Contributed articles on Management, Technology and other current issues to leading publications in India and the US. Member- 2007 Board of Contributors, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle Enjoy Public Speaking
Community Member - 2008 Editorial Board, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Member- 2007 Board of Contributors, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Past Board Member , DIAL - Development of Indo-American Leaders, Rochester, NY
Past President, Jain Society of Rochester
Past Chairperson, South Asian Employee Network, Bausch & Lomb Inc.