Gopala Krishna Sankaran
About Gopala Krishna Sankaran
Gopala Krishna Sankaran is a Senior Manager in ERP Business at Altimetrik, where he has worked for a decade. He specializes in IT product design, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work at Altimetrik
Gopala Krishna Sankaran has been employed at Altimetrik as a Senior Manager in the ERP Business since 2014. He has contributed significantly to the organization over a span of ten years, focusing on enhancing IT product design and establishing strong partnerships with business stakeholders. His role involves mentoring candidates and creating knowledge documents for various technical programs, which supports the development of best practices within the company.
Education and Expertise
Gopala Krishna Sankaran holds a Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A) degree from the University of Madras, which he completed from 1996 to 1999. His academic background supports his expertise in PeopleSoft v9.1, particularly in Workforce Administration, NA Payroll, and Upgrades. This educational foundation has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage complex IT projects and deliver value-added services.
Background
Before joining Altimetrik, Gopala Krishna Sankaran worked at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) as a Manager for 14 years, from 2000 to 2014. His extensive experience in the IT sector has provided him with a solid understanding of project management and ERP systems. He has a proven track record of implementing IT solutions that optimize client costs and enhance process maturity.
Achievements in Project Management
Gopala Krishna Sankaran has demonstrated his project management capabilities by preparing and reviewing essential artifacts such as Project Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, and Lessons Learned documents. He successfully managed a PeopleSoft 9.1 implementation project using Agile Methodology, showcasing his ability to adapt and apply different methodologies to achieve project goals.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
In his current role, Gopala Krishna Sankaran has implemented a Continuous Improvement (CI) Dashboard and organized a Best Practice Colloquium. These initiatives are designed to drive client cost optimization and enhance process maturity, reflecting his commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence within the ERP domain.