Vartan Kasbarian

Providing end to end consulting services for small/mid-size companies for software selection and project implementation initiatives for everything from ERP/CRM implementations, to business strategy, organizational effectiveness and infrastructure and machinery related projects.

Working on strategic procurement activities for Fidelity Investment Services (FIS), as part of the Global Vendor Optimization Program (VOP). Global Lead for all Telecom/Networking Procurement related initiatives. $650 Million Dollars of savings in 4.5 Years. Managing daily scrums with entire Procurement Team around Globe, identifying current challenges, and opportunities, while building strategies around Vendor Management. Lead in multiple RFP developments for a number of different Vendor and LOB (Line of Business) initiatives. Telecom Lead in introducing Synergy efficiencies and savings with WorldPay merger. Key Highlights: Business Case Development, Procurement RFI/RFP, Project Management, Organizational Change Management, Business Process Re-Engineering, Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), Functional Requirements Specification (FRS), Functional Specification Document (FSD), JIRA, System Requirement Specification (SRS), System Requirement Document (SRD), Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), Cloud Computing, Network Topology, Infrastructure, System Integration, Data Migration, Web Development, IT Technology Assessments, Business Analysis, SDLC, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Business Transformation

• Providing Consulting services for Companies for end to end strategic planning around resource planning, software selection and project implementation initiatives. • Developing RFP, creating requirements, and reviewing/recommending and contract negotiations for all Clients. • Business Case Development, as well as Vendor Management. • Procurement for Clients for Hardware, Applications, Machinery, Hosting solutions. • Ensuring BDC methodologies are incorporated in consulting engagements for ERP/CRM/Workflow automation/Business Analytics. Gathering Business requirements and translating them into functional requirements. Key Highlights: Business Case Development, Procurement RFP, Project Management, Organizational Change Management, Business Process Re-Engineering, ERP, CRM, Cloud Computing, Sharepoint Installation, Security CSAE 3416, Network Topology, Web Development, IT Technology Assessments, Business Analysis

• Managing and updating LMS course curriculum, and managing user certifications in SuccessFactors. • Develop a Executive Summary Report for leadership on areas of improvement within SuccessFactors along with prioritizations. Key Highlights: Business Case Development, HRIS, SuccessFactors (Cloud), Vendor Management, Business Transformation

• Developing RFPQ/RFP for the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for System Integrator. • Contract review and signoff for MSA (Master Services Agreement) & SOW (Statement of Work). • Design/Architect/Build of both a re-implementation of Dynamics AX and migration from Epicor solution (Finance, Payroll, Inventory, Material Management, Procurement, Time & Attendance, Warehouse). • Established a team of Tridel SME (Subject Matter Experts) to design and test solution. • Leveraging Agile methodology to develop/review AX solution with business stakeholders. Key Highlights: Procurement RFP Development, Project Management, Organizational Change Management, Business Process Re-Engineering, Dynamics AX 2012 ERP, Solution design, Sharepoint, (Agile)

• Brought in to finish the implementation of a failed SAP TMS (Transportation Management Systems) project. Developing a revised Business Case, and subsequent re-kick off of the project with appropriate resources, timelines, and structure that was missing from initial implementation. • Develop, review and signoff for a new SOW (Statement of Work), working together with 4 Vendors (SAP, Accenture, Innovapost, XpertMinds) and Purolator Client resources. • Established a Team of 67 Purolator/Accenture/Innovapost/XpertMinds SME’s (Subject Matter Experts) to design, build, test, document, and deploy a TMS solution across Canada, impacting 800+ Users. • Establishing a governance model with clear roles and responsibilities, establishing daily, weekly, monthly reports for dashboard purposes. Key Highlights: SAP TMS, Project Management, Organizational Change Management, Business Process Re-Engineering, Solution design, Sharepoint, (Waterfall/Agile)

• Developing RFPQ/RFP for the SAP Program. • Presentations and development of new RFP templates to be used by TTC moving forward. • Developing a Program Management approach and methodology for TTC. • Team reviews and design of SAP Program (in-scope/out-scope) approach. Key Highlights: Procurement RFP Development, Project Management, Organizational Change Management, Business Process Re-Engineering, SAP ERP, CRM, HANA, Solution design

• Providing Consulting services for CAASCO, on an ERP-RFP for a replacement of CAA’s existing Finance, Retail, Membership systems. • Working with leadership to develop and incorporate a Corporate Strategic Plan. This included organizational change and re-structuring initiatives. • Requirements gathering and validation with Business stakeholders • RFP/Project Charter/Business Case creation • Facilitated the Vendor demonstration sessions with Business stakeholders • Statement of Work/Master Service Agreement/Master License Agreement contract negotiations. • Presentation to the Board of Directors Key Highlights: Business Case Development, Procurement RFP, Project Management, Organizational Change Management, Business Process Re-Engineering, SAP ERP, CRM, HANA, Sharepoint Installation, Windows Upgrade, POS (Moneris pin pad upgrade), WiFi installation, VoIP installation, DRP development, ITIL certification, PMO Setup, SDLC (Waterfall, Agile), Business Analysis

• Providing Consulting services for process re-engineering of current business processes, as well as re-evaluating and providing the organization with strategic guidance around corporate projects and initiatives. • Developed and presented a new ERP system initiative for Empire Communities (Construction and Real Estate Divisions) – Both High Rise and Low Rise. Key Highlights: Business Case Development, Project Management, Organizational Change Management, Business Process Re-Engineering, Salesforce.com CRM migration, Business Analysis