Managing Partner

• Jan 2012 - Present

Principal at Assetsoft, technology consulting firm for the real estate and construction industry. Assetsoft offers technological consultation to maximize your investment in your current software vendors, by tailoring the application to your business requirements, integrating your multi vendors’ software for seamless data integration, implementation of business process automation on top of the current application using SharePoint & K2. Assetsoft team has in depth of knowledge in the industry, worked with multiple software vendors like Yardi, MRI, Constellation homebuilder and others. Provide accounting and financial analysis support to real estate companies . These include AR, AP , GL accounting , Bank reconciliation and much more Show less

Project Manager,Canadian Software Development

• Apr 2003 - Aug 2012

 Manage multiple teams, clients and projects in Canada, US and India, overseeing the development of innovative software products to support property management business processes  Responsible for overall project management based on PMI principles, including budget and client relationship management; clients include Brookfield, Chartwell Group, and the Government of Ontario;  Managed the integration of multiple systems and migration of clients, following a major acquisition;  Realigned business processes and client support activities of acquired company. Achievements  Played key role in winning major new client by identifying and implementing a strategy to migrate client from a competitor’s product;  Developed and applied innovative motivation and staff management techniques to improve team cohesion and effectiveness; making team members productive despite being dispersed around the world. Show less

Manager, Software Research and Development

• 2000 - 2003

 Led research and development of new technology, including selection of and allocation of resources to various research programs  Created and managed project plans for major research and implementation projects, including elements such as resourcing, critical path and milestones;  Led activities related to the design, specification, programming, QA, documentation, and implementation of software applications for home building / property management industry;  Managed 40 person team: conducted performance appraisals and oversaw employee development Achievements  Managed the complete development lifecycle for Real Estate Software (~250 customers, >2000 users);  Benchmarked applications for high volume transactions; identified performance improvements and multi-user issues related to a major enterprise applications Show less

Manager Research & Development

• 1997 - 2003

 Worked with Home Builder and Construction Companies to implement new technology solutions for their business One of the first to implement technology solution with hand held device for the homebuilder market Led activities related to the design, specification, programming, QA, documentation, and implementation of software applications for property management industry;  Technology research to bring the application to modern technology Achievements  First in the industry to implement handheld application on Palm & Blackberry for the Homebuilder market;  Benchmarked applications for high volume transactions; identified performance improvements and multi-user issues related to a major enterprise applications Show less

Development Manager

• 1997 - 2000

 Led research and development of new technology, including selection of and allocation of resources to various research programs  Created and managed project plans for major research and implementation projects, including elements such as resourcing, critical path and milestones;  Led activities related to the design, specification, programming, QA, documentation, and implementation of software applications for property management industry; Technology research to bring the application to modern technologyAchievements Managed the complete development lifecycle for Real Estate Software (~250 customers, >2000 users);  Benchmarked applications for high volume transactions; identified performance improvements and multi-user issues related to a major enterprise applications Show less

Senior Consultant & Project Lead

• 1993 - 1997

 Consulted on technology implementation projects for insurance companies in North America, including Farmers Mutual, Wawanesa, Gore Mutal, GAN Canada and Nationwide Insurance  Analyzed and integrated GL accounting (PRO$IT) system into the Policy and Claims sub-systems of a major software package (Policy *Plus) for the insurance industry;  Designed and developed an integrated billing system. Functions included automated and manual processes and interfaces to EDI, Policy, Claims and Accounting systems;  Implemented a complete home insurance processing application. Managed all project phases from analysis and design to development, testing, training, and implementation in a production environment;  Consulted with clients, analyzed requirements, and created design specifications for insurance firms. Achievements  Designed and developed a CASE tool for use in rapidly generating billing applications;  Managed the only team between 1997-1999 to successfully implement a new software solution for the insurance industry (GAN Canada; Net Written Premiums of $195 million in 1998);  Managed the design, development, testing, and implementation and training phases for an insurance application at various insurance companies throughout North America. Show less

Sr. System Analyst

• 1990 - 1993

 Information Systems Management- Utilized Progress and Lotus Macros to provide historical analysis reports, track sales progress and prepare forecast reports. These reports were generated for the Accounting, Marketing, and Sales Departments;  Provided user training and software support services throughout North America;  Analyzed business needs and evaluated and purchased appropriate software to meet business needs;  Maintained and modified a Progress-based accounting application based on user requirements;  Maintained and organised the material requirements of the distribution division. Achievements  Re-engineered business processes to significantly improve efficiency of logistics function Show less

Quality Control

• May 1989 - Oct 1989