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Padmaprakash Nemikumar

I help organizations scale IT platforms and infrastructure through execution-driven program management. IT Program Manager | Delivery Manager | Infrastructure | Network | Global Rollouts | PMP® | Agile | ITIL

Chennai

12+ years of work experience

Ford Motor Company
Oct 20213 yrs 7 mosApr 2025

Chennai

Senior Analyst 10/2021 - 04/2025 Led LAN Cisco Switch Refresh in Thailand and Europe/UK within a $3.3M budget, optimizing network functionality. Directed global File Print Server & SCCM upgrades across 12 sites with a $782K budget, enhancing standardization and performance. Led $2.5M Cisco WAN upgrades in Dubai and Thailand, enhancing connectivity. Spearheaded agile infrastructure projects including Cisco network device refresh globally, reducing delivery times by 18%. Delivered Cisco network and collaboration technology refresh for vehicle programs in Thailand, accelerating time-to-market by 15%. Managed a $983K Cisco infrastructure upgrade covering 10 international sites, boosting network consistency and efficiency.
Ford Motor Company
Apr 20192 yrs 6 mosSep 2021

Reduced CapEx 15% by implementing cost optimization and asset recycling. Boosted customer satisfaction 20% via reduced repair times during pandemic. Led $10M IT budget forecasting and capacity planning to align resources. Managed lifecycle of 3,000 devices, cutting costs 10% by reducing purchases.
Ford Motor Company
Apr 20154 yrsMar 2019

Chennai

Managed CA7 batch job operations, maintaining 99.9% uninterrupted processing through effective scheduling, monitoring, and system health checks. Streamlined incident, problem, and change management workflows using BMC Remedy, enhancing response times by 20%. Automated recurring tasks with JCL scripts, reducing manual interventions by 30%, boosting operational efficiency.
TeamLease Services Limited
Mar 20091 yr 1 moMar 2010

Drove 20%+ growth with infrastructure expansions maintaining seamless operations in Client Ford Motors. Raised space utilization 18% via detailed audits across Ford Motor facilities. Cut overhead by 12% implementing cost-saving strategies at Ford Motor Limited.
Six Sigma
Aug 20071 yr 8 mosMar 2009

Ensured 100% on-time delivery for 30+ vendors, aligning with Six Sigma project objectives. Achieved 98% billing accuracy managing payments worth $5M annually for 25 suppliers. Negotiated contracts saving 15% on $8M spend while maintaining Six Sigma quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

Bharathidasan University

20043 yrs2007

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Headline

I help organizations scale IT platforms and infrastructure through execution-driven program management. IT Program Manager | Delivery Manager | Infrastructure | Network | Global Rollouts | PMP® | Agile | ITIL

About

I deliver large-scale IT infrastructure and technology programs that work at global scale. With 18+ years of experience, I lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-site IT initiatives across APAC, Europe, and the Middle East—owning strategy, execution, risk, and outcomes. Known for execution clarity and stakeholder alignment, I help organizations turn complex IT initiatives into predictable results using Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models. Highlights: • Accelerated delivery timelines by 18% • Improved infrastructure reliability by 20% • Achieved up to 10% cost savings on global programs • Delivered rollouts across 12+ countries • Multiple Asia Pacific Excellence Awards Certified PMP, CSM, and ITIL, I thrive in roles that demand ownership, scale, and accountability—including IT Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, Delivery Manager, and Infrastructure Leadership. If you’re looking for someone who can own delivery and drive results, let’s connect.

Location

Chennai

Work experience

Senior Analyst at Ford Motor Company, Oct 2021 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos, Chennai, Senior Analyst 10/2021 - 04/2025 Led LAN Cisco Switch Refresh in Thailand and Europe/UK within a $3.3M budget, optimizing network functionality. Directed global File Print Server & SCCM upgrades across 12 sites with a $782K budget, enhancing standardization and performance. Led $2.5M Cisco WAN upgrades in Dubai and Thailand, enhancing connectivity. Spearheaded agile infrastructure projects including Cisco network device refresh globally, reducing delivery times by 18%. Delivered Cisco network and collaboration technology refresh for vehicle programs in Thailand, accelerating time-to-market by 15%. Managed a $983K Cisco infrastructure upgrade covering 10 international sites, boosting network consistency and efficiency.

Information Technology Analyst at Ford Motor Company, Apr 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos, Reduced CapEx 15% by implementing cost optimization and asset recycling. Boosted customer satisfaction 20% via reduced repair times during pandemic. Led $10M IT budget forecasting and capacity planning to align resources. Managed lifecycle of 3,000 devices, cutting costs 10% by reducing purchases.

Senior Software Engineer at Ford Motor Company, Apr 2015 - Mar 2019 · 4 yrs, Chennai, Managed CA7 batch job operations, maintaining 99.9% uninterrupted processing through effective scheduling, monitoring, and system health checks. Streamlined incident, problem, and change management workflows using BMC Remedy, enhancing response times by 20%. Automated recurring tasks with JCL scripts, reducing manual interventions by 30%, boosting operational efficiency.

Logistics Associate at TeamLease Services Limited, Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo, Drove 20%+ growth with infrastructure expansions maintaining seamless operations in Client Ford Motors. Raised space utilization 18% via detailed audits across Ford Motor facilities. Cut overhead by 12% implementing cost-saving strategies at Ford Motor Limited.

Supplier Manager at Six Sigma, Aug 2007 - Mar 2009 · 1 yr 8 mos, Ensured 100% on-time delivery for 30+ vendors, aligning with Six Sigma project objectives. Achieved 98% billing accuracy managing payments worth $5M annually for 25 suppliers. Negotiated contracts saving 15% on $8M spend while maintaining Six Sigma quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, Bharathidasan University