Dhana Ghadge
IT Leader, Engineer
Toronto,ON
Summary
A seasoned IT and Engineering leader with a background in enterprise architecture and TOGAF/ITIL certifications, I bring over 4 years of progressive leadership and 6-8 years of technology experience to the table. Proficient in managing complex IT projects, I've driven breakthrough results, optimizing efficiencies and ensuring high system uptime. My expertise in supply chain systems has contributed significantly to operational excellence. I excel at building consensus among stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and empowering teams to excel. With a comprehensive skill set spanning platforms, languages, and supply chain management, I provide a holistic perspective to project leadership. In summary, I am a dynamic IT and Engineering specialist, skilled in project leadership and innovation, ready to make a significant impact at both strategic and operational levels in any organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Technical Lead Software Engineer
LCBO
04.2021 - Current
- Led critical projects for migrating legacy subsystems, designing robust technical solutions, and optimizing warehouse operations
- Utilized expertise in enterprise architecture, TOGAF, and ITIL to ensure efficient project execution
- Spearheaded the development of current and future state architecture for a legacy system
- Actively engaged in real-time systems development, using C, C++, Java, and Python on OpenVMS, Linux and Windows platforms
- Stayed current with IT trends, security, and risk management best practices.
- Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
Team Lead
LCBO
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Directed enhancements and maintenance of real-time software for Canada's largest liquor warehouse
- Developed an innovative warehouse simulation, saving approximately $350,000 annually
- Led and mentored an in-house team of software developers and managed external contractors
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and Engineering
- Provided round-the-clock production support for warehouse management systems
- Conducted research on software practices and architecture design patterns relevant to Supply Chain and Warehouse Management
- Delivered regular project updates to Executive Management and the Executive Steering Committee.
Senior System Analyst
LCBO
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Integral to warehouse management system handling, showcasing expertise in C, C++, PLC Programming, Java, Fortran, SQL, PYTHON, and OpenVMS
- Utilized different methods to troubleshoot software and hardware issues.
- Played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the WMS, training two team members in steady-state support and maintenance for the 35-year-old legacy system
- Led the stabilization efforts of a Fortran and Assembly application post WMS go-live, resolving 143 defects independently and ahead of schedule
- Spearheaded 24x7 production support and development for the newly engineered WCS system.
- Escalated project-related issues quickly to help rectify problems and avoid delays.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Manitoba
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Conducted independent research on low instabilities with wall heat fluid, utilizing Ansys CFX with ANSYS meshing and ICEM
- Resolved a long-standing and challenging problem related to thermal wall heat capacitance, contributing to advancements in the field
- Successfully completed the conversion of the well-known nuclear code (SPORTS) from Fortran 77 to Fortran 90, ensuring compatibility and modernization
- Expertly debugged the Fortran 90 Nuclear codes (Linear analysis) using visual basics
- Implemented a non-linear fluid code using MATLAB, showcasing adaptability and proficiency in diverse programming languages.
Project Engineer
Government of Manitoba
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Led a project based on Inventory Management of the IT equipment throughout 2000 employees, managing more than 150,000 items
- Created a process of procurement and distribution of necessary IT equipment
- Streamlined the process with the help of 2 team members to make the procurement and distribution process efficient upto 98% leading to cost savings of $400,000 per year.
Education
Master of Science - Thermal & Fluid Science, CFD Analysis
University of Manitoba
05.2001 -
Chartered Six Sigma Green Belt - Championing - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Mumbai
05.2001 -
Skills
Agile Methodology
undefinedAccomplishments
- Agile and Six Sigma Practitioner (Green Belt)
- TOGAF 9.2 certified, University of Toronto continuing studies: Certificate of Enterprise Architecture
- ITIL 4 certified, Chartered Six Sigma Green Belt
- 3 Publications in well known Mechanical Engineering Journals with more than 1000 citations.
- Visiting Faculty in University of Manitoba (2021)
Certification
TOGAF 9.2
Timeline
TOGAF 9.2
06-2022
ITIL 4.0
12-2021
Technical Lead Software Engineer
LCBO
04.2021 - Current
Team Lead
LCBO
03.2020 - 04.2021
Senior System Analyst
LCBO
11.2018 - 03.2020
Project Engineer
Government of Manitoba
07.2017 - 09.2018
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Manitoba
01.2017 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Thermal & Fluid Science, CFD Analysis
University of Manitoba
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Mumbai
05.2001 -
Chartered Six Sigma Green Belt - Championing - undefined
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