Thushan Perera

Dedicated Senior Business Application Consultant with 9 years of progressive experience implementing software solutions in the biggest apparel manufacturing company in South Asia and various industries. MBA holder from Cardiff Metropolitan University and BSc (Hons) in IT (Software Engineering) from Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

Work Experience

Senior Business Applications Consultant (Assistant Manager)

MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. | 01/2019 to 12/2023

• Led the integration of a comprehensive ERP system for the largest seamless apparel manufacturer in South Asia.
• Responsible for system solutioning, design, and ensuring successful delivery.
• Managed end-to-end testing process and oversaw system implementation.
• Managed the team to ensure adherence to project plans and the timely delivery of accurate deliverables.

Key Projects:

• Seamless Development System (SDS)– ERP integrated with SAP
• Product Life Cycle Management System (Ethimo Project) for NIKE
• Dye/Chemical Recipe & Dosing System
• Seamless Production Planning Tools (Knitting/Dying/Sewing)
• Product Lifecycle Management System (Centric PLM integrated with SAP)

Business Applications Consultant

MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. | 01/2016 to 01/2019

• Developed and executed modules including Material Management, Sales and Distribution, and Production and Planning within an in-house-built ERP solution.
• Managed the entire testing process and oversaw system implementation, hyper care Support, User Training, and Support Team handover.

Software Developer

MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. | 01/2015 to 01/2016

• Scoped business requirements and crafted technical solutions, developed web application interfaces using (.Net (C#), SQL, and Angular-JS).
• Led UAT sessions, obtaining client confirmation on business requirements.

Freelance Senior Business Application Consultant

INFORTRONIX (Pvt) Ltd (Trading as FLEXIATA (AUS)) 01/2020 to Present

• Design/ deliver innovative system solutions and oversaw the implementation process.
• Conducted detailed analyses to gain a comprehensive understanding of business processes.

SKILLS

Requirements Gathering & Analysis, System Solutioning and Designing, Process Modeling and Documentation, User Stories, Product Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), MS SQL, Software Testing, Agile, JIRA, Data Analysis Tools, Reporting Services (SSRS), Project Management, User Training, Team Management, Change Management.

Cover Letter

As an experienced Senior Business Application Consultant with nine years of experience in software implementation, I am eager to bring my skills and expertise to your dynamic team.

My professional journey at MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, one of the world's most recognized design-to-delivery solution providers in the apparel and textile manufacturing industry, and the largest apparel and textile manufacturer in South Asia, supplying apparel products to world-famous brands such as NIKE, Lululemon, GAP, HUGO BOSS, GYMSHARK, CK, Walmart, Victoria's Secret, and many others, has been marked by significant contributions to system solutioning, design, and delivery across various modules of ERP systems and other critical systems. Serving as an Assistant Manager role in the organization, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to drive impactful solutions that optimize operations and enhance business performance. In addition to my primary employment, I also serve as a freelance senior business application consultant for a company based in Australia.

During my tenure, I led and delivered complex projects, including ERPs, Production & Development Planning Tools, Product Lifecycle Management Systems, etc. My experience in optimizing operations and enhancing business performance aligns well with the requirements of the role at your company. My proficiency also extends to creating insightful SSRS reports, orchestrating effective UAT sessions, managing the team to successful delivery, and fostering productive collaborations with clients to ensure the triumphant execution of projects.

My academic background, including an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a BSc (Hons) in Information Technology (Software Engineering), reflects my commitment to merging business acumen with technical expertise. My research focused on the pivotal role of feasibility studies in successful ERP system implementations.

MBA holder from Cardiff Metropolitan University and BSc (Hons) in IT (Software Engineering) from Sheffield Hallam University, UK.