Sathish Vanaraja

Results-driven Project Manager (MDM) with over 15 years of experience in Master Data Management, Material & Service Master Governance, and SAP operations across Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries.

Specialized in implementing centralized MDM frameworks, ensuring data accuracy, standardization, and governance across global business units. Proven expertise in managing large-scale data enrichment, cataloguing, and validation projects, supporting procurement, maintenance, and asset management functions.

Recognized for bridging the gap between technical systems and business processes, leveraging tools like SAP MM, Maximo, Power BI, and MS Office to enable informed decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.

Now pursuing MDM consulting and leadership opportunities to build enterprise-level data governance strategies, optimize master data operations, and mentor cross-functional teams toward data excellence.

Seasoned Project Manager – Master Data Management (MDM) with over 15 years of progressive experience spanning Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Manufacturing sectors, specializing in data governance, cataloguing, enrichment, and ERP transformation projects.

Currently leading data quality and governance initiatives at Coda Technology Solution, Oman (since Dec 2024), where I spearhead the cleansing and standardization of over 17,000 stock items in Oracle ERP, aligning with global standards to enhance enterprise-wide data integrity. Recognized for driving cross-functional collaboration, ensuring compliance, and delivering measurable savings exceeding USD 2.5 million through duplication elimination and optimized inventory utilization.

Previously at Shell Business Service Center, Chennai (Jul 2014 – Dec 2024), served as Specialist – Material Data Engineer, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of material and vendor master data in SAP P49. Championed initiatives for global data standardization, quality control, and automation, maintaining >95% data quality. Successfully migrated MDM operations from BG-QGC to Shell and streamlined data validation, enrichment, and cataloguing processes using Maximo and AIM EDMS.

Earlier roles at Wipro Technologies Ltd. and Flextronics Technology India Pvt. Ltd. strengthened expertise in supply chain, procurement, and vendor management, handling SAP SRM and BAAN ERP systems for large-scale manufacturing and engineering environments.

Started career at SESA Goa Ltd. (Vedanta Group) as a Senior Engineer, contributing to core engineering and material management operations before transitioning into data-driven supply chain management.

Proven track record in data transformation leadership, SAP/Oracle ERP governance, and cross-domain master data consulting, with technical proficiency in SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Maximo, and MS Office tools. Adept at aligning MDM strategies with organizational goals to enhance data transparency, operational efficiency, and decision-making accuracy.

B.E in Mechanical engineering