Somas Sundar

IT Manager with experience across textile, manufacturing, retail, and FMCG-related business operations. Skilled in IT infrastructure and operations, SAP Business One HANA implementation, ERP process design, SQL/HANA queries and stored procedures, networking, retail POS, warehouse and stock operations, backup and disaster-recovery planning, and vendor management. Experienced in coordinating SAP implementation partners and on-premises functional/development teams, managing IT budgets and purchases, and coordinating digital marketing vendors and social media platforms.

Director at Misva Foods (OPC) Private Limited (2025-10 – Present)

• Oversee operations for a food-products business under the “No Grind” brand, gaining direct experience in FMCG product and sales operations.
• Manage the Shopify-based online store, product listings, and e-commerce operations for idli-dosa batter premix and related food products.
• Coordinate product placement and sales discussions with department stores and distributors.
• Manage social media platforms and coordinate digital media marketing through external vendors; support media marketing initiatives.

IT Manager at MCR Textiles Private Limited (2018-05 – 2025-09)

• Managed IT systems and infrastructure supporting head-office and retail operations.
• Coordinated with a SAP implementation partner and managed on-premises functional and development teams for SAP Business One HANA implementation.
• Personally designed business requirements, workflows, and end-to-end data flows across production, purchasing, sales, and accounts.
• Worked with SAP HANA queries and stored procedures; used SQL for reporting, data analysis, and database-related requirements.
• Planned and worked on Warehouse Management System (WMS) and goods-movement system requirements for warehouse and retail operations.
• Handled stock auditing for wholesale warehouses and retail goods to support stock accuracy and operational control.
• Implemented branch connectivity using Cisco Meraki and Cisco VPN routers.
• Supported Shopify e-commerce and API integration with stock management, digital marketing, and marketing-app enhancements including geo-tracking.
• Managed servers, firewall, network switches, biometric attendance systems, CCTV cameras, and DVR systems across head office and retail branches.
• Handled IT budgeting, vendor negotiations, AMC renewals, IT purchases, and service-provider coordination.
• Managed backup and disaster-recovery activities and planned a disaster management system; the planned system was not implemented.
• Managed software and hardware requirements and coordinated with internal teams and external vendors.

EDP Incharge at Vishnu Vardhan Textils (2015-06 – 2018-04)

• Maintained hardware and software systems across branches and supported retail and wholesale business operations.
• Coordinated with application developers on two mobile applications.
• Implemented wireless connectivity across five branches and supported software implementation for retail and wholesale divisions.
• Maintained biometric systems, reporting, CCTV/DVR systems, and branch networking.

Software Engineer at Hurix Systems Private Limited (2013-04 – 2014-04)

• Worked on web-development projects for Macmillan Publishers and collaborated with team members to clarify goals and resolve programming issues.

Flash Developer at Hurix Systems Private Limited (2011-09 – 2013-03)

• Developed, debugged, and implemented e-learning projects using Adobe Flash and ActionScript.

Accounts Executive / EDP Support at Usha Fire Safety Equipments (P) Ltd. (2010-04 – 2011-08)

• Participated in SAP Business One implementation activities; supported SAP B1 and SQL reporting, branch EDP, and debtor accounts.

Programmer at Qutesoft Solutions (2007-11 – 2010-03)

• Worked on software projects for large textile-industry customers, including requirements analysis, Windows application development, and database analysis.

Programmer at Computer Home Software Pvt. Ltd. (2005-09 – 2007-10)

• Worked on Windows-based software projects across multiple sectors, supporting customer requirements and database analysis.

Lecturer – Computer Technology at SSM Institute of Technology and Polytechnic College (2002-04 – 2005-08)

• Taught Computer Technology subjects, maintained library software, and served as Assistant Deputy Warden in the boys’ hostel.

M.Sc. in Information Technology – MAHE – Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2000 – 2002)

BBM – Bachelor of Bank Management – Distance Education, University of Madras (1999 – 2002)

D.C.Tech. – Diploma in Computer Technology – Rajaji Institute of Technology, Salem (1996 – 1999)