Sarat Sasikumar

Where I'm most useful

Four kinds of work I've done many times, across ten industries.

AI and data programs

Taking AI from proof of concept to production in real operations.

  • GenAI, LLM and RAG tools for operations and plant leaders
  • AI document extraction into ERP
  • ML forecasting for procurement, warranty and cost
  • Snowflake data platforms, migrations and streaming
  • Responsible AI documentation and model validation

ERP, supply chain and retail systems

The systems that move product and money, and the integrations between them.

  • JD Edwards, SAP and Oracle programs and upgrades
  • Manhattan and Korber HighJump WMS, IBM Sterling OMS, TMS
  • NCR and Retalix point of sale, Klarna payments
  • Informatica MDM and product data
  • Inventory reconciliation and stabilization

Healthcare and public sector IT

Regulated programs where accuracy and audit trails matter.

  • Medicaid MMIS and integrated eligibility
  • CMS-compliant requirements and testing
  • HIPAA-compliant insurance releases
  • SailPoint IAM and ServiceNow portals

Program and portfolio leadership

The structure that lets many teams deliver as one.

  • EPMO and PMO setup, governance and steering committees
  • Vendor, SOW and change order management
  • Agile, SAFe and hybrid delivery at scale
  • Budget, forecast, RAID and executive reporting
  • Discovery, UAT, cutover, go-live and hypercare

Roles I fit

Full-time leadership roles in data, AI, ERP and supply chain.

  • Senior Technical Program Manager
  • Program or Portfolio Director
  • Head of Delivery
  • AI Program Lead
  • Senior Product Manager

Hiring for a senior program or AI delivery role?

I'm open to Senior TPM, Program Director, Delivery Head and AI program leadership roles. Remote, hybrid in Columbus, or relocation for the right role.