Jeyaseelan (Jey) P.
About Jeyaseelan (Jey) P.
Jeyaseelan (Jey) P. serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at Advantage Solutions, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at Walgreens and UST Global. He holds an MBA and an MS in Business Information Technology, and he has led significant technology initiatives, including the integration of Rite Aid stores and improvements in pharmacy systems.
Current Role at Advantage Solutions
Jeyaseelan P. serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at Advantage Solutions. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's IT strategies and operations from the Chicago, Illinois office. His role involves overseeing technology initiatives that support the organization's objectives.
Previous Experience at Walgreens
Jeyaseelan P. has extensive experience at Walgreens, where he held several key positions. He served as Senior Director of IT from 2022 to 2023, and prior to that, he was the Director of IT for Pharmacy IT and Enterprise Integration from 2020 to 2022. His tenure included significant projects such as directing the technical integration for the acquisition of 1,932 Rite Aid stores, valued at $4.4 billion.
Education and Expertise
Jeyaseelan P. has a strong educational background in information technology and business. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management Information Systems and Services from DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Business Information Technology from DePaul University, completed from 2012 to 2014, and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kerala, obtained from 1996 to 2000.
Achievements in IT Operations
Throughout his career, Jeyaseelan P. has achieved notable improvements in IT operations. At Walgreens, he implemented a pharmacy core technology revival program that significantly increased the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of pharmacy systems. He also achieved a 20% reduction in IT operations costs by optimizing Azure cloud resources. His contributions to the COVID vaccine administration program earned him a CEO accolade.
Career Progression and Roles
Jeyaseelan P. has held various roles that reflect his growth in the IT field. Before joining Walgreens, he worked at UST Global as a Programmer Analyst and Team Lead from 2000 to 2007. He also served as a Senior Business Analyst and Solutions Architect at Navistar for one year in 2007-2008. His diverse experience spans over two decades, showcasing his expertise in IT management and systems integration.