Celvin Kattookaran
About Celvin Kattookaran
Celvin Kattookaran is a Director at Black Diamond Advisory with over 17 years of experience in Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management. He has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including Huron, MindStream Analytics, and Deloitte, and is recognized as an Oracle ACE Director for his contributions to the Oracle community.
Current Role at Black Diamond Advisory
Celvin Kattookaran serves as the Director at Black Diamond Advisory since 2022. In this role, he oversees various projects and initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in business intelligence and corporate performance management. His responsibilities include managing client relationships and ensuring the successful implementation of performance management solutions.
Previous Experience in Consulting and Architecture
Before joining Black Diamond Advisory, Kattookaran held several key positions in the consulting and software development sectors. He worked as a Principal Consultant at MindStream Analytics from 2019 to 2022 and as a Lead Consultant at OneStream Software from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Huron as an Oracle ACE Director and Principal Architect lasted for 8 months in 2016, contributing to his expertise in Oracle technologies.
Education and Technical Expertise
Kattookaran earned a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, from 2000 to 2004. He has been recognized as an Oracle ACE Director since March 2016, reflecting his significant contributions to the Oracle community. His technical skills include developing Custom Defined Functions (CDFs) on Essbase and designing automation tasks using shell and Windows scripts.
Achievements in Performance Management Solutions
Kattookaran has successfully implemented enterprise-wide performance management solutions across various industries. He designed and implemented a balanced scorecard application using Essbase for 2000 users, showcasing his ability to manage large-scale projects. His expertise extends to the Workforce module and Planning custom validations, highlighting his specialized skills in these areas.
Contributions to the Community and Media
Kattookaran is an avid blogger and shares insights on cpminsights.com. He hosts the podcast epmconversations.com, where he discusses topics related to enterprise performance management. Additionally, he was featured as the first Indian in Hyperion Support Magazine, emphasizing his contributions and expertise in the field.