Rakesh Venkatesan
About Rakesh Venkatesan
Rakesh Venkatesan is a Senior Process Manager at Navistar Inc, with a strong background in information systems and server administration. He has over a decade of experience in managing data integration and legacy system migrations, having held various managerial roles at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Navistar Inc.
Work at Navistar
Rakesh Venkatesan currently holds the position of Senior Process Manager at Navistar Inc, where he has been employed since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as Information Systems Manager - Delivery Services from 2022 to 2024. His tenure at Navistar has been marked by a focus on process improvement and operational efficiency within the organization.
Experience at Illinois Institute of Technology
Rakesh Venkatesan worked at the Illinois Institute of Technology for a total of seven years in various roles. He began as Applications Administrator / Team Lead from 2008 to 2015, followed by a position as Manager of Systems and Support from 2015 to 2020. He later served as Director - Enterprise Systems for one year, from 2021 to 2022. His experience at the institution contributed to his expertise in systems management and support.
Education and Expertise
Rakesh Venkatesan earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2008 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in database migration and upgrades, server administration, and the integration of ERP systems. He is recognized for his strong capabilities in managing legacy application migrations and system retirements.
Professional Skills and Specializations
Rakesh Venkatesan specializes in several key areas within information systems management. His skills include server administration and consolidation, as well as extensive experience in managing data integration for ERP systems. He is known for his ability to act as a positive change agent, fostering a proactive and solution-oriented environment within teams.