Ajay Mutukula
About Ajay Mutukula
Ajay Mutukula serves as the Manager of IT at Kite, a Gilead Company, bringing extensive experience in Oracle EBS and SAP systems, particularly in Supply Chain and Finance applications.
Work at Kite Pharma
Ajay Mutukula serves as the Manager of IT at Kite Pharma, a Gilead Company, since 2021. He is based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area. In this role, he oversees IT operations and initiatives, focusing on enhancing the company's technological capabilities. His responsibilities include managing IT projects and ensuring the integration of various systems to support business functions.
Experience in Supply Chain and Finance Applications
Ajay Mutukula has extensive experience with Oracle EBS and SAP systems, particularly in Supply Chain and Finance applications. His background includes roles that required deep knowledge of these systems, enabling him to effectively manage and optimize business processes. His expertise in these areas contributes to his current role at Kite Pharma.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Prior to his current position, Ajay worked as a Senior Business Systems Analyst at OSI Digital for nine months in 2021. He also held positions at Zensar Technologies, where he served as a Senior Business Systems Analyst from 2015 to 2021, and at Sierra Atlantic as an Oracle Apps Technical Consultant from 2006 to 2010. His diverse experience spans various roles in IT and business systems analysis.
Education and Certifications
Ajay Mutukula earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. He holds several professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager, which enhance his qualifications in project management and agile methodologies.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Ajay has a strong background in both Waterfall and Agile (Scrum) methodologies, with experience in architectural and solution design. He has played a key role in implementing and integrating various systems, including Oracle Fusion Cloud, Oracle Applications 12.2.9, Salesforce.com, Anaplan, and Manhattan SCALE. His proficiency in project management tools such as Service-Now, HPALM, Jira, and Helpdesk supports his effective management of IT projects.