ABHIJITH N M
Taliparamba
Summary
Dynamic IT professional with over 6 years of experience, specializing in software license management and optimization for more than 2 years. Demonstrated expertise in Software Asset Management (SAM), compliance audits, vendor negotiations, and cost optimization, consistently delivering value through strategic initiatives. Proven track record in managing enterprise software licenses, ensuring compliance, and implementing effective strategies that significantly reduce costs while mitigating risks. Adept at leveraging industry knowledge to enhance operational efficiency and align with organizational objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technology Analyst
Infosys Limited
10.2019 - Current
- Managed software licenses for 100+ enterprise applications, ensuring compliance with vendor agreements and internal policies.
- Conducted audits and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and mitigate compliance risks.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies, reducing software spend through effective license optimization.
- Collaborated with procurement and finance teams for contract renewals and vendor negotiations.
- Developed and maintained detailed reports on license usage, entitlements, and compliance status.
- Supported cloud migration projects, ensuring proper licensing for Azure and AWS environments.
- Assisted in software deployment and configuration, aligning with licensing requirements.
Intern
Capstocks and Securities(India) Pvt.Ltd
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted in developing project plans and timelines to ensure successful completion of strategic initiatives.
- Assisted in vendor communication and documentation, reducing response time by 25%.
Education
B.Tech (Honors) - Industrial Engineering
College of Engineering Trivandrum
Trivandrum07-2019
Skills
- Software License Management (SAM)
- IT Asset Management (ITAM)
- License Compliance & Audits
- Vendor Management (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe)
- Cloud Licensing (Azure, AWS)
- Microsoft 365
- License Optimization
- Contract Negotiation & Cost Optimization
- ITIL Processes & Governance
- Reporting & Documentation
- Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- ServiceNow
- Flexera
- Snow License Manager
- Reprise License Manager
- Sentinal License Manager
- Data analysis with OpeniT
- NET development
- Microsoft Azure expertise
- Experience with AWS infrastructure management
- Power BI analytics
- PowerApps customization
- Experience with Windows environments
- Linux administration
- Excel data analysis skills
Accomplishments
- Successfully manage 100+ license servers and enterprise applications, ensuring full compliance with vendor agreements and internal governance policies.
- Implemented license optimization strategies that improved utilization and reduced compliance risks across multiple platforms.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive license tracking and reporting systems, enabling accurate audits and cost control.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline software procurement and renewal processes, reducing operational overhead.
Certification
Completed Microsoft Azure Administrator
Timeline
Technology Analyst
Infosys Limited
10.2019 - Current
Intern
Capstocks and Securities(India) Pvt.Ltd
06.2018 - 07.2018
B.Tech (Honors) - Industrial Engineering
College of Engineering Trivandrum