Suresh Karunakaran

Dynamic IT leader with extensive experience at Syneos Health, driving operational efficiencies and reviving stalled projects. Expert in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and strategic planning, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and talent development, ensuring compliance and enhancing organizational performance. Proven track record in managing complex migrations and optimizing database management processes.

Team Player of the Year at Transcentive 2003, Outstanding employee of the year at Transcentive 2004, IT Excellence Award at Purdue Pharma 2015

• Achieved 50% decrease in server/database incident counts by ways of optimization; also led managed services partnership worth $2.5M alongside over 60-member team.
• Led Data Center migrations and oversaw global support teams for the business in US, Europe, Middle East & Asia.
• Leveraged in-depth knowledge of MS and Oracle licensing to increase savings and saved $1M in potential fines from an Oracle audit.
• Improved infrastructure performance by enforcing server & database standards & performing periodic maintenance; created an efficient backup & recovery process using various technologies & set up disaster recovery process.
• Implemented an effective ITSM process using Service Now for system life cycle & reporting support metrics.

• Outperformed objectives by developing and implementing tactical goals for businesses in the US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia; prevented data loss by designing DR solutions for databases issues.
• Formulated strategic blueprint that enhanced the completion of the consolidated corporate project regarding SQL Server databases; designed and implemented Oracle infrastructure projects for the business.
• Worked with Development and Quality Assurance teams to ensure better code release; performed proper documentation in adherence with organizational requirements.