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Led the enterprise-wide SAM function, defining strategy, governance, and compliance controls across on-prem, SaaS, and cloud environments.
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Managed end-to-end software lifecycle, entitlement accuracy, and optimization initiatives to reduce spending and improve license utilization.
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Key member of software audit engagements, working closely with Legal, Vendor Management, Internal Audit, and third-party SAM consultants to drive audit readiness, response, remediation, and negotiation.
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Built and maintained Effective License Positions (ELPs) for major publishers (Oracle, RedHat, ServiceNow, Commvault etc.), ensuring continuous compliance.
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Worked with Legal to interpret complex licensing terms and contract clauses to support renewals, negotiations, and risk mitigation.
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Oversaw SAM tools (ServiceNow SAM Pro, ManageEngine), ensuring accurate discovery, inventory, normalization, and reporting.
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Partnered with Procurement, Finance, IT Ops, and Security to align SAM with sourcing strategy, renewals, budgeting, and governance.
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Delivered dashboards and KPIs demonstrating cost savings, risk reduction, and compliance posture to senior leadership.
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Ensured organizational audit readiness, and reduced risk by proactively identifying compliance gaps, driving remediation, and implementing improved controls.