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CURRICULUM VITAE
BRIEF CV
Bhojaraju G
C/o Shri. B.L.Sharma
Door No. 4/725, First Floor,
Plot No.100, Chandrashekara Avenue,
Old Mahabalipuram Road, Thoraipakkam,
Chennai - 600096. INDIA
Ph: +91-9940050061
E-mail:Bhojaraju.G@gmail.com, bhojarajug@yahoo.com
Homepage : www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com
CAREER GOAL
To be a successful Knowledge Manager/Librarian/Sharepoint Manager in a challenging environment where everything changes quite quickly and where my manpower is needed. Also to excel in the field of Knowledge Management, Library/Information Centers in an IT/Software or ITES/BPO environment and to obtain the zenith of my career through the Knowledge & Skills for the excellence of the organization & my own development. My value-add to my potential employer is that I can understand the knowledge problems faced in organizations and easily bridge it with a suitable technology enabler.
KEY SKILLS
Knowledge Management, KM Portals, Library Management & Administration, Sharepoint Administration, Library Automation & Networking, Bar-coding, ITIL/BS-15000/CMDB, etc.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1994 – 1997 : B.Sc. (CBZ) - J.S.S College, Dharwar. First Class with Distinction
1997 – 1999 : M.L.I.Sc. - (Master of Library & Information Science) Karnatak University, Dharwar.
First Class II Rank & ‘Dr.S.R.Ranganathan’ Gold Medal.
2001 – 2002 : PGDLAN - (Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation & Networking) University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
First Class
2001 – : PGDCA - (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications) Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Pursuing
2005 – : Ph.D - Presently pursuing Ph.D on “Knowledge Organisation Systems in Digital Libraries: A Case of ETDs” in the Library & Information Science, DLIS, University of Mysore, Mysore. Currently Pursuing
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
1998 :
2000 : D.C.A., Diploma in Computer Applications, C.A.T.S.E, Dharwar,
Computer Fundamentals, Operating Systems, MS-Office Package, A-Grade
Certified Professional Course in Oracle / Visual Basic : SSi, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
May 3, 2006 – Till Date Presently working as Knowledge Management - Lead in one of the leading US-based IT/Software Company, Chennai.
Jan 9, 2006 – April 25, 2006 Worked as “Lead-Knowledge Management” in “GCI Solutions Pvt. Ltd.” – a leading US-based IT/Software Company, Bangalore.
March 30, 2004 – Dec 30, 2005 Worked as “Librarian – Knowledge Management” in “ICICI OneSource”, Bangalore.
Sep 21, 2002 – March 27, 2004 Worked as “Library-cum-Information officer” in “Indian Rubber Manufacturer’s Research Association (IRMRA)”, Thane, Mumbai.
Aug 23, 2000 – Sep 20, 2002 Worked as “Librarian” in “Fr.C.Rodrigues Institute of Technology” (Fr.Agnel’s Central Library for Engineering, Management, Polytechnic), Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
March 1, 2000 – Aug 22, 2000 Worked as “Librarian & Documentation Officer” in “ICSI-Centre for Corporate Research & Training (ICSI - CCRT)”, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai.
Nov 2, 1999 – Feb 29, 2000 Worked as “Library Intern” in “British Council Library”, British Deputy High Commission, Mumbai.
MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
Dissertation Projects
# Project Title Course Status
1 Mars Pathfinder: An Annotated Bibliography: 1998 M.L.I.Sc (Previous) Completed
2 Obsolescence of literature in the field of Chemistry: 1999 M.L.I.Sc (Final) Completed
Professional Projects
# Project Title Agency Status
1. “A study on The Global Competitiveness of Indian Rubber Industry : Non-Tyre Sector” Dept. of Industrial Policies & Promotions, Govt. of India Completed
2. Development of IRMRA New Website Delian Software, Thane Completed
Projects Handled
# Projects Handled Role Played
1. Knowledge Management • Integrating people, content, technology & business process
• Content Architecture, Management
• KM Portal information collection, planning and building
• KM Asset Handling
• KM Intranet Updation and deployment in all aspects
• Best Practices collection, processing & Re-Use
• Involved in Understanding the Customer (Department / Client sites) requirements, Designing the structure of the Intranet site, getting approval for the same from the stakeholder and Creating the site, Training the users by with Basic & Administrative Skills. Administration of the KM Tool.
• Level-1(Basic) & Level-2 (Admin) Training for Kweb Users
• Technology Portal created independently - Received good Feedback.
2. "KM Cyberary"- A gateway to Knowledge Resources • Links to all e-resources, web links, etc. http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cyberary.html
• Article on this published in Encyclopedia by Idea Publishing, USA
3. Sharepoint 2003 Administration (Microsoft) • Received Certificate from Microsoft for Sharepoint Administration training.
• Planning and Deploying Sharepoint
• Administration of Microsoft Office Share Point Portal Server 2003
• Content Architecture, Management
• Administration of the Tool / Webmaster
• Portal & Search scopes creation
• Managing User’s Access
• Manage usage analysis Tools
• Taxonomy Architecture
• Templates Formation: Creation of Templates for Client site, Document Library, Contacts, links, etc
• Collaboration Features like Document Discussion, Survey & others
• Defining Architecture for Sharepoint product and technology
• Information management in Sharepoint Product and technologies
• Microsoft office 2003 integration with Sharepoint Products
• Defining security architecture and developing Information Security Policies
• Customization of Sharepoint Products
4. Digite – Enterprise Project Management Tool (PMP) • Product Demo & Evaluation
• Project Lead for PMP
• Involved in user requirements’ collection
5. BS-15000 Processes (ITIL) • Involved in CMDB & ITIL Project
• Undergone Training
• CMDB-Configuration Librarian role
• Data Collection, Updation, Webpage Creation
• Gave Proposal to CMDB Team with Steps on PPT.
• ITIL-CMDB KPI level of 4/ above for all centers
• UNICODE Proposal gave to implement across all the centers.
6. Image Access System • Categorisation of Scanned Images (Proposal)
7. COPC Documents Categorisation • Categorisation of COPC Documents
• Provided user-friendly Classification Scheme
• Provided user-friendly Coding Scheme
8. KM-Forum
- an initiative from India Founder of e-discussion group for global KM and Library Professionals Since May 2005. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KM-Forum/
9. KM Activities Actively involved in KM Group meetings.
10. Personal Development • Attending training programs and keep updated.
• Attending and presenting articles at national & international conferences.
• Registered for PhD on the topic “Knowledge Organisation Systems in Digital Libraries” at University of Mysore, Mysore.
PUBLICATIONS / SEMINARS / PRESENTATIONS
For details please refer http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com/cv.html
Research : 1 Book: 1 Encyclopedia: 2 National: 9 International: 5 Unpublished Work: 5 Total: 23
(Some more titles are under review)
ACHIEVEMENTS
• "KM Cyberary"- A gateway to Knowledge Resources implemented by me on my site and received internatioal recognition for details pl refer “View my Guest Book” on my homepage.
• Qualified Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (M.S.E.T) for Lectureship in 2001.
• Recipient of National Merit Scholarship twice in year 1998 & 1999 while studying MLISc.
• Secured Second Rank & ‘Dr.S.R.Ranganathan’ Gold Medal during M.L.I.Sc.
• Best Poster Presentation Award, ICDL–2004, Feb 24-27, 2004, New Delhi, India.
• Set-up of three libraries from the root.
• Automation / Bar-Coding of Fr.Agnel’s Central Library System.
• Electronic Information Services at IRMRA Library
• Documentation Services : CAS, SDI, Newspaper Clipping Services, Online News Update
• Organised and arranged documents of new Library for AICTE inspection at G.M.Institute of Technology (GMIT), Davanagere.
• Presently, creating Knowledge Management Portals for various Departments at ICICI OneSource.
MEMBERSHIP
Life Member of the following Library Associations :
1. Indian Library Association (ILA), New Delhi.
2. Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), Kolkata.
3. Bombay Science Libraries Association (BOSLA) Mumbai.
4. Society for Information Science (SIS), New Delhi.
5. ALISP - Association of Library & Information Science Professionals (Online)
ABOUT MYSELF
A flexible person who believes in setting high standards of performance for himself/organization and who has been effective both as an individual and as a team. I'll also call myself as a very balanced person - one who has been able to harmonize his personal and professional life. Able to manage multiple assignments while working in a fast paced environment which involves strong strategic and evaluative thinking.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
• Good academic record and analytical ability
• Library Science & KM Expertise with strong Career Records (Gold Medalist in Library Science)
• Able to handle all IT Background cases related to my Profession.
• Skills in the intricacies of IT applications to Library & Information Centre.
• Dedication, sincerity, innovation, teamwork capability, leadership qualities & good Interpersonal skills.
• Determination to unravel the secrets of that, which captures my interest
• Urge and zeal to learn new things in library and information technology and adopt the same at Work
Environment.
• Innovative & R&D efforts
• Completion of Tasks handled.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of Birth : May 25, 1975
Marital Status : Married
Nationality : Indian
Sex : Male
Passport details : Available on Request - Issued from Bangalore, India.
Languages Known : English, Hindi & Kannada
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
Webmaster for http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.com & other sites. Reading, Internet Surfing, Learning, Teaching, Music, Playing Carom, Cricket, Badminton, Philately, Numismatics, Gardening & Computers.
REFERENCES
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Last Updated : May 2006
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