James Rocha

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About James Rocha

Executive with more than 25 years of solid experience in the Information Technology area, with an ascending career as Director in an important Large National Group and Technology Consulting companies, having worked in the Retail, Manufacturing, Services, and Information Technology segments, with expertise in Digital Transformation, Digital Platforms, Innovation, Project Management, SAP ERP Systems, E-commerce Platforms and Business Mergers and Acquisitions. Strong background in the implementation of SAP systems, with successful cases recognized and awarded by SAP and ASUG, as well as responsible for the implementation and upgrade of numerous SAP projects in large companies throughout Brazil. Experience and leadership in conducting technology projects with a focus on Digital Transformation and Optimization, Digital Platforms, Technological Innovation, and comprehensive knowledge of agile methodologies and operating models. Extensive experience in management of technology areas, budget management and P&L of business units, management of multidisciplinary teams, relationship with technology and telecommunications suppliers, IT strategic planning, implementation of complex projects, e-commerce, and SAP ERP systems. Development of hundreds of projects in the Technology area such as: Innovation and Digital Transformation Projects, Implementation of SAP Projects (SAP ECC and SAP/4HANA), E-commerce Platforms, Implementation of Accounting and Tax SPED projects, Electronic Invoice, VOIP, implementation of Linx retail store systems for over 300 stores throughout Brazil, Structuring and Governance of Technology areas, Project Office, among others. Acting as a manager responsible for multidisciplinary teams leading large technology projects with global players, such as SAP, Oracle, AWS, Google, and Microsoft. Competence in conducting Mergers and Acquisitions processes, having led integration projects (Post Merger Integration) of national companies involving all areas of the organization in the retail, distribution, and technology segments. Strong background in Digital Transformation, Disruptive Innovation, Digital Platforms. Management and Leadership at world-renowned universities such as MIT, Harvard, and Columbia Business School.