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Kunal Kumar

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Director, IT Applications & Architecture at Ciena
📍 San Diego, California, United States

Kunal Kumar is the Director of IT Applications & Architecture at Ciena, specializing in process improvement and technology transformations. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, he has a proven track record of leading global teams and delivering large-scale ERP, supply chain, and data analytics programs to drive growth and efficiency.

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He successfully spearheaded a large-scale operational program involving the transfer of a Direct Order fulfillment and Distribution center from the US to Mexico.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Director, IT Applications & Architecture
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Diego, California, United States
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Process Improvement
His career is focused on driving process improvement and operational excellence to deliver growth, cost savings, and efficiency through technology.
Supply Chain Optimization
He has held multiple director-level roles at Ciena focused on supply chain enablement, architecture, and operations, implementing planning and logistics systems.
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Career

Work history

3-2019
Director, IT Applications & Architecture
Ciena
1-2017 - 2-2019
Director, Supply Chain Enablement
Ciena
1-2015 - 12-2016
Director, Supply Chain Architecture
Ciena
9-2011 - 12-2014
Director- Supply Chain Operations
Ciena
5-2005 - 9-2011
Consulting Manager
Oracle Consulting
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Education
1998 - 2000
Master of Management
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
1993 - 1997
BE
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
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