Shantanu Datar is a Director with the Advanced Solutions Practice. He has deep knowledge in Federal financials and Federal budgeting, planning, ERP and financial reporting applications. Shantanu served as a Program Manager on the successful implementation of the first automated end-to-end Federal budgeting solution using Hyperion Planning. As the Program Manager, he has led the evolution of the Budget and planning solution through multiple phases and releases. Shantanu is adept in devising strategies for conversion and reconciliation, developing and executing test cycles, supporting financial and accounting applications, including Oracle EBS, Oracle BI, Hyperion Planning, Profitability and Cost management application. He has served on a wide range of consulting assignments covering: Project planning, requirements definition, functional and technical analysis, upgrade analysis, gap analysis, solution design, business process re-engineering, conversion assessment, testing and operations support.