Guest Lecturer & Industry Expert

Abish
Haridasan

Senior Finance Technology Leader with 15+ years of global experience bridging enterprise ERP systems, AI-driven transformation, and strategic business operations.

Abish Haridasan
15+
Years
Global
Reach
BITS
Alumnus

Where Finance Meets
Technology Leadership

I am a Senior Manager in Business Technology Support (Finance) at Metrolinx, bringing over 15 years of global expertise in enterprise finance systems, digital transformation, and cross-functional team leadership.

Based in Mississauga, Canada, I hold a Master of Science (MS) degree from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) β€” one of India's premier technical institutions. My career has spanned complex ERP implementations, financial reporting automation, and the strategic integration of AI into finance operations.

I'm passionate about translating real-world enterprise experience into actionable knowledge for students and aspiring professionals β€” helping them understand how modern organisations actually think, decide, and transform.

🌍 Global Perspective

Delivered outcomes across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific β€” bringing multicultural business context to every engagement.

🏒 Enterprise Scale

Deep expertise in large-scale ERP ecosystems including SAP and Oracle, serving clients at Metrolinx.

πŸŽ“ Academic Credentials

Graduate of BITS Pilani β€” one of India's top-ranked institutions for Science & Technology.

🀝 People-First Leader

Recognized by colleagues for superior knowledge, solution orientation, and exceptional working relationships.

Areas I Can
Speak About

I bring practitioner-level insights from 15+ years in the field β€” no theoretical fluff, just real industry knowledge delivered in an engaging, accessible format.

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Finance Technology & ERP Systems

How modern enterprises manage financial operations through large-scale ERP systems β€” implementation realities, user adoption, and lessons learned.

SAPOracleERP
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AI in Finance & Business Operations

The real-world impact of artificial intelligence and automation on finance teams β€” from predictive analytics to intelligent process automation.

AIAutomationAnalytics
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Digital Transformation in Enterprises

Why digital transformation projects succeed or fail β€” cultural change, stakeholder management, and building change-ready organizations.

Change MgmtStrategy
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Global Business Technology Management

Managing technology across global teams and time zones β€” governance, standardization, and the human side of distributed IT operations.

Global OpsIT Governance
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Career Pathways in Tech & Finance

Navigating a career at the intersection of finance and technology β€” the skills that matter, paths that exist, and how to stand out in the industry.

Career DevIndustry Insight
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IT Support & Service Management

Designing and managing enterprise IT support functions β€” ITIL frameworks, SLA management, and delivering business value through IT services.

ITILITSMSLA

Professional Experience

Current Position

Senior Manager, Business Technology Support

Metrolinx β€” Mississauga, Canada

Leading finance technology support operations with a global mandate. Overseeing enterprise ERP systems, managing cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in financial technology delivery. Partnering with C-suite stakeholders to align IT strategy with business objectives.

15+ Years of Global Experience

Finance Technology Leadership Roles

Enterprise & Global Organizations

A career built across global technology transformations β€” from hands-on ERP implementations to strategic management of finance operations across multiple geographies. Recognized consistently for delivering solutions under pressure and building strong cross-functional relationships.

Education

Master of Science (MS)

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani

Holds a Master of Science (MS) degree from one of India's most prestigious technical universities β€” a foundation that shaped a rigorous, analytical, and problem-solving approach to complex business and technology challenges.

Academic Background

Master of Science (MS)

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani

One of India's Top-Ranked Technical Universities

15+ Years Continuing Education

Enterprise ERP, AI, Finance Operations & IT Management

Professional Certifications & Industry Training

Invite Me to
Your Institution

Whether you're organizing a seminar, workshop, panel discussion, or full-semester guest lecture series β€” I'd be glad to bring real-world enterprise experience into your classroom.

I'm comfortable adapting content for undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, and executive education audiences.

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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Available for in-person & virtual lectures