SUMMARY:

• SAP certified OS/DB Migration, Netweaver, Web AS & Oracle technology consultant with hands - on experience in Distribution Monitor, Migration Monitor, Export Monitor, Import Monitor with a combination of operating systems such as AIX, Windows Server, Linux and Databases such as DB2, Oracle, SQL Server and a wide array of applications such as Adobe Document Services (installing, configuring and maintaining ADS environments), WebDynpro, EP, ESS, XI, LDAP, SSO, R/3, ECC6, CCS, BW, CRM, TREX, IPC, EBP, GRC Fire Fighter, Role Expert, Access Enforcer, Compliance Calibrator and NWDI
• I have over 17yrs.of extensive experience in the IT industry with over 12yrs. in SAP.
• Proficient in designing, installing, configuring, deploying, monitoring and maintaining systems at the enterprise level, performing homogeneous and heterogeneous system copies of ABAP/JAVA systems, Scheduling outages of systems, familiar with SOX compliance requirements and supporting Auditors running various GRC Firefighter reports, Expertise in Backup and Recovery, and Disaster recovery/Business continuity procedures.
• Expertise in Managing/Migrating SAP applications such as Solution Manager, R/3, ECC, CRM, Portals, BW ABAP stacks, JAVA Stacks, and ABAP+JAVA stacks from one OS/DB combination to a different OS/DB combination.
• Apart from handling lead consulting roles during his career, the Last significant full time position held was as Head of Technology ( U.S. Operations ) for Rediff.com - U.S Operations ( largest Indian Portal with 40 million users: NASDAQ: REDF) New York.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficient in Installing, configuring and maintaining different landscapes of Adobe Document Services, Solution Manager6/7/7.1SAP R/3 (4.5B, 4.6B, 4.6X, 4.7x,ECC6), SAP Solution Manager 6/7/7.1, SAP CRM4.0/7.0, TREX, IPC with Mobile Client,J2EE,Web AS 6.40 and Web AS 7/7.1, ABAP,ABAP+JAVA and standalone JAVA stacks with usage types EP, XI, AS JAVA, AS ABAP,ERP, IPC(R/3,ECC6,CRM4.0/7.0, TREX, IPC and Standalone configuration), EP5-6x and EP 7xs, TREX, ITS,IGS, SAP BW 3.5,BW 7,GRC Access Control System, Triple Point Trade Capture System for Energy Traders,
• Knowledge Provider, Content Server, Netweaver (BW3.5,BW 7, EP, NWDI, XI, KW, SLD, Adobe document Services).
• Expertise in Adobe Document Services ( installing, configuring and maintaining ADS environments )
• Proficient in user administration, Client Administration, Client copy, Client export, Remote Client Copy, Client Deletion
• Export/import, technical documentation, and troubleshooting (problem reporting and resolution)
• Configuring Web AS ABAP and JAVA (Standalone and Add-on configurations)
• Used Visual/Netweaver Administrator and Config Tool to manage the JAVAstack
• Archiving SAP data.
• Trained system administrators from beginning levels to advanced administration topics (on site)
• Setting up of Printers of C, L, S, U and F, planning a spool environment
• Developed a daily, weekly and monthly checklist for end users in the SAP-, Database- and Unix-System in conjunction with the housekeeping jobs
• Provided capacity planning for SAP instances, networks, UNIX machines and PCs, including organization and maintenance of software and hardware support contracts
• Expert in Performance Tuning at R/3 ECC6, System level, Database level and OS-level using workload analysis tools to identify system bottlenecks.
• Expertise in monitoring J2EE performance using Java System Reports
• Creating Indexes, implement buffering, Update DB Statistics memory/buffer management
• Verifying hardware capacity (SIZING)
• Analyze expensive SQL statements and took remedial action by indexing, managing SAP table buffering.
• Setup CCMS to Logon load balancing, Operation modes, Instances, Profiles
• Analyzed the SAP R/3, ECC6 startup problems using trace files and system logs
• Scheduled, Monitored and prioritized the background jobs (class A, B, C.)
• Scheduled/Monitored parallel processing jobs like material planning runs with asynchronous RFC.
• Monitored the background processing Alerts using CCMS alert monitor, DBCockpit
• Creating Indexes, implement buffering, Update DB Statistics.
• Analyzed background jobs problems using job log, SAP system log and ABAP Debugger.
• Used database monitor, to check the database size, database buffer quality and database indexes
• Used operating system monitor, to monitor CPU load and utilization, Memory utilization, System Swapping Information, Disk utilization information, LAN activity.
• Setup and refined CCMS thresholds and parameters for system performance and resources
• Prepared comprehensive client-specific documentation regarding system maintenance and installation configuration
• Planned and executed client exports and imports as well as copies.
• Configured and maintained SAP Router.
• Worked on CCMS tools for oracle database administration to check the status of database backups, DBA planning calendar to automatically schedule and execute database operations.
• Downloaded OSS notes and resolved the problems effectively. Configuring and Monitoring the Java Stacks using the Java System Reports
• Connecting ABAP and JAVA stacks to SAP Solution Manager 7.1 for Administration/Monitoring using Host Agents and Diagnostic Agents for monitoring.
• Configured SAP Solution Manager 7.1 to process Early Watch alerts
• Expert in Database Management - Table space administration, Backup, Restoration using BRTOOLs and SAPDBA.
• Database backup/recovery, Disaster Recovery planning.
• Proficient in Database Reorganization At tablespace & Object Level also Export/Import tables with long and binary fields.
• Proficient in Database Refresh Database Copy of Production to Quality
• Release Management, Client Maintenance, Support Pack Application SPAM/SAINT/Sp manager)
• Proficient in analyzing expensive SQL statements, identifying coding and suggesting corrective/Alternate measures
• Data migration and advanced system tuning for the data load
• Convert Oracle Dictionary managed Table spaces to locally managed using BRSPACE.
• Skilled in designing databases, indexes, exports, imports, data loading.
• Expertise in writing stored procedures and triggers in Oracle
• Expertise in Database level encryption at field level
• Expertise in restoring accidental deletion of business data
• Expertise in Applications Security Administration. Created, and assigned user authorizations and profiles to user ids.
• Used LDAP to integrate Directory servers with SAP systems
• Experienced in SAP User Management engine (UME), Central User Administration (CUA), Authorizations and Management of Internal Controls
• Hands-on security upgrade using SU25 and Profile Generator (PFCG)
• Convert manual profiles to activity groups and setting of new authorization objects and values
• Evaluation and recommendation of SAP menu vs. user menus
• Cleaned up and optimized security roles
• Conversion of manual profiles and implementation of role based security. Evaluated and used SAP standard roles as templates for custom roles.
• Review critical and sensitive authorizations, implement improvements to meet audit requirements.
• Created, and assigned user authorizations and profiles to user ids.
• Installed and configured the GRC Fire Fighter, Role Expert, Access Enforcer, and Compliance Calibrator.
• Involved in Security Configuration for HR, SD, MM, PP, FI/CO, and BW
• Expertise in 4.6x, 4.7, BW, EP, XI, CRM4.0/7.0, TREX, IPC Security and Authorization
• Configured CUA between SAP Solution Manager and client systems
• Transported roles from client systems to CUA admin systems
• Defined, configured, implemented CTS/STMS, Extended TMS support, configured transport rules for customizing and troubleshooting transports.
• Integrated documentation and authorization in SAP Customizing for SAP corrections and modifications to support efficient overview of all SAP standard changes
• Proficient in using the SAP SDM
• Proficient in using NOTE assistant to apply sap notes. Proficient in kernel upgrade, Patching, Version Upgrades, Unicode conversion
• Applied SAP Hot/Support Packages and OSS Messages when available from SAP for relevant release and assisted implementation team with testing.
• Managed and patched Add On with IS-U/CCS.
• Applied Hot Packages / LCP’s
• Skilled in using Dimensions and Peregrine for change management and Incident management
• Configured and used Maintenance Optimized tool to download the required support packs and patches.
• Installed NetWeaver Developer Studio with local J2EE engine for developers
• Configure System Landscape Directory (SLD).
• Configure CMS; create Development Tracks with automatic deployment of changes.
• Configured and maintained Design time Repositories (DTR) and Component Build service
• Monitor NWDI with JARM (Java Application Response Time Management.) and GRMG.(Generic Request and Monitoring Generator)
• Installed, configured and maintained Standalone J2EE and ABAP + J2EE stacks ( Portals, BI, XI, GRC etc )
• Configured and used Maintenance Optimized tool to download the required support packs and patches.
• RAPID Installer 2.0, 2.1, SAP Upgrade Assistant, Oracle Upgrade Assistant, SAPDBA, BR* Tools
• Solution Manager 3.1
• Visual/Netweaver Administrator to modify the java stack and J2EE engine
• Configuration tool to modify java stacks directly at database level
• Legato ver 5.5.2
• MS Word, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• GRC Tools (Fire Fighter, Access Enforcer, Role Expert, Compliance Calibrator
• Oracle 7x - 11g, SQL Server 7 - 2008 R2, SAP DB (MAX DB), DB2
• Windows 9x/NT/ 2000/2003/2008 Server, Sun Solaris 8.0, HP-UX, AIX4.3, AIX5.L/6 (Smithy), RH Linux, SuSe Linux

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Houston TX

Senior SAP BASIS/HANA consultant

Responsibilities:

• Was part of team implementing the BPC on HANA project.
• Was part of team scheduled to migrate ECC 6 EHP 7 systems to SAP HANA
• Production support activities for Netweaver 7.0 and 7.3 Java and ABAP Stack systems ( Portal, XI, ECC, BW ) with day to day activities like job monitoring, system refreshes, patching systems, performance monitoring.

Confidential, Houston TX

Senior SAP BASIS/HANA Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Performed a Pilot HANA migration for ECC6 on Sandbox versions
• Production support activities for Netweaver 7.0 and 7.3 Java and ABAP Stack systems ( Portal, ECC, BW ) with day to day activities like job monitoring, system refreshes, patching systems, performance monitoring.
• Upgraded SAP Solution Manager 6 to 7
• Configured CUA
• Managed user roles and authorizations
• Migrated Systems from physical to Virtual Architecture
• Architected/Installed/Configured SAP Solution Manager 7.1 Monitoring for all systems in SAP Landscape using Host Agents/Diagnostic Agents
• Installed / Upgraded / Maintained the Vertex and Zytax Bolt-ons

Confidential, Houston TX

Senior SAP BASIS consultant for Production Support

Responsibilities:

• Production support activities for Netweaver 7.0 and 7.3 Java and ABAP Stack systems ( Portal, XI, ECC, BW ) with day to day activities like job monitoring, system refreshes, patching systems, performance monitoring.

Confidential, Houston TX

SAP OS/DB Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Migrating the existing SAP Platforms from Solaris to AIX
• Used Migration Monitor and Distribution monitor
• Used R3load / Jload
• Configured App Servers for Parallel Export / Import
• Database size is 8 TB
• Performed System Copies of ABAP and JAVA Stacks
• Upgraded Oracle 10.2 to Oracle 11.2 (Source were 10.2 Target 11.2) on RAC with HA.
• Worked with Oracle on setting up the RAC HA systems for ECC and BI ABAP Stacks
• Currently working on production support

Confidential, Houston TX

SAP OS/DB Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Migrating the existing SAP Platforms from in house to a Datacenter
• Used Distribution monitor and 6 App Servers
• Used R3load / Jload
• Configured App Servers for Parallel Export / Import
• Database size is 6 TB
• Worked with the team on a Pilot project to install and setup BOE XI R3.1 SP3 Products with SAP IK.
• Upgraded and patched the ABAP and JAVA Stacks (SP 19 toSP24).
• Installed Netweaver CE 7.1 SR5 for Triplepoint trade applications using the XI platform
• Installed, configured and maintained the GRC platform (JAVA) supporting Firefighter, compliance calibrator and Access Enforcer (CUP).
• Performed System Copies of ABAP and JAVA Stacks
• Upgraded Oracle 10.2 to Oracle 11.2
• Installed, configured, maintained GRC 4 and then upgraded to GRC Version 5.3
• Installed, configured, maintained sap BOBJ 4 with sap BW 7
• Was SME for all Netweaver JAVA applications such as NW 7 Portal with ECC6 backend running ESS, MSS and Time Management
• Integrated the systems with LDAP and configured SSO using Kerberos and sap logon tickets.
• Configured the adobe smart forms and configured printing using Adobe Document Services
• Was the basis co-ordination point for all change management (new releases), system refreshes (JAVA stack and ABAP Stack systems).
• Updated BW oracle tablespaces to LMTS to overcome locking issues in the FET table
• Troubleshooting ECC6, BW and Portal systems for performance and handling daily tickets.
• Monitoring Maestro Job scheduler daily
• Worked with BMC tools to monitor and proactively handle any performance issues.
• Installed, configured and maintained the NWDI system.
• Scheduled Early watch reports in solution manager for all ABAP systems (ECC6 and BW) and acted on recommendations appropriately
• Identifying and downloading software add-ons and patches through maintenance optimizer.
• Maintained the Solution Manager 7 system

Confidential, Houston TX

SAP OS/DB Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Migrating the existing SAP Platforms from Windows 2003/Oracle 10g to Windows 2008/SQL Server 2008
• Used Distribution monitor and two App Servers
• Configured Source and Target OS and DB (oracle and sql server) for R3oad based migration.
• Configured App Servers for Parallel Export / Import
• Experience working with Databases up to 8 TB.

Confidential India

Senior SAP BASIS & Netweaver Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Leading the combined upgrade and Unicode conversion project for Confidential India
• Upgraded from R/3 4.7 to ECC6 EHP4 SP2 in a High Availability Architecture with CI cluster and DB cluster
• Modified profiles for high availability with MSCS.
• Converted from an MDMP system to Unicode
• Configured Solution Manager (Service Desk and Maintenance Optimizer)
• Coordinated the Early watch and Functional go-live checks
• Provided Post go-live Support
• Split large tables (using R3ta).
• Used Migration monitor due to restrictions on Hardware availability
• Performed a 1.3 TB Database migration with Unicode conversion in 12 hours using migmon (30Gb memory) and 6 CPU’s using parallel export/import.
• Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008

Confidential: Houston TX

Senior SAP BASIS & Netweaver Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Leading the combined upgrade and Unicode conversion project for CRI-Criterion (Shell subsidiary) which manufactures catalysts for the refining business
• Upgraded oracle from 9i to 10g
• Upgraded from R/3 4.6D to ECC6
• Configured the MSCS Cluster after the Unicode import for high availability
• Modified profiles for high availability with MSCS.
• Converted from an MDMP system to Unicode
• Configured Solution Manager (Service Desk and Maintenance Optimizer)
• Coordinated the Early watch and Functional go-live checks
• Installed Adobe Document Services in Web AS Java
• Configured the ADSUSER and ADSAGENT with required roles and authorizations
• Configured Adobe Document Services related RFC connection from WebAS ABAP to WebAS JAVA.
• Configured Adobe Document Services related JCO RFC connection from Web AS JAVA to WebAS ABAP.
• Wrote scripts to automate tape backups of adobe spool files older than 30 days
• Trained in house basis team on common problems and resolution for problems related to Configured Adobe Document Services.
• Performed System copies of WebAS JAVA that ran the Adobe Document Services
• Configured the system for zero memory management
• Windows 2008 Server, Oracle 10g

Confidential, Houston TX

Senior SAP OS/DB Migration / Netweaver, Portals, BASIS Consultant / NWDI, GRC, WebDynpro Portals, XI Lead

Responsibilities:

• Upgraded oracle from 9i to 10g
• Was part of the upgrade Team that performed the combined upgrade and Unicode Conversion from R/3 4.6D to ECC 6, BW 3.5 to BW 7, SRM 5 to SRM7.
• Installed and configured NWDI system landscape Directory, Enterprise Portals 7.
• Upgraded the Support Stacks for NWDI
• Installed and configured J2EE clusters, managed SSO and security, roles and authorizations.
• Patched the J2EE engine up to SPS 12
• Job responsibilities include Architecting the SAP Systems by involving in sizing discussions,
• Was involved in configuring Network, Database ( over 8 TB),
• Configured and implemented SSO with LDAP. configuring, upgrading Application servers and Databases,
• Installing and configuring Printers / Fax machines for the SAP System.
• Performing System Copies, Database and file system backup and recovery
• Installed, configured and maintained the SAP Netweaver ( J2EE ) based Enterprise Portals, Netweaver Developer Infrastructure ( NWDI ), the ECC 6 and R/3 4.6x Systems.
• Configured SSO with LDAP with backends ranging from R/3 4.6x and ECC6 systems
• Deployed latest support stacks on the J2EE engine using JSPM.
• Installed ESS and MSS business Content and configured the JCO destinations.
• Configured Bex Web with BI Java
• Installed and configured the Adobe Document Services.
• Performed System copies of the ADS systems
• Documented the troubleshooting process for the client for issues related to maintaining the ADS environment
• Installed and configured the GRC Fire Fighter, Role Expert, Compliance Calibrator and Access Enforcer
• Performed normal day to day production support, Coordinated and Scheduled Outages for periodic maintenance.
• Designed and implemented a multi layered SLD for Confidential (Without SPOF) and made recommendations, architected and implemented on cost cutting architectures such as MCOD (Multiple Components in One Database)
• Worked with and supported the AUDIT teams in resolving SOD conflicts and generating Firefighter reports for sox compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in recovering the oracle database from a disastrous power shutdown arising from a defective firesystem that damaged the data files on the storage media
• Used BRRECOVER in this process
• Performed system refreshes for ECC systems, BW systems, Java Stacks (with GRC, BI Portals, and ESS).
• AIX, Oracle 10g

Confidential - Phoenix AZ

Senior SAP Netweaver, Webdynpro Portals Lead

Responsibilities:

• Worked At the Confidential for SAP Applications at Phoenix
• Supported multiple clients and Mainly designed Netweaver landscapes, configured local and Central SLD landscapes, updated CIM models where necessary, installed and patched Enterprise Portals using JSPM and SDM,
• Designed and implemented SSO with LDAP, installed and configured J2EE engine clusters for Portals and Web Dynpro Applications.
• Designed, installed, configured NWDI Landscapes, Configured ESS, MSS by uploading Business Content and configured the JCO destinations Fine-tuned the cluster for performance.
• Implemented Federated Portal and took LENOVO portals live( EP 7) ( external Portal - EP 7 with ECC6)
• Installed, configured and Took Fender Musical Instruments Portals Live ( EP 7 with ECC6 )
• Configured Bex web with BI Java for Fireman’s Fund

Confidential, Houston, TX

Senior SAP R/3, IS-U, Netweaver, WebDynpro, Portals, EBP, ITS and security Lead

Responsibilities:

• As an Senior Basis Admin I was responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining the Netweaver platform comprising of Web Dynpro Applications, Enterprise Portals, with ITS, IGS, WebGui, EBP, SRM and EDI.
• Integrated the Portals environment with the MyHr, Employee self service, Enterprise Buyer professional, BW, R/3 modules like MM and Contractor self service.
• Integrated the portals environment for use of the CMET (Contractor) interface developed using Web Dynpro.
• Integrated the portals with BW reporting.
• Installed and configured NWDS with the Citrix Metaframe for offshore Developers.
• Was responsible for integrating the SSO with LDAP synchronization
• Redesigned the BW database to change from Dictionary managed to locally managed tablespaces
• Trained onshore and offshore resources in Netweaver, WebDynpro, Portals and ITS environments
• Handled Basis Production Support for all the SAP systems in the landscape including handling weekly and emergency transports for BW, IS - Retail, R/3, Portals and ITS environments
• Integrated GISB application for EDI team with external trading partners like ERCOT, CenterPoint Energy and Sharyland
• Designed the Disaster Recovery Architecture for Confidential and implemented it for the Enterprise Portals, XI, and WebDynpro and GISB applications.
• Upgraded the exiting Netweaver platform from SPS 11 to SPS 16 Patch2 and modified the iView’s to the new KM and CM architecture supported by SPS 16.
• Performed Regular Transports for the WebDynpro and Portal environments
• Trained Developers and Functional Leads to understand the Netweaver Architecture and Technology and trained them on best practices.
• Applied Hot Packages and LCP’s with CRT’s to the existing platform
• Resolving conflicts between core support packages and add-ons and applying CRT and CCRT’s.
• Upgraded R/3 4.6D (IS-U /CCS) from to ECC6

Confidential

Junior SAP Basis

Responsibilities:

• Was responsible for monitoring the Application Server and Database logs to ensure smooth operations and performance
• Was responsible to monitor the OS File Systems level and DB backups
• Was responsible for monitoring Network for errors and performance
• Was responsible for transport management
• Was responsible for first level of support
• Installed OSS Notes, SPAM and SAINT patches, OS level patching and kernel updates
• Co-ordinate with the change management team to ensure smooth operations with other IT teams
• Worked closely with the IT and SAP Security teams to ensure system security.
• Performed system copies of R/3 and BW systems
• SAP R/3 4.6C, Windows2000 Advanced Server, MS SQL Server 2000 SP2

Confidential, Manhattan, NY

Head of Technology - US Operations

Responsibilities:

• As Head of Technology for Rediff.com, (NASDAQ: REDF) was wholly responsible for the technology teams deliverables and the smooth transition from the Chicago office to the New York Office.
• Will be actively involved in the Integration of the Rediff.com Subsidiaries, India Abroad, Rediff India and Rediff Valucom Database
• Will be responsible for handling client requests from the Marketing, Finance and Operations for building efficient and scalable systems
• Responsible wholly for the technology team and its deliverables
• As Head of Technology, played a major role in Office Automation and Designed and Developed LAN and Web based Applications; Designed and implemented the Client Server and Web based architectures.
• Designed and developed the databases in Sybase, Oracle, and the LAN based front end “Procard” along with the backend.
• Proposed, designed and developed the Web based front end for real time credit card processing along with sale of pins.
• Integrated the whole Web and LAN based systems to work with a centralized Oracle 8i database.

Confidential, Vernon Hills, IL

Application developer

Responsibilities:

• As an application developer at Probys worked closely with two clients; “LSG Sky chef’s” based in O’Hare International Airport” a subsidiary of “American Airlines” and “ Confidential ” a Telecommunications company based in Libertyville, IL.

Confidential

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Designed and Developed “AAWOS” proprietary software for American Airlines for inventory control and management
• Job responsibilities included going to the client site at O’Hare International airport and taking specs and designing and developing the front end in PowerBuilder and the backend database in Sybase or Oracle.

Confidential

As a consultant

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed “Procard” proprietary software for Confidential for inventory control and management. Designed the front end in PowerBuilder and the backend database in Sybase or Oracle
• Designed and developed “File Poller” proprietary software for Confidential . Which works with “Procard” synchronously and processes Real time credit card transactions?
• Played a major part in the design and development of the e-commerce application for Confidential, and synchronized it with the existing database to create a centralized database.

Confidential, MS

Graduate Research Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Was part of a team, which developed and implemented Rocket Engine Numerical Simulator for Solid State booster rocket engines, used by NASA to launch space shuttles
• This was basically a reengineering project which involved converting the already existing Fortran-77 simulation codes to C++ (Object Oriented) using the Rambaugh, Booch, OMT and UML supported by the Rational Rose and SNIFF+ software.
• My part of the project was to reengineer the Thrust Chamber and the Combustion chambers and actively participated in the design and development of the GUI for the whole simulation package in VC++.
• Completed all core competency courses to acquire a master’s degree in computer science