SAP DEVELOPMENT TEAM LEAD
~ Over Eleven Years of SAP Project IntegrationExperience with SAP ABAP/4 Certification ~
Solutions-oriented and versatile SAP and IT consultant with full lifecycle SAP module/solution development and deployment experience. Versed in the application of common methodologies and best practices for proper product rollout, yielding maximum project success. Participated in 15 successful SAP (and 8 non-SAP) solution development and integration projects (with seven being full lifecycle); serving as Project Manager/Team Lead in six of those projects. Skilled in overseeing configuration and deployment for major SAP and ERP projects on strategic and tactical levels. Accustomed to managing projects from organization to the post go-live support.

Programming Languages:

SAP: ABAP, ABAP Objects, ABAP Query, ALV, BADIs, BAPIs, BSPs.
Non SAP: VB , ASP, Microsoft DNA Web Development, VB Script, Java Script, ADO, COM.

Other SAP Tools:

SAP 3.0B – 3.1H, SAP 4.0B – 4.7B, SAP ECC 5.0, SAP ECC 6.0, SAP Development for Modules (HR/HCM, MM, PP, SD, FI/CO, LSO, PS, PM), SAP IMG, SAP XI Server, SAP CATT

Integration Tools:

SAP Business Objects Data Services, Nakisa, SFTP, Databroker, SAP Enterprise Portal, SAP Business Connector, SAP DCOM Connector, Manugistics, SAP Netweaver.

GUI Tools:

SQL Server Enterprise, SAP Screen Painter, SAP Menu Painter, Dreamweaver.

Application Servers and Business Suite Components:

mySAP.com, SAP Workplace, ESS/MSS, SAP Netweaver CE, SAP ME, SAP MII.

Visual Modeling:

Microsoft Visual Interdev, Microsoft Visio Enterprise.

Other:

eCATT, SQL Server, MSDE, Oracle, Sybase, mySQL, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Server, MVS/JVS, Unix, ITS, HTML/HTML business and custom SD order screens.

• Valuable experience in managing on-shore and off-shore development teams.
• Traveled extensively to the countries of Malaysia and India for three project cycles each in order to provide on-site direction and management to development teams.
• SAP Modules
• Validation
• Project Management
• Engagement Coordination
• Sales Support
• Troubleshooting/Debugging
• Software Testing
• Technical Consulting
• Project Documentation
• Budget Management
• Design Architecture
• Development Management
• Functional/Technical Specifications
• System Testing
• End User Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAP Development Architect § Confidential– Glendale, AZ 9/2010 – Present

Independent consultant for the following SAP position in Chicago, IL:

Confidential 12/11 – 2/12

Scope: SAP ECC 6.0 ABAP and Technical Training

Hired to assist with developing and mentoring a technical staff that spent the last 20 years working in a Mainframe system. This assignment involved more than just teaching the developers how to code in SAP ABAP, it involved introducing them to cutting edge technologies and development methodologies, as well as software implementation and maintenance best practices. Our goal was not only to teach technical details, but to help achieve a learning spirit.

• Helped develop training materials to cover fundamentals of SAP RICEF development (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms).
• Responsible for conducting certain daily one-on-one training sessions for employees.
• Responsible for conducting certain weekly group training sessions.
• Responsible for creating training material and how-to guides.
• Responsible for evaluating individual development progress and recommending action plans.
• Responsible for teaching SAP implementation and support best practices.

Independent consultant for the following SAP project in Phoenix, Arizona:

Confidential 4/11 – 9/11

Scope: SAP ECC 6.0, FI/CO, MM, SCM, SRM, SD, & PS (Realization through Go-Live and Hypercare)

• Managed the entire cutover process, with three mock cutovers and a final go-live cutover.
• Created cutover deliverables in the form of a checklist, project plan, conversion plan, visual business activity plan, as well as a resource and shift plan.
• Managed all conversion related activities including data extraction from legacy systems, data cleansing, data migration using LSMW’s, and post conversion validation (with manual and automated scripts).
• Mentored the data migration developers, and created prototype conversion programs.
• Coordinated all activities, from multiple teams, for the mocks, intermittent conversion tests, and go-live cutovers (i.e Functional, Development, Basis, Training, Organizational Change, Release Management, Security, and Server & Database teams)
• Created and facilitated meetings amongst business process leads, subject matter experts, MIS resources and functional consultants to build the cutover plan along with a consensus Steering Committee signoff for the business related activities during the cutover period.

Independent consultant for the following SAP project in Roanoke, Virginia:

Confidential 9/10 – 4/11

Scope: SAP ME, SAP MII, SAP PCo, SAP ECC 6.0, HR, FI/CO, PM, SD, MM, PP

• Defined and developed Data Migration strategy using a combination of SQL Server, SAP Business Objects Data Services, and SAP IDOCS:
• Created kickoff presentation material and led parts of Kickoff Meeting.
• Created training material and conducted end user training.
• Scheduled and led internal Knowledge transfer sessions and created supporting training documentation.
• Attended formal training of SAP Business Objects Data Services, conducted by SAP and HCL Axon employees.
• Created a detailed plan for data migration of plant legacy data to ECC and HCM, using a combination of SQL server staging areas and SAP Business Objects Data Services to load into ECC via IDOC’s.
• Developed a SQL server front-end utility program for data cleansing activities.
• Developed Data Services projects (jobs, workflows, data flows, queries…) to map SQL Server staging area data to SAP IDOC ready loading areas.
• Developed custom scripts and reports for data migration validation.
• Installed and configured SAP Composition Environment (CE v7.1.1), SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME 5.2.5), SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII 12.1.8), SAP ME Integration (SAPMEINT 5.2), and SAP PCo (v2.1).
• Designed and developed a solution to pull shop floor data through an OPC server, and update a SQL Server Database, an ECC table, MII logs, and an ME table.
• Created custom PODS for ME shop floor screens.
• Conducted Project Management Activities:
• Participated in project planning sessions.
• Created project management plans for both the site related SAP ECC project, along with a new SAP MII/SAP ME project.
• Scheduled and led cross-team meetings to install and configure the SAP Discovery Server Version 4 (ECC 6.0, MII 12.0, Business Objects XI 3.1, Crystal Reports 2008, XCelsius, …).
• Scheduled and led cross-team meetings to install and configure SAP Manufacturing Execution (MES) Scenarios:
• Installed and configured SAP Composition Environment (CE) 7.11 EHP1.
• Installed and configured SAP Manufacturing Execution System (ME) 5.2.5 system.
• Configured SAPMEINT Integration between ECC 6.0 / MII 12.1.8 / ME 5.2.5 for MES scenarios.
• Developed custom SAP ordering system in ECC(using a combination of ABAP, ALV, ABAP Webdynpro, and Workflow) , to emulate the current system due to the complexities of government regulations for defense licensing and workflow approvals.

SAP Development Team Lead § Confidential– San Jose, CA 6/2008 – 9/2010

Provided technical consulting services to SAP clients. Served as technical/business SAP consultant with clients, analysts, programmers, and team members to resolve complex business issues; assisted with development of feasibility studies, project plans, cost/benefits, alternative solutions, resource requirements, and project estimates. Instructed, directed, and ensured work quality of other SAP programmers and analysts.

• Managed twenty eight on-shore and offshore developers for Goodyear, and eight on-shore and offshore developers for the AEPCO project.
• Created functional and technical specifications, along with providing approval of all other specifications from the functional and technical teams.
• Managed development of all RICEFW objects using teams of on-site and off-shore resources.
• Conducted code and peer reviews for developer’s deliverables and provided project management services, for the development teams, to the overall project managers.
• Oversee the end-to-end data migration process using a combination of LSMW’s and custom BDC programs.

SAP Technical Lead for the following projects:

Confidential 2/09 – 9/10

Scope: Full life cycle implementation of SAP ECC 6.0 HR

• Responsible for reviewing and approving all functional and technical specifications for RICEF objects
• Managed development of all RICEF objects using a team of 5 on-site and 23 off-shore resources.
• Provided project management services for the development teams to the overall project management group.
• Developed the coding standards and naming standards for all development objects, along with the transport and proposal standards.
• Assisted middleware team with creating directory, path, and file naming standards.
• Implemented SAP Notes and assisted the Basis team with transports and de-bugging system issues.
• Mentored on-site developers and provided code suggestions and reviews.
• Managed the end-to-end data migration process using a combination of LSMW’s and custom BDC programs.
• Developed several custom LSMW’s and BDC programs.
• Developed custom scripts and reports for data validation purposes.
• Conducted code review and approval for all other data migration programs.
• Helped debug and optimize all other developer programs.
• Trained on-shore developers with regard to certain LSMW methods and best practices.
• Created several tracking tools for the development team, functional team, and management team to use during conversion test cycles; including the additional cutover cycles.
• Created the strategy and code for shared general and utility programs.
• Created job schedules, and worked closely with the XI, Gentran, and Cybermation teams to ensure the interfaces and ALE’s were properly transferred and tested.
• Developed code for conversions and interfaces during crunch periods, and also as prototypes for proof of concepts.

Confidential 6/08 - 2/09

Scope: Full life cycle implementation of SAP ECC 5.0 HR, FI/CO, PM, PS, MM

• Responsible for creating functional and technical specifications, as well as approving all other specifications from the functional and technical teams.
• Managed development of all RICEFW objects using a team of 2 on-site and 6 off-shore resources.
• Conducted code and peer reviews for developer’s deliverables.
• Provided project management services for the development teams to the overall project manager, as well as the client’s CIO.
• Developed several custom LSMW’s and BDC programs for data migration purposes.
• Developed custom programs to assist with data cleansing and data validation.
• Developed custom tracking tools to monitor work objects progress and variance.
• Prototyped some of the more complex development objects, to expedite client delivery.

SAP Development Team Lead § Confidential – Glendale, AZ 4/2007 – 5/2008

Independent consultant for the following SAP project in Chicago IL:

Confidential 4/07 - 5/08

Scope: SAP ECC 6.0 HR

Provided project management services as Team Lead; reviewed and approved interface, succession planning, and LSO functional specifications as a subcontractor of ACS, Inc. for their Motorola SAP HR project. Oversaw 30 on-shore and offshore developers. Liaised with downstream/third party owners on requirements, development and interface testing.

• Teamed with the Technical Project Manager with creating and updating project documentation.
• Developed customized reports and created prototypes for work stream enhancements.
• Responsible for the data migration process.
• Developed several custom LSMW’s and BDC programs.
• Conducted code review and approval for all other data migration programs.
• Helped debug and optimize all other developer programs.
• Mentored on-shore developers regarding certain programming methods and best practices.
• Developed data validation reports.
• Reviewed and managed the implementation of work stream SAP Notes.
• Reviewed and approved interface functional and technical specifications.
• Created estimates and SOW’s for new interfaces approved post-production.
• Provided project management services as Team Lead for all interfaces, as well as Succession Planning and LSO work streams.
• Responsible for managing both on-shore resources as well as off-shore resources to provide deliverables for the work streams.
• Liaised with downstream and third-party owners regarding requirements, development and testing of interfaces.
• Assisted the overall technical project manager with creating and updating progress documentation.
• Modified existing custom reports, and created prototypes for my work stream enhancements.
• Reviewed and managed the implementation of my work stream SAP Notes.

Implementation Manager § Confidential– Chicago, IL 8/2001 – 4/2007

Provided project management, architecture design, and technical sales support for a leading solution provider to the retail industry, focusing on distribution, supply chain and retail operations. Directed a development team of seven programmers for each implementation. Worked with strategic partners that included IBM, NCR, and Epson to create new solution strategies. Focused on bringing new and novel technical systems with unique architecture to the market place in a manner immediately usable by consumers and corporate business unit management teams.

• Helped increase deli sales for our clients from between 47% to 73% over traditional counter sales.
• Managed core deli kiosk product upgrade to ADUSA’s S4G product, along with corresponding management tools.
• Played a key role in the creation of a new restaurant industry software product.

Kroger Company Integration Project

• Performed full lifecycle implementation of DeliOrder, RiteOrder and S4GDeli Applications.
• Integrated ADUSA’s base deli product with Kroger’s scale management system (PLUM); worked with PLUM to create requirements around an updated version of their kiosk module for pricing and sales updates.
• Integrated ADUSA’s base deli product with Kroger’s loyalty program using a custom XML interface.
• Consulted with Epson to refine process around receipt printer enunciators; worked with IBM to refine windows driver, around the ticket printer attached to kiosks.
• Partnered with the IBM U-Scan team to develop a file transfer strategy to and from a store’s In-Store Processor (ISP – SCO Box).
• Designed and delivered proposals to several Kroger Marketing Areas.

SAP Practice Manager § Confidential– Chicago, IL 3/1999 – 8/2001

Oversaw technical, sales, marketing, and recruitment efforts as the co-founder of an e-consulting, web development and back-office (ERP) integration enterprise. Managed a team of four employees. Provided technical support for sales calls and created/presented proof-of-concept demonstrations. Designed the company logo and all marketing materials.

• Led all SAP projects for company clients; developed a custom B2C web implementation tool to integrate SAP with a corporate portal. Assisted the sales team in the development of sales and marketing strategy.

SAP Technical Lead for the following projects:

Confidential 7/01 - 8/01

Scope: SAP R/3 4.6C HR – ESS

• Worked with users to drive all functional ESS requirements.
• Reviewed all documentation for incorporation into SAP.
• Prepared all functional and technical specifications.
• Performed all development of functional ESS requirements.
• Provided knowledge transfer to process owners.

Confidential 3/01 - 7/01

Scope: SAP R/3 4.6B HR – ESS

• Installed and configured mySAP.com’s Workplace 2.11.
• Responsible for functional and technical requirements gathering.
• Created design specifications for delivered and custom ESS functionality.
• Developed all service modifications and refined business requirements for each service.
• Developed all custom services using a combination of HTML, java script, ABAP, and Flow Logic programming.
• Implemented standard services along with all modifications and custom services.
• Created roles/composite roles within Workplace.
• Assisted with test script creation and execution.

Confidential 10/99 - 1/01

Scope: SAP R/3 3.1H & 4.6B HR – Payroll, Benefits, and ESS

• Designed and developed HR reports for payroll and benefits.
• Constructed inbound and outbound interfaces for Employee Self Service and third party benefits providers.
• Provided support and enhancements for existing FI and PS programs.
• Created interactive web based absence/attendance programs for ESS and managerial, reporting using ITS and WebRFC.
• Responsible for all HR program modifications during upgrade from 3.1h to 4.6b.
• Conducted performance analysis on all custom HR programs, and made any necessary modifications for performance enhancements.

Confidential 7/99 - 10/99

Scope: SAP R/3 3.1H SD and FI/CO

• Conducted audit of all modifications and enhancements, as well as a review and analysis of coding standards and practices.
• Modified several interfaces and reports to optimize data selection and subsequent ABAP/4 processing.
• Created an interface and several reports to facilitate the month end closing process.
• Designed and developed a custom interface for Beltone’s intercompany billing process.
• Served as lead technical resource, for training and issue resolution, to in-house development staff.
• Designed work-around solution to allow for proper sales information to flow to Profitability Analysis (PA) module.

Confidential 5/99 - 9/99

Scope: SAP R/3 4.0B HR – Payroll & Benefits, FI, and PS

• Constructed inbound and outbound interfaces with third party benefits provider to update and maintain employee’s 401K accounts.
• Created outbound interface for CDI’s dental benefits package.
• Developed programs for FI team to report aging of receivables and days sales outstanding.
• Designed and constructed interface to combine both planned/actual/variance information from PS and data related to employee CATS information from HR.
• Performed performance analysis and tuning on interfaces, designed to create sales orders from CATS time sheets, using BDC’s and BAPI’s.

Confidential 3/99 - 9/99

Scope: SAP 3.1H & 4.0B SD, FI, and PP

• Responsible for analyzing and optimizing performance on existing interfaces for commission based processing.
• Developed interface and subsequent reports for Ferrara’s rebate and broker commission processing.
• Interfaces outlined rebate payments to customers and brokers, and included selections from various condition tables to account for three-way splits in credits to brokers.

EDUCATION

BBA – Finance (Accounting Minor)

Additional Training:

• Completed Price Waterhouse MCS Information Technology Training (Four-month program in C, COBOL, Powerbuilder, MVS/JVS, JCL, UNIX, and DB2)
• ABAP Certified
• OPC Certified
• Attended SAP ME official training
• Attended SAP MII official training
• Attended SAP Business Objects Data Services training provided by HCL Axon
• PMP .