SUMMARY

• SAP Certified Technology Consultant for implementation and operations with 20 years of experience in designing, implementing, integrating and supporting teh technical environments of IT systems. For over 15 years, providing expert Basis, Security consultancy and support services for wide range of SAP software products and solutions covering multiple domains.
• TEMPEffectively executed several large full lifecycle implementation, upgrade, migration and post Go - Live support of all major SAP software products and solutions in complex environments covering Utilities, Manufacturing, Distribution, Printing, Packaging, FMCG, Healthcare and Financial services.
• Design SAP technical solution for new implementation, migration and upgrade including various HA technologies such as Clustering, RAC and VMware HA
• Highly skilled in data center migration of SAP and non-SAP systems, converting from physical to virtual landscape and to cloud migration
• OS and DB migration in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous environments including Unicode conversion
• Hardware sizing and system resource requirements
• Design complete landscape, security model and client strategies
• Design and implement various load balancing solutions such as F5 and SAP Web dispatcher
• Delivering projects with onsite and offshore model
• Installation of OS, Database, SAP products and integration of 3rd party products
• Implementing Enhancement packs, support packs and kernel updates
• Performing database refresh, client copies using LVM, TDMS, export/import and backup/restore
• Excellent technical analysis and trouble-shooting skills
• Strong backup and recovery skills using RMAN, BR Tools and SQL DB Management Studio
• Installation and configuration of SAP S/4HANA, HANA database and HANA Studio
• Hands-on experience with installation, configuration and usage of SAP TDMS, LVM, SWPM and SUM tools
• Ensuring timely delivery of all technical activities
• Conducting requirement gathering workshops, planning cutover activities and change management
• Design SAP security roles and authorization, implement single sign-on using SNC and AD autantication
• Perform SOX compliance checks and implement security measures as per IT policy
• Excellent record of Service Delivery using onsite/offshore model

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SAP Environments: S/4HANA, NetWeaver, ECC, CRM, SRM, SCM, BW, PI, PO, BI, PI, EWM, ADS, Work Manager, OpenText, Redwood, APO, LiveCache, DUET, BOBJ, ILM, Trex, Solution Manager and SAP Router

Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, Solaris, AIX and Microsoft Windows Server

Database: HANA, Oracle, MS SQL, DB2, and MaxDB

SAP/3rd Party Tools: HANA Studio, SWPM, SUM, TDMS, LVM, GRC, BODS and DQM

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Wilmington - DE

BASIS Architect

Responsibilities:

• Architect for migration of SAP ECC and Solution manager systems
• Heterogeneous Database migration of 1.7 TB DB using export and Import method from HP-UX to Windows/Oracle
• Plan Hardware, Storage, Network requirements
• Plan, manage and communicate system maintenance activities to all stake holders
• SAP ABAP stack installation and post installation activities on MSCS cluster
• Migrate SAP servers to Public and Private cloud
• Integration of 3rd party solutions OMP, Vertex and Trackwise connectivity to SAP
• Installation and configuration of RF devices, Label Printers and Fax services
• Co-ordinate integration tests

Confidential, Ewing - NJ

BASIS Architect

Responsibilities:

• Designed migration methodology for SAP and non-SAP systems from old DC to new DC
• Prepared project plan for teh entire migration
• Installed OS, application software and databases
• Migrated SAP ABAP, JAVA and Dual stack systems using SWPM, export import and backup restore
• Migrated Sandbox, Development, QA, Training and Production instances
• Configured AD autantication
• Migrated large 5+ TB size of Oracle/SQL databases using NAS drives
• Performed system copy from production to QA using backup/restore and SWPM tools
• Validated all teh firewall and NAT rules
• Co-ordinated integration tests, UAT, mock Go-Live and Disaster recovery tests as per RTO and RPO
• Carefully planned interface testing to avoid impact on other projects
• Delivered teh project using offshore BASIS resources and network team
• Worked closely with new hosting partner for proactive monitoring and SLAs
• Identified and resolved issues in timely manner to avoid impact on project delivery
• Worked with business partners, vendors and C&D’s international support teams for smooth migration
• Successfully migrated all teh systems within teh cutover window and minimized downtime for business

Confidential

Managing Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Worked with hardware partners to facilitate hardware procurement for TDI
• Carried out HANA hardware sizing for ECC systems
• Created project landscape with Sandbox, Development and QA systems
• Carried out pre-checks in teh project landscape
• Implemented S/4HANA relevant transports
• Created SPAU/SPDD transports
• Carried out one step migration to ECC Ehp7 and database to HANA using SUM/DMO
• Facilitated Integration Test Cycles and User Acceptance Tests
• Created database users and assigned roles in HANA Studio
• Monitoring and administration of SAP HANA Database using HANA Studio and HDBLCM
• Adjusted memory parameters of HANA database
• Integrated migrated HANA database with SAP Solution Manager
• Configured additional node as standby server
• Decommissioned Oracle databaseInstallation of S/4HANA on Premise
• Downloaded necessary software and patches from SAP Service Marketplace
• Installed S/4HANA suite and SAP HANA Database
• Performed client copy with standard configuration and sample data
• Activated IS-Utilities using SAP activate methodology
• Activated SICF services
• Applied patches using HANA Life Cycle Manager
• Installed and configured Solution Manager 7.2
• Installed latest support pack for Solution Manager
• Configured SAP Data Services
• Configured backup and scheduled periodic backup of data, log and configuration files

Confidential, Buffalo - NY

Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Designed technical architecture and integration of all 3rd party systems
• Carried out hardware sizing and provided recommendation for no. of Oracle RAC nodes and virtual hosts
• Installed RHEL, Oracle and patched to latest version and periodically updated teh packages
• Installed Sandbox, Development, QA, Training Pre-production and Production instances on RAC
• Installed and configured SAP ECC, CRM, ADS, Redwood, SAP WM, BOBJ, DQM, HPQC and OpenText
• Activated SAP ILM BC sets
• Installed and configures Solution Manager for MOPZ, and landscape monitoring
• Updated ECC and CRM with latest Enhancement packs
• Installed and configured SAP Router
• Upgraded SAP Solution Manager to 7.2
• Optimized system for large data loads
• Configured CCMS auto alert, Spool Configuration and Operation Modes
• Designed and configured ABAP and JAVA systems for SLD
• Configured ILM retention rules
• Configured load balancing of Java based systems using F5
• Installed and configured Adobe Smart Forms
• Installed and configured BOBJ
• Configured SAP autantication and single-sign-on for BOBJ users
• Configured SAP Earlywatch reporting and implemented recommendations
• Configured workflow and Adobe smart forms
• Implemented robust backup plan and carried periodic restore and recovery tests
• Identified expensive SQL statements and custom code for tuning
• Using LVM, performed refresh activities to facilitate dress rehearsals, training, UAT and mock Go-Live
• Carried out DR testing to ensure RPO and RTO criteria are met
• Configured Earlywatch reports
• TEMPEffectively used offshore BASIS and Security team members
• Thoroughly tested BASIS Production support roles and Fire Fighter roles
• Implemented security parameters and enhanced security by implementing all audit recommendations
• Prepared cutover tasks for technical areas covering BASIS, Database, Integration and Security teams
• Trained Confidential Technical team for system monitoring and post Go-Live support
• Created technical document library for quick reference and to mentor new team members
• Prepared technical activities for Go-Live
• Provided 3 months of post Go-Live support

Confidential

Technical Lead

Responsibilities:

• Provided SAP solution design, installed and configured 5 system landscape
• Implemented Windows Clustering for high availability of SAP Production and systems
• Identified all FRICE objects and assigned to on-site and off-shore teams
• Ensured timely completion of build/refresh activities
• Adjusted instance profile parameters for performance tuning
• Installed and configured 2 SAP routers inside and outside of DMZ
• Configured SAP CRM middleware
• Activated SAP ILM business function sets
• Assigned roles and authorization for ILM cockpit
• Installed TDMS Central, Sender and Receiver systems and TDMS Add-ons
• Configured RFC destination for TDMS data transfer using RFCs
• Refreshed training and QA clients periodically using TDMS
• Designed SAP security model
• Created single and composite security roles
• Created and assigned roles for Technical, Function and Business users
• Created fire fighter roles
• Configured CUA
• Configured SSO using SNC
• Created trusted RFCs and installed SSO certificates
• Configured BOBJ single sign-on using SAP logon autantication
• Implemented SOX and security related audit recommendations
• Implemented strong backup methodology and performed restoration tests
• Prepared and reviewed Go-Live cutover schedule
• Performed RCA for technical issues and documented resolution
• Worked closely with IPC Tech Lead, PMO, Cutover manager and Functional teams

Confidential, Plano - TX

BASIS Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Carried out hardware sizing and recommend hardware requirement in terms of CPU, RAM and storage
• Build new parallel project landscape for development and quality environments
• Perform build/refresh activities to facilitate several integration test cycles, UAT and BRV scenarios
• Design robust security using SAP role and profiles generation and assignment
• Create users and roles for project and business users
• Designed user roles and authorization profiles
• Implemented SAP GRC, perform SOX compliance and technical audits
• Analyzed performance issues and tune system
• Build training environment and perform several client copies for smooth training sessions
• Configured several 3rd party interfaces
• Implemented SAP DUET
• Provided BASIS and Security support during hyper care period

Confidential, Boise - ID

Sr. SAP Basis Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Carried out hardware sizing exercise and recommended SAPS and memory requirement
• Installed Development and Quality instances for SAP APO liveCache and BW systems
• Configured, integrated APO and liveCache instances
• Created required users, roles and authorization profiles
• Carried out load and stress testing
• Integrated SAP ECC and BW systems
• Created SOPs for system and performance monitoring
• Created SAP and Database start/stop scripts
• Documented installation and configuration procedures
• Carried out performance monitoring tasks and troubleshooting activities

Confidential, Irving - TX

Sr. SAP Basis Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Installed Pre Production landscape consists of ECC, CRM, BI, XI, PI and TREX
• Carried out database refresh from Production to Pre Production instances
• Configured middleware between ECC and CRM
• Installed and integrated Geo Tax software with SAP
• Configured workflow applications
• Provided BASIS support during data migration activities and post migration
• Carried out database refresh and client copies as and when required
• Implemented latest kernel patches
• Performed database backups and restored as and when required
• Carried out performance monitoring tasks and identified expensive SQL statements for tuning

Confidential

BASIS, Security and Testing Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Full lifecycle implementation of SAP comprises of ECC, CRM, BW, SCM, APO and Portal on big bang, one of teh largest in Asia Pacific region
• Implementation of DR site, installation and configuration of disaster recovery servers
• Migration of SAP servers to new data center from Sun E10K to E12K servers and Sun Storage to EMC
• Performed homogenous and heterogeneous system copies as part of database migration
• Implementation of SAP ERP solution for Wimco Ltd. a fully owned subsidiary of ITC Limited
• Implementation of Enhancement packs, Support packs and patches
• Upgradation of SAP ECC, BW, CRM, SCM and PI
• Upgradation of Oracle RDBMS software
• Implementation of Solution Manager for Earlywatch, MOPZ and Solution monitoring
• Installed and configured HPQC software
• Installed and configured RWD uPerform software for training team
• Installed and configured SAP DB, CI and APP servers on SUN Cluster for high availability
• Upgraded Oracle database software
• Automated teh Oracle redo log shipping and application to synchronize DR server with primary server
• Performed several system copies, database refreshes and client copies
• Implemented Virsa for access controls
• Provided 24X7 support for critical SAP production servers using 7 BASIS resources
• Trained several new SAP BASIS and Security team members
• Created users, roles and profiles
• Strengtan IT security and audit controls for SAP and non-SAP systems
• Lead onsite and offshore teams to perform testing of SAP solution for DHL Express
• Actively participate in Divisional IT Steering Committee meetings
• Participate in teh business planning activities (project and resource planning)
• Carry out Technical Audits to ensure system is secured
• Review, maintain, and improve procedures for teh installation, operations and monitoring of SAP systems
• Implement 24X7 Service Desk support, issue management and resolution
• Provided database administration for large Oracle databases
• Performed several backup, restore and recovery tasks
• Created shell scripts to automate several administration tasks
• Provided OS support for Windows, Solaris, AIX and Linus based servers
• Implemented Lotus Notes and VSAT network for ITC branches across India
• Carried out installation, troubleshooting and integration of various OS, Database and Networking tools
• Installed automation tools, antivirus, groupware and mailing products
• Installed and configured Microsoft and Lotus office automation tools
• Provided training to large corporate and MNC clients in India