Summary

• Confidential is a bilingual Senior Consultant with over 15 years experience in SAP and over thirty years in the computer industry with most of this time being spent on Human Resources, Financial and Manufacturing applications.
• He has participated in five full SAP implementations deployed specific HR modules for four clients and provided production support for several clients utilizing SAP's Best Business Practices
• He has filled the roles of Human Capital Management team lead, Business Analyst ,data conversion lead, Test lead, main resource for integration with other SAP modules along with legacy applications, test lead involved with testing in all phases, production control and interface control, ABAP specification and tester, SAP HR release lead and several times a fire-fighter role solving production support problems.
• He has taken clients from legacy to SAP in Many SAP modules
• He has performed this work in the following industries:
• Aerospace, Transportation, Service, Nuclear Service, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Insurance, Manufacturing, and Utility, Banking, Insurance and Automotive.
• He performs well in difficult situations, provides custom solutions to non-standard requirements and overcomes all obstacles to get the job done effectively and efficiently.
• He is an accomplished consultant with a B.Eng and an MBA from McGill University
• Initially certified in SAP 3.1G in 1997 and further certified in future releases

Technical Skills:

Professional Experience:

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SAP HR development

• Assisted in development of the model for deployment across the state
• Focused on Pay scales for the many affiliates in the county
• Time management configuration, PA, OM, Benefits , Wage types

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Cutover Manager

• Using SAP's methodology
• Created a first cut in QA environment and then a Production version
• Performed Business Analysis to derive the cutover steps based on functionality required
• Interfaced with Functional Technical areas on a daily basis to update the plan
• Met with Business on Year end procedures and included their activities in the plan

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Senior SAP HCM support

Responsibilities:

• Supported USA clients remotely Confidential in SAP HCM
• Presented consulting companies support process
• ECC 6.0 PA, OM, , Actions, Dynamic actions, Time, Benefits support, ESS/MSS support, Abode, Time Management
• Performed Business Analysis to arrive a root cause and resolve the problems
• Based on requests held conversations with users to identify issues with presentation of various choices for resolution
• Held weekly meetings to communicate status
• Major changes to Actions and dynamic actions to meet requirements
• Provided weekly internal communication of status and expected timing

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Senior SAP HR lead

• Supported a client in the Oil and Gas sector in Confidential
• Provided SAP HCM expertise in PA, OM, Actions, Dynamic Actions ,Benefits and Time management,ESS/MSS, Adobe Forms, tested every change unit and integration testing
• Assisted in transition from one permanent support resource to another
• Quickly took over support and provided knowledge how best to utilize in SAP
• Acted as a Business analyst

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Role: Senior HCM consultant

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in testing the full range of scripts PA/OM, Master Data, ESS/MSS during integration testing using HPQC, and ADOBE forms, Time Management
• Version ECC 6.0, ESS, MSS, fully integrated, SAP portal, implanted changes where needed
• Reviewed the test scripts for completeness
• Performed Business Analysis to arrive a root cause and resolve the problems
• This comprised PA, OM, Actions, Dynamic actions, MGE, Time, Benefits, ESS/MSS and Payroll
• Performed the testing of the French version as well of the test scripts
• Provided issue resolution through discussion with users and presenting various choices to users and the configuration of defects in PA, OM, Time, ESS/MSS, e-recruitment and Benefits

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Role: Senior HCM consultant

• Wrote functional specifications for the reporting needs involved in deployment of Talent Management including Compensation in SAP ECC 6.0, emulating Nakisa
• Compared Nakisa output the visual output currently used and mapped and grouped every field to simulate user needs
• Discussed options with P G HR management for presentation of output
• Identified the source fields and output format
• Performed Business Analysis to arrive the requirement
• This comprised of every field in the PA and OM modules required in Talent Management and Qualifications Management

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Role: SAP Security consultant

• For a large global aircraft motor company performed an SAP Security role with divisions in Confidential for a three month assignment.

Responsibilities:

• Performed Business Analysis to arrive a root cause and resolve the problems
• Through my knowledge of SAP HR I quickly learnt SAP Security to provide the user community with the support required to allow / disallow access based on structured authorization
• Provided support and problem resolution by assigning roles to users using HPQC, ECC6
• Performed SAP security issue resolution and maintenance having never worked in SAP security prior to this role
• Created profiles and composite profiles, added transactions to profiles
• Supported internal audit in discussion with Audit Management by generating reports

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Role: Data Conversion Lead

• For a Confidential company assisted in global deployment of Confidential version ECC 6.0 while supporting Version 4.7 in SAP HR in a 15 month assignment.

Responsibilities:

• Provided SAP HR and OM data and acted as a Data Conversion lead for all the HR components required in LSO, for an ECC 6.0 LSO deployment project managed by SAP , using SAP Best Business practice approach 1 year project, deployment and support using WRICEF
• Wrote test specification and performed unit and integrated testing
• Worked on the Qualifications Management section used in the LSO Module and the PP requirements
• Designed , configured and built the HR Minimaster required for LSO, using LSMW to update information
• Worked with the Qualification catalog to match the Quals in the older version used in LSO
• Held meetings with HR Management to confirm the information and security needs
• Utilized SAP's Portal for course enrollment, using ESS/MSS for employee course selection and managers approval
• Provided LSO support during and after go live using HPQC
• Supported the SAP 4.7 system by providing SAP HR global functional knowledge along with enhancements to the Time Management module
• Performed Business Analysis to arrive a root cause and resolve the problems
• Worked with the clients in the Shared Service Center supporting Personnel Administration, Organizational Management, Time Management, Time Evaluation, Time Entry using Kronos, Cross Application Time Sheet CATS interfacing with Project Systems ESS/MSS,, Shift Planning for Nuclear Construction with Qualifications for Certification, Payroll and Reporting , Workflow for CATS approval override, ADOBE forms, and messaging using HPQC
• Changed Time Evaluation as needed
• Resolved ABAP issues by working with ABAP resources in issue resolution, reviewing code and placing breaks in code to simulate problems
• Worked with IDocs and error validation
• Wrote functional specifications for reporting requirements worked with ABAP resources, tested and provided assistance in problem resolution, in PA/OM, Benefits, ESS/MSS and Time
• Provided Release leadership with the HRSP's on a quarterly basis, evaluating relevant updates, testing them for impact and ensuring completeness
• Performed mass changes using LMSW to repair user errors
• Resolved reporting issues by providing standard reports and SAP Ad Hoc Queries
• Version 4.7 , ESS, MSS, fully integrated, SAP portal, PS support
• Communicated with Basis and ABAP resources to provide user support to users worldwide
• Assist in system analysis to resolve ABAP code and enhance interface programs as requirements change
• Review and update documentation

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Role: Senior SAP HR Functional Resource

• For a large Telecommunications company, provided functional knowledge in SAP HR version 4.7.

Responsibilities:

• This was a short two month assignment to expand an SAP HR Minimaster now used to charge on a credit card to incorporate the needs of Fleet Management SAP's Plant Management
• Held meetings with Verizon Management prior to preparation of functional specifications to deploy an SAP HR Minimaster required for Fleet Management with thousands of trucks and drivers on the road
• Interfaced with HR to confirm SAP's approach best practice to identify charge cards
• The role was then expanded to include data conversion with ALE support and SAP HR problem resolution to outstanding problems which magnified with the entry of 200, 000 more HR Minimaster recordedvia an ABP interface.

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Role: Test lead / Site lead

• For a large Manufacturer of automotive parts, provided an upgrade to SAP modules in version 4.7 for Finance Controlling, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales.

Responsibilities:

• Performed multiple duties during a 10 month assignment, initially as Test lead using TEST DIRECTOR , canvassing business leads for their requirements and mapping to SAP's functionality / transactions.
• Performed the role of SAP Site Lead for France where I provided SAP support for Finance, Controlling, Procurement, Sales,
• Held meetings with Delphi Management in Finance, Logistics, Procurement heads to provide issue resolution
• Controlled and monitoring of tests
• Performed Business Analysis to assist the client to resolve issue
• Scheduled and communicated with management
• Acted as Point man for interfacing with leads in functional and technical resources.

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Role: Project Manager

• For a large multi industry Confidential.

Responsibilities:

• Provided Project management for many infrastructure projects. This was for a duration of 6 months
• Wrote proposals, planned resource requirements, project planning, WBS, and
• Scheduled andchaired meetings with Management
• Interfaced with Governing boards to provide status. and explain variances to plan
• Monitored resources costs and progress
• Communicated to stakeholders.

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Role: Senior SAP HR functional resource

• For a large telecommunication company, for a period of 18 months.

Responsibilities:

• Initially assisted in problem resolution during deployment of SAP HR, for a Global system using ECC 6.0 in modules PA, OM, Benefits, Time, Training and Events and interface to Payroll.
• Assisted the Time configurator with all the labour requirements, worldwide
• Provided configuration, testing and conversion support.
• Assisted in testing, development and integration testing
• Proceeded to a lead support role for all the modules deployed
• Used WRICEF for control of development
• Interfaced with HR Management in all issues for resolution, timing, planning and issues
• Assisted the supportmanager with identification of resource requirements, detailed skill sets, interviewed andprovided recommendations on support resources.
• Provided support in PA, OM, TM ,CATS, Payroll and Benefits, interface lead with control and support for legacy and external applications
• Used LSMW to repair errors
• Provided interface control formany interfaces both input and output from SAP HCM, resolving interface issues
• Performed IDOC support in controlling Interfaces to SAP
• Provided Release leadership with the HRSP's on a quarterly basis, evaluating relevant updates, testing them for impact and ensuring completeness
• Performed Business Analysis to arrive a root cause and resolve the problems
• Worked with LSMW to correct and update data
• Resolved ABAP issues by working with ABAP resources in issue resolution, reviewing code and placing breaks in code to simulate problems
• Wrote functional specifications for reporting requirements worked with ABAP resources, tested and provided assistance in problem resolution
• Resolved reporting issues by providing standard reports and SAP Ad Hoc Queries

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Role: Senior SAP functional

• For a large consulting organization, during a 1.75 year project of upgrading of SAP HR/ PAYROLL from a customized version of SAP 4.5 to 'vanilla' version of SAP 4.7 including ESS and MSS.

Responsibilities:

• Wrote many sections of the Blueprint, in the area of PA and OM
• Proceeded to configure PA and OM, Training and Events Management
• Performed the role of Business Unit Team Lead identifying processing flows and data interface requirements in discussion with HR Management leads from all divisions of the organization
• Performed Business Analysis to derive the true requirements
• Performed the role of DATA Conversion Team Lead on the project to plan and schedule conversion, movedInfotype by Infotype and worked with the ABAP team and to rectify BDC errors using SM35.
• Performed the role of DATA Cutover Lead on the project to plan the cutover into production
• Assisted in Testing for parallel payroll
• Developed and monitored project cutover plan with daily presentations to project management
• Prepared an issues list with daily presentation to project team.
• Wrote the Blueprint for a global Time Entry application using CATS for the large worldwide consulting organization
• Provided Release leadership with the HRSP's on a quarterly basis, evaluating relevant updates, testing them for impact and ensuring completeness
• Utilized and instituted WRICEF
• Involved preparing a template and assigning sections to a small group, including many that I prepared
• Acted as a deputy dispatcher in a support role for the SAP HR/PAY application, supporting PA, OM, Benefits, Time Management and Interfaces
• Resolved ABAP issues by working with ABAP resources in issue resolution, reviewing code and placing breaks in code to simulate problems
• Wrote functional specifications for reporting requirements worked with ABAP resources, tested and provided assistance in problem resolution
• Resolved reporting issues by providing standard reports and SAP Ad Hoc Queries
• Used LSMW to correct data

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Role: SAP HR functional

• For a major airplane and train manufacturer supported, for an 8 month duration Confidential SAP HR version 4.5 for NA Canada, USA and Mexico .

Responsibilities:

• The role entailed problem resolution,
• Configured tested PA/OM/PD/BEN/TM, Canadian Payroll, Interfaces to other SAP modules MM, PP , FICO, Shift Planning and reported to all levels of management,
• Resolved issues with HR and Benefits interfacing with HR groups
• Managed planning and control a hardware site transfer, and communicated with Europe.
• Resolved ABAP issues by working with ABAP resources in issue resolution, reviewing code and placing breaks in code to simulate problems
• Wrote functional specifications for reporting requirements worked with ABAP resources, tested and provided assistance in problem resolution
• Resolved reporting issues by providing standard reports and SAP Ad Hoc Queries

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Role: SAP HR functional Project team lead

• For a telecommunication company for a duration of 20 months

Responsibilities:

• Lead a Project team deploying Global SAP version 4.0. This involved Blueprint to Deployment of the following modules Personnel Administration, Organizational Modeling, Dynamic Actions and Time Management.
• Project Planned using MS Project, managing, requirements gathering, workshops, configuration, test planning, testing, etc
• Performed a systems architecture plan deploying SAP at the company, comprising an As-Is Enterprise Process Models for all departments broken down to a detail level using Rational Suite . This was presented, verified and approved by the organization.
• Prepared an architecture model for use by the department.
• Prepared a human resources architecture plan with enterprise and process models as well as an architecture plan for the asset management and inventory application

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Role: SAP HR functional

• Deployed SAP HR and Pay for Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Prepared Blueprint, Configured PA and OM, utilizing Deloitte Methodology
• Unit and Integration testing

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Role: Role SAP HR functional

• Implemented several key SAP HR modules, in a 4 month duration, for a multinational cement and construction company.

Responsibilities:

• Configured the Time Management and Benefits modules.
• Setup of approximately 200 hundred work schedules with many requiring unique configuration and extensive testing due to multiweek shift cycles.
• Utilized a custom approach for the Canadian and American Benefit plans to ensure that the enrollments and the status changes are correctly handled in SAP.
• Manipulated key tables and programs features .
• Performed a quality test of the custom setup in SAP HR for the numerous unions and collective agreements.

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Role: SAP HR Functional Consultant

• Implemented SAP R/3 HR version 3.1I in a multidisciplinary consulting environment, 2 major firms worked together to deploy all SAP modules, for a one year duration for a large public utility company

Responsibilities:

• Trained client staff in the design and use of the Master Data Personnel Administration , Organizational Modeling and Recruitment modules.
• Assisted in the redesign and configuration of the Training and Events Module.
• Tested and quality assured this module along with interface to other SAP modules MM, PP, and FICO

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Project Manager

• Project managed the deployment of a disease management product for a company which produced this product for a large pharmaceutical company. Responsibilities included maintenance of the existing system encompassing training, help desk and programming resources, specifications for the generic product and hired the required resources MS-Project, Visual C , Delphi, Interbase, telephony, Internet

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Project Manager

• Project controlled andmonitored an Internet product for a telecommunications company. Responsibilities included setting a critical path network, recommended approach to work, monitored status of work in all areas of product release. MS-Project, Internet, Netscape

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Project Manager

• Project Leader on taxation source reporting for an insurance company. Responsibilities included planning, analyzing, specifications and testing requests and legislative changes, monitoring and controlling production of tax slips. MVS, TSO/ISPF, CICS, NOMAD-4GL RDBMS

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Project Manager

• Project manager for the production of an ISO9000 computer based management-training product. This multimedia project involved managing the scripting, graphic design and programming groups along with consultants. Visual Basic, Novell, Internet, 3D Studio, CD-ROM, MS-Project

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Project Manager

• Project managed the implementation of the M D Personnel/Payroll package for a client in the transportation sector IBM 3090, MVS/XA, COBOL, IMS, and Millennium

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Senior Consultant and systems auditor

• Performed computer audits of many companies assessing controls and risks according to audit standards. Computer Centre reviews, DRP, Physical/logical security, application controls . Environments IBM 3090, 4381, 4361, S/38, micros, batch, online, MVS, MVSXA, ACF2, TOPSECRET, CMS, TSO.
• Prepared strategic marketing plan and templates to market EIS services. Researched Camshare, Pilot, Execucom.
• Performed a comparative evaluation, identifying strengths and weaknesses, of two major general ledger packages for a client in the Pulp and Paper sector. M D 3.0 vs. MSA 88.26.