SUMMARY

I'm a experienced SAP Basis Manager and Systems Lead with over fifteen years of SAP experience. I have lead ten full SAP implementations and seven SAP upgrades projects some including Unicode conversions. I'm extremely capable problem solver with a major focus on SAP and emerging technologies with experienced in SAP versions 30D though SAP Netweaver 7.4 with both large and small companies running a variety of different databases including Oracle, DB2, SQLServer and Informix. I also have implementation and configuring experience with the fallowing emerging technology, NetWeaver 7.4, BI 7.3, Portal 7.3, ESS/MSS, SRM 5.2, SCM 7.02, Live Cache 7.9, XI, PI 7.3, CRM 7.1, CRM WebIC, E-Recruiting, TREX 7.1, BPC 7.1, NFE 7.0, CHARM, Wily Introscope 8.0, Versa GRC, CUA Central User Administration , Solution Manager 7.1, Vertex 6 and BSI Tax Factory. I have a strong database knowledge ranging from SQLServer 2012 running on Windows MSCS servers to Oracle running on Unix servers as well as DB2/400 running on IBM i-Series OS/400 V7R1 servers and currently hold a Oracle Masters certification. I also have excellent project management skills and extremely good in developing and reviewing project documentation. My OS skill set includes RedHat Linux, AIX, IBM i-Series, Sun Solaris, Windows 2012 R2 Windows, 2008 R2 and Windows 2003.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

SAP Basis Lead

• This was a full-time perm position to manage their SAP landscape and provide production and project support running on Dell hardware with virtual Windows Servers and SQL Server 2008 R2 DB.
• Managed SAP BPC, NFE, Portal, ECC, SUP, Solution Manager, Syebase SAP Mobil and Vertex systems.
• Upgraded and supported new BPC upgrade from Microsoft Version 7.0 to SAP NetWeaver/Bi-System 7.4.
• Installed Solution Manager 7.1 and configured system landscape and system monitoring of ECC, Portal, BPC and NFE.
• Performed SAP JAVA system monitoring and performance configuration.
• Performed support for SAP Nfe Nota Fiscal to support Brazil products.
• Installed, configured and patched Vertex O 6.0 system and performed TUB updates.
• Installed and configured Syebase SAP Mobil 2.1.
• Configured CTS for SAP Portal transports.
• Imported latest ABAP and JAVA support packs using SPAM and JSPAM.
• Performed Enhancement Pack upgrade of ECC 7.0 landscape to ECC 7.4 Enhancement pack 7.
• Performed Support for Microsoft BPC 7.0.
• Installed Netweaver 7.4 with BW 7.4 as well as installed and configured BPC 10 Add-on with latest support packs.
• Performed SAP Security as backup for security team.
• Performed system refresh from PRD system to QAS systems.
• Installed new ECC landscape form old hardware to new Virtual hardware and performed Enhancement pack 7 upgrade.
• Configured MS Windows firewall ports to enhance system security.
• Managed transports and system changes to ECC, Portal, NetWeaver and Syebase systems.
• Managed and resolved Customer Support tickets.
• Managed and worked with SAP to resolve SAPNet OSS tickets.

Confidential

SAP Basis Support Contractor - Viking Consulting

• This was a part-time remote position to fill in on Production Support tasks and assist with project work.
• Managed transports to ECC, Portal and BW landscape.
• Imported latest JAVA support packs using JSPAM.
• Managed and resolved Customer Support tickets.
• Assisted in resolving Basis issues to Production landscape.
• Managed and worked with SAP to resolve SAPNet OSS tickets.
• Assisted with SAP Security issues such as modifying existing user roles.

Confidentia

Lead SAP Basis Contractor

• Performed Post Go-Live Support. Performance Analysis of ECC, CRM, ICWeb, and UCEA Portal. Performed training and documentation for ECC 7.01, CRM 7.01, BI 7.01, Solution Manager 7.01, and UCES Portal landscape.
• Performed Kernel Upgrade from 7.01 to 7.20 EXT to ECC and CRM systems.
• Imported latest ABAP and JAVA support pack stacks.
• Performed JVM migration from Oracle SUN Java 1.4.2 to SAPJVM 4.1.024 upgrade for Java UCES Portal system.
• Performed and managed Java Portal systems for performance and upgrades.
• Installed and configured Wily Introscope 8.0.
• Analyzed performance issues with CRM WebIC.
• Configured Security Audit Logging for SM20 transaction.
• Installed and Configured HTTPS Plug In for End-to-End performance analysis logging on Solution Manager.
• Performed initial setup and configuration for Enhancement pack upgrades using SAP Upgrade Manager for the ECC, CRM, Solution Manager and Portal systems.

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Upgrade SAP Basis Contractor

• Perform SCM 7.01 to SCM 7.02 NetWeaver 7.02 to 7.03 Enhancement pack upgrades.
• Performed Pre-Upgrade activities such as installing SUM, downloading EHP Software, Support Pack stacks, and upgrading SAP Kernel.
• Used Solution Manager MOPZ to select correct SP Stack, and XML files.
• Researched and applied required SAPNotes for EHP upgrade.
• Executed and managed SUM software to implement EHP software.
• Performed post EHP upgrade tasks such as LiveCache upgrade and LiveCache Client upgrades.
• Upgraded LiveCache and LiveCache Client to match EHP upgrade version.

Confidential

Basis SCM Live Cache Replacement Project Basis Consultant

• Installed SCM 7.02 with Live Cache 7.9 on Microsoft Clustered Systems running SQL Server 2012 database.
• Installed Live Cache 7.9 on Microsoft Clustered Systems running SQL Server 2008 database.
• Upgraded SQL Server from 2008 to SQL Server 2012.
• Installed SQL Server 2012 and configured Database Mirroring between two Database servers.
• Performed Support on PI System landscape.
• Performed PI performance analysis using Wily Introscope. Found performance issues in Integration Engine IS and Adaper Engine AE .
• Created SQL scripts to perform both LiveCashe and SQL backups.
• Imported latest ABAP support packs.
• Performed post install tasks such as client copies, Live Cache connections, Consistency checks and configuration of STMS and managed transport queues.
• Worked as part of two man team to install and configure CHARM on Solution Manager 7.1.
• Configured RSA1 connections to ECC and BW systems.
• Performed SCM and LiveCache performance tuning.
• Upgraded LiveCache and LiveCache client.
• Performed Stress Testing using Load Runner to determine load parameters for Production SCM system.
• Created and managed users for all SCM Dev, Test, and QA systems.
• Performed support tasks of existing legacy APO 5.1 system.
• Configured CRC System to support new SCM landscape.

Confidential

Basis ECC EHP5 Upgrade Lead

• Responsible for upgrading all ECC systems from EHP4 to EHP5 running IBM i-Series OS 400/V7R1 and DB2/400 database.
• Performed BI 7.0 to 7.3 upgrade and migrated BI systems from Dual-Stack to Single-Stack ABAP and Java systems running IBM i-Series OS 400/V7R1 and DB2/400 database.
• Install new Portal 7.3 system as part of 7.0 to 7.3 upgrade.
• Assisted with SAP TAO installation and configuration with Solution Manager.
• Performed System and client copies of both the Production and Development ECC systems.
• Performed Support for PI 7.1 system Landscape and assisted with Wily Introscope install on Solution Manager system. Performed PI performance analysis. Found performance issues with Adapter Engine, Integration Engine and Business Process Engine.
• Installed and configured System Landscape Directory.
• Imported Support Pack to bring system landscape to required levels for EHP5 Upgrade.
• Configured STMS and CTS Projects to managed transports on new EHP5 landscape.
• Configured Solution Manager Maintenance Optimizer to download EHP5 patches.
• Updated Solution Manager with latest ABAP and Java Support Packages and Kernel files.
• Imported latest ABAP and Java support packs on BI 7.3 ABAP Java systems using suing JSPAM.
• Worked with Load Runner contractors to run Stress Testing of Production Hardware.
• Updated latest SAP kernel patches.
• Performed remote support for ECC landscape.

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Basis Portal Install Lead

• Installed NetWeaver Portal 7.02 landscape and configured Portal ESS/MSS with ECC HR systems. The hardware was running Windows 2008 R2 operating system and Oracle 11.2 database.
• Installed and configured E-Recruiting 605 on Netweaver 7.02 landscape.
• Installed and configured TREX 7.1 landscape.
• Configured ESS/MSS Landscape and configured WebDynopro JCo Connections.
• Installed and configured System Landscape Directory SLD .
• Configured ADS Adobe Document Server .
• Configured CTS with existing ECC ABAP HR landscape to allow transports of Portal content thought TMS.
• Updated Solution Manager with latest ABAP and Java Support Packages and Kernel files.
• Imported latest Java support packs and ESS/MSS Portal Business Packs using suing JSPAM.
• Updated latest SAP kernel patches on Portal and TREX landscape.
• Trained onsite Basis support personnel on how to install, maintain, configure and support Portal Java landscape.
• Worked on PI 7.1 and E-Recruit configuration issue. Performed PI performance analysis. Found and resolved performance issues in then Adapter Engine, Integration Engine and Business Process Engine.
• Performed remote support for NetWeaver Portal landscape.
• Installed and Configured Web Dispatcher access to support Portal systems.

Confidential

Basis Support Lead -

• Performed Support for post SAP ECC 6.0 upgrade environments. Environments consisted of complex Netweaver/Portal landscape including Portal 7.1, Trex 7.0, PI 7.1, CRM 7.0, E-Recruit 7.01, SES, ESS, EHS and Solution Manager CHARM.
• The operating system consisted of RedHat Linux, and Solaris with Oracle 10 G Database running on X86-64 hardware.
• Responsible for administration of PI 7.1, E-Recruiting and Trex landscape. Performed PI performance analysis. Found and resolved performance issues in then Adapter Engine, Integration Engine and Business Process Engine.
• Performed maintenance tasks such as import SAP and Java support pack suing JSPAM, updating SAP ABAP and Java kernel patches.
• Resolved customer CSS tickets pertaining to PI 7.1, E-Recruiting, Trex and ECC issues.
• Configured CTS as well as Managed and imported transports though SAP TMS.
• Performed Solution Manager CHARM installation and configuration as part of install team.
• Performed SAP performance tuning on PI, and E-Recruiting systems.
• Research OSS Notes and applied OSS notes and coordination with SAP for issue and escalations.
• Performed System SAP Refresh from Production system to QA and Test system.
• Installed NetWeaver 7.1 and CRM 7.0 Production servers.
• Configured PI interfaces with ECC and Portal 7.1 environments.
• Configured existing Solution Manager system with PI and E-Recruiting landscape connectivity.
• Configured Solution Manager early watch monitoring of PI and E-Recruiting landscape.
• Installed latest ABAP and Java support packages to Solution Manager System.

Confidential

Basis Lead - Intelligroup

• Leading an extremely complex SAP ECC 6 Upgrade project involving a Global single instance of SAP and over 10,000 SAP users.
• SAP Upgrade from ERP 4.7 to ECC 6.0 with Unicode Conversion CUUC consisting of a very large 7TB Oracle database running on AIX unix.
• Used SAP software to perform database exports and imports as port of unicode conversion.
• Used R3load, R3ta and Migration Manager tools to perform unicode export and migration.
• Responsible for editing .SAR and other exported configuration files during migration.
• Upgraded full ERP 4.7 landscape D20, D21, Q20, Q22, ST1 and P10 to ECC 6.0 running on IBM I-series and IBM AIX unix with Oracle 10.2.04 database.
• Implemented latest SAP Kernel, SAP Support Packs and Enhancement packs as part of the upgrade to ECC 6.0.
• Configured internal ITS services with ECC upgrade.
• Performed SAP performance tuning on all upgraded systems.
• Created detailed Project plan for upgrade and unicode conversion process CUUC .
• Created OSS Notes and worked with SAP support on Upgrade Issues.
• Responsible for all coordination with SAP for issue and escalations.
• Installed Enhancement Pack 4 using the latest SAP Enhancement Pack Installer tools.
• Configured Solution Manager with upgraded ECC landscape to allow Early Watch monitoring.

Confidential

Lead Basis Consultant

• SAP Upgrade from ERP 4.7 to ECC 6.0 with Unicode Conversion and NetWeaver/ Portal 7.0 installation.
• Upgraded full ERP 4.7 landscape DEV, SND, QAS and PRD to ECC 6.0 running on MSCS Server with SQL Server database 2005.
• Used R3load, R3ta and Migration Manager tools to perform unicode export and migration.
• Responsible for editing .SAR and other exported configuration files during migration.
• Installed and configured Portal 7.0 Sandbox, Development, QA and Production landscape on virtual systems running on MSCS Server with SQL Server 2005 database.
• Configured WebDynopro JCO connections and UME to work with ECC 6.0 systems.
• Installed and configured Adobe Document Services ADS Server on DEV PRD NetWeaver systems.
• Configured Visual Administrator parameters as part of the Portal, ADS and SLD implementations.
• Installed and configured all SAP systems on the SLD.
• Installed latest Java Support Packs using JSPAM.
• Installed latest ESS and MSS Business patches using SDM Software Deployment Manager.
• Installed latest ABAP SAP Support Packs and ENHP Packs as part of upgrade to ECC 6.0. Also upgraded RWD with latest SAINT packages to upgrade from 4.7 to ECC 6.0.
• Configured and Managed Transport Management System TMS for each system in landscape. Also setup Portal transport system.
• Configured Solution Manager to allow client systems connectivity for SAP support. Assisted client on Early Watch reports. Also assisted on sizing of hardware systems for ECC and NetWeaver/Portal.
• Imported latest ABAP and Java support packages to update Solution Manager.
• Configured Solution Manager for SLD bridge for connectivity with SLD system.
• High Availability MSCS systems. Configured Single-Sign-On between ECC 7.0 systems and Enterprise Portal 7.0 systems.
• Performed system and SQL Server tuning on the ECC and EP Solution systems.

Confidential

Lead Basis Consultant

• SAP Upgrade from ECC5.0 to ECC 6.0 with Portal 6.0 and BI 3.5 connectivity.
• Upgraded full ECC 5.0 landscape DEV, SND, QAS and PRD to ECC 6.0 running on IBM AIX OS with Oracle 10g database.
• Upgraded Adobe Document Services ADS server for comparability with ECC 6.0 upgrade. Implemented support packs as part of upgrade to ECC6.0.
• Configured and Managed Transport Management System TMS for each system in landscape. Performed Upgrade/Installation of XI to version PI 7.0:
• Backup old XI 3.0 system
• Installed New PI 7.0 system
• Performed Automated Tasks
• Performed PI Client Copies
• Configured WebDynopro JCO connections to PI 7 system.
• Configured SLD
• The new PI 7.0 ran on AIX OS with Oracle 10g database.
• This also required an AIX OS upgrade to 6.1 as well as an export and import of the SLD to new PI system. Worked as Technical Team Lead Basis Administrator for team that of six members.
• Tested all interfaces both before and after upgrade including EP, PI, eRecruit, BI, CUA, WebGui, ADS, and ControlM.

Confidential

Lead Basis Consultant

• Full SAP landscape install consisting of ECC 6.0, SRM 5.3, Netweaver 7, Solution Manager 4.0 and BI 7.0.
• Installed full system landscape DEV, SND, QAS, TRN and PRD with ECC 6.0, SRM 5.3, BI 7.0 and NetWeaver/Portal 7.0 running on MSCS Server with SQL Server 2005 database.
• Performed SAP Kernel ABAP Java , Support Pack and Enhancement Pack upgrades. Managed and Implemented SAP ECC 6, Solution Manager, BW 7, SRM 5 and NetWeaver/Portal on Windows 2003 VM Servers.
• Performed SAP client copies and System Refresh from PRD to QA and Test system.
• Implemented SAP CUA Central User Administration to manage both Development and Production users for each landscape of SAP ERP, SRM and BI.
• Configured and Managed Transport Management System TMS for each landscape SAP ERP, SRM, EP and BI. Configured SAP Router and Solution Manager to allow client systems SAPNet connectivity for SAP support.
• Installed and configured Adobe Document Services ADS Server on DEV PRD NetWeaver systems. Configured Single-Sign-On between ECC 7.0 systems and EP 7.0 and SRM systems.
• Performed system/performance tuning on Each of the ECC, SRM, EP Solution Manager and BI systems. Setup and configured Portal transport system.
• Assisted in the implementation of TREX to be used for document lookup.
• Installed latest Java Support Packs using JSPAM.
• Installed latest ESS and MSS Business patches using SDM Software Deployment Manager.
• Implemented latest ABAP and Java Support Packs and ENHP Packs as part of upgrade to ECC Implementation.
• Configured Visual Administrator parameters as part of the ECC, Portal, ADS, SRM, BI and SLD implementations.
• Implanted and configured all system with SLD system.
• Imported latest ABAP and Java support packages to update Solution Manager.
• Configured Solution Manager with ECC, Portal, SRM and BI landscape.
• Configured Solution Manager for SAP Early Watch reports.
• Configured SAProuter to connect with SAP OSS.

Confidential

Lead Senior

• Lead SAP Administrator in the SAP upgrade from 40B to 4.7 Enterprise.
• Managed and performed Oracle upgrades from 8.1.7 , 9.4.0 to Oracle 10g. Installed BW 7.0 on Windows 2003 Server and Oracle 10g database.
• Performed Portal installation and software tuning and load balancing.
• Performed system/performance tuning on Each of the 4.7 Enterprise, EP Solution Manager and BI systems. Assisted with Solution Manager installation and configuration.
• Performed System SAP Refresh to QA and Test system form Production system. Implemented SAP Support Packs updates and SAP kernel upgrades.
• Team lead on SAP Data Archiving and Dart implementation projects. Responsible for management of SAP Data Archiving and ArchiveLink.
• Installed configured Virsa 5.2 products to run with NetWeaver 7 and SQL Sever database on Windows Server 2003.
• Performed HP Output Server Dazel upgrade from version 3.3 to version 3.5.
• Also responsible for all SAP printing, faxing and emails. Performed company wide SAP Gui upgrades to all end user PCs.
• Installed NetWeaver 7 components to connect proprietary software with SAP using WebAS 620. Performed Infoshuttle, BSI and Vertex upgrades as well as monthly updates.

Confidential

St. Louis Missouri

• Consultant, Basis Team Lead
• Lead Basis consultant for SAP upgrade from SAP version 3.0F to 4.6C.
• Devoted a three tear system landscape from a one system landscape.
• Management of the Correction Transport System, transport strategy and client copy strategy for all SAP instances.
• Managed SAP security and authorizations for all contractors on project.
• Managed client strategy and TMS strategy for all SAP instances.

Confidential

Consultant, Basis Team Lead

• Lead SAP BASIS Administrator for full SAP implementation to a Dot Comm startup company.
• Configured, tuned and diagnosed performance problems on all SAP and Oracle Database instances.
• Responsible for SAP performance monitoring tuning for all SAP and Oracle Database instances. Managed SAP Kernel and Support patch upgrades.
• Managed, developed and assigned SAP user profiles and authorizations.
• Managed the interface between SAP and Quintus CRM package.
• Management of the TMS transport strategy and client copy strategy for all SAP instances.

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Lead SAP BASIS Administrator

• Lead SAP Administrator in the SAP implementation project consisting of over 4000 SAP users and the installation of modules HR, MM, WM, FI and PM.
• Hardware consisted of two Sun 10000's, Six Sun 5000's and three Sun 3000's. Managed the installation maintenance of SAP bolt-on software including Dazel, BSI, Vertex, BMC Patrol and Jetform.
• Responsible for SAP performance monitoring tuning for all SAP and Oracle Database instances. Team lead in SAP upgrade and patch management such as SAP kernel, LCP, CRT and JVA upgrades.
• Team Lead in database Data Archiving, Workflow and Archive Link for Early and Late Archiving.
• Assisted in the Management of the TMS strategy and client copy strategy for all SAP instances.

Confidential

Lead SAP Basis Administrator/Oracle Database

• IS Division's Program Team Leader for SAP implementation of overseas subsidiaries.
• Developed online backup and archiving procedures for Oracle database to allow 24hr operations. Performed kernel and Support pack upgrades to all SAP and Oracle instances Production, Test Development .
• Configured, tuned and diagnosed performance problems on all SAP and Oracle Database instances. Maintain data integrity constraints.
• Developed SAP Security strategy and assigned user profiles and authorizations.
• Managed and monitored database growth. Assigned free space to tablespaces and indexes Managed Correction Transport System for all SAP instances.