Devendra Sharma

Professional Summary

• 17+ years SAP Technical Lead and Integration Architect specializing in SAP S/4HANA (greenfield/on-prem/HEC/Azure) and ECC implementations.
• Expert in ABAP RAP, RESTful ABAP, CDS, FIORI/UI5, SAP CPI, and SAP BTP (CAP Model, Cloud Connector, Event Mesh).
• Hands-on with SAP extensibility: Clean Core principles, in-app and side-by-side development on SAP BTP.
• Proven success leading agile teams using SAP Activate and Scrum, delivering projects with
• Skilled in OAuth2/SAML2 authentication, Git-enabled CTS (gCTS), Cloud Transport Management (cTMS), and CI/CD pipelines on SAP BTP.
• Architected complex third-party integrations (Ariba, SAP IBP, GRC, OpenText, Blackline, MES) via SAP CPI, PI, API proxies, IDocs, XML, and EDI.
• Specialized in SAP and non-SAP system integration via SAP CPI/PI, with expertise in API design using ABAP proxies, IDocs, XML, SAP EDI, and SAP SD configuration of pre packaged delivery of e-document cockpit.
• Extensive experience in SAP Cloud SDK, destination service, and SAP UI5/JavaScript for cloud-native and side-by-side Fiori extensions.
• Led data migration efforts leveraging LTMC,LTMOM and delivered BRF+, workflows, and SAP Forms (SmartForms, Adobe Forms) solutions.
• Delivered high customer satisfaction and business value through performance improvements and scalable, maintainable SAP extensibility frameworks.

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
• SAP Certified Associate - Integration Developer
• SAP Certified Associate - Low-Code/No-Code Developer - SAP Build
• SAP Certified Associate - SAP Activate Project Manager
• SAP Certified Associate - S/4 HANA Sourcing and Procurement
• SAP Certified Associate -S/4HANA Cloud essentials implementation with Activate
• SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sales 1909
• SAP Certified Application Associate -SAP S/4HANA Cloud Sales Implementation 2020
• SAP Fiori Implementation and Configuration

Employer - Cognizant Technology Solutions

Position - Sr. HANA S4 Technology Architect

Duration - October, 2014 to Present

Employer - Wipro Limited

Position - SAP Sr. Specialist

Duration - November,2011 to October,2014

Employer - Streamline Technologies

Position - SAP Techno-Functional Consultant

Duration -October,2009 to November,2011

Employer - Techno Soft

Position - SAP Developer

Duration - January,2008 to October,2009

• Leadership: How to influence,Inspire and Impact as a Leader
• Migrating Your Business Data to SAP S/4HANA – New Implementation Scenario
• SAP Solution Manager for SAP S/4HANA Implementation in a Nutshell
• Udemy MM Configuration Training
• Udemy SD Advanced Training
• The Complete SAP Workflow Training

Platinum Award for S4 HANA 1909 HEC Implementation

Platinum Award for S4 HANA 1909 On-Premise Implementation

Project: Incyte, Willington, PA, USA

Type: S4HANA 1909 Implementation

Duration: Jan,2021 to Present

Role: Technology Architect and Responsibilities:

Program Governance & System Architecture

• Managed PMO-level status reporting for the full Technology Stream including ABAP, Fiori, SAC, BASIS, GRC, CPI, and Security tracks.
• Led system landscape build and connectivity setup for SAP ↔ third-party integrations in coordination with BASIS team using SAP BTP Cockpit and Cloud Connector.
• Ensured timely resolution of SAP OSS incidents and service requests, maintaining SLAs for defect handling and project continuity.
• Defined technical/functional templates, coding standards, and naming conventions to ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability across all developments.
• Acted as primary technical advisor for third-party integrations, facilitating integration strategy and solution design with middleware and interface teams.

Integration, Enhancements & Utility Frameworks

• Designed and developed generic inbound/outbound SOAP utility framework to standardize integration and accelerate interface builds.
• Implemented enhancement spot for centralized BADI implementation across Sales Order exits (MV45AFZZ, MV45AFZA, MV45AFZB, MV45AFZC, MV45AFZD) to prevent conflicts and locking issues during transports.

CDS Views & Reporting

• Created MB52-style composite/consumption views that consolidate data including material, plant, stock type, supplier, shelf life, stock value, and batch characteristics for advanced inventory analytics.
• Built CDS view for PO workflow insights, highlighting approval bottlenecks, vendor performance, and approver details by PO status and purchase org.
• Designed and developed custom flexible workflows for: Journal Entry Reversal (WS90200002) using rule ZR_JEAGENT Purchase Orders and Customer Invoices Included BADI-based logic for dynamic agent determination and workflow path control.
• Created custom standard task (TS90200001) to validate attachments for JE and auto-reject if missing.
• Supported complete Fiori activation lifecycle—app activation, catalog/group creation, and coordination with Security for role-based access.
• Configured OpenText ArchiveLink for “Manage Journal Entries” and related SAP GUI transactions.
• Configured and implemented logical systems, partner profiles (WE20), ports (WE21), RFC destinations, and IDoc mappings for external partners.
• Delivered end-to-end EDI integrations: EDI 856 – Advance Ship Notice (S/4 to Oriola-CMO) EDI 810 – Invoice (S/4 to EDICOM)
• Built CDS-based analytics views (ZRVC_C_retreservecode, zrvc_isold_batches) to support inventory obsolescence reversal processing by plant and material.

Project: Toyota Financial Services, PA, USA

Type: S4HANA 1909 Implementation

Duration: July,2022 to Present

Role: Technology Architect and Responsibilities:

• Partnered with business stakeholders, internal teams, and cross-functional leads to design and deliver system-aligned solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and end-to-end technical success.
• Collaborated with Scrum Master and Product Owner to execute Agile sprints, manage development pipelines, and ensure timely delivery of quality deliverables.

• Led the technical upgrade from SAP S/4HANA 2020 to 2021, overseeing planning, cutover, impact assessment, and hands-on resolution of upgrade-related issues.
• Developed and supported file-based and IDoc interfaces to streamline dealer statement exchange and third-party integrations.

• Delivered robust reporting and analytics tools via CDS views (consumption & composite) and ALV reports, including:
  Business Partner Control Report
  AP Invoice Integration Interface
  Vendor Withholding Tax Analytics (tax status, invoice/payment tracking)
• Created and integrated Adobe Forms for:
  Purchase Order output with print/email automation
  Payment Advice (ZR_AF_PAYT_ADVC_CC)
  Customer Invoice (ZO_AF_INVOICE_FORM)
  Seamlessly configured via NACE and FBZP.
• Enhanced General Journal Entries Upload App to support:
  Multi-company and multi-currency uploads within a single Excel file.

• Configured and tested EDI interfaces:
  EDI 850 – Purchase Order (Outbound)
  EDI 810 – Invoice (Inbound)
• Managed EDI setup: partner profiles, ports, message types, and successful end-to-end mapping.
• Integrated Ceridian Payroll (US) using FIDCC2 message type, in coordination with SAP CPI for secure inbound processing.

• Implemented BTEs using FIBF to enable automation and external email delivery for:
  Dunning output device determination (1040)
  Payment advice note dispatch (2040)
• Enhanced customer communication and compliance via externalized email workflows.

Project: Wilko Retail, Worksop, UK

Project type: S4HANA Implementation

Duration: Feb,2019 to Feb,2020

Project Role: Technology Architect & Responsibilities:

Planned and executed all project phases (Prepare → Run) following SAP S/4HANA Cloud Best Practices and SAP Activate Roadmap Viewer methodology.

• Onboarded cross-functional teams with a fit-to-standard mindset, ensuring alignment with SAP Activate and project governance.
• Led globally distributed teams, including offshore resources, providing hands-on leadership, conflict resolution, and streamlined delivery coordination.

• Created and maintained sprint plans for the realization phase in coordination with SMEs and business stakeholders.
• Facilitated core Agile ceremonies:
  Daily Stand-Ups
  Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives
  Estimation & Backlog Grooming Sessions
• Conducted Agile training for team and client, reinforcing alignment with Agile principles and team norms.
• Maintained and actively tracked RAID logs to mitigate risks and drive resolution of escalations.

• Designed and developed a complex custom interface for financial and master data transfer from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, modeled on Central Finance (CFIN) architecture.
• Participated in cutover planning and execution, ensuring smooth go-live and system readiness.
• Defined transport strategy, including technical specification standards, naming conventions, and documentation templates for the project.

• Configured Flexible Workflows for:
  Purchase Requisitions (WS02000471)
  Purchase Orders (WS00800238)
• Implemented BADI: IF_MMPUR_WORKFLOW_AGENTS_V2~GET_APPROVERS for dynamic agent determination and configured email notification templates.
• Customized BRF+ purchase order form (MM_PUR_PURCHASE_ORDER) and extended ODATA service (FDP_EF_PURCHASE_ORDER) to meet client-specific output requirements.
• Completed full master form template configuration, including rule determination and assignment.

• Developed a PI-based payroll interface to post weekly and monthly transactions from ResourceLink Payroll into SAP Financials.
• Delivered a REST API-based customer validation service using secure transfer protocols and APEX platform:
  Real-time watchlist validation during customer creation.
  Annual revalidation logic to ensure compliance with corporate standards.

Project: Marathon Oil Corporation, Houston, TX, USA

Project Type: ECC6.0 Upgrade and Support

Duration: August, 2012-March, 2017

Project Role: Development Lead & Responsibilities:

• Developed applications using ABAP WebDynpro, SAP UI5, and Gateway Services (OData), including tab-strip-based dynamic UIs.
• Built an ABAP WebDynpro portal application to manage HSA (Health Savings Account) annual contributions, enabling user-driven adjustments.
• Implemented and maintained custom inbound/outbound interfaces via IDocs, PI, and ALE configuration (partner profiles, ports, distribution models).

• Created Adobe Forms, Smart Forms, and ALV Grid reports for procurement, asset, and financial reporting.
• Developed:
  Interactive PO report with drill-down to history from EKKO.
  Requisition reports with MRP controller and unit details.
  Consignment Stock report (ZMM_PR_REPORT_STOCK) from MKPF, MSEG, MARD.
  Vendor Payment & Ledger Summary Reports using special ledger tables.
• Developed conversion and BDC programs for:
  G/L account postings (F-02, F-05)
  Customer master updates (VD01, VD02)
  Material master and asset master changes

• Implemented user exits:
  EXIT_SAPMM06E_016 for validating consignment indicator ‘K’ in PO creation.
  EXIT_SAPLBANK_001 for validating bank account and SWIFT codes.
  MV50AFZ1 for populating external item numbers in delivery processing.
• Added validations using BTEs and custom enhancements for transactions like FB60, FK02, MIRO.
• Applied critical OSS notes: 454352, 1306980, 1770672, 1781480.
• Performed SPAU/SPDD corrections post SuccessFactors add-on installation in ECC 6.0.

• Configured and extended MATMAS IDocs for inbound and outbound master data exchange.
• Troubleshot IDoc processing errors, monitored IDoc statuses, and updated partner profile configurations.

• Applied runtime analysis (SE30) and SQL Trace (ST05) to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize program logic.
• Created custom table indexes (e.g., ZP index on CSKS for Profit Center field) to enhance lookup performance in reporting.

• Developed utility programs to:
  Update individual payment checkbox in FK02.
  Change tax jurisdiction codes in asset master records.
• Built a summary report to reconcile balances across company codes and trading partners.
• Managed print interface configurations with SAP R/3 server and SAP SPAD; resolved spool/printer issues in coordination with BASIS team.

Project: Tyco International, Lansdale, PA, USA

Project Type: ECC Implementation

Duration: February 2011 to July 2012

Project Role: SD Consultant & Responsibilities:

• Developed Sales Marinette Weekly Report for the Cost Accounting department providing earned hours, overhead absorption, and sales data.
  Executed by period and broken down by week for detailed financial analysis.
  Report served as a foundational dataset for manual augmentation by business users for extended cost tracking.

• Implemented user exit EXIT_SAPLBPFC_001 to trigger Outlook email notifications when budget thresholds are exceeded on internal orders, improving real-time budget control.

• Modified SAP Smart Form LE_SHP_DELNOTE to adapt layout and logic per client-specific delivery note formatting requirements.

• Designed and developed a WebDynpro ABAP application for vendor self-service portal:
  Enabled vendors to view purchase orders and long-term purchase agreements.
  Supported confirmation and shipping notifications, with updates pushed back to SAP.
  Triggered automated email notifications to buyers/planners for exceptions.
  Streamlined purchasing compliance and tracking processes for TFPP.

• Performed source code optimization across various programs to improve system performance and runtime efficiency.
• Applied enhancements to improve report execution time and data retrieval accuracy.

• Implemented authorization objects for critical functions such as safety stock uploads and material class/characteristic reporting to ensure data security and controlled access.

• Developed an interface to track procurement transactions (ME21N, ME22N, ME28N, ME29N, ME35L) by monitoring CDHDR/CDPOS change documents.
  Interface pulls MM table data and flags transaction purpose (new, change, approval).
  Facilitated robust audit and compliance tracking of procurement lifecycle events.

• Designed a custom WebDynpro ABAP application for detailed Sales Order Management:
  Conducted end-to-end business process analysis.
  Provided tailored system solutions and validated customer requirements for real-time sales order visibility and analytics.

Project : Lexmark International, Lexington, KY, USA

Project Type: Post-Production Support and Process Improvement

Duration: January,2010 to January, 2011

Project Role: Technical Lead & Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed an interface between SAP Project System and PeopleSoft via WebMethods to send all active and billable WBS elements.
• Delivered custom enhancements to Project Builder (CJ20N), including dynamic selection screens and hierarchical search helps.
• Enhanced CUSPSJSTANDARD view to improve selection criteria in SLR reports using Logical Database (LDB) PSJ.
• Implemented WBS to COPA settlement logic via implicit enhancement and user exit in KEDR.
• Built exit in CATS module to auto-populate default text description for personnel numbers.

• Developed multi-country City Bank interface (PEXR2002, ZXF08U04) for Norway, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, and South Africa.
• Built an outbound exchange rate interface to transmit monthly average FX rates to third-party via WebMethods.
• Implemented segment value substitution rule using exit ZGGBS000.

• Designed Product Hierarchy Automation: Automated transfer of PLM product hierarchy files to SAP, transported across landscapes, and activated in production via Web Service consumption.
• Led development of Material Completeness Workflow, integrating SAP with PLM and WebMethods; involved enhancements to BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEREPLICA, custom classes, methods, and event triggers.
• Created comprehensive reporting dashboards to monitor material creation workflow progress.

• Implemented:
  BADI PROJECTDEF_UPDATE and WORKBREAKDOWN_UPDATE to enforce mandatory fields in project and WBS tabs.
  Validation exit ZGFMRZZ for MIRO and BTE for FB60 transaction.
  VOFM routines 902/903 for SD pricing logic.
  Enhancements for IDOC_INPUT_CREDITOR/DEBITOR to normalize postal codes with supporting custom FM.
  Fix for SABRIX interface using exit XFYTF01.

• Developed critical financial and audit reports:
  Forex Underlying Exposure Report for treasury.
  Intercompany Balance Sheet Reconciliation for AR/AP match by currency using Khalix rates.
  Commissionaire Account Reconciliation Report for 43 and 44 accounts.
  Cancellation Invoice Audit Report and Delivery Text Tracker for SD.
  Foreign Exposure Report for daily treasury hedging.
  Open Item Management Report distinguishing between automatic/manual clearing.

• Created custom upload tools for:
  Customer Contracts using BAPI_CUSTOMERCONTRACT_CHANGE.
  Material Costing/Overhead data from Excel.
  WBS elements mapping on sales orders.
  Sales Order creation via DFM Billing Uploader.
  Material Description Upload across multiple languages from PLM files via daily batch job.

• Applied mass authorization group assignments to programs for audit readiness.
• Changed delivery class A → C for select tables to make them configurable.
• Built custom tools to restrict SE16N access without extending user authorizations.
• Developed advanced search help exits using ABAP OOP classes and methods.

• Created function modules as Web Services for:
  Sales Order and Shipment Data
  Open Item Details
• Collaborated with BASIS team to establish HTTPS configuration for consuming PLM-hosted services.

• Enhanced and developed custom forms for:
  BOE (Bill of Exchange) and Journal Vouchers for FI.
  Picking List (RVPICKSIN), Purchase Order (MEDRUCK), including logo, barcode, and footer customization.
  SAPscript adjustments for Customer Account Statements, including logic for partial payments.

Project: Kennametal Inc, Latrobe, PA, USA

Project type: Implementation Project

Duration: January 2008 - August 2009

Project Role: SAP ABAP Developer & Responsibilities:

Sales & Distribution Reporting, Interfaces, Enhancements, and Conversions

• Developed Technical Specifications and Custom Reports
  Delivered reports for Order Entry Statistics, Sales by Group Customer, Product History by Ship-to Customer, Credit Memo Monthly Summary, and Shipments by Group Customer.
• Order Entry Statistics Report (ZSD_TW_REPORT_ORDERENTRY)
  Created ALV report summarizing count of orders, line items, and order values by Sales Org and Created By fields. Data sourced from VBAK.
• Margins and Sales by Group Customer Report (ZSD_TW_REPORT_MARGIN)
  Built ALV report comparing current vs. previous invoice periods by group customer. Pulled from CF951; included details like sales org, group customer, super group, product team, and brand.
• Product History by Ship-to Customer Report (ZSD_TW_REPORT_SHIP)
  Classical report displaying sales data by ship-to customer with details like invoice date, PO number, sales order, and material number.

SAPscript and Forms Customization

• Modified SAPscript for Pre-Numbered Checks (ZFI_PRENUM_CHECK)
  Dynamically displayed company logo based on company code for financial forms.
• Customized SAP Standard Layouts for SD Documents
  Enhanced forms for Order Confirmation and Inquiry (RVORDER01) to meet client-specific formatting and branding.

Performance Optimization

• Conducted Performance Tuning using SE30 & ST05
  Applied Runtime Analysis and SQL Trace to optimize custom programs and standard transactions.

Interfaces and BAPIs

• Developed Custom BAPI (ZSD_BAPI_SALES)
  Created and tested BAPI objects for sales data integration and automation.

Data Conversions

• BDC Upload for Credit Management (ZSD_TW_UPLOAD_CREDIT)
  Uploaded FD32 credit limit data from flat file into SAP using session-based BDC.
• Credit Management Text Upload (ZSD_TW_UPLOAD_CRETEXT)
  Built tool to automate credit note text uploads for customer accounts.
• Customer Master Upload (ZSD_TW_UPLOAD_CUST)
  Transferred XD01 master data to SAP using Call Transaction method for efficient mass onboarding.

Data Extraction

• Credit Management Extract Program (ZSD_TW_EXTRACT_CREDIT)
  Extracted customer credit data and related texts for analytics and audit purposes.

Enhancements and User Exits

• User Exit in VL01N (SAPMV50A)
  Implemented enhancement to populate LIPS-ZZSHIPRSN when ordered and delivered quantities mismatch during delivery creation.