Ashok Mamidla
Exton,PA
Summary
Profile Summary: Results-driven SAP professional over 13 years of experience specializing in Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR), Sales and Distribution (SD), Billing and Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM), and SAP Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) integrations. Proven track record in architecting, implementing, and optimizing SAP ECC & S/4 HANA solutions. Recognized for profound expertise in Revenue Recognition encompassing subscription and consumption models, as well as mastery in order-to-cash business processes. Renowned for fostering cross-functional collaboration, contributing to seamless project delivery and successful outcomes Revenue Recognition: Proficient in implementing Revenue Recognition 5-step models for IFRS15/ASC606 or USGAAP using SAP ECC & S/4 HANA RAR. Solution Integration: Successfully implemented SAP ECC & S/4 HANA RAR Classic and Optimized Contract Management, integrating with SD, BRIM, FI/CO, and third-party systems. Expertise in CI (Convergent Invoicing) integrations with RAR. Architectural Leadership: Led end-to-end architecting, designing, development, and deployment of RAR solutions, collaborating with SAP and non-SAP applications. Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of a range of SD & BRIM business processes that integrate with RAR and Finance applications. Fiori Applications: Hands-on experience with RAR Fiori Applications for both classic and optimized contract management. Global Implementations: Played pivotal roles in SAP global implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and support projects across diverse industries. Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with business stake holders, application developers, SAP Basis, and offshore teams to build applications supporting customer project implementations. Customer-Focused: Worked with key customer accounts in Automotive, High Tech, Telecommunications, Pharma, Healthcare, Media, Industrial Equipment, and Consumer Goods & Services sectors. Quick Learner: Known for swiftly acquiring new skills and taking on added responsibilities to meet team and project objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager/Specialist Master
Deloitte Consulting LLP
06.2023 - Current
- Spearheading the SAP ECC to S/4 HANA transformation journey for Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) for
- Adobe, Inc
- Leading requirement gathering and conducting fit-gap analysis to facilitate the design and development of RAR
- Optimized Contract Management (OCM) solution within the S/4 HANA framework for Adobe.com business
- Crafting the architectural blueprint for RAR implementation, catering to both Enterprise and Adobe.com business lines at Adobe
- Developed comprehensive workplans outlining distinct phases of the RAR implementation within Adobe's S/4
- HANA digital transformation initiative
- Collaborated closely with SAP and business stakeholders to establish clear expectations for deliverables, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle
- Created comprehensive functional specifications to document business requirements effectively
- Streamlined the transition by retrofitting existing CCM code into new RAR OCM BADIs, incorporating a fresh design to accommodate Adobe’s Enterprise RAR Contractual Contract Management (CCM) business into RAR
- Optimized Contract Management (OCM)
- Led discussions with SAP to advocate for the development of a new migration tool to facilitate seamless transitions from RAR Contractual Contract Management (CCM) to RAR Optimized Contract Management (OCM) for customers
- Successfully orchestrated SAP onboarding and secured development agreement for the specialized migration tool
- Pioneering the design and construction of the SAP S/4 HANA RAR Classic Contract Management (CCM) to
- Optimized Contract Management (OCM) migration solution
- Introduced a novel RAR design approach to enhance Adobe's manual revenue recognition business process
- Overseeing collaborative efforts between offshore and onshore teams to ensure the successful execution of the
- RAR project
Solution Architect
SAP America, Inc, SAP
12.2017 - 06.2023
- Spearheaded end-to-end service delivery lifecycle, orchestrating comprehensive analysis, architectural design, implementation, and maintenance of multiple system components and applications for diverse SAP customers
- Led multiple RAR (Revenue Accounting and Reporting) implementation projects for SAP premium engagement customers
- Proficiently integrated SAP SD, BRIM, FI/CO, and third-party solutions with SAP RAR
- Delivered strategic architectural and IT planning workshops, guiding SAP enterprise customers in their decision- making processes and optimization endeavors
- Evaluated internal SAP solutions, presenting findings and recommendations following SAP's best practices, ensuring optimal outcomes
- Expertly navigated the intricacies of Revenue Accounting and Reporting module (RAR), including S/4 HANA
- RAR1.3 Classic Contract Management (CCM) and Optimized Contract Management (OCM)
- Profoundly skilled in adhering to IFRS15 / US GAAP / ASC606 guidelines for revenue recognition processes
- Delivered top-tier functional and technical services encompassing Fit/Gap analysis, Gap Validation, Design
- Evaluation, Integration Validation, Sizing, Performance Optimization, Data Volume Management, and Volume
- Test Optimization for S/4 HANA Financials including RAR & BRIM, catering to SAP’s MaxAttention, enterprise, and value assurance customers
- Pioneered the design and implementation of RAR prototype solutions for diverse SAP customers, tackling intricate scenarios like intercompany billing, drop shipment and consumption processes etc
- Excelled in SD-RAR, BRIM-RAR implementations, showcasing mastery in subscription and consumption-based business models
- Leveraged BAdIs, BAPIs, FMs, BRF+ (Business Rules Framework), and pertinent FQ events to fulfill varied RAR requirements, seamlessly integrating sender components such as SD, BRIM-CI, and external modules
- Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in defining diverse POB types, SSP derivations, and price allocations, tailored to meet distinctive business needs
- Collaborated seamlessly with SAP standard development teams, facilitating the incorporation of specific functionalities into standard solutions, for the global benefit of our customers
- Provided personalized conceptual and solution architectural guidance to SAP customers, empowering their digital transformation initiatives through S/4 HANA
- Handle critical customer situation management, perform root cause analysis, lead de-escalation activities and play a key role in war room engagements
- Excellent collaboration approach with SAP engineers from multiple teams including standard development and also with the customer management, business and IT teams respectively
- Distinguished as the go-to expert for RAR scoping discussions with SAP customers, proficiently outlining effort estimations and deliverables for SAP MaxAttention engagements
- Reviewed key customer designs and provided strategic recommendations
- Led the development and execution of WRICEF (Workflows, Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, and
- Forms) solutions tailored to intricate business requirements
RAR Consultant
Collaborate Solutions, Inc, SAP
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Spearheaded integrations between SD (Order to Cash) and BRIM (Billing and Revenue Innovation Management) as well as SAP Financials (FICO) with SAP RAR (Revenue Accounting and Reporting)
- Directed both Premium Engagement (PE) and Custom Development Projects (CDP) work streams for the successful implementation of RAR projects at SAP SE
- Demonstrated exceptional skill in gathering business requirements and translating them into comprehensive functional and technical specifications
- Leveraged strong technical acumen to configure SAP solutions (SD, RAR, and BRIM-CI), ensuring seamless system integration, enriched functionalities, and intuitive user interfaces
- Championed migration and transition efforts for both the PE and CDP business lines at SAP SE
- Conducted in-depth analysis of the system landscape, effectively addressing technical issues and delivering actionable recommendations
- Orchestrated comprehensive root cause analysis, presenting effective solutions to resolve challenges and enhance processes
- Executed the seamless migration from SD/BRIM to RAR, alongside the transition from IFRS to IFRS15
- Delivered impactful SAP end-user training and support, contributing to user adoption and overall project success
Software Developer
Jenrac Technologies LLC
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Integral member of the system integration team for the RAR implementation project at SAP SE
- Orchestrated seamless integration between SD (Order to Cash), BRIM (Billing and Revenue Innovation
- Management), and SAP Financials (FICO) with SAP RAR
- Directed both Premium Engagement (PE) and Custom Development Projects (CDP) work streams for the successful RAR implementation project
- Proficiently gathered business requirements, translating them into precise functional and technical specifications
- Employed comprehensive business process analysis, collaboration, and observation to review business needs
- Configured SAP solutions (SD, RAR, BRIM-CI) for optimized system integration, enriched features, and user- centric interfaces
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis, providing effective solutions to challenges
- Delivered impactful SAP end-user training and support
- Spearheaded the result analysis process integrated with RAR and executed migration for POC-based fulfillment projects
Software Engineering Senior Analyst
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
08.2010 - 09.2015
- Collaborated across the software lifecycle to analyze, design, build, test, and deliver high-quality solutions exceeding client business objectives
- Designed comprehensive functional and technical documents aligning with business requirements, and executed them in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) and SAP Vehicle Management Systems (VMS)
- Led end-to-end testing, including unit, functional, integrated, and user acceptance testing, ensuring the successful rollout of development solutions
- Managed the RICEF (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, and Forms) aspects of SAP projects, addressing finance/controlling and sales and distribution domains
- Applied technical expertise to fulfill business requirements, involving ABAP, debugging, and performance optimization
- Navigated diverse Order-to-Cash (OTC) business processes, including SD order types, master data, item categories, pricing procedures, deliveries, shipments, billing, and returns
- Conducted in-depth root cause analyses and delivered effective solutions to intricate challenges
- Led SAP SD and SAP VMS implementation and support projects for IVECO business lines of FCA Group (Fiat and
- Chrysler), and contributed to system integration efforts for SD projects
Education
SAP Certified: S4F55- Revenue Accounting and Reporting (Assisting with IFRS15/ US-GAAP ASC606) SAP Certified: SAP Billing and Rev Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM)- Subscription Order Management SAP Certified: SAP Billing and Rev Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM) – Usage to Cash SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting 1.3 Overview SAP RAR Advanced Bootcamp Course (RAR Optimized Contract Management) -
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
05.2010
Skills
- S/4 and ERP
- SAP S/4 HANA, ECC 60 and EHP 8
- SAP Modules SAP RAR, SAP SD, SAP FI, SAP BRIM (CI), SAP VMS, SAP NWBC, BRF, SAP Fiori and SAP ABAP
- Tools JIRA, IBM Remedy, ITSM, IT direct, BCP and Service now
Certification
S4F55- Revenue Accounting and Reporting (Assisting with IFRS15/ US-GAAP ASC606)
SAP Billing and Rev Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM)- Subscription Order Management
SAP Billing and Rev Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM) – Usage to Cash
SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting 1.3 Overview
SAP RAR Advanced Bootcamp Course (RAR Optimized Contract Management)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Manager/Specialist Master
Deloitte Consulting LLP
06.2023 - Current
Solution Architect
SAP America, Inc, SAP
12.2017 - 06.2023
RAR Consultant
Collaborate Solutions, Inc, SAP
02.2017 - 12.2017
Software Developer
Jenrac Technologies LLC
10.2015 - 02.2017
Software Engineering Senior Analyst
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
08.2010 - 09.2015
SAP Certified: S4F55- Revenue Accounting and Reporting (Assisting with IFRS15/ US-GAAP ASC606) SAP Certified: SAP Billing and Rev Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM)- Subscription Order Management SAP Certified: SAP Billing and Rev Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM) – Usage to Cash SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting 1.3 Overview SAP RAR Advanced Bootcamp Course (RAR Optimized Contract Management) -
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University