Aswani Kumar Anumula

• Engage with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into technical requirements for successful project delivery.
• Lead technical delivery teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes within budget and timeline constraints.
• Managed project planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status and documentation.
• Participate in RFP meetings to provide technical expertise and contribute to the development of proposals that align with client needs and expectations.
• Manage projects from initiation to closure, including project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Presented roadmap and technology infrastructure to customers, demonstrating deep familiarity with APIs, platform infrastructure, security and integration capabilities.
• Allocate project budgets effectively, balancing cost and quality considerations to deliver optimal results.
• Conducted research to evaluate systems design and process efficiency.
• Manage resources effectively, including offshore and onsite teams, to ensure seamless collaboration and high-quality work.
• Managed project scope, schedule, status and documentation.
• Coordinate with offshore and onsite teams to ensure alignment and efficient use of resources.

• Successfully upgraded SAP BW to BW/4HANA and ECC to S/4HANA for multiple clients, reducing data latency and improving performance by leveraging new features such as advanced DSOs and Open ODS views.

• Expertise in migrating SAP systems to Azure infrastructure, optimizing system architecture and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) for clients.

• Experience in both green and brown field implementations, providing end-to-end solutions from requirement gathering to go-live support.

• Developed and implemented mobile apps for process chain monitoring, providing real-time visibility and enabling proactive issue resolution.

• Significant revenue-saving experience through creative work, identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures in areas such as data storage and infrastructure optimization.

• Successful team management experience, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams in both onshore and offshore locations.

• Headed the SAP BW practice for multiple clients, providing thought leadership and technical guidance to drive innovation and deliver business value.

• Expertise in SAP SAC, HANA, Tableau, and Power BI, enabling clients to gain valuable insights from their data and make data-driven business decisions

• Oversee end-to-end implementation of SAP BW and BOBJ projects, including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and support, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.

• Successfully led offshore and onsite teams of 20 resources, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction.

• Expertise in SAP BPC implementation and support, providing budgeting and forecasting solutions to clients.

• Proven track record in heading the North America practice for SAP, responsible for revenue generation, practice growth, and team management.

• Possess functional knowledge in SAP DBM, SD, FI, MM, and PP, enabling effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams during project implementation.

• Spearheaded greenfield and brownfield implementation of SAP, resulting in significant process improvement and revenue savings.

• Strong understanding of SAP infrastructure, with experience in migrating SAP systems to cloud-based platforms such as Azure.

• Successfully provided SAP BW support to a large client with frequent change requests, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency in the process chain monitoring.
• Proficient in managing HP Quality Center incidents and resolving them within agreed upon SLAs.
• Implemented complex BW reports for a World Bank project, utilizing my expertise in gap analysis and requirement gathering.
• Converted Cognos reports to SAP BW reports, ensuring data accuracy and providing user-friendly reporting solutions.
• Possess a strong understanding of FI and its core areas, including configuring reports in the portal to meet specific business requirements.
• Mentored and guided a team of resources for work delivery co-ordination, effectively utilizing my skills in offshore and onsite team leading.

• Participated in my first SAP BW implementation project with AT&T, working closely with the client to understand their business requirements and design solutions to meet their needs.
• Tested troubleshooting methods and documented resolutions for inclusion in knowledge base for support team use.
• Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
• Attended and contributed to end-to-end client meetings, gathering feedback and ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.
• Worked on a cross-functional team to deliver the project on-time and within budget, focusing on quality and attention to detail throughout the development lifecycle.
• Took ownership of my responsibilities and ensured effective communication with my team, as well as with stakeholders and business users
• Gained valuable experience in SAP BW development and project management, setting the stage for future successes in the field.