Narasimha Chilukuri
Cincinnati
Summary
Dynamic SAP Basis and RISE Technical Architect with 14 years of extensive experience in SAP Basis Administration, RISE with SAP, HEC, and cloud migrations across AWS and Azure platforms. Proficient in system architecture, performance tuning, and comprehensive management of complex SAP landscapes, including S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, PI/PO, GRC, and BTP. Skilled in delivering secure, scalable, and high-availability environments that drive digital transformation initiatives. Committed to leveraging technical expertise to optimize system performance and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist Architecture
LTI Mindtree / Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati, OH
12.2025 - Current
- Owned end-to-end SAP landscape governance for P&G NALA region, ensuring 99.9% availability across production and non-production systems.
- Led cross-functional teams during HANA upgrades and DR simulations, aligning infrastructure, network, DB, and application teams.
- Designed and validated high-availability architecture leveraging SAP HANA System Replication.
- Standardized patching and upgrade framework using SUM to reduce upgrade cycle time and minimize production downtime.
- Implemented structured change governance and configuration tracking to maintain SOX compliance.
Technical Lead – SAP BASIS
Code Tech Inc
Michigan
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Lead BASIS operations across full lifecycle for SAP S/4HANA & NetWeaver systems.
- Worked with IT and business leadership to align SAP architecture and roadmaps with organizational strategy and long-term technology planning.
- Managed migrations, system refreshes, kernel upgrades, and performance tuning.
- Designed connectivity between SAP BTP and on-prem systems using Cloud Connector.
- Implemented proactive monitoring for high-availability (HA/DR) environments.
- Oversaw system audits and optimized HANA memory utilization.
SAP Hana Technical Landscape Owner
Cloud4C Services
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Client: MARAFIQ Water & Power (Saudi Govt)
- Directed RISE with SAP and BTP operations ensuring SLA compliance and uptime.
- Managed BASIS team, stakeholder coordination, and cloud transformation activities.
- Streamlined change and incident management using Solution Manager 7.2.
- Conducted root-cause analysis for performance issues and introduced monitoring KPIs.
- Defined and maintained the end-to-end SAP system architecture across applications, databases, and integration layers including S/4HANA, Ariba, Fiori, BTP, CPI, BW/4HANA, and related platforms.
- Integrated between SAP systems (S/4HANA, Ariba) and enterprise platforms such as HCM, Salesforce, and identity/security tools, ensuring secure, consistent, and reliable data exchange.
SAP Technoology Specialist
Coforge India
India
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Client: Bechtel, Philadelphia (USA)
- Delivered system upgrades and performance tuning for SAP ECC, BW, and PO.
- Led technical planning, migration, and BASIS governance for multi-system landscapes.
- Guided junior consultants and optimized SAP configurations for global rollout.
SAP Basis Professional 2 Application Delivery
Globetir Infotech & DXC Technologies
Gurgaon
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Client: JCB India Pvt Ltd
- Managed daily operations of ECC, CRM, PI, BW, and EP systems.
- Executed ECC Unicode conversion and HANA DB upgrades via SUM/DMO.
- Configured HTTPS, applied SAP Notes, and led router certificate renewals.
- Supported Solution Manager 7.2 installation and ChaRM configuration.
- Implemented 2FA for ECC ABAP using DUO Security.
SAP BASIS Team Lead
Team Lease Digital Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Client: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (Indian Navy)
- Oversaw BASIS operations and team performance improvements.
- Ensured on-time project delivery with strict quality and compliance adherence.
SAP BASIS Team Lead
Cryptograph Technologies
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Client: Mazagon Dock Shipyard (Indian Navy)
- Led SAP implementation end-to-end; coordinated BASIS team activities.
- Ensured successful go-live and smooth transition to operations.
SAP BASIS Consultant
Semetic Information Technology
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Installed and maintained SAP systems, including ECC, BI, and Portal.
- Performed SAP/Oracle upgrades, support packs, and security audits.
- Provided end-user training and supported DR drill activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computers
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith
India08-2006
Skills
- SAP RISE & HEC: Architecture, provisioning, connectivity (VPN, SSL, router), SLA management
- Cloud & SaaS: SAP BTP, Cloud Connector, IAS/IPS, DataSphere, Cloud ALM
- SAP Basis support for SAP Ariba integrations, including system connectivity, CIG configuration, and interface monitoring
- SAP Administration: Installation, upgrade, kernel patching, refresh, and client copy
- Databases: HANA 20, Oracle 19c, DB2, ASE 160
- Monitoring & Automation: CCMS, Solution Manager 72
- Integration (PI/PO/XI): SLD configuration, adapter engine, error handling
- OS Platforms: SUSE Linux, Windows, HP-UX
- Security: SNC, SSL, certificate renewals, system hardening
Timeline
Senior Specialist Architecture
LTI Mindtree / Procter & Gamble
12.2025 - Current
Technical Lead – SAP BASIS
Code Tech Inc
04.2025 - 12.2025
SAP Hana Technical Landscape Owner
Cloud4C Services
07.2022 - 03.2024
SAP Technoology Specialist
Coforge India
10.2021 - 05.2022
SAP Basis Professional 2 Application Delivery
Globetir Infotech & DXC Technologies
10.2018 - 10.2021
SAP BASIS Team Lead
Team Lease Digital Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2018
SAP BASIS Team Lead
Cryptograph Technologies
03.2017 - 04.2017
SAP BASIS Consultant
Semetic Information Technology
08.2012 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computers
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith