Julie Navale

Professional Summary

Results-driven consultant with a strong background in SAP system management and security, specializing in delivering high-quality solutions through in-depth research and analysis of industry trends. Adept at identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective strategies to enhance organizational efficiency and security.

Key Achievements:

• Team Leadership: Successfully managed a team of security professionals, ensuring timely project completion while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Risk Management: Conducted thorough risk assessments and analyses to identify vulnerabilities, recommending effective mitigation strategies tailored to organizational needs.
• Security Audits: Executed detailed security audits to uncover potential threats and weaknesses, driving improvements in security systems and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Developed and recommended enhancements to security frameworks, aligning with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Technical Expertise:

• Access Management: Streamlined user access management by optimizing role-based access controls, ensuring secure and efficient business processes.
• Sap System Security:
• Developed and implemented comprehensive SAP security policies and procedures, significantly enhancing system security.
• Directed a team of security professionals to ensure timely project delivery and quality outcomes.
• Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
• Recommended security system improvements and countermeasures based on thorough risk analyses.
• SAP Certifications: SAP Certified in OS/DB Migration for SAP NetWeaver 7.4.
• System Migration: Successfully executed OS/DB migrations from Sun Solaris to AIX in DEV and QA environments, as well as Oracle upgrades from 10G to 11G and 11G to 12C.
• Upgrades & Copies: Conducted various SAP upgrades, including R/3 4.6 to ECC 6.0 and ECC 6.0 to ECC 6.0 EHP 7, alongside Solution Manager 7.1 stack upgrades and Java Portal upgrades from NW 7.3 to 7.4. Experienced in homogeneous system copies and pre-EHP upgrade simulations.

Documentation & Communication:

• Created comprehensive documentation for all project activities, ensuring clarity and continuity for future reference and audits.

• Streamlined SAP user administration, enabling efficient management of user profiles, role assignments, and authorizations.
• Managed critical incidents and resolved complex issues swiftly to minimize disruption to business operations.
• Regularly reviewed and updated SAP authorization matrix, maintaining alignment with evolving organizational needs and regulatory requirements.
• Maintained secure environment for sensitive information through diligent monitoring of access logs and timely resolution of any unauthorized activity alerts.
• Streamlined user access management by optimizing role-based access controls for various business processes.
• Conducted regular system health checks to proactively address potential risks and ensure optimal performance at all times.
• Enhanced system performance by implementing effective SAP Basis administration strategies and monitoring tools.
• Installed kernel upgrades per technical documentation guidelines, adhering to SAP's best practices.
• Contributed to successful audits by maintaining accurate records of all SAP Basis activities.

Professional Experience Summary

• System Security Administrator

Managed user authorizations and access controls, ensuring compliance with security policies and proper approvals.
Acted as the primary system security approver, efficiently processing and approving requests.

• GARS Database Administrator

Oversaw the administration and maintenance of GARS databases, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.

• Lotus Notes Database Specialist

Worked extensively with Lotus Notes databases, managing configurations and user access.

• Environment Management

Gained experience working in various environments including CITRIX and ThinDesk, adapting to diverse system requirements.