Ramakrishna Karnekota
Katy
Summary
SAP BO | Power BI professional with 12+ years of extensive expertise in Information Technology, specializing in SAP BO Development and Administration. Proficient in data visualization with Power BI, and Tableau to drive data-driven decision-making. Adept at managing complex BI projects, optimizing reporting processes, and enhancing data accessibility for impactful business insights.
- Expertise in Business Objects Developer– Worked on Universe Designer, Information Design Tool, Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports.
- Expertise in BO Administration – SAP Business Objects Platform (BI) 4.0/4.1/4.2 and 4.3 Administration experience End to End knowledge of BOBJ administration from installation to Configuration and troubleshooting, Content Migration and Security Model.
- Certified in Microsoft Power BI and Hands on Experience Implementing dashboards, data visualizations, and analytics using Power BI.
- Involved in end-to-end implementation projects, development and application support projects in various modules.
- Strong hands-on experience on SAP BO 4.2 & 4.3 Environment with complete knowledge of SAP BO Architecture and BO landscape.
- Experience in designing and developing the canned/ad-hoc reports, scheduling the processes and administering the BO activities.
- Excellent skills in troubleshooting BO client-Server connectivity/upgradation related issues and providing solutions.
- Strong knowledge of LDAP/AD Authentication, SSO and BO with SAP System configuration.
- Expert in Scheduling and Publishing Web Intelligence Documents automated process of mass distribution of reports to individual or group of recipients' requirements.
- Strong experience in data mapping from multiple ERP systems & gathering requirements from multiple functional areas and pull in the right people needed to get detail.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Lead
Wipro Limited
07.2024 - Current
- Led SAP BO projects, enhancing reporting capabilities and delivering measurable results - Analytical
- Designed and optimized SAP BO reports, significantly increasing decision-making efficiency - Results Oriented.
- Resolved complex technical issues in SAP BO, ensuring system reliability and user satisfaction - DetailFocused
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and designed advanced data models in Tableau.
- Developed Tableau reporting dashboard to monitor key performance indicators, resulting in increased performance by 50%
SAP BO | Power BI Technical Lead
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborate with business users to define precise requirements for new and modified reports.
- Analyze complex business needs, design technical specifications, and develop effective solutions.
- Provide training and support to end-users for efficient report generation and maintenance.
- Manage upgrade roadmaps, including upgrading BI environments from version 4.2 to 4.3.
- Developed Power BI dashboards from diverse data sources, utilizing DAX to create impactful visualizations that drive data-driven decision making.
- Spearhead BI solution implementation, driving data-driven decision-making through impactful Power BI dashboards and DAX-powered visualizations.
- Analyze complex business needs, design technical specifications, and develop effective solutions, ensuring full project lifecycle best practices.
- Empower end-users through comprehensive training and support, facilitating efficient report generation and maintenance in SAP BO environment.
- Lead upgrade initiatives, successfully transitioning BI environments from version 4.2 to 4.3, enhancing system capabilities and user experience.
- Partner with business users to define precise requirements for new and modified reports, aligning technical solutions with organizational goals.
SAP BO | Power BI Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Extracted data into warehouses/marts using SAP Business Objects tools, enhancing data accessibility.
- Collaborated with business users and technical teams to design and implement BI solutions, improving decision-making.
- Developed Power BI reports and dashboards, increasing data visibility and insights.
- Performed data modeling and reshaping from various sources, ensuring accurate and relevant visualizations.
- Provided on-call production support, maintaining system reliability and uptime.
- Bridged gap between business users and technical teams, translating BI requirements into actionable ETL and report specifications.
- Pioneered custom Power BI data models, creating tailored visualizations and dashboards from diverse data sources.
- Developed complex DAX formulas and MDX queries, elevating report accuracy and depth for critical business insights.
- Provided crucial production support, ensuring system reliability through on-call availability and swift issue resolution.
- Engineered custom Power BI data models, transforming complex datasets into actionable visualizations for strategic business insights.
- Engineered robust SAP BO data warehouses, enhancing data accessibility for strategic decision-making. Developed complex Power BI models, driving actionable insights.
- Bridged communication between business and technical teams, translating BI requirements into precise ETL specifications and reports for improved data utilization.
- Pioneered custom Power BI data models, transforming diverse datasets into intuitive visualizations that unlocked strategic business insights.
- Optimized data modeling processes, significantly reducing report generation time and enhancing overall BI solution efficiency.
- Provided critical on-call production support, ensuring system reliability through swift issue resolution and proactive maintenance strategies.
SAP BO Administrator
WIPRO Limited
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Managed SAP Business Objects systems, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to best practices.
- Conducted regular backups and security setups, safeguarding critical data and user access.
- Migrated over 14,000 reports and universes, ensuring seamless transitions between environments.
- Configured and tested AD Single Sign-On, enhancing user authentication and security.
- Implemented LDAP authentication and middleware drivers, streamlining user access and system integration.
- Orchestrated seamless migration of over 14,000 reports and associated content across UAT and Production environments, enhancing system efficiency.
- Configured Windows AD Single Sign-On with Kerberos Constrained Delegation, streamlining user authentication processes for improved security.
- Established and maintained robust security protocols, including LDAP authentication and user/group-level access controls, ensuring data protection.
- Optimized SAP Business Objects systems, ensuring peak performance and data integrity through rigorous backup protocols and security measures.
- Orchestrated large-scale migration of reports and universes, enhancing system efficiency and seamless transitions between environments.
- Implemented advanced authentication methods, including AD Single Sign-On with Kerberos and LDAP, streamlining user access and bolstering security.
SAP BW / BO Consultant
IBM (Payroll of Melstar Information Technologies)
05.2011 - 07.2015
- Developed and maintained SAP BW cubes, process chains, and BEx reports, enhancing data analysis.
- Translated client requirements into technical specifications, ensuring optimal SAP BI solutions.
- Crafted unit testing scripts for data loads, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
- Created OLAP connections in CMC, improving advanced reporting capabilities.
- Developed WebIntelligence reports using BICS connections, streamlining data accessibility.
- Developed and optimized SAP BW cubes, process chains, and BEx reports, enhancing data analysis capabilities and enabling advanced reporting solutions.
- Leveraged BICS connections to create WebIntelligence reports directly from BEx queries, streamlining reporting processes and improving data accessibility.
- Crafted comprehensive unit testing scripts for master and transaction data loads, ensuring data integrity and system reliability in SAP BW implementations.
- Optimized SAP BW cubes and process chains, enhancing data analysis capabilities for informed decision-making and tangible business outcomes.
Education
Post-Graduation in MCA -
Osmania University
Hyderabad, Telangana State08.2010
Skills
- SAP BO Development
- SAP BO Administration
- Certified in Microsoft Power BI
- Tableau Desktop Specialist
- SAP BW
- SAP SAC
- Crystal Reports
- Oracle 10G/11G R2
- Teradata
- Microsoft SQL Server
- ServiceNow
Certification
- Certified in Microsoft Power BI
- Certified in Microsoft Power BI and Tableau Desktop, Hyderabad, India, 2022
Timeline
Technical Lead
Wipro Limited
07.2024 - Current
SAP BO | Power BI Technical Lead
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2023 - 07.2024
SAP BO | Power BI Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
10.2018 - 01.2023
SAP BO Administrator
WIPRO Limited
08.2015 - 10.2018
SAP BW / BO Consultant
IBM (Payroll of Melstar Information Technologies)
05.2011 - 07.2015
Post-Graduation in MCA -
Osmania University
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