Ravikumar Vallepu
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Accomplished Enterprise MDM Manager specializing in SAP MDG solutions, recognized for enhancing data quality and governance. Strong track record in cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder engagement, leading to increased operational efficiency. Expertise in data modeling and project management, with a focus on achieving tangible results. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments while driving process improvements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enterprise MDM Manager
Cardinal Health USA
Dublin, OH
06.2022 - Current
- Defined and led cross-platform Master Data Management strategy across SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, Microsoft D365, and Oracle, aligning data governance for Customer, Vendor, Product, and Finance domains.
- Delivered full lifecycle MDM execution including tool selection, governance model design, stewardship framework, metadata standards, and business process alignment.
- Conducted global stakeholder workshops to standardize SAP MDG data models (Material, Business Partner, Finance) and drive consensus across regions.
- Authored Business Process Documents (BPDs) and Functional Specifications for SAP MDG modules, ensuring clarity and acceleration of development cycles.
- Led enterprise-wide data literacy initiatives and governance best practice campaigns to drive adoption and engagement.
- Led design and delivery of SAP MDG for Material, Vendor, and Customer domains including data modeling, UI/FPM design, process modeling, and BRF+ rules.
- Configured advanced BRF+ workflows with region- and plant-level logic, dynamic agent determination, and validations to support complex approval structures.
- Developed customized UIs using Floorplan Manager (FPM), Web Dynpro ABAP, and BAdIs to improve user experience and productivity.
- Oversaw switch framework activation, BC set deployment, duplicate check enhancements, and search configuration improvements.
- Enabled MDC-based mass changes for materials and business partners, supporting bulk onboarding and lifecycle updates.
- Led the end-to-end design and configuration of SAP S/4HANA EAM processes, covering Asset Master Data, Functional Locations, Maintenance Plans, Work Orders, and Calibration Management within the MDG framework.
- Developed governance workflows for asset lifecycle management, ensuring adherence to GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA Computer System Validation (CSV) requirements.
- Architected integration of EAM with MM, QM, FI/CO, and external engineering systems to enable unified asset tracking, preventive maintenance scheduling, and reliability reporting.
- Implemented Asset Information Workbench (AIW) for high-volume asset master creation and change processes, streamlining onboarding for engineering and maintenance operations.
- Designed and deployed asset data replication from MDG to ECC/S/4HANA plants, ensuring alignment of equipment records, functional location hierarchies, and spare parts inventory across the enterprise.
- Built asset data quality monitoring dashboards and automated alert mechanisms to proactively identify incomplete, duplicate, or non-compliant maintenance object records.
- Directed integration of Ariba SLP with SAP MDG; activated BAdIs and DRF auto-approval for finance suppliers across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Integrated MDG with ECC, S/4HANA, and non-SAP systems using IDoc, SOA web services, and RFC protocols via DRF.
- Designed and maintained Key Mapping and Value Mapping configurations for accurate and compliant master data replication.
- Led the end-to-end migration of Metro Medical’s legacy IBS system to SAP MDG (Pharma), establishing it as the future-state master data hub.
- Conducted workshops with legacy teams to finalize field mappings and streamline migration pipelines.
- Executed large-scale financial master data uploads (GL Accounts, hierarchies) using MDMGX and DIF tools, ensuring completeness and integrity.
- Designed and implemented MDG-F Editions for cost/profit center hierarchies, enabling real-time replication via web services.
- Integrated SAP MDG-M with PLM platforms to support enriched product master data and lifecycle management.
- Introduced future-dated material creation via MDC templates to support pre-go-live onboarding requirements.
- Prepared and executed IQ, OQ, and PQ test cases using qTest; delivered Train-the-Trainer programs to ensure high adoption.
- Partnered with SAP Security to define access controls, MDG-specific roles, and SoD-compliant workflows.
- Ensured alignment with HIPAA, GxP, FDA, and GDPR data privacy mandates across all master data processes and integrations.
- Built data monitoring dashboards and error alert mechanisms to capture and resolve validation/replication issues in real time.
- Worked closely with enterprise architects and integration leads to design scalable, clean-core-aligned MDG solutions.
- Led Agile ceremonies, managed user stories via JIRA and RevTrac, and coordinated with offshore teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Delivered SAP MDG solutions in Life Sciences, Pharma, and Healthcare industries with a focus on compliance, scalability, and operational readiness.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and process adherence.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize resource allocation and productivity levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance team skills and operational knowledge.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Resolved operational issues promptly to minimize disruptions in service delivery.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply for ongoing operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Streamlined communication channels, improving information flow and decision-making speed.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to inform business strategy.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
- Oversaw marketing initiatives, increasing brand awareness and sales.
- Enhanced team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development opportunities.
- Led a team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements, resultingin an increase in operational efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Directed IT strategy and operations for a mid-sized technology firm.
- Managed cross-functional teams to implement software development projects.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation for IT initiatives.
- Developed policies for data security and compliance management.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align IT goals with business objectives.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led training programs to improve staff technical skills and knowledge.
- Enhanced vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and support systems.
- Negotiated service agreements with vendors for hardware, software, and services procurement.
- Managed a team of IT professionals in the design, development, and implementation of IT projects.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations related to information technology services.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies that leverage IT resources efficiently.
- Developed and implemented IT policies and procedures.
- Designed comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
- Analyzed organizational requirements to determine necessary software solutions.
- Installed new hardware and software components as needed according to established standards.
- Assisted in the selection process for hiring new personnel within the IT department.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in technology solutions.
- Created detailed reports on system performance metrics for executive review.
- Resolved technical issues in a timely manner through troubleshooting methods.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on computer systems and networks.
- Reviewed program plans to develop and coordinate activities.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies in support of system upgrades or purchasing decisions.
- Controlled operational IT budget and expenditures within department parameters.
- Communicated relevance of organizational goals, policies and procedures to IT department staff.
- Evaluated organization's technology to recommend upgrades for hardware and software.
- Analyzed workflows and established priorities for daily operations.
- Met with stakeholders to collaborate and resolve problems.
- Managed backup, user account and helpdesk systems.
- Assessed data processing proposals and requirements to determine project feasibility.
- Examined metrics and prepared IT project progress reports.
- Reviewed and approved project plans prior to implementation.
- Created centralized management capability by integrating warehouse management software applications.
- Procured IT resources for strategic and operational computing requirements.
- Globally managed several satellite IT locations, maintaining secure and operational corporate infrastructure.
- Developed project metrics to follow system build-out progress.
SAP MDM Solution Architect
Kontoor Brands INC, USA
Greensboro, North Carolina
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Acted as the application owner responsible for the end-to-end implementation, maintenance, and operational support of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) on S/4HANA and SAP Information Steward, ensuring stability and scalability across enterprise functions.
- Led data governance and system separation efforts during VF Corporation’s strategic spinoff of Kontoor Brands, transitioning enterprise master data from VF legacy systems to Kontoor's new SAP S/4HANA landscape.
- Operated as a senior MDG techno-functional consultant, collaborating directly with Corporate MDM teams, business leaders, and Business Relationship Managers to gather requirements and deliver practical, business-aligned MDG solutions.
- Designed comprehensive data governance strategies to enhance data quality, reduce redundancy, and enforce global standards for critical domains including Business Partner (Customer/Vendor), Finance, and Article Master.
- Led the integration of MDG with SAP Ariba, SAP CAR, and other third-party platforms, ensuring seamless and real-time master data exchange across systems and improving data consistency enterprise wide.
- Conducted business requirement workshops engaging IT, functional teams, and cross-department stakeholders to align data models, governance rules, and workflows.
- Built and enhanced MDG Fiori applications, Floor Plan Manager (FPM) UI configurations, and BRF+ rules to deliver dynamic and user-friendly master data processes.
- Implemented solutions for mass processing, data consolidation, and global harmonization initiatives to support centralized and controlled master data operations across regions.
- Led master data quality assessments using SAP Information Steward, identified key data issues, and implemented corrective workflows to ensure trusted and usable data.
- Oversaw the design and configuration of a fully functional SAP MDG environment including development, QA, and production systems, supporting project timelines and seamless delivery.
- Authored functional specifications, configuration guides, and training documentation; ensured the timely and accurate delivery of configured objects in alignment with project schedules.
- Worked closely with SAP Security teams to define and implement MDG user roles, access control models, and security frameworks ensuring SOD compliance and audit readiness.
- Designed and implemented customized MDG applications tailored to business requirements, extending standard capabilities to support specialized data objects in the fashion and retail industry.
- Enhanced standard MDG data models (BP, AR, RFM) with fashion-specific custom fields, including schema extensions in Utopia RMP to support retail-specific workflows.
- Built region-specific rule-based workflows using BRF+ decision tables, and configured validation and derivation rules to automate business logic and data governance policies.
- Developed custom data models and UI configurations for site/store maintenance and follow-up change requests, improving control over location-based master data.
- Customized and configured extensions for BP and Finance-related OG data models, including GL accounts, cost centers, and profit centers, aligning with financial governance requirements.
- Set up and customized the Data Replication Framework (DRF), SMT Mapping, Key Mapping, and Value Mapping; integrated HANA-based Enterprise Search for efficient lookup and retrieval.
- Led creation and maintenance of Sites, Stores, Distribution Centers, Assortments, and Listings to support retail operations, ensuring alignment with supply chain and sales channels.
- Customized MDG UIs using Floor Plan Manager (FPM) framework, improving user interaction, data entry efficiency, and error handling mechanisms.
- Designed and implemented SAP MDG solutions for Material Master and Bill of Materials on S/4 HANA.
- Advocated for and implemented standard SAP MDG designs, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
- Worked with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
- Developed and enhanced workflows, rules, and user interfaces using BRF+, Fiori, RAP, and CDS Views.
- Integrated SAP MDG with external systems using ODATA, IDOCs, BAPIs, RFCs, and web services.
- Performed advanced debugging and performance tuning with OOABAP and related SAP technologies.
- Built and supported REST/HTTP interfaces with JSON/XML payloads, integrating with Azure Cloud services, including Azure Active Directory (AAD), Managed Identity (MI) tokens, App Insights, Data Lake, and Blob Storage.
- Designed scalable architecture solutions for global retail operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to enhance product development processes.
- Developed architectural frameworks to improve system integration and performance.
- Led workshops to gather requirements and define project scope effectively.
- Mentored junior architects on best practices and design principles.
- Streamlined communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure alignment with architectural standards.
- Created detailed design documents that outlined system architecture, security measures, data models and integration points with other systems.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure that all technical requirements were met during the software development life cycle.
- Analyzed existing systems and identified gaps between current system capabilities and customer requirements.
- Provided technical support during post-implementation phases including bug fixes, enhancements, upgrades.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss project requirements and provide feedback on potential solutions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality assurance standards were met throughout the process.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure alignment of proposed solutions with business objectives.
- Implemented DevOps principles within the organization's environment to enable faster delivery cycles.
- Identified opportunities for improving existing processes, systems or applications.
- Tailored and presented IT solutions to principles, professionals and managers across region, resulting in in new business.
- Provided technical guidance to other team members in the development of solutions.
- Supported customer implementations and confirmed success through identification and application of repeatable best practices.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies and evaluated their potential impact on the organization's technology roadmap.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex issues related to software applications or infrastructure components.
- Monitored database performance and developed actionable improvements for underperformance.
- Performed capacity planning to anticipate future needs and optimize resource utilization across various platforms.
- Developed strategies for ensuring successful deployment of new solutions into production environments.
- Monitored system performance metrics such as availability, throughput and response times.
- Designed and developed high performance, scalable application architectures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements in technology.
- Developed and supported implementation of company-wide business solutions.
- Spearheaded corrective action initiatives to resolve root causes.
- Documented procedures for deploying changes into production environments safely and efficiently.
- Assisted call center employees by creating self-help tools and developing comprehensive training programs.
- Led the evaluation and selection of software products and tools for system integration.
- Engineered cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.
- Mentored junior architects and developers in best practices and technical skills.
- Defined and documented best practices for solution development and deployment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in the execution of technology projects.
- Collaborated with vendors and external partners to integrate third-party solutions.
- Piloted proof of concept initiatives to validate architectural approaches and technologies.
- Monitored application performance metrics to ensure optimal user experience.
- Conducted system architecture reviews and provided recommendations for improvements.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align technology solutions with business goals.
- Ensured compliance with data privacy and security regulations in solution designs.
- Established metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of architectural solutions.
- Developed architectural blueprints and standards for enterprise application development.
- Optimized system architectures for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Spearheaded the adoption of microservices and API-first strategies to enhance system modularity.
- Managed technical risks throughout the project lifecycle to ensure uninterrupted system performance.
- Collaborated with project teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Communicated with clients to understand system requirements.
- Defined technical integration strategy and developed integration plans.
- Planned, implemented, and integrated updated system-oriented projects.
- Led cross-functional teams in systems integration projects.
- Advised on project costs, concepts or design changes.
- Developed system models using automated tools to analyze performance under various operating conditions.
- Coordinated and enhanced existing databases and established new databases as part of initiative.
- Administered application stacks and executed performance tuning to optimize session performance by eliminating performance bottlenecks.
- Provided exemplary helpdesk service and support to assist customers.
- Provided status updates to keep upper management informed and to reach goals.
- Utilized Python to handle debugging and automation scripting tasks.
- Recorded systems information and documented design specifications and installation instructions.
- Created systems for deployment by military in remote locations.
SAP MDG/MDM Lead Consultant
Deloitte consulting USI Ltd, USA
Houston, Texas
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Served as the subject matter expert (SME) for the interface architecture between SAP MDG for Suppliers (MDG-S) and Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP), ensuring robust connectivity and functional alignment.
- Performed technical configuration of Ariba SLP and set up Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) connectivity, enabling real-time supplier onboarding and lifecycle management.
- Set up and customized DRF to push supplier master data from MDG to Ariba SLP, followed by comprehensive integration and end-to-end testing.
- Designed and configured supplier data consolidation in MDG to standardize and merge records, improving supplier data quality and trustworthiness.
- Acted as the go-to SME across the Deloitte community for Master Data Management, Data Conversion, and Governance—offering thought leadership and consulting support for complex client engagements.
- Collaborated with multinational clients to design SAP MDG solutions for Supplier onboarding and qualification using integrated SAP MDG and Ariba SLP frameworks.
- Delivered end-to-end configuration of SAP MDG Business Partner (BP) for Supplier domain, aligned with Ariba integration and CVI (Customer-Vendor Integration) requirements.
- Performed activation of Web Dynpro applications, Business Functions, and BC Sets; configured number ranges for role-based BP-to-Customer and Customer-to-BP assignments.
- Enabled advanced database search for address fields, implemented duplicate check mechanisms to eliminate redundant supplier records, and ensure cleaner data sets.
- Configured new Change Request Types (CR Types), activated event type linkage, and defined workflow reasons and priorities to streamline supplier approval workflows.
- Developed rule-based workflows using BRF+ for a 3-step supplier approval process, ensuring proper data validation based on line-of-business criteria.
- Authored client-facing presentation materials and conducted functional workshops; translated complex configurations into business-readable deliverables.
- Served as liaison between business owners, functional consultants, technical teams, change management, data migration workstreams, and executive sponsors to ensure alignment and delivery success.
- Drafted detailed functional specs for interface development, data conversions, configurations, and enhancements, ensuring technical teams had clear implementation guidance.
- Successfully executed unit and integration testing cycles for all custom-developed objects, ensuring functional readiness and system reliability.
- Completed configuration guides, data remediation plans, and cleansing approaches on schedule, aligning with project milestones and Statement of Work (SOW) obligations.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute strategic client engagements.
- Developed and implemented innovative solutions for various business challenges.
- Facilitated workshops to gather requirements and align stakeholder expectations.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Guided junior consultants in project management and best practices.
- Collaborated with clients to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Presented findings and recommendations to senior leadership for review.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring alignment with client objectives and deadlines.
- Resolved complex client problems by analyzing available information and developing actionable solutions.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to identify business issues.
- Identified issues requiring improvement and set processes in place to remedy concerns.
- Coordinated with clients to discuss new ways to boost business performance.
- Recommended changes or improvements based on evaluation of customer feedback.
- Used clients' requirements to develop targeted solutions to fit specific needs.
- Provided strategic advice to clients on how to maximize the impact of their initiatives.
- Determined project deliverables and tasks based on milestone dates and deadlines.
- Developed end-to-end project technical approach plans using client's data, systems, business and teams.
- Led meetings with internal teams and external partners as needed.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior consultants on best practices in the industry.
- Created detailed reports and presentations outlining results from consulting engagements.
- Crafted initiatives and solutions to deliver strategic objectives.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials that effectively communicated services offered by organization.
- Organized team events such as brainstorming sessions or problem solving activities.
- Facilitated workshops designed to educate clients on various topics related to their business needs.
- Communicated change management plans and progress to team.
- Constructed business infrastructure for process review and evaluation.
- Negotiated service level agreements with third party suppliers to maintain effective procurement process.
- Consulted technical companies by suggesting expansions and upgrades, advising on possible ROI and offering available alternatives.
- Analyzed data sets and identified trends in order to make informed decisions.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation detailing each step of the consulting process.
- Studied industry sector to better understand latest trends and innovations.
- Devised business analysis strategy, policies and proposals to meet organizational targets.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols for new processes or products prior to launch.
- Conducted enterprise capability analysis to identify potential gaps.
- Managed regulatory compliance examinations, verifying conformity with federal and internal guidelines and legal statutes.
- Drafted proposals tailored specifically for each client's unique requirements.
- Implemented technical solutions to support production stages.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative strategies for achieving desired outcomes.
- Supported availability of production applications to streamline IT environments.
- Managed budgets, resources, and timelines related to assigned projects.
- Presented findings at executive level meetings, providing clear explanations of proposed recommendations.
- Collaborated with professionals to integrate consumer feedback and focus group data into future development efforts, advocating for customer-centric design decisions.
- Presented business and systems options for business improvement to market consultancy services.
- Conducted research to identify potential solutions to client issues.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
Technical Lead
Deere & Company (SBP Consulting INC)
Moline, Illinois
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with business stakeholders (Product Owners) to gather requirements and create detailed user stories in an agile framework, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical execution.
- Managed the complete configuration of customer master data, including setup, Web Dynpro function activation, and CVI integration, delivering robust solutions that meet organizational requirements.
- Added technical details to user stories, facilitating clear communication between business users and technical teams to drive successful implementation.
- Worked on field extensions from MDG to ECC, enhancing user interfaces and improving data entry processes for customer master data.
- Enabled advanced database search functionalities for address fields and implemented duplicate check mechanisms, significantly improving data accuracy and reliability.
- Configured new change requests and established event type linkages for workflow, defining reasons and priorities to enhance process efficiency.
- Provided production support for data loads, ensuring accurate CVI settings per account group.
- Developed custom programs for mass updates, automating background processing for z-fields and standard field updates.
- Established a data replication framework using ALE/IDOC setups for syndicating data to downstream systems, improving data flow and integration across platforms.
- Implemented validations using BADIs and various defaults through BRF+, ensuring high data quality and compliance with business requirements.
- Partnered with ECC teams to address business requirements for account groups, facilitating effective validation processes.
- Handled the initial load of vendor and employee data into production, ensuring accurate and timely data migration.
- Managed configuration for customer user interfaces, including functionalities for blocking/unblocking customers and marking records for deletion, enhancing overall data management capabilities.
- Led technical teams to improve software development processes and methodologies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Mentored junior engineers on coding standards and best practices in software design.
- Analyzed system performance and implemented enhancements for increased efficiency.
- Developed technical documentation to support team knowledge sharing and project continuity.
- Facilitated meetings to align project goals with stakeholder expectations and timelines.
- Evaluated new technologies to integrate into existing systems for improved functionality.
- Provided technical guidance during troubleshooting to resolve complex system issues efficiently.
- Connected with clients to identify needs and provide helpful solutions.
- Provided technical guidance on development projects as well as implementation of new technologies.
- Managed multiple tasks within tight deadlines while ensuring quality control throughout the process.
- Collaborated with other team members to troubleshoot complex issues and develop solutions.
- Developed and maintained technical documentation for software systems.
- Created detailed project plans with timelines, deliverables, and resources needed.
- Analyzed customer requirements to determine appropriate technology solutions.
- Facilitated communication between different teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Analyzed system performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis for production incidents and identified permanent fixes.
- Participated in architectural discussions regarding design decisions related to scalability and security.
- Evaluated existing applications for defects or improvements in functionality or performance.
- Assisted in the design and development of application architecture components.
- Ensured compliance with established processes, procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.
- Led user acceptance testing activities prior to deployment into production environment.
- Mentored junior developers on coding best practices and standards.
- Installed patches and upgrades to maintain application stability and security posture.
- Conducted code reviews to ensure high-quality code was produced that adhered to coding standards.
- Implemented continuous integration, continuous delivery pipelines for automated deployments.
- Coordinated with vendors for resolution of any third-party product related issues.
- Monitored application health metrics such as error rates, latency, throughput, and took corrective action when necessary.
- Identified opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Resolved conflicts between stakeholders by proposing creative solutions that balanced competing interests.
- Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow.
- Programmed applications and tools using object-oriented languages with goals of code abstraction, stability and reuse.
- Performed troubleshooting of post-release software faults to support live service and installed software patch design.
- Analyzed user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility.
- Analyzed code and corrected errors to optimize output.
- Obtained and evaluated information on hardware configuration costs, reporting requirements and security needs.
- Integrated object-oriented design and development techniques into projects to support usability goals.
- Developed requirements for system modifications and new system installations.
- Conferred with project managers and other stakeholders to fully understand software design specifications and plan optimal development approaches.
- Designed, developed and implemented firmware to support embedded system product concepts.
- Combined root-level authentication and authorization technologies with ongoing system design to harden finished solutions.
- Utilized established design patterns to expedite novel software creation and support consistent performance results.
- Established clear system performance standards and wrote specifications.
- Employed integrated development environments (IDEs).
- Monitored equipment function to verify conformance with specifications.
- Designed software for real-time operating systems QNX, ThreadX and others.
- Devised automation, backup and recovery protocols to preserve and safeguard data.
- Coordinated installation of software systems and collaborated with user experience team on design and implementation of new features.
- Leveraged Agile methodologies to move development lifecycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementation.
- Applied prescribed policies to programming syntax in compliance with internal language policies.
Assistant Consultant
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)
New Bern, North Carolina
03.2011 - 10.2017
- Delivered comprehensive consulting and implementation services in SAP Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Conversion, enhancing client operations through innovative solutions.
- Successfully led multiple projects utilizing TCS’s proprietary tools and MDM solutions, including the development of a centralized customer data hub that improved data accessibility and operational efficiency.
- Designed and implemented global processes for Material Master Management, along with a SAP portal tool, resulting in significantly reduced data management lead times.
- Effectively collaborated with diverse stakeholders across functions and divisions to consolidate local data management processes across 80 market operations worldwide, ensuring alignment and efficiency.
- Led the gathering of business requirements, future state data maintenance process design, system configuration, testing, and ongoing MDM system support in collaboration with analysts.
- Developed and executed testing plans for the QA team, utilizing HPQC Tool for defect analysis and reporting, ensuring high-quality project deliverables.
- As Integration Lead for a SAP MDM implementation, directed the creation of a central hub for managing Customer, Supplier, and Material Master data, facilitating complex integrations with CRM, PLM, and SAP ERP systems.
- Served as a techno-functional consultant, leading an offshore team while working onsite in London and the USA, ensuring seamless project execution and stakeholder communication.
- Designed intricate workflow scenarios to enable rule-based processing for Material Master, enhancing operational effectiveness and compliance.
- Focused on UI modeling, implementing field extensions for additional custom fields in the ECC system via SMT mapping, tailored to client needs.
- Developed validation and derivation rules for MDG-MM using BRF Plus and created decision tables for specific validations, ensuring data integrity.
- Established data replication processes from MDG to ECC using ALE/IDOC for Material Master and executed comprehensive configuration steps for the MDG-MM data model, including activation of SICF functions and Switch Framework functions.
- Led Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) activities for S/4HANA transformation projects, harmonizing customer and vendor data into the SAP Business Partner (BP) model.
- Configured BP roles, number ranges, and synchronization settings to ensure compliance and seamless migration.
- Designed and executed CVI framework ensuring smooth transition from ECC to S/4HANA.
- Conducted data cleansing, harmonization, and duplicate resolution, enabling error-free BP creation.
- Configured CVI mapping framework for customer, vendor, and contact master records; managed integration with FI, SD, MM, and SRM modules to ensure functional consistency across systems.
- Collaborated with teams to develop strategic solutions for client projects.
- Assisted in project planning and coordination across multiple departments.
- Analyzed client needs and recommended effective strategies and tools.
- Conducted research to support business analysis and decision-making processes.
- Facilitated workshops to gather stakeholder requirements and feedback.
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress and key findings for management review.
- Provided training and support to junior consultants on project methodologies.
- Managed communication between clients and internal teams to ensure alignment.
- Monitored emerging technologies that could be used to enhance existing solutions.
- Drafted comprehensive reports on project progress and performance metrics.
- Liaised with clients and handled day-to-day contact regarding scheduling of meetings and issue resolution procedures.
- Analyzed data from surveys to identify trends in customer satisfaction levels.
- Identified areas of improvement within the organization's processes and procedures.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with senior consultants on potential business opportunities.
- Provided market research analysis to support the development of strategy.
- Reviewed contracts prior to signing by management to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow.
- Assisted senior consultants with client meetings and presentations.
- Leveraged well-honed skills to adapt and refocus with changing project priorities.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies and procedures related to consulting services.
- Created PowerPoint presentations for internal team meetings and external conferences.
- Prepared documents such as proposals, reports, and financial statements.
- Delivered terrific service and support to every client to revitalize company reputation.
- Developed project plans, budgets, and timelines for assigned projects.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for consultants attending client meetings or events.
- Managed relationships with vendors providing software tools or services to the company.
- Maintained accurate records of all project activities in a timely manner.
- Facilitated communication between consultants, clients, and stakeholders throughout the duration of projects.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Researched industry practices and standards related to consulting services.
- Developed strategies for improving customer service experiences across multiple channels.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
SAP ABAP Web Dynpro Consultant
Deloitte, India
11.2010 - 03.2011
- Designed and developed multiple in-depth reports using Web Dynpro ALV, including: Practitioners Report (PP Module), Pricing Details Report, Expense Compliance Report, PO Funding Report, Statement of Work (SOW) Report.
- Designed and implemented various Adobe forms to optimize operational workflows, such as: Pre-Approval Invoice Form, Deloitte Time Sheet Management Form, Deloitte Expense Sheet Form, Travel Request Form.
- Designed and implemented multiple workflows to improve operational processes, including: Purchase Order Workflow, Sales Order Workflow, Travel Request Workflow.
- Collaborated with various business teams to gather requirements, ensuring that all developed reports and forms aligned with business needs and regulatory standards.
- Utilized technical expertise to identify opportunities for process automation and enhancements, leading to improved operational efficiency, reduced turnaround times, and smoother reporting and approval cycles.
- Led client engagements to identify operational improvements and strategic opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions for clients.
- Analyzed market trends to inform client strategies and business decisions.
- Facilitated workshops to gather requirements and align project objectives with client goals.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
- Mentored junior consultants on best practices and project methodologies.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment with client expectations.
- Presented strategic insights to clients, enhancing their decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to suggest necessary improvements.
- Analyzed complex information from multiple sources to identify patterns or trends.
- Evaluated existing systems and processes against industry best practices to enhance efficiency.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
SAP ABAP Developer
Wipro Technologies, India
06.2008 - 10.2010
- Expert in creating Web Dynpro Interactive Adobe Applications and Web Dynpro ALV Applications to enhance user experience and functionality across various business processes.
- Developed static tables with empty rows in Interactive Forms using Web Dynpro ABAP, facilitating user input and improving data collection efficiency.
- Designed and implemented user interfaces for various applications and scenarios, ensuring tailored solutions that meet client requirements.
- Experienced in creating custom page layouts using ABAP Web Dynpro for reordering systems, optimizing user interaction and process efficiency.
- Proficient in developing reports and forms across multiple SAP modules, including MM, HR, PP, PS, and SD, ensuring comprehensive solutions that address diverse business needs.
- Successfully implemented various Business Add-Ins (BADIs) and user exits to extend SAP functionality and meet specific client requirements.
- Created portal pages and populated them with ivies that retrieve information from heterogeneous data sources, enabling seamless access to critical data.
- Developed table views and bound them to populate data from different R/3 tables, enhancing data presentation and usability for end-users.
- Developed a detailed report displaying customer information, including Customer Number, First Name, Last Name, City, Post Code, and Country Name, based on defined selection criteria for enhanced decision-making.
- Worked extensively on various Adobe forms and Interactive forms, ensuring compliance with business standards and improving data accuracy.
- Developed custom ABAP programs for various SAP modules and functionalities.
- Collaborated with functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions.
- Conducted code reviews to ensure compliance with best practices and standards.
- Implemented enhancements for existing applications to improve performance and usability.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues within SAP environments.
- Optimized data processing through efficient programming techniques in ABAP.
- Participated in project planning sessions to define scope and timelines effectively.
- Debugged existing ABAP code to identify and resolve errors.
- Developed custom ABAP programs and reports to meet business requirements.
- Created custom objects like structures, classes, function groups, subroutines and includes for developing applications.
- Created complex ALV reports with different functionalities such as sorting, subtotaling, filtering.
- Enhanced existing Smart Forms for printing documents like invoices and purchase orders.
- Implemented SAP enhancements using user exits and customer exits in various modules.
- Participated in the development of interfaces between SAP systems and external systems.
- Worked on BADI's for implementing customer specific logic or validations in standard transactions.
- Designed BDC programs to upload master data into SAP system from legacy systems.
- Developed RFC functions to transfer data from one system to another through remote calls.
- Utilized OOPS concepts while creating custom objects such as classes, methods and events.
- Tuned ABAP programs by analyzing performance issues related to memory consumption, database accesses.
- Involved in developing Adobe forms for printing documents with graphical images such as logos.
- Created interactive reports using Interactive Reporting Tool.
- Configured ALE and IDOCS settings for exchanging data between two sap systems or non-sap systems.
- Developed web services using SOA Manager for integration of multiple systems.
- Performed data migration activities using BAPI, IDOCs and LSMW.
- Gathered business requirements for SAP reporting and functionality enhancements.
- Reviewed project requirements to identify customer expectations and resources needed to meet goals.
- Analyzed user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility.
- Conducted and documented Root Cause Analysis of production system failures to minimize future failures and optimize operations.
Education
Master of Science -
Bharathdasn University
IndiaSkills
- SAP MDM
- Master data governance
- Data modeling
- SAP MDG configuration
- Integration strategy
- Data quality management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Change management
- Training and development
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Risk management
- Team collaboration
- Budget control
- Relationship building
- Brand management
- Coaching and mentoring
- MDG
- SD
- MM
- SRM
- SLM SD
- AFS
- HCM
- SAP S/4 HANA Modeler
- ABAP/4 Web Dynpro ABAP
- BSP
- Salesforce
- Microsoft D365
- Oracle
- DDIC
- Application Hierarchy
- Transport Organizer
- Area menu
- Eclipse
- ALE
- EDI
- RFC
- BAPI
- PI/PO
- User-Exits
- Customer-Exits
- BADI
- Enhancement Framework
- Partnership development
- Work prioritization
- Policy implementation
- Contract management
- Competitor research
- Innovation management
- Stakeholder management
- Sales techniques
- Strategic planning
- Time management
- Financial records oversight
- Key performance indicators
- Inventory management
- Employee onboarding
- Safety procedures
- Decision-making
- Resource allocation
- Business development
- Marketing
- Cross-functional team management
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Disciplinary techniques
- Staff training and development
- Networking strategies
Certification
SAP Certified Development Professional - ABAP with SAP Net Weaver 7.0
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Master Data Governance 1909.
Project Management Professional (PMP).
Timeline
Enterprise MDM Manager
Cardinal Health USA
06.2022 - Current
SAP MDM Solution Architect
Kontoor Brands INC, USA
05.2020 - 06.2022
SAP MDG/MDM Lead Consultant
Deloitte consulting USI Ltd, USA
01.2020 - 06.2020
Technical Lead
Deere & Company (SBP Consulting INC)
05.2017 - 02.2020
Assistant Consultant
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)
03.2011 - 10.2017
SAP ABAP Web Dynpro Consultant
Deloitte, India
11.2010 - 03.2011
SAP ABAP Developer
Wipro Technologies, India
06.2008 - 10.2010
Master of Science -
Bharathdasn University