Santhosh Kaparthi - SAP Solution Architect - Google LLC

Summary

Results-driven ERP/SAP Solution Architect and Project Manager with over 15 years of industry experience in leading complex ERP/SAP implementations and optimizing business processes. Expertise in translating intricate stakeholder requirements into actionable technical specifications, ensuring seamless ERP integration. Proven track record of reducing process inefficiencies while spearheading digital finance and O2C/supply chain transformations, demonstrating a commitment to driving organizational success. Adept at defining business systems strategy, developing roadmaps, identifying opportunities, and managing project scopes, risks, and priorities to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Overview

7

years of professional experience

Work History

SAP Solution Architect

Google LLC

01.2019 - Current

15+ years of experience in SDLC/PDLC life cycle building integrated systems throughout the entire life-cycle of ERP (Requirement analysis, design, build, test, implementation and support) projects.
Led and worked on various project initiatives at the CE-Finance-Eng organization for Treasury, N3Q and O2C transformations over 7+ years.
Led green field implementation of SAP S/4 HANA FI for the project treasury at Google scale over 1000+ entities responsible for (design, configuration, testing, cutover and post hyper care and support activities), worked with large Vendor team for the deliverables for the success of the project.
Led green field implementation of SAP project systems from legacy Oracle transformation- responsible for (build, configuration, testing, cutover activities and post implementation support). For the ASCII business process for Data Center Construction/REWS projects.
Led green field implementation of SAP SD-FICA implementation for the FICA for Devices & Services PA, worked with a large Vendor team for the deliverables for the success of the project.
Led BMOD integration with SAP for the billing modifications, integration with SAP, Implemented line item level refunds for the DSPA business.
Led DSPA India expansion project for the initiative MII vs Non-MII, FICA design and build activities.
Led MEC/QEC for operations for the above business functions, helped business teams to run month end activities smoothly at Google scale of operations.
Partnered with cross functional (Business & Engineering) teams to define and implement ERP solutions that improve internal business processes for Finance, DSPA, TI and Cloud Product Areas.
Led SAP system designs extensively for the standardization, scalability and long term sustainability across Treasury, Finance, DSPA, Cloud and Supply chain business functions.
Led SAP business functions implementation for FICO,PS, SD, FICA workstream transformational initiatives.
Led and Integrated 1P/3P products into an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system SAP.
Worked closely with developers to translate business requirements into technical designs/solutions.
Implemented best practices for solution design, solution development, systems configuration, test documentation/execution, issue identification and resolution.
Proactively Identified large issues, assessed, estimated, and solved using various ERP/3P platforms and technologies tied to specific ERP functions for S/4 HANA and MDG.
Authored, co-authored and reviewed Key system design decisions for project SDLC documentation for FDD, TDD and CDD documents.
Designed innovative solutions to automate and scale business systems for the process standardization.
Led and Provided guidance for System architecture, design, build and support activities required for enterprise software platforms.
Prior to Google worked as SAP BRIM/FICA ISU expert for CI module at Apple, Microsoft Consulting experience.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

Project Management: Managing project scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables effectively

Communication & Collaboration: Translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and managing relationships between IT and business units

Analytical & Critical Thinking: Methodically analyzing complex, process-driven problems to devise effective, scalable solutions

Led sound judgement on Key system design decisions at Scale and provided guidance for architecture

Data Analysis, mapping, reporting and KPIs

User first approach, greater attention to detail for the overall good

Timeline

SAP Solution Architect

Google LLC

01.2019 - Current