Sateesh Sikhakolli
West Chester,PA
Summary
Results-driven SAP EAM Consultant with 19+ years of experience in management consulting and the manufacturing industry. Expertise in SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) with a strong background in IT service management, process optimization, and client relationship management. Proven ability to implement ITIL best practices, align IT solutions with business objectives, and drive operational excellence. Led and delivered four full-cycle SAP R/3 implementations, serving as Consultant and Team Leader for Plant Maintenance. Skilled in managing escalations, optimizing maintenance workflows, and fostering strong client relationships to ensure seamless service delivery. Experienced in conducting in-house and client training sessions to enhance user adoption and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant – SAP PM
Certainteed Saint-Gobain
01.2024 - Current
- Identified areas for improvement and collaborated with departmental stakeholders to redefine target processes
- Guided departmental staff in articulating user requirements for the software system
- Orchestrated coordinating user requirements within (local) project teams to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
- Developed and maintained databases and reports tracking budget and maintenance work process Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Demonstrated expertise in Notification, Maintenance Order, Breakdown/Preventive Maintenance, and Service Procurement, including interface processes
- Documented requirements for new functionality to support Plant Maintenance processes, ensuring comprehensive understanding and alignment with business needs
- Supported the development and maintenance of documentation, including functional specifications, user guides, and training materials, to facilitate effective system utilization
- Led data migration projects for asset and equipment data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in SAP master data
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP PM with MM, SD, and FICO modules, achieving a seamless flow of maintenance data across departments
- Developed custom reports and analytics dashboards using SAP BW/BI, enabling management to make data-driven asset utilization and maintenance efficiency decisions
Service Delivery Lead – SAP PM
Cargill Business Services
03.2019 - 12.2023
- Conducted AS-IS and TO-BE analysis for the PM module to identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements
- Conducted thorough requirement analysis and gap assessment to identify discrepancies and areas for enhancement
- Developed Conceptual Design Documents and Process Flow Diagrams in alignment with business requirements to guide system enhancements
- Prepared comprehensive documentation and process flow for TO-BE analysis, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals
- Implemented baseline configuration and customization of the SAP system to align with business requirements and industry best practices
- Prepared configuration documents and created templates to standardize system configurations and streamline implementation processes
- Conducted rigorous baseline testing, unit testing, training sessions, and reviews to ensure system readiness and user proficiency
- Generated detailed functional specifications for ABAP developments to support system enhancements and customizations
- Demonstrated expertise in SAP Plant Maintenance migration objects including Functional Location, Equipment, Spare Parts, BOM, Task List, and Master Data
- Configured SAP PM Module settings, including equipment hierarchy, functional locations, maintenance plans, and scheduling parameters, to optimize system performance
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to validate SAP EAM functionalities and ensure system reliability and performance
- Collaborated on interface development with Spares Finder (MRO maintenance tool) to facilitate seamless data exchange and validation between systems
- Managed purchase requisitions, vendor selections, and purchase orders within the SAP PM Module to streamline procurement processes
- Played a key role in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize SAP EAM functionalities and streamline asset management processes
- Proficient in integrating RF scanners and barcode readers to enhance inventory management efficiency and data accuracy
- Integrated Document Management System (DMS) functionalities with the PM module to improve document control and accessibility
- Managed issue resolution and system maintenance with the Spares Finder (MRO) consolidation system to ensure continuous system reliability and performance
IT – Staff Systems Engineer
Cadence Design Systems
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Collaborated closely with solution architects to ensure technical designs complied with best practices and industry standards
- Directed and managed a delivery team to ensure the prompt and accurate delivery of customer requirements
- Oversaw resource allocation and workload assignments in alignment with delivery timelines and requirements
- Prepared Functional Specifications (FS) for enhancements and reporting requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives
- Identified, developed, and enriched Functional Unit Test (FUT) and Integration Test (ITC) scripts with golden master data to ensure thorough testing coverage
- Proactively addressed and resolved issues logged during the delivery process to maintain project momentum and quality standards
- Coordinated effectively with offshore and onsite technical teams to facilitate smooth project execution
- Conducted regular daily and weekly progress calls to monitor project status and address any emerging issues promptly
- Managed key processes such as the Routine Exchange Program and reporting requirements in Business Intelligence (BI) systems
- Analyzed and troubleshooted delivery issues on time to minimize project disruptions
- Maintained ongoing communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment with project objectives and expectations
Senior SAP BW/BI/BPC Lead
Natural Remedies
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: Life Science company
- Discuss the requirements with the client and functional team to understand the business flow and the process for converting them into technical specifications, which helps the developer carry out the development process
- Implemented SAP BW, and BPC for MM, FI, and HR modules
- Developed custom function module extractors, and used ABAP routines in transformations
- Participated in design reviews, spec reviews, code reviews, and test plan reviews
- Worked with various standard as well as custom BI/BW objects for FI, HR, and MM of ECC
- Worked on customization and enhanced the extract structure to support business needs
- Developed various transformations to cleanse the data and enhance the master and transaction data using Formula Builder and start and transfer routines with ABAP4 to suit the business requirements
- The client wants to report on an additional dimension—the business Area—in SAP BPC
- To achieve this requirement, we performed analysis and modified BPC models, transformation files, conversion files, security, and script logic
- Responsible for defining technical strategy and tactical plan for implementing data and information delivery solutions
- Developed custom function module extractors, and used ABAP routines in transformations
- Configure and update master Data as per the requirement
- Worked on customization and enhanced the extract structure to support business needs
- Life Science company
Etihad Railways
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Conducted meetings with managers and business users to gather requirements and understand data perspectives and projections
- Iterated analysis with requested managers using sample data and visualization inputs, applying hygiene rules for data integrity
- Defined development strategy and plans based on concluded requirements for report/data delivery
- Translated functional requirements into technical documentation, including data mapping and relations
- Managed cost planning, budgeting, work progress, and closure processes extensively
- Customized and enhanced extract structures to align with business needs
- Configured DTPs and Info packages for various load types and data sources in SAP BW
- Maintained application sets, dimensions, and applications in BPC to support business processes
- Developed Business Logic components such as Dimension Formulas, Script Logic, and Business Rules in BPC
- Reconciled data from SAP BPC Consolidation and Planning Extracts with SAP BI and ECC applications
- Automated data loading processes using process chains, including activation, compression, indexing, init fills, and roll-ups
- Executed large data loads from ECC and legacy systems into DSOs and Infocubes in SAP BW
- Designed and developed WEBI reports and Dashboard reports in Business Objects, adhering to corporate standards
Education
Master’s Degree - Computer Applications
Kakatiya University
Bachelor's Degree - B.SC
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership & development
- Client relationships
- Analytical thinking
- Issue resolution
Websites
Certification
- SAP EAM and FICO Certified
- PMP Certified, 3119396
Careerpath
- CertainTeed Saint Gobain, SAP Consultant, 01/24/24, Present
- Cargill Private Limited, Senior Solution Analyst, 03/19/23, 12/23/23
- Cadence Design Systems, IT – Staff Systems Engineer, 10/17/17, 03/19/19
- Exalogic Consulting, Dubai, SAP Lead, 01/15/15, 10/17/17
- Deloitte Consulting India Pvt Ltd, SAP Consultant, 09/13/13, 01/15/15
- Delta Technology and Management Services, SAP BI Developer, 05/10/10, 09/13/13
- Infowin Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd, SAP BI Consultant, 10/06/06, 05/10/10
Timeline
Consultant – SAP PM
Certainteed Saint-Gobain
01.2024 - Current
Service Delivery Lead – SAP PM
Cargill Business Services
03.2019 - 12.2023
IT – Staff Systems Engineer
Cadence Design Systems
10.2017 - 03.2019
Senior SAP BW/BI/BPC Lead
Natural Remedies
03.2016 - 10.2017
Etihad Railways
01.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor's Degree - B.SC
Acharya Nagarjuna University
- SAP EAM and FICO Certified
- PMP Certified, 3119396
Master’s Degree - Computer Applications
Kakatiya University
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