Pankaj Chandra Deka
Kolkata
Summary
With over 15+ years of experience, the goal is to deliver robust SAP architecture solutions, focusing on S/4 upgrades, SAP transition management, and performance optimization. Recent projects include leading a successful S/4HANA upgrade (1909 to 2022) for Cofco International and driving SAP performance tuning for Doosan Bobcat and VF Corp - Switzerland, showcasing technical expertise in SAP Basis, HANA DB administration, and advanced troubleshooting. The demand integrates deep technical knowledge with a client-centric approach, emphasizing system optimization and seamless transitions. Equipped with SAP Certified Technology Associate credentials, the mission is to enhance enterprise operations by leveraging dynamic SAP solutions. Their collaborative and solutions-oriented ethos ensures measurable outcomes aligned with client goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Architect – SAP Basis and HANA
IBM India
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Led the SAP Basis team for both project deployment and Application Management Services (AMS), ensuring high system availability and performance.
- Successfully managed the S/4HANA system upgrade from version 1909 to 2021, overseeing all technical and strategic aspects.
- Accountable for end-to-end upgrade lifecycle, including: Client coordination meetings, Technical landscape preparation, Cutover planning and execution, Go-live support, Hardware requirement planning and validation.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge in SAP HANA 2.0 database administration.
- Implemented and configured HANA High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA-DR) using the 3-tier HSR (Host System Replication) method.
- Expert in HANA database backup and recovery procedures, including system refresh scenarios to maintain consistency across environments.
- Performed installation, upgrade, and administration of both SAP HANA database and SAP HANA Cockpit.
Consultant – Service Manager / Service Lead
HCL Technologies
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Major roles include L3 support on Incident Management.
Application Architect – SAP Basis and HANA
IBM India
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Successfully led Knowledge Transition initiatives, ensuring seamless handover and continuity across complex SAP landscapes.
- Managed a RUN team of 15 SAP Basis engineers, driving day-to-day operations, issue resolution, and continuous service improvements.
- Possess deep expertise in SAP HANA 2.0 administration, including: HANA DB Administration, Table Partitioning, Native Storage Extension (NSE), Dynamic Tiering, Performance Tuning & Heap Memory Analysis.
- Designed and implemented High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions for mission-critical SAP applications.
- Conducted in-depth research and roadmap planning for SAP landscapes—covering product selection, version upgrades, and project milestones.
- Delivered presentations, authored documentation, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to promote SAP standards and best practices.
- Led integration planning and execution for S/4HANA systems with legacy platforms, on-premise infrastructure, and cloud-based applications.
- Partnered with infrastructure architects to define cost-optimized SAP system architectures, aligned with enterprise-wide network and security standards.
Associate Manager – Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
07.2017 - 07.2022
- My roles include planning, managing, maintaining, and delivering EMEA systems.
- Had been to Switzerland – Client Side.
- Client Meeting, Plan preparation for Dress Rehearsal, Cutover, Go live, Hardware agenda.
- EHP Upgrade on HANA DB.
- Dynamic Tiering on SAP HANA 2.0 Database.
- NSE (Native Storage Extension) on HANA 2.
- Strong Knowledge in HANA DB.
- HANA Table Partitioning.
- RCA preparation in case of Critical issues and ensuring proper remedial.
- Data Aging on S/4 HANA.
- Backup management on File System using HANA Cleaner tool.
- HANA HA-DR Setup and Configuration (3 Tier HSR Method).
- Expert in DB Backup and Recovery scenarios, HANA DB Refresh.
- Extensive Knowledge in SAP NetWeaver, ABAP, and JAVA.
- Strong Experience in Upgrade (SPS & EHP), Installation.
- Worked on Administration / Installation / Upgrade of HANA & HANA cockpit.
- Worked on SLT installation and configuration.
- TPO analysis and deployment.
- Worked on HANA Manual failover to Replicated Database.
- Worked on CAPACITY planning, Design documentation, sizing of HANA to cater the existing and new requirements.
- Worked on SAP HANA table management techniques - table partition and load/unload table into memory.
- Worked on HANA Revision upgrades.
- Database Migration (ASE to HANA DB).
- Worked on Row store reorganization in HANA.
- Parameter changes in HANA.
- Tuning HANA database.
- Troubleshooting issues related to HANA.
- Have experience in SOLMAN_SETUP and Solution Manager Administration.
- Implemented SAP Solution Manager by carrying out pre-checks, installation, post-installation tasks, System Preparation, Basic Configuration and Managed System Configuration.
- Have configuration knowledge on SLD and LMDB sync.
Senior Associate Consultant
Cognizant Technology Pvt Ltd.
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Configured managed system in Solman.
- Creating templates for Alert settings in Tech Mon.
- Configured IDOC monitoring using BPMon with MAI.
- Decommissioning (Removing) of system from Solman.
- Managed projects using holistic thinking, resolved key strategic challenges and delivered projects against tight deadlines.
Senior Consultant
IBM India Pvt Ltd
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Worked on SAP PO SPS 11 upgrade.
- Worked on CIM and CR content upgrade.
- Worked on switching Oracle from SE to EE.
- SAPJVM switch using manual approach.
- Worked on BO upgrade (BO 4.1 SP06 Patch 2).
- Implemented Gateway upgrade in Solman.
- Worked on Adobe configuration.
- Worked on EWA setup.
- Implementation of SAP notes, Support Packages.
- Java Patch Deployment using SUM and telnet.
- Management of table spaces, tables using brtools.
Analyst
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 09.2014
- Carrying out Database Refreshes, System Maintenance activities.
- Performed DB2 Upgrade and Kernel Upgrade.
- Managing SAML config changes to support single sign on Project.
- Configurations of TMS and Transporting requests.
- Worked on Server Migration Project wherein we had to migrate 200+ servers from a Data Centre to a different Data Centre.
Senior Analyst
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 09.2014
- Analyzing file systems, server instances, versions for system build having makesysb as approach.
- Build SLD system having NW7.3 EHP1 with Fresh Installation method.
- Build SRM7.0 SR1 with Fresh Installation method.
- Build MDM7.1 SPS5.
- Build ECC6.0 EHP 6 (system copy) using makesysb approach.
- Build NWDI NW7.0 EHP2 with Fresh Installation approach.
- Build APO 3.0 system with makesysb approach.
- Installed MAXDB7.4.2 and performed Livecache restore.
- Build BW NW7.0 EHP1 system with makesysb approach.
- Installed Database DB2 V9.7 FP6 during system builds.
- Performed Redirected Restore and Roll Forward as a part of system build using makesysb.
- Generating Stack files for Java Patches using MOPZ and deploying patches using JSPM.
- Performed language installation.
- Worked on Client creation and Deletion as a part for System Build.
- Configured CTS+ and Adobe configuration.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Science And Engineering
VISVESWARAIAH TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Bengaluru, Karnataka09.2009
12th - Science
Army School Narengi
Guwahati, Assam03.2005
10th - General Studies
Army School, Narengi
Guwahati, Assam03.2003
Skills
Solution Design / Architecture
SAP Basis Administration
SAP S/4 Implementation, Conversion, Upgrade
SAP Upgrade and Implementation
SAP NetWeaver
HANA DB Installation, Implementation and Configuration
HANA DB Administration
Performance Tunings
Service Now
Microsoft Tools (Word, Excel, Project Planning)
- Systems design
Additional Information - Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pankaj-deka-8034851a/
Certification
SAP S/4 HANA System Administration
Timeline
Application Architect – SAP Basis and HANA
IBM India
11.2022 - 05.2024
Consultant – Service Manager / Service Lead
HCL Technologies
11.2022 - 05.2024
Application Architect – SAP Basis and HANA
IBM India
07.2022 - 11.2022
Associate Manager – Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
07.2017 - 07.2022
Senior Associate Consultant
Cognizant Technology Pvt Ltd.
02.2016 - 07.2017
Senior Consultant
IBM India Pvt Ltd
10.2014 - 02.2016
Analyst
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 09.2014
Senior Analyst
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Science And Engineering
VISVESWARAIAH TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
12th - Science
Army School Narengi
10th - General Studies
Army School, Narengi
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