AJINKYA S BHAGAT
Pune,MH
Summary
Senior SAP Basis & S/4HANA Consultant with over 9 years of progressive experience in delivering enterprise-scale SAP solutions, specializing in implementations, ECC to S/4HANA conversions, upgrades, migrations, AMS operations, and cloud landscapes. Expertise includes SAP HANA administration, Solution Manager 7.2, Fiori/UI5, system refreshes, security and compliance, HA/DR architecture, and performance optimization. Recognized technical lead with a proven track record of stabilizing complex multi-system SAP environments across manufacturing, retail, and automotive sectors while ensuring high availability, security, and operational excellence. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency through strategic SAP initiatives that align with organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Custom Software Engineering Sr. Analyst – SAP Basis & HANA
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
2023.01 - Current
- Leading ECC to SAP S/4HANA 2023 system conversions, covering planning, execution, testing, cutover, and go-live support.
- Providing technical leadership across complex SAP landscapes (DEV, QAS, PRD, Sandbox), ensuring system stability and compliance.
- Performing SAP HANA database administration, including backup, restore, recovery, performance tuning, revision upgrades, and DR replication.
- Executing quarterly SAP HANA database patching and upgrades, ensuring compatibility and performance optimization.
- Implementing HANA table partitioning and capacity management recommendations based on system growth and performance analysis.
- Managing SAP kernel upgrades, SPS upgrades, component patch updates, SPAM/SAINT upgrades (ST-PI, ST-A/PI), SAP Host Agent upgrades, and cryptographic library updates.
- Leading security vulnerability SAP Notes implementation and supporting audit and compliance requirements.
- Configuring and managing TCI backbone, ABAP Post-Copy Automation (PCA), and executing quarterly system refreshes with detailed pre- and post-refresh activities.
- Leading EWA analysis and configuring Solution Manager alerts, including regular follow-ups with functional teams to close findings.
- Performing system and technical monitoring using SAP Solution Manager 7.2, including alert optimization and health checks.
- Managing SAP Fiori and UI5 upgrades, application activation, catalog and group configuration, and role assignments.
- Administering SAP Transport Management System (STMS), transport imports, and troubleshooting transport-related issues.
- Managing SSL certificate lifecycle across the entire SAP landscape (ABAP, Java, BW, BOBJ, VIM), including renewals and validations.
- Handling incident management (P1/P2/P3), root cause analysis, stakeholder communication, and customer calls.
- Monitoring Datadog alerts, ClamAV alerts, and SAP system alerts to proactively identify and resolve issues.
- Supporting OS-level administration, including monthly Windows patching, server health checks, and coordination with infrastructure teams.
- Working on Apache Tomcat upgrades, SAP Router administration, TREX, OpenText, VIM, BODS, BOBJ, and MDM-UI systems.
- Managing OSS incidents, SAP Service Marketplace downloads (media, patches, notes), SAP connections, RFC configurations, and password maintenance.
- Installing additional SAP languages and performing related post-installation validations.
- Handling SAP email (SCOT) and IDoc-related issues, including gateway checks, RFC troubleshooting, and interface reprocessing.
- Supporting third-party middleware integrations, including MDG-related interfaces, gateway validations, and RFC connectivity checks.
- Performing capacity management activities, including system sizing reviews and growth forecasting.
- Mentoring junior consultants and providing guidance on SAP Basis best practices and operational excellence.
Senior Technical Specialist – SAP Basis & HANA
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
2021.05 - 2023.01
- Supported SAP ECC on-premise landscapes while actively assisting customers in their RISE with SAP transformation journeys.
- Planned and executed SAP S/4HANA 1709 to 2020 upgrade using a parallel landscape strategy, including sandbox validation, cutover planning, and post-upgrade stabilization.
- Led SAP HANA database administration activities including backup, restore, recovery, performance monitoring, and revision upgrades.
- Implemented and supported High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) setups for SAP HANA databases, ensuring business continuity.
- Performed SAP kernel upgrades, SPS upgrades, component patch updates, SAP Host Agent upgrades, and cryptographic library updates.
- Administered SAP Solution Manager, including EWA analysis, system monitoring, alert configuration, and health checks.
- Configured and maintained SSL certificates, Single Sign-On (SSO), Web Dispatcher, and secure SAP communication channels.
- Supported system refreshes across DEV, QAS, and Sandbox systems, including pre-refresh planning and post-refresh validation activities.
- Managed SAP Transport Management System (STMS) configuration, transport imports, and issue resolution.
- Performed SAP user administration, role assignments, license management, and security-related activities.
- Monitored and resolved background job failures, ABAP dumps, update terminations, and system performance issues.
- Supported SAP Fiori Front-End Server operations, connectivity, and troubleshooting in S/4HANA landscapes.
- Provided RISE with SAP operational support on IBM Cloud, defining standard Basis maintenance processes and operational guidelines.
- Coordinated with cloud, infrastructure, and network teams to resolve system availability, connectivity, and performance issues.
- Managed OSS incidents, SAP connections, RFC configurations, and SAP Service Marketplace interactions.
- Handled P1/P2 production incidents, performed root cause analysis, and ensured timely resolution.
- Provided guidance to junior Basis consultants and supported knowledge transfer and documentation activities.
Senior SAP Basis Consultant
Endurance Technologies Ltd.
2019.10 - 2021.04
- Delivered end-to-end greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation for a manufacturing organization, including system sizing, landscape design, installation, and go-live readiness.
- Installed and configured SAP S/4HANA 1809 On-Premise on SAP HANA DB using SWPM, including post-installation activities.
- Designed and implemented SAP Fiori Hub: deployment, including: SAP Fiori Front-End Server 5.0 installation, app activation (transactional, analytical, SAP GUI for HTML), Fiori catalogs, groups, roles, and user assignments, troubleshooting Fiori authorization, and OData issues.
- Installed and configured SAP Solution Manager 7.2, upgraded to SP08, and performed: SLD & LMDB configuration, EWA generation and analysis, Technical Monitoring and Alerting, and system health checks.
- Administered SAP HANA Database, including: backup and recovery configuration, system refresh support, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Executed heterogeneous SAP system migrations for ERP (ABAP) and NetWeaver Portal systems using export/import methodology.
- Managed the SAP Transport Management System (STMS): domain configuration, import queues, transport troubleshooting.
- Performed SAP kernel upgrades, Host Agent upgrades, SPAM/SAINT updates, and SAP Notes implementation.
- Handled RFC administration, background job scheduling, spool administration, and output device configuration.
- Analyzed ABAP dumps (ST22), update terminations (SM13), and job failures (SM37).
- Managed SAP security tasks, including role assignments, user administration, license installation, and audit data support.
- Created and managed OSS incidents with SAP, and coordinated issue resolution.
- Managed SSL certificates, SAP licenses, and system profile parameters.
Associate Consultant – SAP Basis
The Interface Pvt. Ltd.
2017.03 - 2019.10
- Provided 24/7 SAP Basis production support for multiple SAP landscapes (DEV, QAS, PRD).
- Performed daily system monitoring for ABAP and Java systems using:
- Executed start/stop activities for SAP systems, databases (HANA, Oracle, Sybase), and Web Dispatcher.
- Assisted in SAP system installations (ECC and S/4HANA) using SWPM.
- Performed SAP Kernel upgrades, SAP Host Agent upgrades, and BR.
- Tool upgrades, and Java component patching.
- Supported SAP PI 7.31 Dual-Stack upgrade using SUM, including pre-checks and post-upgrade validation.
- Planned and executed system refreshes for DEV, QAS, and Sandbox systems from PROD backups.
- Managed SAP Transport Administration: Import/release transport requests, TMS queue monitoring, and transport failure troubleshooting.
- Performed SAP user administration, role assignments, password resets, and lock/unlock activities.
- Administered background jobs, output devices, printers, and spool requests.
- Supported SAP HANA, Oracle, and Sybase databases: backup monitoring, restore assistance, health checks.
- Implemented SAP Notes and supported Support Package upgrades for ERP and BW systems.
- Assisted in SAP security vulnerability remediation, as per EWA recommendations.
- Provided incident management support, root cause analysis, and documentation for recurring issues.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Symbiosis Institute (SSODL)
Pune, India 2001.04 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer And IT
Amravati University
Pusad, India 2001.04 -
Skills
SAP Basis Administration
SAP HANA Database Administration
SAP Solution Manager
SAP System Upgrades
SAP System Conversion & Migration
SAP Fiori & UI5 Administration
SAP NetWeaver Administration
SAP PI/PO Administration
SAP Security & Authorizations
TMS, Notes and Kernels
OS, DB and Cloud Platforms
Security & Connectivity
Audit & Compliance
Certification
SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA 2.0 (SPS 05)
Timeline
Custom Software Engineering Sr. Analyst – SAP Basis & HANA
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
2023.01 - Current
Senior Technical Specialist – SAP Basis & HANA
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
2021.05 - 2023.01
Senior SAP Basis Consultant
Endurance Technologies Ltd.
2019.10 - 2021.04
Associate Consultant – SAP Basis
The Interface Pvt. Ltd.
2017.03 - 2019.10
MBA - Operations Management
Symbiosis Institute (SSODL)
2001.04 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer And IT
Amravati University
2001.04 -
Badminton
Active player with a strong focus on fitness, agility, and discipline; regularly participates in recreational and corporate-level matches, reflecting teamwork, strategic thinking, and a competitive mindset.