Akash Pandey

Implementation:

• Designed and implemented Disaster Recovery (DR), including HLD, communication matrix, server provisioning, runbook, HA application and database setup, and multi-tier HANA replication to achieve minimal RTO/RPO.
• Built an N+1 SAP landscape, including application installations (S/4HANA 2022, SRM, MDM, Web Dispatcher, Cloud Connector) and SAP HANA 2.0 SP07 installation using backup–restore.
• Led RISE with SAP implementation, aligning SAP landscapes with best practices, and optimizing overall system architecture.
• Delivered SAP CPI integration between SuccessFactors and S/4HANA, ensuring production readiness through pre-go-live activities, TMS governance, security controls, and technical documentation.
• Deployed SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and integrated it with SAP BW, including SAC Agent installation, secure communication setup, principal propagation, live and acquired data connections, and SSO configuration via IAS.
• Implemented enterprise-wide SSO architecture using IAS/IPS, enabling secure authentication for SuccessFactors, S/4HANA, Fiori, and SAP GUI, with seamless identity propagation.
• Implemented SAP HANA native encryption for data, log, and backup volumes in line with security and compliance standards.

Migration

• Executed SAP migrations, including BTP Neo to Cloud Foundry, and Cloud-to-On-Premises S/4 System landscape, and SAP SuccessFactors DC migration.

Upgrades:

• SAP upgrades, including S/4HANA (2020–2022), PO NetWeaver (7.5 SP25–SP29), Solution Manager (7.2 SP15–SP19), SAP BODS, quarterly Apache Tomcat, and Cloud Connector upgrades.

BAU Activities:

• Managed SAP HANA operations, including backup configuration, quarterly restore testing, and user administration, in coordination with backup and storage teams.
• Performed daily production monitoring and handled P1/P2 incidents, resolving dumps, locks, and critical job failures within SLA.
• Planned and executed quarterly application patching (Kernel, PI, ST-A/PI, Host Agent, Web Dispatcher), and supported zero-downtime OS patching.
• Owned security and compliance operations, including monthly PT/VA remediation, annual SSL certificate renewals, and production system refreshes prior to rollouts.
• Administered SAP BTP, and supported operational stability across integrated SAP landscapes.

• Executed end-to-end system refreshes using HANA Cockpit (ECC, BW, SCM) to ensure optimal system performance.
• Executed SAP Kernel, SPS, and Support Package upgrades using SUM, SPAM, and SAINT to maintain system stability and compliance.
• Performed SAP HANA database administration and performance tuning.
• Analyzed and implemented SAP Patch Day OSS Notes for security remediation.
• Managed RFC connections and resolved inbound/outbound queue issues to enhance system communication and reliability.
• Conducted root cause analysis for critical incidents, and led escalation calls.
• Monitored system performance and configured monitoring in Focused Run (FRUN).
• Executed system start/stop and Daylight Saving activities using LAMA.
• Migrated SAP printers from the mainframe to VPSX, and handled spool administration.

• Performed SAP Kernel, SPS, and Support Package upgrades via SUM, SPAM, and SAINT.
• Administered Oracle databases through BRTOOLS, ensuring optimal management of tablespaces and backups.
• Executed quarterly system refreshes utilizing production and homogeneous system copies.
• Monitored system performance metrics, including CPU, filesystem, logs, and backups; performed tuning to enhance system reliability.
• Managed transport administration with STMS and oversaw background job scheduling and recovery.
• Diagnosed and resolved issues with RFC connections to ensure seamless communication between systems. and maintained inbound/outbound queue operations.
• Conducted daily health checks on production systems and distributed operational status reports.
• Led root cause analyses for critical incidents and facilitated effective escalation calls to resolve issues promptly.

• Created Java web application using Spring MVC framework to enhance user experience and streamline processes