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Appasaheb Adekar

Pune

Summary

Strategic Technical Leader with over 14 years of experience in designing, developing, and supporting mission-critical business applications across diverse industries. Proven expertise in leading high-performing teams, mentoring engineers, and driving key initiatives that align technology with business goals.

Specialized in SAP SD, PPM, EWM and MM modules, with deep technical proficiency in ABAP, SAP HANA, integration, analytics, SAP BTP, Java, cloud technologies, and Git. Adept at full-stack development, cloud computing, and DevOps, consistently delivering scalable and innovative solutions.

Known for fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. Skilled in system architecture, agile methodologies, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on delivering value through strategic leadership and hands-on execution.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Staff Software Engineer

SD Complete Goods
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided technical leadership in application development, architecture design, and requirement analysis, ensuring scalable and maintainable enterprise solutions.
  • Led strategic initiatives to improve system reliability, collaborating with the SAP Basis team to proactively address and prevent unexpected outages.
  • Delivered technical guidance across teams for feature development, architecture decisions, and proof-of-concept (POC) implementations.
  • Championed the adoption of best practices in SAP tools and technologies to optimize system performance and landscape management.
  • Acted as a point of contact for emerging technologies, driving POCs for platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, SAP BTP, and other cloud-native tools.
  • Designed and implemented robust API architectures and data models, enabling seamless integration and scalability.
  • Mentored and trained team members on new technologies and functional areas, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
  • Technologies used: ALE IDoc, ABAP on HANA, SAP UI5, Fiori, SAP BTP, REST APIs, SAP PI, BODS, AWS, GitHub, Panaya, Workzone.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products on schedule.
  • Identified and resolved performance bottlenecks, significantly improving software efficiency and reliability.
  • Played a key role in enhancing team productivity through ongoing mentoring, knowledge sharing, and technical enablement.

Senior Lead Software Engineer

SD Complete Goods
06.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with the SAP Basis team to enhance system stability and proactively mitigate unexpected outages.
  • Demonstrated strong ability to quickly understand complex business processes and integrate with non-SAP systems.
  • Led technical detailing of user stories and features, providing cross-team guidance on feature design and implementation.
  • Ensured adherence to SAP best practices for landscape management and support, contributing to system reliability and maintainability.
  • Implemented SAP security standards within the development team to ensure compliance and secure application design.
  • Conducted code reviews, optimized performance, and contributed to UI/UX enhancements for improved user experience.
  • Worked closely with Operations, Security, and Basis teams to adopt product-specific features and ensure seamless integration.
  • Mentored team members on emerging technologies and functional areas, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.
  • Applied Test-Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD practices to improve code quality and streamline deployment processes.
  • Technologies used: Reports, Module Pools, Enhancements, Object-Oriented ABAP, ALE IDoc, ABAP on HANA, SAP UI5, SAP Gateway, Fiori, SAP PI, BODS, Azure, GitHub, Jenkins, SAP BTP.

IT Analyst (Full Stack Developer)

Product Lifecycle Execution (PLE)
11.2016 - 06.2020
  • Contributed as a key member of a full-stack development team, working across SAP and non-SAP technologies including Java, Windchill, and integration platforms.
  • Followed and promoted Agile methodologies, ensuring smooth sprint execution and helping team members adopt agile practices effectively.
  • Collaborated with the SAP Basis team to enhance system stability and proactively address unexpected outages.
  • Added technical detailing to user stories, ensuring clarity and alignment with business requirements in agile workflows.
  • Served as a Techno-Functional Consultant for the SAP PDM/PLE team, supporting production data loads during MPMLink reimplementation.
  • Explored and implemented performance optimization techniques to improve system efficiency and code quality.
  • Acted as Scrum Master and Change Lead during agile transformation, driving process improvements and team alignment.
  • Developed and maintained SAP-Windchill integrations for material, BOM, and change management data flows.
  • Built Power BI reports by extracting and transforming data from SAP, Windchill, and WISE, ensuring high performance and minimal execution time.
  • Mentored team members on new technologies and shared best practices to foster continuous learning and team growth.
  • Applied TDD and CI/CD practices to ensure high-quality, testable, and maintainable code.
  • Technologies used: Reports, Module Pools, Enhancements, Object-Oriented ABAP, Workflows, ALE IDoc, BDC, ABAP on HANA, SAP UI5, SAP Gateway, Fiori Design Guidelines, Java, JavaScript, SOAP Services, GitHub, Jenkins, SAP PI, SAP BTP, Windchill, Azure.

SAP Consultant

Product Data Management (PDM)
03.2014 - 11.2016
  • Led application development for PDM Release 10, focusing on backend logic for data persistence in SAP and seamless interfacing with legacy systems.
  • Coordinated with team members to ensure quality checks and readiness before delivery to the technical lead.
  • Managed a team of 12 developers, overseeing work assignment, progress tracking, and resource planning.
  • Took initiative during project idle time to collaborate with cross-functional teams including SAP HANA and SAP MDG, enhancing technical breadth and learning.
  • Delivered solutions using SAP HANA modeling and SAP UI5, contributing to both backend and frontend development.
  • Acted as a techno-functional lead, handling both technical and business aspects of complex scenarios.
  • Implemented enhancement techniques including BADIs and user exits to meet custom business requirements.
  • Designed and developed rule-based workflows for project planning and ECM processes, enabling dynamic scenario handling.
  • Mentored new GET and contingent team members in SAP functional and technical areas, fostering team capability.
  • Contributed to multiple project types including release upgrades, data load initiatives, and PP/HR modules.
  • Technologies used: Reports, Module Pools, Enhancements, Object-Oriented ABAP, Workflows, ALE IDoc, BDC, ABAP on HANA, ABAP in Eclipse, SAP UI5, SAP Gateway, Fiori Design Guidelines, Java, SOAP Services, GitHub, Jenkins, SAP PI, SAP BTP, Windchill.

SAP Associate Consultant

SAP PDM Release
03.2012 - 03.2014
  • Contributed to application development and unit testing across multiple projects including new builds, upgrades, and enhancements of existing applications.
  • Supported junior team members by providing technical assistance and guidance, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
  • Translated functional specifications into technical designs, particularly for migrating functionality to an ERP on HANA landscape.
  • Developed and maintained WebDynpro ALV applications and supported FPM application enhancements.
  • Played a key role in analyzing and developing objects for the world’s first ERP on HANA system, showcasing adaptability and innovation.
  • Designed and implemented interfaces for seamless data exchange between SAP and external systems.
  • Resolved complex issues in alignment with SLA guidelines, ensuring timely and effective support.
  • Participated in special projects and enhancement initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
  • Delivered implementations for 7 design centers and over 40 factories, integrating advanced PDM functionalities such as smart tasks, audit tasks, LTP, and BOM.
  • Technologies used: Reports, Module Pools, Enhancements, Object-Oriented ABAP, Workflows, SAPscript, Adobe Forms, ALE IDoc, BDC.

Graduate Engineer Trainee

John Deere
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Contributed to enterprise application development using /DEEREDC and custom Z namespace, focusing on performance improvements and adherence to JD coding and naming standards.
  • Prepared technical specifications for simple development objects based on functional requirements.
  • Built foundational domain knowledge in PDP and OFP areas through hands-on development and analysis.
  • Collaborated with the technical lead to analyze issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Participated in employee engagement activities as a volunteer and event coordinator, supporting team culture and collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

T.K.I.E.T
Warananagar,India
01.2010

Skills

SAP SD, PPM, MM ABAP SAP HANA SAP BTP

Cloud Architecture & Full-Stack Development

Agile & Scrum Methodologies

DevOps & CI/CD Implementation

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Interests

Travelling, Cooking, Farming

Accomplishments

  • Global IT Innovation award (VR Reporting Project) - John Deere (2012)
  • Part of Commendable contribution team Award –John Deere (2013)
  • WoW Award for good work in each team – John Deere (2015)
  • Start team of Month – John Deere (2021)

Timeline

Staff Software Engineer

SD Complete Goods
09.2022 - Current

Senior Lead Software Engineer

SD Complete Goods
06.2020 - Current

IT Analyst (Full Stack Developer)

Product Lifecycle Execution (PLE)
11.2016 - 06.2020

SAP Consultant

Product Data Management (PDM)
03.2014 - 11.2016

SAP Associate Consultant

SAP PDM Release
03.2012 - 03.2014

Graduate Engineer Trainee

John Deere
03.2011 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

T.K.I.E.T

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