BALASUBRAMANIAM RAMANKUTTY
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Accomplished IT professional with 34 years of overall experience, including 24 years specializing in SAP MM, PS, EAM, and SD, with a focus on the IS Retail sector. Expertise in driving business strategy, overseeing operations, and leading initiatives that deliver consistent growth and profitability. Strong background in business development, strategic planning, and fostering client relationships. Proven leader with excellent communication skills and a track record of delivering sustainable, long-term business success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF CONSULTING
Jio Platforms Ltd
Navi Mumbai
04.2020 - Current
- Led the development of comprehensive test plans, scripts, and scenarios to ensure the functionality and performance of SAP solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
- Authored detailed functional specifications for custom SAP development objects, including reports, interfaces, and enhancements, facilitating seamless integration and alignment with client needs.
- Managed and monitored client change requests throughout the project lifecycle, from initial development to post-go-live, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of updates.
- Conducted thorough gap analyses to identify improvement opportunities, proposing actionable solutions to enhance business processes and SAP system performance.
- Resolved complex integration challenges between SAP and third-party systems, including EDI interfaces, ensuring smooth data flow and system interoperability.
- Collaborated with technical consultants to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to ABAP programming and Business Objects reporting tools, ensuring system stability.
- Spearheaded the implementation of SAP best practices, optimizing business processes by leveraging standard SAP transactions and functions to enhance efficiency.
- Mapped industry-standard design patterns to existing codebase, developing a component architecture model to streamline system design and scalability.
- Worked in close partnership with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals and meet key deadlines.
- Engaged with in-house clients directly, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills to understand their needs, provide guidance, and foster long-term relationships.
Chief Software Development / Lead Engineering
Reliance Retail Ltd
Navi Mumbai
11.2006 - 03.2020
- Mapped user requirements to SAP functionality, optimizing business processes.
- Prepared and presented technical proposals, ensuring alignment with client needs.
- Developed functional design documents and gathered business requirements for SAP enhancements.
- Designed workflows for process automation across departments to improve efficiency.
- Applied industry-standard design patterns to the existing SAP codebase, creating scalable architecture.
- Developed data migration strategies for legacy systems into SAP ERP.
- Provided configuration support during implementation, ensuring optimal system performance.
- Conducted gap analysis to identify improvements and align solutions with business needs.
- Participated in client meetings to track project progress and milestones.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently.
- Delivered post-go-live support, including transaction monitoring and user training.
- Explored new technologies for improving productivity, security, and quality assurance.
Business Systems Engineer
EMKE Group
Abu Dhabi
11.2000 - 10.2006
- Stayed current with advancements in in-house ERP systems and IT applications to ensure alignment with industry trends.
- Translated business goals into actionable plans for enhancing the ERP systems, advocating company vision and direction.
- Evaluated ERP system architecture for security compliance, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Developed technical specifications and contributed to project plans and timelines for SAP and ERP system implementations, upgrades, and support.
- Designed, tested, and managed enterprise-wide system upgrades to improve performance.
- Provided end-user technical support during implementations and developed training materials to optimize system usage.
Software Engineer
HiQ Computer Systems
Tamil Nadu
09.1994 - 02.1998
- Coordinated installation of software systems and collaborated with user experience team on design and implementation of new features.
- Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt to newly implemented hardware or upgrade interfaces.
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current with emerging technologies.
Software Engineer
Sphinx Consultancy Services
Tamil Nadu
09.1992 - 08.1994
- Coordinated testing and validation procedures through software development lifecycle.
- Developed custom algorithms to solve complex problems and improve software efficiency.
- Wrote user manuals and other documentation for roll-out in customer training sessions.
Junior Software Developer
Classic Computers
Tamil Nadu
07.1991 - 08.1992
- Provided technical support for debugging and troubleshooting application issues.
- Recommended changes or improvements to existing training methods or materials.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
PSG CAS - Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India06-1991
Skills
- SAP MM, PS, EAM, and SD Configuration Expertise
- Solution Design and Architecture in SAP Environment
- Business Process Analysis and Optimization for SAP Solutions
- Integration and Cross-functional Collaboration
- Requirements Gathering and Stakeholder Management
- End-to-End Implementation and Configuration
- Integration Testing and Quality Assurance
- Performance Optimization and Scalability
- Workflow Configuration and Automation
- Complex Issue Resolution and Troubleshooting
- Strategic Project Planning and Execution
- Leadership in Cross-functional Teams and Initiatives
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF CONSULTING
Jio Platforms Ltd
04.2020 - Current
Chief Software Development / Lead Engineering
Reliance Retail Ltd
11.2006 - 03.2020
Business Systems Engineer
EMKE Group
11.2000 - 10.2006
Software Engineer
HiQ Computer Systems
09.1994 - 02.1998
Software Engineer
Sphinx Consultancy Services
09.1992 - 08.1994
Junior Software Developer
Classic Computers
07.1991 - 08.1992
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
PSG CAS - Bharathiar University
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