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Chandra Sekhar Yalamati

Chandra Sekhar Yalamati

Hyderabad

Summary

Dynamic SAP Functional Team Lead with extensive experience at CommScope Inc., specializing in SAP migration and financial configuration. Proven track record in master data governance and tax compliance, driving successful implementations and upgrades. Adept at project management and business requirements analysis, delivering impactful solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead, SAP Functional, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
10.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: CommScope Inc. is a multinational telecommunications company based in Hickory, North Carolina, United States, since its founding in 1976. CommScope is a 1997 spin-off of General Instruments, and now has over 15,000 employees worldwide, with customers in over 130 countries. CommScope manufactures SYSTIMAX and Uniprise brands of Enterprise infrastructure of copper Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling, connector panels, jacks and fiber optic cabling, connector panels, racking and metals. CommScope also manufactures environmentally secure cabinets for FTTN and DSL applications. CommScope having inhouse IT for supporting business.
  • Handling the Day-to-day support activities i.e., User support, Operational support and Break fixes.
  • Supported In-house migration activities for new acquisitions like Argus, Redwood systems, iTRACS, BNS, Ruckus and Aris.
  • Supported In house system upgradations like EHP6 upgradation and GTS 10 upgradation, S/4 Hana 1909 and VIM and ICC Upgrades.
  • Supported In House system implementation new functionalities like MDG, Credit Management.
  • Providing Production Support and solving end-user problems in FI/MDG/VIM/Audit Applications transactions.
  • Providing Monthly maintenance support for integration areas like MDG, VIM, Vertex, OneSource.
  • Involved in knowledge transfer sessions as a senior consultant.
  • CommScope Inc. is a multinational telecommunications company based in Hickory, North Carolina, United States, since its founding in 1976. CommScope is a 1997 spin-off of General Instruments, and now has over 15,000 employees worldwide, with customers in over 130 countries. CommScope manufactures SYSTIMAX and Uniprise brands of Enterprise infrastructure of copper Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling, connector panels, jacks and fiber optic cabling, connector panels, racking and metals. CommScope also manufactures environmentally secure cabinets for FTTN and DSL applications. CommScope having inhouse IT for supporting business.

Team Lead, SAP Functional, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • With ongoing issues with Vertex tax determination IT/Business of CommScope agreed to switch the tax engine form Vertex to OneSource with the help of Thomson Reuters.
  • Closely worked with Business and TR team and prepared required project documents and Project plan.
  • Created new Tax procedures, condition types, and switched exiting Legal Entities into the new tax procedures.
  • Mass updating of existing BP’s(Vendor/Customer) as per OneSource needs and removed tax jurisdiction codes.
  • Worked on configuration updates, at company code, plant, trading partner level to remove jurisdiction code.
  • Headed the testing efforts of existing processes like, O2C, P2P, VIM and outputs.
  • Extensively involved in the project plan preparation and implementation, like down time, how to deal existing records, mass updates etc.

Team Lead, SAP Functional, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • HANA Migration for CommScope ECC 6.0 to S/4 HANA 1909.
  • Business process mapping and technical upgrade steps.
  • Migration Cockpit, Data error Analysis, rectifying errors.
  • Add required additional configurations part of S4.
  • Developed custom programs to rectify the errors in data migration between GLPCT, ACDOCA.
  • Worked Business Partner configuration, CVI integrations.
  • Project documents, test scripts, FSD, MSD’s TSD etc.
  • Worked on implementing FSCM-Credit Management.
  • Activated various Fiori apps, in FI and Credit Management area.

Team Lead, SAP Functional, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • CommScope Acquired Ruckus (from Arris Technologies) as part of Project Ruckus Migrating Master data and transactional data from SAP By Design to CommScope SAP( ECC 6.0).
  • Getting requirements from the business.
  • Migrating Vendor Master data from Legacy system to SAP system using MDG.
  • Migrating Transactional data like, GL, AP, AR, Assets to SAP using Custom programs.
  • Led the effort developing the custom programs for migration.
  • Led the configuration efforts from FI side, like Enterprise structure, GL, AP, AR, FA, CO etc.
  • Led the documentation and project management efforts from FI.

Team Lead, SAP Functional, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • SAP MDG Implementation for Vendor/Customer master on S/4 HANA 1809.
  • Master data governance for Vendor/Customer master globally.
  • CR Types, Derivations, Validations.
  • Integration between ECC and MDG systems.
  • CVI Integrations, Replications.
  • Config synchronization through SCOUT, MDC Consolidation process and FIORI Apps.
  • UIBB Config’s & Governance Scope Authorization Access for MDG users.

Sr. SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • CommScope using Open Text Vendor Invoice Management for all the vendor invoices, to obtain new features Open Text suggested to upgrade VIM systems from 16.3 to 20.4 SP1, ICC to IES 20.4.
  • Closely worked with Upgrade partners and basis team to upgrade VIM systems.
  • Migrate Invoice Captures Center to IES.
  • Prepared necessary project document like, FSD, MSD’s, RAD and User Manuals.
  • Fix the code in Existing custom exceptions to accommodate upgrade changes.
  • Creation of IES profiles, Document pipeline settings, archive document types.
  • Enterprise scanner setup with different scanner profiles and locations.
  • Testing of End-to-End scenarios with all the exceptions.
  • Integration between Ariba and VIM.
  • Activation of Single click functionality.
  • Configured OpenText Custom region-based reports.
  • Created Custom business rules to meet client’s requirement.
  • Created Custom process options.
  • Email channel configuration for soft copy invoices.

Sr. SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • CommScope Acquired BNS( Broadband networks from TE Connectivity, as part of Project BNS Migrating Master data and transactional data from BNS SAP to CommScope SAP( ECC 6.0).
  • Getting requirements from the business, and creating RAD,FSD, MSD, User Manuals, test Scripts.
  • Migrating Vendor master data using BODS, and Custom programs.
  • Migrating SAP FI transactional data like GL, AP, AR, AA to SAP using custom programs and LSMW.
  • Led the team in configuration of organizational structures and data mappings between legacy to CommScope system.
  • Led the Customer development efforts from functional team.
  • Configure APP, Lockbox, VIM process.
  • Co-ordinating calls between IT and Business on testing issues and resolutions.
  • Provided KT to other resources.
  • Configure T&E for all the BNS entities.

Sr. SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • As per local Statutory needs CommScope India had to implement GST process for all the Legal entities in India.
  • Co-ordinated with Implementation partner PWC, created RAD, FSD, User manuals and test scripts.
  • Created new condition types, account keys, tax codes, condition records.
  • Configured ODN number ranges.
  • Updated Customer/Vendor master data and company code details with India GST number, Pan, Vendor classification.
  • Worked with programmer in creation of customer reports as per Business and Legal needs, like Purchase register, sales register etc.
  • Worked closely with cross functional teams on output changes due to GST.
  • Updated pricing procedures for MM and SD as per GST needs with new conditions.

Sr. SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
03.2015 - 10.2016
  • Project Simply CommScope: CommScope has multiple process for order management due to the combination of two companies (CommScope and Andrew). Project Cardinal(ECC upgrade) was a technical upgrade, so with some exceptions in purchasing and finance, the processes were not reviewed and updated into a common process called one Sales Order, one invoice.
  • Getting requirements from the business.
  • Setting up Auto Inter entity scenarios, where countries are into knitting.
  • Preparing FSD’s for ABAP developments for simplification of Sales order user exits.
  • Worked on configuration of pricing procedure based on country level legal requirements.
  • Worked on Migration of Pricing condition records into new pricing condition tables and condition types.
  • Testing end-end scenarios in FI and involved in User training on end-end scenarios.

Sr. SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
01.2014 - 10.2015
  • CommScope IT and Business reviewed and agreed to Implement OpenText Vendor Invoice Management Tool Globally to process all the Vendor Invoices.
  • Requirement gathering, conduiting workshops.
  • Prepared businesses process documents (BPD) and Business processes mappings.
  • Creation of Functional Specs for VIM Customization objects.
  • Collaboration with Business to understand the requirements.
  • Collaboration with Technical team to meet Business requirement.
  • Create test scripts and execution during Unit and Integration test cycles.
  • Configured OpenText Custom region-based reports.
  • Created Custom business rules to meet client’s requirement.
  • Created Custom process options.
  • Prepared user manual/ training documents and conducted User Training.
  • Created various custom exceptions with Bypass/no Bypass options.
  • Installed ES(Enterprise Scanner) and ICC(Invoice Capture Center) on VIM workstations around the world.
  • Email channel configuration for soft copy invoices.
  • Hypercare support after go-live and addressing all Post Go-Live issues.

SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Project iTRACS Integration: CommScope Acquired iTRACS and for this we need to configure and Migrate Master data and transactional data from Legacy system to SAP( ECC 6.)
  • Getting requirements from the business.
  • Migrating Vendor master data using LSMW.
  • Worked on Migration of open FI transactional data to SAP.
  • Preparing FSD’s for ABAP developments.
  • Testing end-end scenarios in FI and involved in User training on end-end scenarios.
  • Created test scripts and user manuals.
  • Configuring FI organizational elements and functionalities.

SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
01.2013 - 10.2013
  • CommScope Acquired Argus Technologies and for this we need to configure and Migrate Master data and transactional data from Legacy system to SAP( ECC 6.)
  • Gathering requirements from business and create AS-IS, TO-BE documents.
  • Creation of FSD’s, user Manuals and test scripts.
  • Configuration of organizational elements, Company codes, Automated payment programs, Payment terms, Trading partners, Banks, asset classes and Asset masters etc.
  • Creation of Cost centers, Cost Elements, profit centers and hierarchy’s.
  • Closely worked with ABAP team for custom reports as per business and legal needs.
  • Migration of Open AP, AR, GL, GRIR, GL Balances using LSMW.
  • Migration of Vendor Master data and deduping using LSMW.
  • Proactively resolving the IT tickets.

SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
04.2011 - 03.2013
  • Project Cardinal: CommScope Acquired Andrew Telecommunications. Project Cardinal is green field implementation of ECC 6.0, as both Legacy CommScope and Legacy Andrew are in R/3 4.7. As part of this project is just technical upgrade and bringing AS IS data in ECC 6.
  • Preparation of FSD’s for FI configurations and ABAP Development.
  • Configured SAP Company codes, credit control area, document types, number ranges, tolerances, number ranges.
  • Configured Automatic payment programs.
  • Worked on various configurations based on the local legal requirements and various sites.
  • Worked on creation of LSMW’s for data migrations.
  • Created cost centers, cost elements, GL accounts, profit centers and hierarchies.
  • Migrations of transactional data from legacy systems to SAP using LSM.
  • Testing End to End scenarios and user training documents.

Education

MBA -

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
01.2009

B. Com(Comp) -

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
01.2007

Skills

  • SAP migration and rollout
  • Agile and waterfall methodologies
  • Financial configuration (FI, AP, AR, GL)
  • Integration of FI-MM, FI-SD, FI-CO
  • Master data governance
  • OpenText VIM solutions
  • Data migration strategies
  • Audit and compliance processes
  • Automated payment cycles
  • Tax compliance (OneSource, Vertex, India GST)
  • SAP travel and expense management
  • Business requirements analysis
  • Functional design documentation
  • Project management documentation
  • Rapid application development (RAD)
  • Minimum viable product (MSD)
  • Functional specification documents (FSD)
  • Quality checklists and user manuals
  • Test script development
  • Team leadership
  • Documentation management
  • Tax compliance
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Personal Information

Title: SAP FI/MDG Certified Professional

Certification

Certified SAP Finance/MDG Professional

Timeline

Team Lead, SAP Functional, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
01.2022 - 09.2022

Team Lead, SAP Functional, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
10.2021 - Current

Team Lead, SAP Functional, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
11.2019 - 03.2021

Team Lead, SAP Functional, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2020

Team Lead, SAP Functional, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
10.2018 - 11.2019

Sr. SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2018

Sr. SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
01.2017 - 08.2017

Sr. SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
11.2016 - 12.2017

Sr. SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
03.2015 - 10.2016

Sr. SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
01.2014 - 10.2015

SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
09.2013 - 01.2014

SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
01.2013 - 10.2013

SAP Functional FI, ITC India

CommScope Inc.
04.2011 - 03.2013

MBA -

Andhra University

B. Com(Comp) -

Andhra University

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