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Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
Training
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Chetan R Nanawate

Chetan R Nanawate

SAP BW/4HANA Consultant
Bangalore

Summary

Results-driven Team Lead with proven expertise in SAP BW/4HANA and SAP BW on HANA, with a background in leading support operations and delivering complex BW/4HANA migration projects using both In-Place and Shell Conversion methodologies.


Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficient project execution and resolve critical escalations with minimal business impact. Adept at managing end-to-end case life cycles, ensuring high-quality support aligned with SLAs and customer expectations.


Proficient in tools and methodologies including BEx Query Designer, JIRA, and Agile delivery frameworks, with a consistent focus on customer satisfaction, service excellence, and continuous process improvement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

SAP Team Lead - Technical Support

QlikTech India pvt. ltd.
08.2024 - Current
  • Led a team of SAP Technical Support Engineers, providing strategic direction, technical oversight, and day-to-day guidance in resolving complex customer issues across SAP BW/4HANA, HANA, and data integration environments.
  • Managed and prioritized critical support cases, ensuring timely resolution in compliance with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction.
  • Proactively handled customer escalations, coordinating closely with business stakeholders, R&D teams, Customer First (CF), and Customer Success to resolve blockers, communicate updates, and deliver lasting solutions.
  • Collaborated across global support teams to ensure consistent delivery and aligned troubleshooting efforts for Sev1 and high-impact cases across APAC, EMEA, and AMER regions.
  • Conducted regular knowledge-sharing sessions and mentored team members to enhance technical competencies and product knowledge, contributing to team growth and self-sufficiency.
  • Spearheaded SAP enablement initiatives, driving a culture of continuous learning and upskilling across the team through curated training programs and hands-on guidance.
  • Contributed to the design and improvement of support tools, workflows, and case management processes, increasing operational efficiency and support quality.

Technical Lead | BW/4HANA | Migration

DXC Technology
08.2021 - 08.2024
  • Led end-to-end SAP BW/4HANA conversion projects using In-Place approach, ensuring seamless transition from legacy BW systems.
  • Utilized the BW/4HANA Conversion Cockpit, executing pre-checks, SAP Note Analyzer, and object-specific conversions with high accuracy.
  • Coordinated object migration using the Scope Transfer Tool, aligning technical conversion activities with overall project scope and timelines.
  • Spearheaded ABAP remediation efforts, ensuring custom code compliance and compatibility with BW/4HANA features.
  • Designed and implemented mixed modeling strategies combining BW and HANA views to boost analytical performance and responsiveness.
  • Successfully executed SAP BW upgrades from BW 7.0 to 7.5 on HANA, including validation of dictionary objects, InfoObject consistency, system settings, and indexing.
  • Conducted system pre-checks for In-Place conversion: Maintenance Planner setup, code inspector analysis, and post-conversion validations.
  • Hands-on experience with Z_SAP_BW_NOTE_ANALYZER and note implementation processes critical to conversion readiness.
  • Analyzed ODP Framework utilization for operational data provisioning and ensured efficient data flow post-conversion.
  • Created and optimized Analysis for Office reports, improving user experience and supporting key reporting requirements.
  • Managed and executed cutover activities, resolving critical production issues, and ensuring minimal downtime during go-live.
  • Maintained thorough documentation for all conversion phases, migration plans, system configurations, issue logs, and technical specifications.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with business users, functional consultants, and BASIS teams to ensure alignment and delivery success.
  • Evaluated and transformed functional specs into technical designs, enhancing extractors, ADSOs, InfoCubes, CompositeProviders, and HANA views per change requests.
  • Led change request coordination, managing object transport across development, quality, and production landscapes.
  • Delivered end-user training and post-conversion support, enabling smooth adoption and positive user feedback on BW/4HANA reporting.
  • Demonstrated strong communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle, including risk management and progress reporting.
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive documentation of BW/4HANA conversion processes, including migration plans, technical specifications, and post-conversion activities

Technical Lead | BW/4HANA

Wipro Technologies
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Led SAP BW/4HANA Shell Conversion (Greenfield) projects, executing the complete conversion lifecycle including system preparation, pre-checks, custom code analysis, provisioning, and post-conversion activities.
  • Proficient in executing Shell Conversion sequence steps, leveraging tools such as Maintenance Planner, Z_SAP_BW_NOTE_ANALYZER, and the BW/4HANA Transfer Toolbox.
  • Utilized the ODP Framework for data extraction and replication scenarios, supporting delta mechanisms and real-time integration with various target applications.
  • Designed and built Advanced DSOs (ADSO), with hands-on experience in multiple ADSO types – Standard, Staging, and Data Mart – aligning with reporting and staging needs.
  • Developed and optimized CompositeProviders using mixed modeling techniques, integrating HANA views and classic BW InfoProviders.
  • Built BW/4HANA queries using Eclipse-based Query Designer, including RKFs, CKFs, formula variables, and advanced query settings aligned to reporting KPIs.
  • Performed enhancements through conversion of customer exits to enhancement spots, including creation of Function Modules and BAdI implementations for variable handling.
  • Worked on ABAP routines remediation and redesign as per post-conversion requirements in BW/4HANA architecture.
  • Understood and applied role and authorization impacts associated with BW/4HANA conversion, including access to transfer toolbox and post-migration security alignment.
  • Created and implemented Virtual Time Hierarchies using time characteristics to support specific reporting scenarios.

SAP BW/4HANA & SAP BW on HANA Consultant

Wipro Technologies Ltd
06.2012 - 07.2019
  • Experience in SAP BW/4HANA and SAP BW on HANA with strong focus on data modeling.
  • Designed and developed Advanced DSOs, CompositeProviders, Open ODS Views, and InfoObjects adhering to LSA++ architecture principles for performance-optimized models.
  • Hands-on experience in Eclipse-based BW/4HANA modeling tools.
  • Delivered scalable reporting solutions using BEx Query Designer and BW/4HANA Query Designer, implementing variables, filters, CKFs, RKFs, and complex structures as per business KPIs.
  • Supported and executed SAP BW/4HANA migration projects, involving model conversion, code adaptation, query realignment, and simplification of legacy BW objects.
  • Experience in data extraction from SAP ECC and S/4HANA via ODP framework, LO Cockpit, and standard extractors. Handled delta initialization, full loads, and error resolution across complex data landscapes.
  • Developed and maintained end-to-end ETL flows including DataSources, Transformations, DTPs, Process Chains, and routine-based logic for data loading and automation.
  • Successfully managed cutover activities during go-lives including transport movements, setup tables, delta loads, and validation of production environments.
  • Created comprehensive Technical & Functional Specification Documents, aligned with Business Functional Requirements (BFRs), and supported solution validation with key users.
  • Played a key role in production support and continuous improvement initiatives — ensuring resolution of incidents, enhancements, and change requests within defined SLAs.
  • Led onsite-offshore coordination, customer interfacing, and project communication through structured status reviews (WSRs/MSRs) and stakeholder updates.
  • Mentored junior consultants and contributed to internal knowledge-sharing, ensuring delivery quality and best practices in implementation and support.
  • Actively participated in optimizing planning, reporting, and month-end close processes through high-performance BW/4HANA solutions and efficient query design.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.

Education

M. Tech - Software Engineering

Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Pilani, Rajasthan

MBA - Operation Management

Sikkim Manipal University
Manipal, Karnataka

B. Sc - Computer Science

Basaveshwara Science College
Bagalkot, Karnataka

Skills

Proficient in SAP BW/4HANA

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

linkedin.com/in/Chetan_Nanawate

Training

  • SAP HANA
  • SAP SLT for HANA
  • SAP HANA SQL Scripting
  • SAP S/4 HANA Essential
  • SAP Analytics Cloud
  • AWS Technical Essentials
  • SAP DataSphere

Recognitions

  • Received DXC Champs Award for the year 2022-23
  • Received DXC Champs Award for the year 2023-24
  • Received DXC Collaborator Award for the Year 2022-23
  • Received DXC Collaborator Award for the Year 2023-24
  • Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Circle of Excellence (Wipro All India Hands Meet) – Ace of Alliance Award for Outstanding Performance and Significant Contribution in FY 2019-20.
  • Appreciated with the ‘Star of the Week’ in 2015 in SAP Practice
  • Appreciated with the ‘Performer of the Month’ in 2015 in account for successful deliverables.
  • Appreciated with the ‘SAP People Week Award’ in SAP Practice in 2014.

Hobbies and interests

Creative Writing: Writing short stories, or even starting a blog.

Skit Performance: Writing, and performing short theatrical sketches, exploring creative storytelling.

Traveling – Passionate about exploring new cultures, geographies, and local traditions. Enjoy planning and experiencing offbeat destinations that offer historical, natural, and cultural insights.

Culinary Exploration – Enthusiastic about trying regional cuisines and discovering unique flavors.


Timeline

SAP Team Lead - Technical Support

QlikTech India pvt. ltd.
08.2024 - Current

Technical Lead | BW/4HANA | Migration

DXC Technology
08.2021 - 08.2024

Technical Lead | BW/4HANA

Wipro Technologies
07.2019 - 08.2021

SAP BW/4HANA & SAP BW on HANA Consultant

Wipro Technologies Ltd
06.2012 - 07.2019

M. Tech - Software Engineering

Birla Institute of Technology & Science

MBA - Operation Management

Sikkim Manipal University

B. Sc - Computer Science

Basaveshwara Science College

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