John Abraham Chiluvuri
Bangalore
Summary
SAP Technical Project Manager and Technical Architect with 15+ years of experience delivering end-to-end SAP solutions . Proven expertise in SAP ABAP development and SAP integration (PI/PO), alongside hands-on knowledge of SAP Fiori/UI5 and S/4HANA. Combines deep technical skills with strong project leadership, having successfully led cross-functional teams in Agile environments to implement complex SAP projects for global clients in healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services. Adept at stakeholder management, resource planning, and team coordination, ensuring projects meet business objectives and high-quality standards. Recognized for excellent problem-solving and innovation, with multiple awards for delivering robust, scalable SAP solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Project Manager & SAP Technical Architect
Wipro Ltd.
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Leading SAP Technical Team: Manage a team of SAP technical consultants (ABAP developers) in the Image Guided Therapy Devices program at Philips, coordinating closely with 6+ functional consultants to deliver enhancements for global markets.
- Project & Architectural Ownership: Oversee end-to-end technical architecture and design of custom SAP solutions, ensuring they are scalable and aligned with business requirements across multiple regions. Plan sprint backlogs and allocate development tasks to team members, optimizing resource utilization for on-time delivery.
- Agile Delivery & Coordination: Drive Agile Scrum ceremonies – planning, daily stand-ups, reviews – using Jira to track progress and resolve blockers. Facilitate communication between technical, functional, and business teams, maintaining alignment on project scope and timelines.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as primary technical liaison for client stakeholders and product owners, translating business needs into technical solutions and providing regular status updates and demonstrations of deliverables.
- Quality Assurance & Mentorship: Conduct code reviews and design walkthroughs, enforcing best practices in coding, performance tuning, and documentation. Mentor junior developers and new team members, improving team capability and productivity.
- Production Support & Achievements: Serve as a go-to expert for critical production issues, quickly analyzing and resolving complex problems to minimize downtime. Recognized with multiple awards from Wipro and Philips for outstanding technical leadership and innovative solutions in this role.
SAP Technical Architect
Delict Technologies
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Freelance Contractor via Wipro, Client: Philips
- SAP-3PL Integration Project: Architected and led development of a major Forward Stocking Location integration between Philips' SAP ECC system and a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Designed 11 custom interfaces (IDoc and file-based) enabling real-time data exchange for inventory, deliveries, and shipments.
- Framework & Solution Design: Developed a reusable master IDoc framework and custom access sequence logic to extend standard SAP functionality (e.g. dynamic item category determination in sales orders), improving flexibility and reducing development effort for future integrations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with a team of functional consultants and integration specialists, working in an Agile environment to align technical deliverables with business process requirements. Utilized Jira to manage user stories, track development progress, and ensure timely completion of sprints.
- Technical Leadership: Acted as the go-to technical expert, guiding two other ABAP developers. Performed peer code reviews and provided technical guidance to maintain high code quality and performance standards across the project.
- Key Achievements: Successfully delivered the 3PL integration on schedule, significantly improving supply chain visibility for the client. Additionally contributed to parallel projects (e.g. developing a custom EDI output trigger for order changes) and was hand-picked for a special task force to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in Philips’ core SAP processes, earning client commendations.
- Freelance Contractor via Wipro, Client: Philips
Senior SAP Technical Consultant
Tentacle Technologies
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Contractor, Client: Celestica
- Global SAP Implementation: Joined a large-scale SAP implementation program (Celestica Polaris project) as a senior developer, contributing to the design and development of complex custom functionality in a team of 17 (11 technical, 6 functional consultants).
- Interface & Enhancement Development: Led the development of key interfaces and enhancements across multiple modules (SD, MM, PP, WM). Built inbound and outbound IDoc interfaces to integrate SAP with external manufacturing execution systems (e.g., handling unit creation via SAP PI, production order status updates to external systems), and developed custom reports and conversion programs for logistics processes.
- Team Coordination & Mentorship: Worked closely with functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Guided junior ABAP developers by providing peer reviews, debugging support, and sharing best practices, which improved the overall quality of deliverables.
- Results: Delivered critical program components such as a “Last Box” process spanning several modules and a mass processing tool for warehouse transfers, helping the project meet its go-live timeline. Gained recognition for adaptability and technical depth while working on-site in an international, cross-cultural team environment.
- Contractor, Client: Celestica
Associate Principal Architect (SAP)
Bristlecone India
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Mahindra Group
- Multiple SAP Projects Leadership: Managed and executed multiple SAP development and integration projects for various clients in parallel, acting as the technical architect and lead developer. Projects spanned domains like financial services, equipment rental, and pricing solutions, demonstrating ability to quickly adapt to different business contexts.
- Solution Architecture & Delivery: Designed end-to-end SAP solutions including custom ABAP modules and SAP PI/PO interfaces. Notably, led the development of three ABAP-based integration adapters for Fidelity Information Services (FIS) to connect SAP with external financial applications (GetPaid, Quantum, TRAX), achieving SAP certification for these products under tight deadlines. Also architected a SAP-PROS integration proof-of-concept (pricing software integration) and developed REST-based SAP PI adapters for United Rentals to connect their rental management platform with SAP.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborated directly with client stakeholders and functional consultants to define requirements and project scope. Delivered technical presentations and demos to client teams (including international travel to client sites for requirements gathering and knowledge transfer in one instance), ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Team Coordination & Mentoring: Oversaw small project teams (including solo projects where serving as the sole technical resource), coordinating development and testing efforts. Mentored team members and ensured adherence to quality standards and Bristlecone’s delivery methodology.
- Key Achievements: Successfully delivered all assigned projects within schedule and quality expectations, contributing to high customer satisfaction. These projects introduced new capabilities (such as automated financial postings and real-time data validations) that streamlined client business processes. Earned appreciation from both clients and Bristlecone management for technical excellence and leadership.
- Mahindra Group
Technical Lead / SAP ABAP Consultant
Various Employers
08.2008 - 12.2017
- Held progressive roles at Ness Technologies, Antal Infotech (client: CenturyLink), Sonata Software, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Yash Technologies, and Hewlett-Packard. Worked on numerous SAP ERP implementations and support projects, honing a broad range of technical skills and domain knowledge.
- Notable achievements include: Led a global integration initiative at Ness Technologies (2015–2016) that synchronized data between SAP ECC, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and Oracle Taleo systems. Designed and developed 19 integration scenarios and several custom ABAP programs, ensuring seamless HR and sales data flow across platforms.
- Developed web service–based interfaces and custom enhancements for enterprise clients (e.g., Sony, ACCO Brands) to facilitate data transfer between SAP and external systems, including building SAP data extraction frameworks and improving performance of critical reports.
- Delivered a wide array of RICEFW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) objects across SAP SD, MM, FI/CO, and HR modules in various projects, consistently meeting tight deadlines and high quality standards.
- Began career as a Systems Engineer at HP (2008–2010) in the Application Packaging domain, gaining foundational IT experience by repackaging software into MSI format and managing software deployment through enterprise tools.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science
B.M.S. Institute of Technology
01.2008
Skills
- SAP Platforms: SAP ECC 60, SAP S/4HANA 1610, SAP NetWeaver PI 73/74/75, SAP PO 75
- Programming: Expert in SAP ABAP (Reports, ALV, Data Dictionary, Enhancements/BADI, BAPI, IDoc, RFC, BDC, Smart Forms/SAPscript, OO-ABAP, OData services, Web Dynpro)
- Integration: SAP PI/PO interfaces (experience with adapters: File, JDBC, RFC, SOAP, REST, SFTP, HTTP), IDoc processing and monitoring, Web Services (REST/SOAP)
- Web & UI: Knowledge of SAP UI5/Fiori app implementation and extension (OData provisioning, SAP Gateway)
- Modules & Functional: Worked with SD, MM, FI, CO, PP, WM modules and integration points
- Other Tools: Familiar with version control (Git), incident management and ITSM tools, basic programming in C, JavaScript, Python
Project Management Skills
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies: Sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives for iterative delivery
- Tools: Microsoft Azure Devops & Jira (issue tracking & sprint management), Confluence (documentation), MS Teams & Slack (communication)
- Stakeholder Management: Requirements gathering, status reporting, and expectation management with business stakeholders and clients
- Resource Planning & Coordination: Task allocation, effort estimation, and coordination of cross-functional teams (technical, functional, and integration)
- Leadership & Mentoring: Leading development teams, coaching junior consultants, and fostering collaboration across onsite/offshore teams
- Quality & Risk Management: Code review processes, ensuring best practices, and proactive risk identification/mitigation to meet project timelines
Certification
SAP Certified Development Associate – ABAP Programming (SAP ABAP Consultant Certification)
Languages Known
• English: Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking
• Hindi: Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking
• Telugu: Conversational (basic reading, writing, and speaking)
• Kannada: Conversational (basic reading, writing, and speaking)
Timeline
Technical Project Manager & SAP Technical Architect
Wipro Ltd.
10.2022 - 10.2024
SAP Technical Architect
Delict Technologies
08.2019 - 09.2022
Senior SAP Technical Consultant
Tentacle Technologies
09.2018 - 06.2019
Associate Principal Architect (SAP)
Bristlecone India
07.2017 - 09.2018
Technical Lead / SAP ABAP Consultant
Various Employers
08.2008 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Science
B.M.S. Institute of Technology
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