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Kirtee Andanigoudar

Kirtee Andanigoudar

Bangalore

Summary

Growth-oriented SAP Security Consultant with 11 years of experience of seamlessly integrating SAP systems into business practices. Collaborative educator building relationships with varying business units and driving growth through IT-based solutions. Thoughtful troubleshooter, providing comprehensive solutions to different authorization issues. Known to build strong customer relationships to understand requirements and deliver value-added solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager

Deloitte
Bangalore
03.2023 - Current
  • Supporting the UAT of phase 1 CFIN implementation
  • Preparing for phase 2 CFIN implementation
  • Designing the authorization concept for SAP GRDC
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.

Senior Security Engineer

Swiss Re Global Business Solutions
Bangalore
01.2019 - Current
  • Spearheaded end-to-end authorization implementation of SAP Data Warehouse Cloud and SAP Analytics Cloud products, resulting in a 60% increase in operational efficiency for clients.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud security protocols, improving system reliability by 75% and providing clients with peace of mind regarding their sensitive data
  • Developed and executed a comprehensive SAML-based interconnectivity architecture between SAP cloud-based products and Azure, automating user access with Azure Active Directory, resulting in a 60% reduction in manual access management.
  • Collaborated with internal audit team to perform regular SAP security assessments, resulting in improved compliance scores and reduced risks of data breaches.
  • Orchestrated the seamless upgrade from S/4 Hana 1709 to 1909 and Fiori 2.0 to 3.0, resulting in a reduction of operational downtime by 30%.
  • Led the successful implementation of Xiting SP16 tool for emergency access management, resulting in a reduction of potential security breaches by 75%.
  • Developed and executed incident response plans for high-priority security incidents, reducing resolution times by 30% and minimizing the impact on critical systems.

Consultant

Infosys India Limited
Bangalore
01.2018 - 11.2018
  • Risk analysis and identifying of SOD conflicts by simulating transactions and role Identify Critical Action, and Permission Level risks while assigning new roles to the users, and addition of transaction codes in roles
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to contribute recommendations and deliver client objectives.

Senior Associate Consultant

Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions. Ltd
Bangalore
09.2016 - 01.2018
  • SPOC for all SAP authorizations projects of the client Managed one implementation project for new SAP landscape and one roll-out project at the same time Headed L2 team of user management Designing roles for Fiori apps by adding Catalogs and Groups to S/4 HANA roles Worked on activating OData services for the Fiori apps in /IWFND/MAINT SERVICE
  • Troubleshooting and identifying the missing OData Services and authorization issues in /IWFND/ERROR LOG and notifying the Basis and Fiori configuration team to activate them Implemented BI/BW Analysis Authorization using RSECADMIN, granting access to multi-Providers and restricting access by company codes, plants, distribution channels and hierarchical restrictions Assigned Analysis Authorization objects to roles using S_R_ AUTH Authorization object.
  • Achievement Received positive feedback for fast learner and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.

Application Consultant

IBM
Bangalore
07.2012 - 08.2016
  • To support Audit, I had traveled to Munich, Germany for duration of 4 months, ) where I participated in Live Audit with PwC @, Munich and to facilitate new initiatives, stabilize the existing processes to make more secure user administration
  • Single point of contact for SAP Authorization Successfully participated in Knowledge transfer activities during transition Extensively worked on User administration with SU01/SU10 Experience in Parent/Child Role, Composite/Single role concepts with PFCG Effectively coordinated with the Basis team for CUA set up for all SAP systems
  • Achievement Received multiple appreciation for effective audit handling with swift action and strong evidences
  • Deep Skiller Award for effective deliverables independently with little guidance.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

VTU University
09.2009

Skills

  • S/4 HANA 2021 Security
  • SAP BI Security
  • SAP Fiori
  • SAP Data Warehouse Cloud authorization setup and integration
  • SAP Analytics Cloud authorization setup and integration
  • SAP NetWeaver Portal, , SAP Solution Manager, SAP CHARM,
  • SharePoint, Jira, ServiceNow
  • Microsoft Azure
  • SAP BTP

Accomplishments

  • Consulting experience in Banking/Finance/Automobile/Insurance industries
  • In-depth knowledge on roll-out projects, Upgrade, new concept design and implementation of new SAP products in the landscape
  • Single-handedly conceptualized end to end implementation of authorization concept for SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Data Warehouse Cloud delivering 6 concepts, 10+ SAC dashboard authorization setup ranging from SAP to Non-SAP systems for different Business requirements
  • Initiated and delivered the SAC authorization concept for acquired data in Project Orion which won "SAP Innovation Award 2021"
  • Cross skilled in modelling/story creation in SAP Analytics Cloud along with connection configuration to support the Platform colleague
  • Cross skilled in creating Graphical view/SQL views in SAP Data Warehouse Cloud along with connection configuration to support the Developers/Platform colleagues
  • SAP Blogger Author with published blogs on new concept which is still ongoing
  • Agile Coach performing Line Manager responsibilities with experience in agile ways of working
  • Essential knowledge of SOD concept and GRC
  • Accomplished in delivering new projects with rigorous timelines keeping the stakeholder satisfaction in mind, having detailed discussion on timely manner for the progress Proficient in mentoring different teams on new products and collaborating to deliver the required results

Certification

  • SAP Certified Technology Professional – SAP System Security Architect
  • SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP System Security and Authorizations
  • SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Analytics Cloud

Languages

  • English – Fluent
  • Blogs

    • https://blogs.sap.com/2022/03/10/sap-data-warehouse-cloud-saml-configuration-for-user-access-provisioning-with-azure-as-identity-provider/
    • https://blogs.sap.com/2022/07/22/quick-guide-consume-your-data-warehouse-cloud-view-in-sac-story/
    • https://blogs.sap.com/2022/12/06/sap-data-warehouse-cloud-creating-the-data-access-control-dac/?

    Timeline

    Manager

    Deloitte
    03.2023 - Current

    Senior Security Engineer

    Swiss Re Global Business Solutions
    01.2019 - Current

    Consultant

    Infosys India Limited
    01.2018 - 11.2018

    Senior Associate Consultant

    Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions. Ltd
    09.2016 - 01.2018

    Application Consultant

    IBM
    07.2012 - 08.2016

    Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

    VTU University
    Kirtee Andanigoudar