PARIKSHIT GALANDE
Mumbai
Summary
Proven leader in SAP HANA Cloud and S/4HANA upgrades, SAP security, delivering enhanced system efficiency and performance. Expertise in cloud architecture design and database administration drives significant cost savings and operational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Architect - SAP, Cloud
Colgate Palmolive
Mumbai
12.2023 - Current
- Led SAP Basis HANA Cloud (GCP, AWS) and RISE transformation initiatives to enhance system efficiency and scalability.
Executed S/4HANA 2023 upgrade, optimizing Software Update Manager, reducing downtime by 30%.
Directed S/4HANA conversion using Doc-on-Temp instance, minimizing business downtime by 40%.
Designed online and offline partitioning strategies for large SAP tables, improving performance by 25%.
Drove SAP RISE migration projects through target architecture validation and environment readiness checks.
Managed cross-functional technical team overseeing SAP Basis operations and maintaining 99.9% system stability.
Executed cost optimization initiatives on GCP and AWS, reducing total cost of ownership by 20%.
Conducted performance tuning and capacity planning for enhanced operational efficiency.
Senior Basis Consultant, solution Architect
Tata Consultancy Services
Mumbai
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Executed SAP S/4HANA greenfield implementation, enhancing security and supporting successful country rollout projects.
- Provided senior SAP Basis consulting expertise in SAP and cloud platforms, including GCP and AWS, to optimize system performance.
Senior SAP Basis Consultant
lemongrass
Mumbai
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Ensured optimal performance of cloud-hosted SAP landscapes by supporting SAP Basis and HANA operations.
Executed system refreshes, upgrades, and greenfield installations in AWS and Azure hyperscaler platforms.
Accelerated deployment timelines by about 30% through S/4 HANA installation using AWS launch wizard.
Employed Lemongrass automation tools for various operational efficiencies.
Improved cloud-based SAP systems' response times by up to 20% through tuning and stabilization efforts.
Senior SAP Basis Consultant
Atos Technologies
Mumbai
04.2015 - 05.2021
- SAP Basis Consultant with around 6.5 years of
experience in Basis Administration, Project,
Monitoring and Operations of SAP systems Presently
working with ATOS Pvt. Ltd as SAP BASIS Consultant.
Skilled in data guard technology Skilled in Database
Reorganization Certificate management through OS
and SAP . SSO configuration EWA analysis and
performing system improvements changes. Expert in
Problem solving and crisis management. Suggesting
Proactive measures to avoid crisis. Worked on
troubleshooting SAP systems, daily system readiness
task, daily monitoring activities, housekeeping jobs,
checking for any Alerts, checking for failed Updates,
Lock Entries. Expertise in Kernel Upgrades, Support
Pack Stack Upgrade, System Refresh etc. An effective
communicator with team management, leadership,
analytical and relationship management skills
Assistant Manager IT & SAP
Apar Industries Limited
Mumbai
10.2014 - 04.2015
- managing SAP system administration and overseeing server application SAP license software
SAP basis consultant
ABG Shipyard Limited
Mumbai
05.2013 - 03.2014
- SAP system administration and security maintenance.
SAP Basis Consultant
NovelERP Solution Pvt. Ldt.
Mumbai
03.2012 - 05.2013
- SAP system administration and security maintenance.
Education
MBA/PGDM - Information Technology - Information Technology
Welingkar Institute of Management Development And
Mumbai03-2015
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Mumbai University
Mumbai03-2012
Skills
- SAP HANA Cloud
- S/4HANA upgrade
- System performance tuning
- Cloud architecture design
- Database administration
- Technical leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Native
Native
Certification
- System Conversion to SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Certified Technology Associate - HANA 2.0
- SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP System Upgrade 2020
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Accomplishments
- Recently honored to receive the YCMAD award at Colgate
Timeline
Technical Architect - SAP, Cloud
Colgate Palmolive
12.2023 - Current
Senior Basis Consultant, solution Architect
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2022 - 12.2023
Senior SAP Basis Consultant
lemongrass
06.2021 - 12.2022
Senior SAP Basis Consultant
Atos Technologies
04.2015 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager IT & SAP
Apar Industries Limited
10.2014 - 04.2015
SAP basis consultant
ABG Shipyard Limited
05.2013 - 03.2014
SAP Basis Consultant
NovelERP Solution Pvt. Ldt.
03.2012 - 05.2013
MBA/PGDM - Information Technology - Information Technology
Welingkar Institute of Management Development And
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Mumbai University