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Pooja Solanki

Pooja Solanki

Pune

Summary

Application Manager with 11+ years of IT experience, including 9+ years in SAP Basis and SAP HANA across global, complex, and hybrid (on-premise + cloud) landscapes. Expert in SAP S/4HANA, SAP RISE, ECC-to-S/4HANA migrations, and on-premise-to-Microsoft Azure cloud transformations. Proven track record in greenfield/brownfield implementations, system upgrades, refreshes, and end-to-end SAP migrations using SUM and HANA-based tools. Skilled in implementing Palantir Foundry and SAP Datasphere for enterprise data & analytics programs, designing end-to-end data pipelines, integrating data lakes/warehouses, and enabling data-driven decision-making. Strong background in application management, ITIL-based operations, SAP Solution Manager (CHARM, Monitoring, Diagnostics), and 24x7 service delivery in critical production environments.

Overview

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1
Certification
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8
years of professional experience

Work History

Application Specialist

Nouryon Chemical Pvt LTD
07.2024 - Current
  • Client : Nouryon In-house Chemical Products
  • Role : Application Specialist Manager
  • Duration : MARCH 2022 – Still Working
  • Environment : Net Weaver 7.5 SP017 ,Windows , SUSE Linux, Different SAP Components, SAP HANA 1.0 SPS12 , HANA 2.0 SP08 , SAP BTP , Handling SAP RISE (TMS,GTS,GRC) Landscape.
  • Data Intergration Component Tool : Palantir, SAP Datasphere , One-hub, SNP Glue
  • Own and manage a complex, hybrid SAP and applications landscape (on-premise + Azure cloud), ensuring high availability, performance, and SLA compliance for critical business processes.
  • Integrated Palantir Foundry into a hybrid data & analytics platform, designing end-to-end data pipelines and interfaces to data warehouses, data lakes, and operational systems, enabling advanced analytics and reporting.
  • Collaborated with infrastructure and cloud teams to rehost and right-size VMware workloads on Azure Virtual Machines, improving reliability and reducing on-premise footprint.
  • Led on-premise to Microsoft Azure migration of workloads running on VMware vSphere 5.5–8.0, using Azure IaaS and PaaS services to modernize applications.
  • Managed SAP S/4HANA integration with SAP Datasphere, supporting self-service analytics and governed data access for business users.
  • Led SAP security, compliance, and vulnerability lifecycle management using Onapsis and Outpost24 GRC Portal, aligning with internal security policies and external standards (e.g., SOX, ISO27001).
  • Performed regular SAP vulnerability assessments and compliance checks, prioritized findings, and coordinated remediation with BASIS, application, infrastructure, and security teams within agreed SLAs.
  • Monitored SAP landscape for security policy violations, misconfigurations, and unpatched vulnerabilities, escalating high-risk issues to senior management and driving closure.
  • Maintained and updated the CMDB (Configuration Management Database) with accurate information on servers, applications, certificates, interfaces, and services, improving asset management and audit readiness.
  • Managed system and application availability, handling outage planning, downtime scheduling, and stakeholder communication for planned/unplanned incidents and major incident management.
  • Executed RISE and Azure system refresh activities for non-production and production environments, coordinating pre-checks, post-checks, and business validation, and ensuring successful cutover.
  • Managed software licenses (SAP, Microsoft, third-party tools), tracking usage, renewals, and vendor compliance, and providing input for budgeting and cost optimization.

Senior ERP Consultant

Mphasis PVT LTD
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • Client : OXY ( Occidental Petroleum Corporation)
  • Role : SAP SENIOR ERP Consultant
  • Duration : MARCH 2022 – Still Working
  • Environment : Net Weaver 7.5 SP06 ,Windows , SUSE Linux, Different SAP Components, SAP HANA 1.0 SPS12 , HANA 2.0 SP7 , Sybase 16.0 SP13 , MS SQL 13.0.1601.5
  • Proactive Monitor System Landscape, which includes Technical Sandbox, Development, Quality, Pre Prod systems and Production environments
  • Involved in 24x7 support.
  • Daily monitoring of load on system and system activities.
  • Performing system health checks.
  • Perform the System Refresh Activity Twice in Month for Production system.
  • Add-on installations based on client request.
  • Table partitions performed in HANA 2.0 SP5
  • Involved in the Windows Patching Activity for All the Landscape servers to install OS updates.
  • Perform the OpenText Upgrade for all the Landscape.
  • EWA Analysis Reports recommendation suggested to Client every Quarterly.
  • Perform Solman Upgrade for ABAP and JAVA system from version 7.2 SP08 to 7.2 SPS 13
  • Perform the Backup and Restore in HANA from Back-int and File.
  • Install the HDB client in Windows Systems.
  • Generate the EWA report manually for Deck preparation from Solman System.
  • Perform the Managed System Configuration in Solman after the Non-Prod System Refresh's.
  • Perform the Restore in Sybase DB version 16.0 SP13 PL09.
  • Perform the NW SPS upgrade from version 7.5 SPS07 to 7.5 SPS16 using SUM 2.0 SP9 PL 7.
  • Perform HANA MINI checks every Month.
  • Create the CHARM Request in Solman System.
  • Raised OSS to SAP for the Critical Issues.
  • Increased the Space in Sybase DB as per the Client request.
  • Involved in Activity of SAP RISE Migration Activity from the Client side.
  • Knowledge of RISE with SAP and BTP, Integrating SAP and AWS services

Senior Software Engineer

Trianz IT Solutions
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Client : Whirlpool
  • Role : SAP Basis Consultant.
  • Duration : 7 May 2021 – March 2022
  • Environment :Onapsis Tools for SAP systems, Net Weaver 7.4 ,Windows , SUSE Linux, Different SAP Components, SAP HANA 1.0 SPS12 , HANA 2.0
  • Generating the Vulnerability Report from the Onapsis Tool which help in security, audit, Basis and development teams to effectively collaborate and keep their critical SAP systems protected, compliant and operating properly.
  • Work on (DEV,QA,PRD) systems accordingly based on the Vulnerability Report(Critical,High,Medium,Low).
  • Handling the Ticket as per the priority and SLA.
  • Vulnerability Generated for ABAP and JAVA systems ( Different SAP Components) :
  • To Set Users with high-privilege standard profiles assigned
  • Update the kernel version up to the latest available on the service SAP Market Place.
  • Remote unencrypted HTTP connection to Web Service Interface is possible
  • Insecure CPIC communications are accepted
  • ACL file reginfo contains at least one Critical rule
  • The ICM accepts SSL client certificates optionally
  • Message Server access authorizations file is missing
  • Apply the ABAP SAP Security Note via SNOTE.
  • Support Pack upgrade via SUM 2.0 SP04
  • Handle the Cluster System
  • Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills in Monitoring and System Landscape and working to improve overall team performance.

SAP Basis Consultant

DXC TECHNOLOGY PVT.LTD
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Client : Nestle
  • Role : SAP Basis Consultant .
  • Duration : OCT 3 2019 – 7 MAY 2021
  • Environment : Net Weaver 7.4 ,Windows , SUSE Linux, Different SAP Components, SAP HANA 1.0 SPS12 , HANA 2.0 SP03
  • Proactive Monitor System Landscape, which includes Technical Sandbox, Development, Quality, Pre Prod systems and Production environments
  • Involved in 24x7 support.
  • Daily monitoring of load on system and system activities.
  • Performing system health checks.
  • Perform the Sanity checks for JAVA Build system
  • Perform the UME consistency Checks for Java systems
  • Handle the High system alerts and perform the trouble shooting activities
  • Performance trace analysis as per user request.
  • Good Experience in Batch job management.
  • Monitoring HANA DB using HANA Studio.
  • Managing Users and Monitoring system.
  • Backing up and Recover activities in the SAP HANA Database.
  • Monitoring HANA studio and health check activities for HANA database.
  • Proactive while handling the p1 and p2 issues.
  • Monitoring System, Knowledge in Analysis, solving of ABAP dumps, etc.
  • Background Job Administration: Scheduling and Monitoring the Jobs.
  • Maintaining the Profile Parameters and operation modes.
  • Web-dispatcher Migration from Windows 2012 to 2016.
  • Nestlé S.A. is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation headquartered in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland. It is the largest food company in the world, measured by revenue and other metrics, since 2014.

Technical Specialist

HCL TECHNOLOGY PVT.LTD
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Client : NOKIA
  • Role : Technical Specialist
  • Duration : SEP 2018 – MARCH 2019
  • Environment : NetWeaver 7.3 , 7.4, Windows , SUSE Linux, Different SAP Components, Oracle 11g, SAP HANA 1.0 SP12
  • SAP system Administration in UNIX and Windows environment across the landscape.
  • Kernel Upgrades, Appling support packs
  • Installing HANA Client and Studio
  • Stopping, starting, and restarting SAP HANA services.
  • Resolving User Related Issues.
  • HANA DB Monitoring trough HANA studio
  • Configuring TMS& importing transport requests into target systems using STMS.
  • Experience in client management activities like new client creation, Local client copy, Remote client copy and client export and import. Data Provisioning by using SLT

Education

Master of Science - Masters In Computer Application

International Institute of Professional Studies
Indore, India
05-2013

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor in Computer Application

International Institute of Professional Studies
Indore, India
07-2007

High School Diploma - undefined

Shri Gujarati Samaj School
Indore, India
05-2007

Skills

  • Proactive monitoring of multi-system landscapes: Sandbox, Development, Quality, Pre-Prod, Production
  • 24x7 support, daily monitoring of system load, performance, and system activities
  • Regular system health checks and EWA (Early Watch Alert) analysis, quarterly recommendations to client
  • System refreshes (eg, twice monthly Production→Non-Prod refreshes), post-refresh Solman managed system configuration
  • Add-on installations and component updates as per client requirements
  • HANA Client and Studio / HDB client installation and configuration
  • Backup / restore procedures for HANA and Sybase
  • On-call support and resolution of P1/P2 incidents within SLA
  • Raising and managing SAP OSS messages for critical issues
  • SAP ERP 60, SAP S/4HANA 2022
  • SAP NetWeaver 74 / 75 (ABAP & Java) – including SPS upgrades (eg, 75 SPS07 → SPS16 using SUM 20)
  • SAP Solution Manager 72 (CHARM, Technical Monitoring, Diagnostics / Root Cause Analysis, Managed System Configuration)
  • SAP PI/PO administration
  • SAP Web Dispatcher (ABAP & Java) configuration and administration
  • OpenText upgrade and administration across landscapes
  • SAP RISE with SAP and BTP – conceptual and hands-on knowledge, integrating SAP with AWS/Azure services
  • Database Administration
  • SAP HANA 10 SPS12, HANA 20 (eg, SP5 / SP7)
  • Installation, upgrades (Revision & SPS), backup & restore (Backint & file-based)
  • Monthly HANA MINI checks and health checks
  • Table partitioning (HANA 20 SP5)
  • High Availability & System Replication, DR drills, HA/DR strategies
  • HANA DB monitoring via HANA Studio and HANA Cockpit
  • Sybase ASE 160 SP13 (eg, restores, space increase as per client request)
  • MS SQL Server 13016015
  • Oracle Database
  • Operating Systems & Infrastructure
  • Windows Server family
  • SUSE Linux, other Linux distributions
  • IBM AIX
  • Windows patching/OS updates across SAP landscapes
  • VMware vSphere 55–80 – workload migration and right-sizing to Microsoft Azure
  • Cloud & Hybrid Landscapes
  • Managing complex, hybrid SAP and applications landscape (on-premise Azure cloud)
  • Azure IaaS & PaaS for rehosting, modernizing and optimizing SAP-related workloads
  • Integration of SAP with AWS/Azure services in RISE/BTP context
  • Transport, Clients & Integration
  • Transport Management System (TMS) configuration and administration (STMS), importing transports to target systems
  • SAP client management: new client creation, local/remote client copy, client export/import
  • Data provisioning using SAP SLT
  • NWA administration (NetWeaver Administrator)
  • JCo RFC connections between Java and ABAP stacks
  • Inbound/Outbound queues, trusted system configuration
  • Resolution of deadlocks, timeouts, and performance issues
  • Monitoring, Compliance & Security
  • Onapsis (SAP Vulnerability Management) – vulnerability lifecycle management
  • Outpost24 GRC Portal – governance, risk, and compliance
  • SOX / ISO27001 alignment and audit support
  • Regular vulnerability assessments, compliance checks, prioritization of findings, and coordination of remediation with Basis, application, infrastructure, and security teams
  • Policy compliance monitoring, audit evidence preparation and documentation
  • ITSM & Process Tools
  • ServiceNow – Incident, Problem, Change Management
  • HP Service Tool / HP Service Manager
  • CMDB administration
  • SAP CHARM – creating and managing Change Requests in Solution Manager
  • Manual EWA report generation and deck preparation from Solman
  • Data & Analytics Integration
  • Palantir Foundry – integration into hybrid data & analytics platforms, building end-to-end data pipelines to DWH, data lakes, and operational systems
  • SAP Datasphere – integration with SAP S/4HANA, enabling governed self-service analytics
  • Data Integration tools: Palantir, SAP Datasphere, One-hub, SNP Glue
  • Professional & Soft Skills
  • Strong problem-solving and logical thinking, quick learning ability
  • Proactive monitoring and ownership mindset
  • Effective communication with business and IT stakeholders
  • Experience working in global, multicultural, cross-functional teams

Certification

  • SAP Certified Specialist – SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade.
  • SAP HANA 2.0 Installation & Administration (HA200).
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).
  • Applying the RISE with SAP Methodology.
  • Discovering SAP Business Technology Platform.
  • SAP Joule for Consultants.
  • Generative AI at SAP.

Timeline

Application Specialist

Nouryon Chemical Pvt LTD
07.2024 - Current

Senior ERP Consultant

Mphasis PVT LTD
03.2022 - 07.2024

Senior Software Engineer

Trianz IT Solutions
05.2021 - 03.2022

SAP Basis Consultant

DXC TECHNOLOGY PVT.LTD
10.2019 - 05.2021

Technical Specialist

HCL TECHNOLOGY PVT.LTD
09.2018 - 03.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Shri Gujarati Samaj School

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor in Computer Application

International Institute of Professional Studies

Master of Science - Masters In Computer Application

International Institute of Professional Studies
Pooja Solanki