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Raghunath Nambeesan

Raghunath Nambeesan

Hyderabad
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Summary

Dynamic Senior Solution Architect with a proven track record at Microsoft Corporation, specializing in technical program management and agile methodologies. Successfully led SAP HR digital transformation initiatives, enhancing system reliability and stakeholder engagement. Expert in SAP SuccessFactors and risk management, driving operational excellence across diverse teams and projects.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Solution Architect

Microsoft Corporation
Hyderabad
03.2020 - Current
  • Spearheaded planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional programs for SAP HR digital transformation initiative.
  • Collaborated with diverse teams to define project requirements and mitigate risks.
  • Established metrics to evaluate project success, tracking progress and reporting results to senior executives.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations, resolving conflicts and building consensus for effective project execution.
  • Evaluated and optimized processes across engineering teams to foster operational excellence.
  • Led initiatives to enhance system reliability, scalability, maintainability, availability, and extensibility.
  • Developed detailed designs aligned with high-level architectures to ensure successful system implementation.

Senior Consultant

SAP India Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed delivery of multiple large-scale SAP HCM implementations for public sector, manufacturing, and banking clients.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of employee central, payroll, and business modules.
  • Facilitated communication between executive stakeholders and technical teams to align project objectives.
  • Led risk management initiatives, identifying and mitigating potential roadblocks to timelines and objectives.
  • Facilitated workshops involving key stakeholders to review proposed changes.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Managed intricate SAP S4HANA deployment focused on master data for around 500,000 employees, achieving quality outcomes

Scrum Master/Product Owner

SAP Labs Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore
02.2008 - 01.2017
  • Directed Scrum team to deliver SAP Payroll products across multiple regions, ensuring timely implementation of critical legal changes and maintenance updates.
  • Cultivated a collaborative culture, facilitating effective communication among product owners, developers, and stakeholders.
  • Applied agile methodologies to enhance operational processes and streamline product development workflows.
  • Trained and mentored team members on best and most effective ways to use Scrum processes to improve efficiency and reduce production times.
  • Led strategic planning sessions for design and construction management.
  • Navigated complex challenges in GB and Australia payroll, implementing effective solutions.

Education

Senior management program -

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
08-2023

Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) - Computer Science and Engineering

LBS College of Engineering, Kerala
07-2005

Skills

  • Technical program management
  • Software engineering
  • Leadership and stakeholder engagement
  • Product consulting and excellence
  • Project planning and prioritization
  • Agile methodologies and Scrum
  • Risk management strategies
  • Generative AI tools
  • Agentic AI - MS Copilot
  • Process improvement techniques
  • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
  • SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll
  • C, C, and ABAP programming
  • ABAP HR development
  • Azure fundamentals
  • Agentic AI and generative AI basics
  • Australia, GB, UAE, KSA, and NZ payroll expertise

Certification

  • Introduction to SuccessFactors HCM Academy
  • SAP HCM ECC 6.0 (Associate)
  • Employee Central Payroll Integration Associate
  • Activate Project Manager
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
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saturday
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morning
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany Culture

Languages

Hindi
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Senior Solution Architect - Microsoft Corporation
03.2020 - Current
Senior Consultant - SAP India Pvt Ltd.
01.2017 - 03.2020
Scrum Master/Product Owner - SAP Labs Pvt Ltd.
02.2008 - 01.2017
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta - Senior management program,
LBS College of Engineering - Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech), Computer Science and Engineering

Personal Information

  • Pan Number: AMGPR7443G
  • Date of Birth: 04/29/1984

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