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Ramasamy Venkataraman

Project Manager

Bangalore

Summary

Cloud & Infrastructure Project Manager with 16+ years of experience delivering medium to large-scale IT transformation programs across global and matrix organizations. Expertise in Cloud & Hosting projects, cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, SAP landscape transformations, and Azure cloud platforms. Proven track record in managing scope, budget, governance, risk, vendor coordination, and cross-functional delivery across Cloud, Hosting, Security, Observability, and Operations teams. Certified Azure Architect, SAFe Agilist, Scrum Master, and SAP Activate Project Manager.

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years of professional experience

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Work History

SAP Service Delivery Manager / Cloud Project Manager

T-Systems India (Deutsche Telekom)

08.2021 - Current

Managed end-to-end delivery of Cloud & Hosting projects including cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, SAP platform upgrades, and operational initiatives.
Led migration of 241+ SAP systems (SIDs) across global customers with zero major escalations.
Defined and maintained project scope, milestones, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource plans.
Conducted feasibility analysis and estimation for new cloud transformation initiatives.
Collaborated with Cloud, Hosting, Infrastructure, Security, and Operations teams to ensure alignment.
Facilitated sprint planning, risk workshops, steering committee meetings, and executive reviews.
Managed vendor coordination and third-party governance.
Achieved 30% Azure cost optimization through infrastructure right-sizing.
Ensured smooth transition to operations through structured ITIL-based service handover.
Maintained reporting dashboards covering project status, RAID logs, and budget burn.

Principal Consultant – SAP & Cloud Infrastructure

Mercedes-Benz R&D India (Daimler AG)

05.2013 - 07.2021

Managed medium to large-scale SAP & infrastructure transformation projects in a global matrix organization.
Led SAP HANA migrations, system upgrades, infrastructure modernization, and HA/DR implementations.
Designed Azure-based cloud architectures for SAP workloads.
Owned governance, audit compliance, and risk management.
Coordinated rollout centers, vendors, and global stakeholders across Germany and India.
Administered monitoring & observability platforms covering 700+ systems globally.
Managed cutover, go-live, and post-go-live stabilization activities.
Led cross-functional teams across Infrastructure, Network, Security, and Application Support.

SAP Basis Consultant / Administrator

Infinite Computer Solutions & LM Wind Power

04.2010 - 05.2013

SAP Basis Support and BAU operations.
Managed SAP system upgrades, ensuring seamless transitions with minimal disruption to business operations.
Applied necessary support packs to SAP and Oracle products, maintaining up-to-date and secure software installations.

Software Engineer

Jeevan Technologies

03.2008 - 11.2008

Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.
Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.

Education

MS - Software Systems

BITS Pilani

BE - Computer Science Engineering

Anna University

Skills

Cloud & Hosting Project Delivery

Cloud Migration & Infrastructure Modernization

Azure Cloud (IaaS, SAP on Azure)

Platform Upgrades & System Transformations

Project Intake, Feasibility & Estimation

Risk Management & Mitigation

Budget Planning & Cost Control (Budget Burn Tracking)

Vendor & Third-Party Management