Ravindra Singh

• Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timelines.
• Managed AMS engagement for a large supply chain customer with 50+ team members supporting full suite of SAP applications in strict SLA driven environment.
• Leading the SAP India Technology vertical with 75+ FTEs across various technical streams - ABAP, PI/CPI, Basis, Security, BODs etc.
• Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
• Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
• Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
• Recruited, placed, and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
• Presented project information and status updates to customers and fielded concerns.

No. of Clients served: 20+

Roles performed: Program Manager, Enterprise Solution Architect, Technology lead, Technical SME, Development Lead, Deployment/Cutover Lead, Release Lead etc.

Project types: S/4 Greenfield implementations, Brownfield Implementations, Selective Transformations, S/4 HANA Upgrades, AMS Managed Services, RFPs etc.

Experience Summary:

a. Program Management

• Led the delivery of 12 S/4 HANA implementation programs end to end across all domains
• Extensive experience in setting up project governance processes aligning with client stakeholders
• Executed the program plan and responsible for delivery of its major elements including programs business objectives, scope and solution within quality criteria, on time and budget
• Provided active risk, issue, dependency, scope, resource, financial and quality management of all key engagement elements
• Led delivery of three SAP RISE business transformation programs with team size comprising of 100+ members
• Extensive experience in setting up Agile/Scrum methodology, DevOps and associated processes
• Extensive experience working with project management tools - Jira, Microsoft Azure DevOps etc.

b. Technology Leadership:

• Rich experience in developing enterprise-grade solutions following SAP best practices to meet the business requirements and scalability
• Defined SAP landscape designs, best practices and solution standards and governance
• Experience in performing ABAP code optimization, code remediation, program performance analysis, performance tuning
• Led solution architecture, staffing and resource allocation throughout the engagement lifecycle and built effective teams to drive transformation objectives
• Provided thought leadership and expertise on SAP trends, challenges, and opportunities to meet the program objectives to meet regulatory requirements
• Expertise in SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), including SAP Extension Suite, SAP Business Process Automation (BPA), SAP Integration Suite, Event mesh, SAP Analytics Cloud & SAP HANA Cloud,
• Performed several S/4 HANA upgrade assessments and provided technical guidance and oversight to the project team throughout the upgrade lifecycle, ensuring adherence to quality standards, best practices, and industry norms
• Provided thought leadership and expertise on ERP trends, challenges, and opportunities
• Architected Gen AI solutions to reimagine business processes, accelerate implementation and maximize value of technology investments
• Exposure to Gen AI - Joule AI and related use-cases
• Deep understanding on latest Extensibility model and clean-core approach

c. Practice Building:

• Led development of digital solutions, methodologies and “Point of View” artifacts for niche areas like BTP, Gen AI and Cloud
• Performed people development and performance management activities
• Led Recruitment activities across multiple office locations
• Led/participated in sales pursuits, proposal development, RFP responses, estimations, orals and pricing

d. Few notable client experiences

• Client Industry/Sector: Utilities, Energy, Resources & Industrial

• Project Description: SAP S/4 Green field Implementation (IS-Retail & IS-Oil amalgamation)

• Project duration: 24 months

• Role: Program Manager

Led the delivery of S/4 Greenfield implementation program end to end across all domains. Managed risks, engagement economics, communications, quality and resources. Played a key role in setting up project governance processes aligning with client stakeholders. Executed the program plan and responsible for delivery of its major elements including programs business objectives, scope and solution within quality criteria, on time and budget. Provided active risk, issue, dependency, scope, resource, financial and quality management of all key engagement elements.

• Client Industry/Sector: Material equipment manufacturing, Energy Resources & Industrial

• Project Description: SAP S/4 Green field Implementation, CFIN & Europe roll-outs

• Project duration: 18 months

• Role: Program Manager & Solution Architect

Led strategic planning, transformation road-map and end to end delivery of S/4 HANA Greenfield implementation program. Led solution architecture, staffing and resource allocation throughout the engagement lifecycle and built effective teams to drive transformation objectives. Developed business case justifications, cost/benefit analysis and engagement pricing. Played a key role in setting up Agile/Scrum methodology, DevOps and associated processes. Led complex business solutions on SAP platforms such as SAP Cloud Platform, S/4HANA, Fiori and other NetWeaver based SAP business suite applications.

• Client Industry/Sector: Technology, Technology & Media

• Client Name: Google

• Project Description: SAP S/4 1909 HANA Upgrade (R2.2 N3Q program, August 2020 until April 2021)

• Project duration: 9 months

• Role: S/4 HANA Upgrade Lead (onsite-USA)

Performed upgrade assessment and provided technical guidance and oversight to the project team throughout the upgrade lifecycle, ensuring adherence to quality standards, best practices, and industry norms. Participated in analysis, design & coding remediation, unit testing as part of upgrade project and enhancements. Performed root cause analysis, troubleshoot to fix production support issues.

• Client Industry/Sector: Technology & Media

• Project Description: SAP Carve-out/divestiture program to separate two business units

• Role: SAP Technology Lead (onsite-USA)

Devised the overall carve-out strategy on the project. Led the code remediation strategy and architecture of two target SAP environments corresponding to the two business units. Defined SAP landscape designs, best practices and solution standards and governance. Performed ABAP code optimization, program performance analysis, performance tuning.

• Client Industry/Sector: Paper & Pulp production, Consumer Goods

• Project Description: SAP Green field Implementation across 4 roll-outs

• Project duration: 18 months

• Role: Integration Lead (onsite-USA)

Led the B2B integration workstream across the three project releases. Was responsible for both SAP EDI side development and also middleware(IBM Sterling) side development with focus on various functional areas: SAP RTR, OTC, PTP & SCM. Led the development and integration effort involving RFCs, ALE/IDOCs, User Exits, BADIs, BAPIs, File Interfaces etc. Played a key role in ABAP code optimization, program performance analysis & performance tuning.

No. of Client served: 1

Roles performed: Development Team Lead, Senior Developer

Project type: Product development for SAP ACM (Agricultural Contract Management)

Experience Summary:

• As a team lead, led a team of 15 development resources
• Involved in development of core components of SAP ACM (Agricultural Contract Management) solution
• Mentored and guided team members to foster proper completion of assigned development assignments
• Extensively worked on Object oriented ABAP and gained functional expertise in Contract Management

No. of Clients served: 3

Roles performed: Development Team Lead, Senior Developer

Project types: Greenfield implementations (ECC)

Experience Summary:

• As Development lead, led a team of 10+ development resource
• Designed robust ABAP solutions and was responsible for performing the code review for the extended team
• Worked in capacity of senior developer, team lead and onsite coordinator
• Technical solution architecture - SAP APO Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning areas
• Developed robust custom end to end solutions - MP (Material Planning) Book

No. of Client served: 2

Roles Performed: Senior Developer, Consultant, Developer

Project types: Greenfield implementations (ECC)

Experience Summary:

• Senior developer responsible for solution delivery for key process areas
• Setting and ensuring development and quality standards
• Trained junior developers, teaching skills in ABAP & Workflow and working to improve overall team performance
• Designed and developed robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance
• Worked with project manager, peer senior developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues
• Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that exceeded performance expectations