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Soumalya Pakrashi

Kolkata

Summary

Dynamic SAP Security Specialist with proven expertise at IBM in optimizing access management and enhancing system security. Spearheaded automation initiatives, significantly reducing manual processes while ensuring compliance. Skilled in SAP R/3, HANA Security, S/4HANA, GRC and incident management, with a strong focus on cross-team collaboration and user training to drive efficiency and elevate user satisfaction.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Package Specialist - SAP Security

IBM
Pune
07.2022 - Current

SAP Security & User Administration:

  • Managed user administration, including user creation, deletion, locking, and modification in SAP R/3 and SAP HANA.
  • Performed role creation and maintenance using PFCG and managed role transport (including mass transport through ChaRM).
  • Troubleshoot security and authorization issues using tools like SU53, ST01, STAUTHTRACE, SUIM, and HANA Trace.
  • Worked extensively with AGR*, USR*, and USH* security tables and reports (e.g., RSUSR).
  • Conducted Segregation of Duties (SOD) analysis and developed custom rulesets in SAP GRC to support SAP S/4HANA migration.

SAP GRC & Access Management:

  • Worked with SAP GRC (Access Control) including ARM (Access Request Management) and EAM (Emergency Access Management).
  • Used GRC for user creation, role assignment, and firefighter ID (FFID) management, including owner/controller assignments and log extraction.
  • Configured and maintained SAP GRC Access Control, Process Control, Risk Management, and Audit Management modules.

System Monitoring & Administration:

  • Monitored production systems for long-running jobs, logs, and ABAP dumps.
  • Scheduled and monitored security jobs using SM36 and SM37.
  • Participated in Development, Quality, and Beta System Refresh activities.

Automation & Process Optimization:

  • Led all automation efforts for the SAP Security team, streamlining processes and reducing manual workload.
  • Developed automation solutions using Tricentis LiveCompare, Python, Microsoft Power Automate, and Power BI to improve system monitoring and cleanup activities.
  • Collaborated with developers to integrate Agentic AI-based automation workflows using UIPath, ServiceNow, GRC, SharePoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, and SAP to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Additional Tools & Technologies:

  • Experienced with ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Power BI, and LiveCompare.
  • Created Developer Keys, Object Keys, and Service IDs in the SAP Support Portal.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Calcutta
Kolkata, India
07-2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Calcutta
Kolkata, India
10-2020

Skills

  • SAP Security & Access Management
  • SAP GRC Administration
  • Authorization & Risk Management
  • System Monitoring & Issue Resolution
  • Process Automation & Optimization
  • Workflow Integration & AI Automation
  • Job Scheduling & Monitoring
  • Data Analytics & Reporting
  • Security & Compliance Audits
  • Incident Management & Troubleshooting
  • Cross-Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication
  • Technical Leadership & Automation Strategy

Languages

English
First Language
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • SAP Certified Associate - Security Administrator
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
  • Python for Data Science and AI

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Rank 1 in the Bachelor of Science degree
  • Achieved Rank 7 in the Master of Science degree
  • Received the Best Student Award for exceptional Bachelor of Science degree examination performance

Hobbies

  • Photography
  • Traveling
  • Music Production and Mastering

Timeline

Package Specialist - SAP Security

IBM
07.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Calcutta

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Calcutta
Soumalya Pakrashi