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Soumalya Pakrashi

Soumalya Pakrashi

SAP Security and Automation Engineer
Pune,MH

Timeline

SAP Security and Automation Engineer

IBM
07.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Calcutta
12.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Calcutta
06.2017 - 12.2020

Summary

Results-driven SAP Security & Automation Specialist with 2.5+ years of experience in SAP security, GRC administration, and process automation. Expertise in user access management, role-based security, SOD analysis, and compliance across SAP R/3, HANA, and GRC environments. Skilled in automation-driven security enhancements, leveraging Python, UIPath, Power Automate, and Power BI to streamline workflows, optimize risk management, and improve system efficiency. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading automation initiatives, and integrating AI-driven workflows to enhance security operations. Passionate about driving efficiency, minimizing security risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance in enterprise systems.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Package Specialist - SAP Security

IBM
07.2022 - Current

SAP Security & User Administration:

  • Managed user administration, including user creation, deletion, locking, and modification in SAP ECC 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
12.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Calcutta
Kolkata
06.2017 - 12.2020

Skills

  • SAP Security & Access Management (User Provisioning, Role Management, SOD Analysis)
  • SAP GRC Administration (Access Control, ARM, EAM, Firefighter ID Management)
  • Authorization & Risk Management (Custom Rulesets, Risk Mitigation, Compliance)
  • System Monitoring & Issue Resolution (Proactive Issue Detection, ABAP Dumps, Logs)
  • Process Automation & Optimization (Reduced Manual Work Using Python, LiveCompare, Power Automate)
  • Workflow Integration & AI Automation (SAP, ServiceNow, SharePoint, MS Teams, Outlook)
  • Job Scheduling & Monitoring (SM36, SM37, Automated Execution & Tracking)
  • Data Analytics & Reporting (Power BI, Tricentis LiveCompare, Custom Dashboards)
  • Security & Compliance Audits (User Access Reviews, SOX Compliance, Risk Analysis)
  • Incident Management & Troubleshooting (SU53, STAUTHTRACE, HANA Trace, RSUSR)
  • Cross-Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication (Working with Developers, Security Teams, and Business Users to Align Security Strategies)
  • Technical Leadership & Automation Strategy (Driving Security Automation Initiatives)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefits

Certification

  • SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security Architect
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Azure AI Fundamentals
  • Snowflake - Data Warehouse
  • Snowflake - Data Applications
  • Joy of Computing using Python - NPTEL

Languages

English
Bengali
Hindi

Hobbies

  • Photography
  • Music
  • Travel
Soumalya PakrashiSAP Security and Automation Engineer