Sudheer Garigipati
Software Consultant
Bengaluru
Summary
SAP Basis Consultant with 12 years of comprehensive experience in SAP system administration, maintenance, and optimization. Demonstrated proficiency in implementing and managing complex SAP landscapes, including ECC, S/4HANA, and BW/4HANA, ensuring high availability and seamless performance. Up-to-date with the latest SAP technologies, including SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), and SAP Fiori, with hands-on experience in system conversions and modern user experience enhancements. Adept at leading system upgrades, patch management, and disaster recovery planning, with a strong focus on optimizing system performance and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable, innovative solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
Truspeq
02.2024 - Current
- Deliver in-depth expertise on SAP S/4HANA conversion processes, including migration strategies, methodologies, and tools.
- Ensure robust understanding and implementation of SAP high availability and disaster recovery architectures, along with network and virtualization technologies.
- Proactively identify critical issues, develop comprehensive service plans, and lead the execution of technical solutions across customer environments.
- Design and implement optimized SAP configurations to maximize system performance, reliability, and availability.
- Integrate SAP S/4HANA with SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) to leverage cloud capabilities, enhance system functionality, and drive innovation.
- Implement and manage SAP Fiori applications to improve user experience, streamline workflows, and enable modern, responsive interfaces.
- Assess customer needs and recommend SAP solutions that provide measurable value, aligning with business objectives.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini
3 2022 - 01.2024
- Plan cutover activities for S4Hana, BW4Hana Upgrades, SAP Support Pack upgrades, Hana Revision Upgrades etc.
- Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
- Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
- Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop customized solutions that addressed unique client needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions for various projects.
Senior Associate Consultant
Infosys
09.2015 - 03.2022
- Worked on SAP GTS DB2 to HANA 2.0 Migration on AWS Cloud, ensuring seamless data transfer and system integration.
- Led the SAP GRC DB2 to HANA 2.0 Migration, managing the entire process from proof of concept (POC) to go-live.
- Performed HANA revision updates to maintain system stability and performance.
- Conducted system copy backs and refreshes to keep environments up-to-date and synchronized.
- Managed SOX audit compliance, identifying and addressing potential issues.
- Played a key role during the transition period, actively participating in knowledge transfer sessions with client SMEs and providing reverse knowledge transfers.
- Executed kernel upgrades to enhance system performance and security.
- Applied patches for ST-PI and ST-A/PI to ensure systems were current and secure.
- Managed SPOOL operations to optimize printing and job scheduling within SAP systems.
- Identified and applied critical HOT FIX notes to address system vulnerabilities and issues promptly.
- Upgraded SAP NetWeaver from version 7.4 to 7.5, enhancing system capabilities and performance.
- Planned and executed production maintenance activities to ensure minimal downtime and optimal system performance.
- Oversaw the delivery of systems to the development team, ensuring timely provision to facilitate on-time product delivery to customers.
Senior Engineer Application Support
Wipro
06.2012 - 09.2015
- Performed fresh installation of SAP Solution Manager 7.1 and executed end-to-end configurations to maintain satellite systems.
- Created stack XMLs through Solution Manager MOPZ whenever required.
- Involved in Data Centre Migration.
- Coordinated with HP and NetApp support during disaster recovery.
- Implemented DR for products like SAP PI and SAP EP.
- Participated in discussions with HOD and the functional team to prepare roles as per the role matrix.
- Performed SP upgrades whenever required for products like SAP ERP, SAP PI, and SAP EP.
- Responsible for taking backups of all SAP servers in the landscape.
- Provided required file system information and space requirements to the OS and hardware team.
- Downloaded required media files from the marketplace.
- Installed SAP Solution Manager 7.1 SP04 and upgraded to the SP05 stack.
- Configured System Preparation, Basic Configuration, and Managed System Configuration.
- Applied support packs for ABAP/JAVA systems using SPAM and JSPM.
- Possessed knowledge of client administration including local client copy, remote client copy, and export/import client copy methods.
- Monitored activities in the administration process using transaction codes across stage and production systems.
- Configured Transport Management System and managed the movement of application fixes through the systems using TMS.
- Applied OSS notes using SNOTE transactions.
- Maintained profile parameters, performed background job administration, configured operational modes, and renewed maintenance certificates.
- Managed stopping and starting of SAP systems in cluster/non-cluster environments.
- Registered developers and raised OSS messages in SMP.
- Conducted performance tuning by adjusting parameters.
- Performed Oracle database upgrades.
- Monitored message failures for the PI system from Solution Manager.
- Managed user creation, deletion, locking, and unlocking users from the CUA system.
- Handled user creation and group assignment in the Portal.
- Addressed day-to-day authorization issues including password resets and removal of locks on user profiles.
- Managed OSS access and provided SAP support team members access to our SAP environment for issue resolution.
- Administered tablespace using BRtools.
Transaction Processing Officer
Mphasis
10.2009 - 11.2010
- Provide technical support for HP Notebooks (US and Canada region)
- Troubleshoot and fix Hardware/ Networking/OS related queries through chat support.
Technical Support Executive
Brigade India Pvt Ltd
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Provide technical support for HP Notebooks (US and Canada region)
- Troubleshoot and fix Hardware/ Networking/OS related queries through chat support.
Education
B.Sc -
Andhra University
12th - undefined
Andhra Pradesh
10th - undefined
Andhra Pradesh
Post Graduate in computer applications -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
Skills
SAP Technologies: SAP NetWeaver, SAP HANA, SAP Solution Manager, SAP ECC, SAP BW, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP Fiori
System Administration: Installation, Configuration, Upgrades, Patch Management, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery
Database Management: Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, SAP HANA
Operating Systems: Windows Server, Unix, Linux (SUSE, Red Hat)
Security: User Administration, Role Management, Authorization Concepts
Tools: SAP GUI, SAP HANA Studio, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Transport Management System (TMS), SAP LVM
Other Skills: Project Management, Troubleshooting, Documentation, Team Leadership, Client Communication
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Truspeq
02.2024 - Current
Senior Associate Consultant
Infosys
09.2015 - 03.2022
Senior Engineer Application Support
Wipro
06.2012 - 09.2015
Transaction Processing Officer
Mphasis
10.2009 - 11.2010
Technical Support Executive
Brigade India Pvt Ltd
09.2009 - 04.2010
Senior Consultant
Capgemini
3 2022 - 01.2024
B.Sc -
Andhra University
12th - undefined
Andhra Pradesh
10th - undefined
Andhra Pradesh
Post Graduate in computer applications -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
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