Vishal Soni
Summary
Results-driven SAP Basis SME & BTP Lead experienced in SAP Basis, S/4HANA Conversion, and Cloud Transformation. Delivered successful outcomes in SAP BTP Administration, HANA DB optimization, and large-scale migration projects across Azure and SAP Cloud. Committed to driving efficiency and innovation in cloud solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Manager
Proctor & Gamble
Mumbai
11.2023 - Current
- Developed strategies to align SAP systems with business objectives, improving operational efficiency. Technically leading Upgrade of BW system and HANA.
- Provided on-duty manager support at L3/L4 levels and resolved SAP basis issues for P1 and P2 incidents.
- Led the L1/L2 support team, ensuring effective issue resolution and communication.
- Oversaw system upgrades and maintenance, optimizing performance and ensuring system reliability.
- Migrated APO-DRP via ODG to Azure as technical SAP Basis SME, streamlining system functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business needs.
- Acted as SAP BASIS and BTP product owner, guiding product direction and strategy.
Technology Consultant
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Guided and supported customer technology initiatives as BTP Administration and Signavio Process Insight SME, enhancing project outcomes.
- Facilitated S4hana upgrade and conversion processes using DODMO, DOC, and ZDO methodologies to ensure smooth transitions for clients.
- Worked as OS/DB migration SME with different methodology and tools like SUM, SWPM and DB dependent methods like Backup/restore, HSR, ODG.
- Experienced in Migrating BW, OTC, Retail, Supply Chain, Content server, APO(SCM), Live cache, Fiori based on ASE DB, B4HANA, Regional ERPsDesigned end-to-end cutover plans, prerequisites, and post-migration validations.
- Migrated BW, OTC, Retail, Supply Chain, Content server, APO(SCM), Live cache, Fiori on ASE DB, B4HANA, and regional ERPs, ensuring successful transitions.
- Designed end-to-end cutover plans, established prerequisites, and conducted post-migration validations to ensure seamless implementation.
- Collaborated with clients to analyze business requirements and recommend technology solutions.
- Conducted workshops to educate users on new technologies and best practices.
Senior Associate Consultant
Infosys Ltd
Pune
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Migrated SAP BW landscape and SCC (CPI) and HCI-DSA to Azure Cloud, improving system accessibility and scalability for users.
- Managed installation and migration of SAP Cloud Connector to new host, ensuring continuity of service.
- Installed and upgraded SAP Application, Hana 2.0 Database and configured NLS IQ client for optimal performance.
- Configured HSR and managed Backup/Restore for seamless data migration between data centers.
Senior Associate Consultant
Capgemini
Mumbai
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Implemented MES (SAP ME/MII) and configured ADS, facilitating Java upgrades from NW 7.3 to 7.5.
- Coordinated kernel upgrades, support pack updates, system refreshes, and deployment of Java components via telnet, while managing SPAM/SAINT updates, STMS setup, and RFC connection configuration to maintain system stability.
- Executed technical monitoring with Solman 7.2, ensuring system integrity and performance through proactive oversight.
- Conducted proactive system monitoring for performance issues, job failures, and ABAP short dumps, logging tickets for resolution by relevant teams.
- Worked on Upgrade of java NW 7.3 to NW 7.5 and CPS 8 to BPA 9 SAP Redwood Component.
Education
B.Tech - Computer Engineering
JIET
Jodhpur06-2017
Skills
- SAP BTP Consultant
- S4Hana upgrade & Conversion
- SAP Cloud Migration SME
- SAP BASIS administration
- SAP Products: S/4HANA, Live cache, SCM, SolMan 72, Supply Chain, Gateway, BW, Fiori, ME/MII, Redwood (CPS/BPA),
- SAP HANA , Oracle
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Task prioritization
Certification
- SAP Certified Technology Specialist – S/4HANA Conversion & System Upgrade
- SAP Certified Technology Associate – HANA 2.0 SPS03
- SAP Certified Technology Associate – System Administration (SAP HANA with NW 7.5)
- SAP Certified – OS/DB Migration for SAP NetWeaver 7.52
- SAP Certified – SAP HANA Cloud | SolMan 7.2
- AZ-120: SAP Workload on Azure
- AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals
Timeline
IT Manager
Proctor & Gamble
11.2023 - Current
Technology Consultant
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 11.2023
Senior Associate Consultant
Infosys Ltd
03.2021 - 09.2021
Senior Associate Consultant
Capgemini
07.2019 - 03.2021
B.Tech - Computer Engineering
JIET