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Vishwanath Hegde

Vishwanath Hegde

Senior Principal -SAP EHS
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

SAP EHS Solution Architect with 17+ years of experience in SAP ECC and S/4HANA, specializing in Product Safety, Dangerous Goods, and EHSM 6.0 (Incident Management, Risk Assessment, Environmental Management). Extensive experience in solution architecture, system design, and full project lifecycle delivery—10 implementations, 07 support, 2 upgrades, and 1 migration. Skilled in SAP presales, RFP response, and client engagement. Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Principal- SAP EHS/Practice Lead

Bristlecone India
Bengaluru/San Diego
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Client: - Illumina Inc.
  • Project Type: -Implementation of SAP EHS Product safety, VERISK 3E 2404, PCN and ECHA portal integration with SAP, BOMBOS integration, designing of WWI report templates and data migration.
  • Designed customer-specific solutions by conducting detailed Fit-Gap analysis.
  • Implemented SAP EHS VERISK 2309 and subsequently upgraded to VERISK 2404.
  • Served as Solution Architect, leading a team of 4 EHS consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Configured core components including SAP EHS, WWI Server, OCC Tool, Expert Server, and integrated with PCN and ECHA portals.
  • Authored the Business Blueprint and Functional Specification (FS) documents.
  • Contributed to the BOMBOS solution design (execution handled by another consultant).
  • Led and executed system cutover activities to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Conducted Train-the-Trainer sessions and facilitated end-user training.
  • Led the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase.
  • Supported data migration activities from ECC to S/4HANA.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete high-impact projects, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Pre sale experience:-

Client- Monster Energy, Bloomberg, Vikram Solar.

  • Provided expert guidance during mergers and acquisitions, facilitating smooth transitions for all parties involved while minimizing disruption or loss of productivity.
  • Championed the adoption of cutting-edge technology solutions to optimize business operations across departments seamlessly.

SAP Solution Architect

Vidhatri IT Solutions
Bengaluru
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Client: - ITC Info tech/British American Tobacco
  • Project Type:-Implementation of VERISK3E 2204, SVT, GLM.
  • Implemented SAP EHS-product safety solution
  • Implemented VERISK 3E 2204 version along with PCTEC 2204.
  • Designed and integrated hanler system to SAP in order to pass comp data to pure.
  • Designed customized SDS template.
  • Installed Expert rules and customized some of expert rules.
  • Designed Multi call rule for EU.
  • Designed T2PO functionality in order to get mass comp data.
  • Designed Recipe label.
  • Provided user training.
  • Over look documentation and handled team.
  • Over look project cost and project plan etc.
  • Implemented REACH SVT for import scenarios.

Subject Mater Expert

Akson Technologies Private limited
10.2019 - 10.2022
  • Project 01:- Cargill Business services-Solution architect.
  • Delivered 04 end to end implementation projects as solution architect within Cargill for different business functions and regions.
  • Successfully delivered Product safety (SERC 1904 ,BOMBOS, Trade secret functionalities, solution in Cargill as part of Corner stone project, Galileo phase 2 ,Thor implementation projects.
  • Successfully delivered Product safety ( Verisk 3E 2204) along with Substance volume tracking, Global labeling management.
  • Successfully implemented Dangerous goods management for US region.
  • Arrange and provide SAP EHS solution work shop to global business team.
  • Fit and gap analysis of complex business process and provide solution.
  • Writing FSD
  • Configuration of system based on requirement
  • Preparation of project related documents such as BPD and training documents.
  • Lead project cut over activities in each client
  • Technical discussion with vendor technical person
  • KT to AMS team( AMS team was handled by Cognizant).
  • Handling of AMS team and support to AMS team to solve critical incidents.
  • Project 02:- Maruti Suzuki Private limited as Solution Architect.
  • Implementation of SAP Product Compliance for the discrete industry.
  • Provided solution for complex CDX integration with SAP.
  • Worked on creation of MDS for material
  • Worked on managing IMDS Compliance scenarios
  • Designed pure to real substance design as per customer requirement
  • Worked on creation of new regulatory requirement .
  • Worked on Product analytical reports
  • Involved in project related documents review.
  • Worked on data migration .

Subject Mater Expert

Shell InfoTech Private Limited
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Worked for Deloitte USI customer Hawaii Electrical company to implement SAP EHS-Incident management as independent SAP EHS SME
  • Customer wanted their EHSM-Report incident, report near miss and report safety observation processed to be implemented through SAP
  • Gathered requirement from different business users
  • Customer requirement to download all incident reports in excel were delivered
  • Customer requirement to generate OSHA 301 report was delivered
  • Customer requirement to route incident process by their org hierarchy were delivered
  • Customer requirement to have business specific roles were delivered
  • Used Azail process in implementation.
  • Streamlined processes to increase efficiency, enabling teams to complete tasks ahead of schedule.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, leading to successful project outcomes.
  • Provided thought leadership on industry-specific topics, establishing reputation as authority within field.
  • Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of organizational needs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted solutions.
  • Presented findings at conferences and workshops, showcasing expertise and building credibility within industry.
  • Installed, configured and monitored new system features based on user needs.
  • Prepared proposal documentation and specifications based on user analytics.

Senior Consultant

KPIT Technologies
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Working as SME and Practice Head for SAP EHSM in KPIT .
  • Handling multiple implementation and support projects as solution architect.
  • Handling Pre-sale part.
  • Handling and developing SAP EHSM in house team by configuring KPIT EHS solution system then training team.
  • Project 01: - Implementation of SAP EHS EBIL.
  • Customer: -Elentas Beck India private limited (Member of Altana Group).
  • Technology used-Product safety, WWI, GLM , Dangerous goods management.
  • Business scenario/Requirement:-
  • Creation of MSDS for Indian plant products
  • Creation of different types of labels by sing GLM tool
  • Restriction/limit quantity of materials under REACH for EU by using SVT.
  • Responsibility Handled:-
  • Business solution for above customer business scenarios
  • Workshops with end user
  • Configuration of system
  • Written FS for RICEF/W
  • End user training
  • Data migration/data upload by using OCC
  • UAT defects works etc....
  • Project 02: - Implementation of Incident management Customer: -Hawaii Electrical Company Inc.
  • Technology Used: - SAP EHSM-Incident Management
  • Business Scenario/Requirement:- Incident, near miss, Safety observation process to be mapped with SAP EHSM IM.
  • Responsibility Handled:-
  • Solution Architecture /Business solution to above business requirement All other implementation responsibility.
  • In addition to above responsibility, I was leading SAP EHS team for this project too

Subject Matter Expert

Naizak Global Engineering
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • Subject matter Expert for the client Petro Rabigh. Project: - IT Phase II implementation for SAP EHS 3EHSM6.0.
  • Following components of EHS/EHSM were implemented
  • SVT, Hazardous substance management-Development of New chemical work flow. Waste management.
  • Creation of waste Profile sheet, waste disposal process with several complex approval process
  • EHSM 6.0 Incident management, risk assessment and Environment Management for Automation and record of all types of incidents with adequate approval process.
  • Developed other process like of hazard register, JSA, Near miss/Safety suggestion, Safety observation process (Workers safety) and Developing of compliance related forms and reports with environment management for air, water, emission tests.
  • Starting from collecting of requirement from business team and documentation of BBPs and Creation of FS for all above process and co- ordinate with implementation partner and business.
  • Handling Huge SAP EHS team as Subject matter expert Had great experience in EHS-FIORI mobile apps for starting from collecting of requirement from business team and documentation of BBPs and Creation of FS for all above process and co-ordinate with implementation partner and business.
  • Handled Huge SAP EHS team as Subject matter expert Had great experience in EHS-FIORI mobile apps for business needs.

Senior Consultant

HCL Technologies
11.2014 - 12.2015
  • It was system upgrade from EHP 6 to EHP 7 and then implementation cum support cum roll out projects with below responsibilities.
  • SAP EHS Component used : Product safety, Basic data and tools, Material master data, WWI, GLM tool.
  • Conducted the workshops to understand 3 gather business requirement and converted the business requirement into Business Blue print Document with fit Gap mitigation analysis.
  • Configured system and developed deferent types of labels as per business needs by using WWI according to business requirements for online and off-line business process.
  • Written functional specification and coordination with technical team for custom development to full fill requirement. I had great experience in data loading by using OCC tool.
  • Installed WWI server with server sizing and established RFC connections. Installed and tested CAB label printer in WWI server and established printer in SAP server.
  • Conducted Functional Unit Testing, Integration testing, UAT scenarios.
  • Worked for a roles of users, Go-Live preparation, preparation of End user manuals, providing training to users, Cut off activities and data migration activities.
  • Go-Live and Post Go-live support.
  • Prepared complete set documents like of training document, Business Blue print Document, Configuration document, KT document, and project cut over document, End to end project solution documentation etc.
  • Did a roll-out project for the other countries with the same solution.

Consultant

Freelancer
03.2014 - 10.2014
  • Freelancer / Bengaluru / Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
  • SAP EHS Component used: Occupational Health and IHS
  • Implemented below components in SAP EHS : Basic data and tools:
  • Configuration and customization of Report definition, Report symbols etc.
  • WWI installation.
  • Product safety: Configuration and customization of Phrase management Report management
  • Configuration and customization of Report /Report template creation by using WWI.
  • Configuration and customization of creation of MSDS reports, creation of SOP training document by using WWI.
  • Configuration and customization of specification master Data Settings Occupational Health.
  • Configuration and customization of workers health safety, safety measures, protocol.
  • Configuration and customization of Injury/ Illness log entry reports Industrial Hygiene and Safety.
  • Configuration and customization of work area (master data) management
  • Configuration and customization of risk management
  • Configuration and customization of Agent management
  • Configuration and customization of risk analysis
  • Configuration and customization of accident/incident log
  • Configuration and customization of reporting system.
  • Preparation of BBP Document, Unit Test cases, configuration documents, user manuals and execution of training to core teams. Data migration activities by using data editor tool.

Safety Manager-SAP EHS Outside Consultant

Nag Interiors Private limited
05.2013 - 02.2014

Senior EHS Officer

ACME Interiors private limited
08.2012 - 05.2013

Safety Officer

Teekays Interiors Private limited
07.2010 - 08.2012

Safety Officer

Johnson Controls
07.2008 - 06.2010
  • COURSES, IOSH

Education

MBA - Environment Management

IMSR
03.2014

Skills

SAP

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Timeline

Senior Principal- SAP EHS/Practice Lead

Bristlecone India
05.2024 - 08.2025

SAP Solution Architect

Vidhatri IT Solutions
03.2023 - 05.2024

Subject Mater Expert

Akson Technologies Private limited
10.2019 - 10.2022

Subject Mater Expert

Shell InfoTech Private Limited
05.2019 - 10.2019

Senior Consultant

KPIT Technologies
06.2017 - 10.2018

Subject Matter Expert

Naizak Global Engineering
03.2016 - 04.2017

Senior Consultant

HCL Technologies
11.2014 - 12.2015

Consultant

Freelancer
03.2014 - 10.2014

Safety Manager-SAP EHS Outside Consultant

Nag Interiors Private limited
05.2013 - 02.2014

Senior EHS Officer

ACME Interiors private limited
08.2012 - 05.2013

Safety Officer

Teekays Interiors Private limited
07.2010 - 08.2012

Safety Officer

Johnson Controls
07.2008 - 06.2010

MBA - Environment Management

IMSR
Vishwanath HegdeSenior Principal -SAP EHS