SAP HANA/SAP Release Manager/SAP Portal/ Lead SAP HANA Cloud Technical Consultant

2/2018 – 5/2018

Learning about the ClarusONE (JV between Walmart and Mckesson) environment deployed in the Azure Cloud, find-ing technology and process gaps, investigating the best use of the current technology and exploring possible im-provements. This means learning about all of the components, how they connect and the best possible set up within the Azure environment, DR and Fault Tolerance for SAP and non-SAP components such SAP HANA, SAP Web dispatcher, BODS, BOBJ, Tableau, Altreyx and Dockers, to keep a production environment running, using the lowest possible TCO and maintaining the SAP Standards, as well as Azure standards. Reporting to a Director and IT Senior Manager.

SAP HANA

10/2015 – 9/2016

Managing multiple HANA Enterprise Cloud (HEC) projects, managing resources and technical team lead (only one of about 30 such technical people in the world), managing up to 5 different projects of small teams simultaneously (up to 8 resources) of Offshore resources in completing time critical projects within the allotted time in various industry sectors. Certified to work in the SAP HANA HEC environment. A Single Point of Contact or Subject Matter Expert for all technical issues that arise within the duration of any project allocated to me. Appeared in 2 SAP HANA HEC publications, due to my technical knowledge. Participated in new product release testing of SAP HANA Products.

SAP HANA

9/2014 – 9/2016

Installation and upgrade of HANA Enterprise Lead Cloud.
SME and Technical Team leader.

SAP HANA

6/2014 – 6/2014

SAP Portal Consultant
Performance overview
Defining short term and long term changes

12/2013 – 10/2015

SAP is the global leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world's economic power grid. The mission of the MCD (Managed Cloud Delivery only one of a few hundred consultants in the world authorised to work with SAP Cloud) organization within the Cloud Infrastructure Delivery. Using the latest tools and processes, build required product competencies based on Customer Input supported out of HANA Enterprise. Support Customer front Office with technical and functional expertise, Offer 3rd level support for strategic custom-ers by resolving incidents and executing change/requests which are not part of the normal operations such as in-stall, OS/DB migrations and updates.

SAP S/4HANA

5/2013 – 12/2013

SAP GRC Consultant.
Creating all the associated documentation from blueprint to go-live

12/2011 – 10/2012

SAP Portal Architect.
Designing the SAP Portal Solution,
Creating all associated documentation from blueprint to go-live

2/2011 – 12/2011

Specialising in designing and implementing java based systems from a basis point of view
Implemented Supplier Self Service Portal SRM-MDM Catalog 3.0 on MDM 7.1
Upgraded the SRM-MDM Catalog to SP10 and MDM to SP07
Upgraded Portals to EP7.0 EHP1 SP9
Attended course SRM270
Upgraded SAP systems and Portals from Oracle 10g to 11g
Configured Java stack systems to communicate with CCMS alerting

Evaluated the use of SUS Portal

1/2009 – 9/2010

Specialising in migrating portals and sap systems using either the Homogenous or Heterogeneous method
Oracle 10g and AIX and SUSE Linux
Customer visits to obtain current portal usage and configuration
Detailing technical and TCO benefits of relocating the portals to new site
Creating Technical Migration Document
Technically migrating portals from customer site to providers site
Delivering third line support and guidance

Leading technical SAP projects
Designing and implementing architectural landscapes
Installing and configuring portals
Implementing and managing servers
Delivering third line support and guidance

Key Achievements

Proved an excellent portal migration expert/solutions architect, impeccably managing SAP projects for T-Systems
Proved highly versatile across full project lifecycles, successfully managing schedules, workflow & finances
Key contributor to a SAP project, successfully migrating from EP7 SP15 on Windows 2003 to SUSE Linux 10
Successfully analysed corporate requirements, implementing SAP solutions in line with strategic objectives
Devised and implemented innovative technical solutions, consistently within scope, budget and deadline
Conducted thorough system & integration testing, ensuring optimum functionality, performance & reliability
Designed & implemented a successful architectural landscape for the portals using state of the art technology
Successfully showcased two high-tech designs at a major workshop, achieving full approval from a key client
Managed the successful implementation of the design across the landscape in line with the design document
Proved highly versatile across portal management, implementing highly resilient ESS/MSS & SSO (Snag) systems
Successfully implemented BI 7.0 and Microsoft SQL servers, improving system performance and functionality

3/2008 – 12/2008

Handpicked solutions architect and IT expert, delivering impeccable third line technical support for Adidas
Key technical consultant, successfully coordinating and leading complex new projects on SAP Portal 7.0
Designed, implemented & managed a radical new landscape architecture, considerably improving portal stability
Successfully managed an external facing portal & a federated portal network on a SUN Solaris HA scenario
Worked closely with 3rd party service provider EDS, efficiency implementing system improvements to deadline
Implemented CTS+ on the federated portal, successfully creating and controlling non-ABAP transport routes
Led an investigation on Solution Manager E2E including CHaRM
Installed and configured the federated portal, enabling accurate support pack/new software release testing
Key advisor for a major project, helping EDS upgrade the portal from Support Package 12 to Support Package 15
Delivered expert third line support guidance & support, technically proving new components prior to installation
Led a major project, delivering a first-class warehouse management solution to control the movement of goods
Key contact for third party supplier HP, introducing the solution to users and delivering expert support
SAP Retail Oracle9 and Solaris

11/2003 – 1/2007

SAP Portal Experte
Key technical consultant, successfully managing major projects as lead coordinator/team leader for Nestle
Proved highly versatile across SAP management, overseeing over 90 portals in a global, high-availability solution
Successfully led, coordinated and managed one of the world’s largest Enterprise Portal 6.0 SP4 implementations
Installed the system 100% in line with corporate strategy, ensuring continuous availability to achieve goals
Validated technical changes prior to rollout, ensuring highly efficient implementation 100% to schedule
Successfully managed installation, including SSO certification, KM, CM, ESS/MSS, UWL 6.0 & SAP Web Dispatcher