Professional Summary

14 years of Industry and SAP experience with international companies like Accenture, Satyam, IBM, HCL, DuPont (US and Canada chemical industry), SHELL, Infineon, Grasim, Huber gp. & other well-known companies, expertly skilled in PM, QM, and Maintenance Inventory.

 

·         PMP-Certified Professional with approx 10 yrs of SAP experience which includes Project handling as Lead, also lead mid size SAP total project end to end all modules acting Project manager. Planning, managing, and controlling the work being performed by the individual project teams. Achieved tactical and strategic benefits.

 

·         Six (6) end to end SAP PM & IM (MRO), and QM Implementations.

 

Experience in Upgrade, Support, SAP Enhancement and Roll out Projects - Spare Requirements analysis; SAP upgrade projects 3.1h to 4.0 ; 3.1i to ECC5.0. SAP implementation in  various industries like Process, Electrical parts & PC Assembly, Order based mfg. & Batch job industry, Oil, Traveler Transport, Semiconductor, Food, Utility & Film manufacturing. Project types Development, implementation, upgrade and process improvement projects leading to the successful implementation of a common business objective in an ERP.

 

·         Handled Go-Live/ Post Go-Live operation for Implementer & Client. Have Self tracked progress on team activities and direct corrective action in the event that tasks fall behind schedule along with measuring progress. Overall on-time, on-budget delivery of large, global SAP implementations. Developing work plans, managing deadlines and coordination of project team and sub-team activities. Estimating project skill requirements, working with deployment to identify appropriate resources an managing their integration into the team. Defining and agreeing on deliverables and milestones. Setting and controlling scope.

 

·         Expertise in Client Requirements Study & Business Process Mapping; Expertise in Configuration settings & Customization; thoroughly experienced in Fit-Gap Analysis & Integration Issues.

 

·         Expertise in Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) giving Value add  -varied industries

 

·         Lead Project Integration testing monitoring & Coordination

 

·         Designed Cut-over activities /Data Migration and Testing--all modules coordination.

 

·         Training, Change Management & Documentation; extra ordinary feedback in training

 

·         Improved Maintenance + Inventory system efficiency thru SAP from above 85% (from earlier  40%)

 

·         Expert in various Tools like IBM AscendantERP,sharepoint , RWD infopak , track- it, eRoom.. many SDLC.

 

 

è Independently Facilitated discussions to define work breakdown structures, estimated work effort and resource load project plans utilizing different tools; Independently facilitated discussions to resolve complicated cross-team issues

 

è  Independently tracked progress on team activities and direct corrective action in the event that tasks fall behind schedule; Independently measured progress and report results to project leadership

 

è Built relationships with team members and project stakeholders

 

è Create various documentations templates , communication plans

 

è Formal project management methodologies (People, Process, Information, and Technology) and the Project Management Lifecycle ASAP

 

è Steering committee presentation

 

è Worked within a fast-paced, high pressure project delivery team

 

Education & Certification

 

·         BS, Electrical Engineering 1st Div.  MBMEngineering College, JaiNarayan Vyas university , Jodhpur

 

·         Pursuing MBA  Pondicherry University , Pondicherry

 

PMP, Certified Project Management Professional Member: PMI,SIG Consulting, UTILITY, Consulting, PMO, Quality in Project Management ,Education & Trg, Diversity, Government, IT&T

 

Achievements: Won first national prize in paper presentation competition on Optical Fiber communication. Special award by Current Prime minister - India,  Dr. ManMohan Singh  (then FM).

 

Experience

 

USA projects list - July 2003 onwards till date

 

Project – MUSTANG

SAP implementation (mySAP) all North America 20+ sites Jan 07 – Latest

Industry – Europe Headquartered Chemical (Various Businesses Novecare, Organics, Eco more than 25% business in North America) Rhodia

Role: North America PM Process Support for 3 Businesses - 10 sites

 

Full life cycle implementation of PM module at multiple locations from blueprint to go-live and post implementation support. The full cycle involved hands on configuration setting, testing, training, cut over and leading team in many aspects & activities thru expertise & experience.

 

Earlier Pilot was tried to be implemented with very limited functionality of some existing SAP modules , but it was realized that Business solution needed for North America various business in multi-sites  are different so this project started taking new resources on board who are acquainted with SAP , North America Business processes needs , Successful Project Implementations.

 

è Proper Project planning

è Overall on-time delivery of a successful SAP implementation

è Responsibilities include developing work plans, managing deadlines and coordination of project team and sub-team activities

è Estimating project skill requirements, working with deployment to identify appropriate resources an managing their integration into the team

è Communicating status and vision to client management and stakeholders

è Preparing cutover strategy , training plan , Change management

 

Various Phases ->

·         Knowledge transfer of existing limited functionality by earlier team – which was tried to be rolled out earlier

·         Various sites interactions model bigger plant & Smaller plant “Design” in first lot

·         Global validation of design from Across world

·         Customization of new process, SAP design , Testing

·         Integration testing , Acceptance testing

·         Master data mapping , improvement in existing data  ; Training plan creation , Training material review & changes suggested , scheduling & training all users

·         Cut over strategy , Go Live planning

 

Improving & Taking care of various kinds of businesses for North America sites still making sure that existing design for other countries also work. Business include Eco, organic & Novecare.

 

Daily interaction with Key User, Enterprise Process Owner, Weekly meetings in different zones Periodic interaction with Plant correspondent, maintenance managers, Enterprise leaders, Project manager Plant correspondents. Making sure that plant maintenance & related business processes work for improvements in business Also project methodology activities work for right goals.

Achievements ->

• Along with smooth starting for PM -rollout for Main businesses responsible (Eco, Organic) - handled other business to clear their misconception & correct the design
• Highlight SAP functionality required as per site business workshops, Design demo till approval, helping for business case to be approved – use functionality like Plant Section, Location, Refurbishment, bar coding, Warranty etc.
• Mapping the data from Legacy JDE to SAP ; weekly feedback & review as well as monthly meetings to correct the data design ; various load testing
• Cross  module raising the different process improvement steps & making sure that North America process needs taken care
• Facilitating testing , integration testing , Acceptance testing in very critical condition to achieve milestone date
• Achieving all milestones – along with making sure that System & Business process

Improved.

• Used Project management Methodologies which work in nature of Business , Client & different teams structure – coordinated a diversified multinational team
• Extra ordinary feedback for training & cutover from various level of trainee & mgmt

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Project –Global Lead SAP QM & PM application, implementation SAP QM Aug 06 – Jan07

Industry – Atlanta Headquartered MNC – C P Keclo

Role: Global QM, PM Application owner; implementation with IBM

 

è Use of IBM Project methodology & tools like Asendanterp

è Proper Project planning; Overall on-time delivery of a successful mySAP implementation

è Designed proper solution for QM application ,Testing strategy , Preparing training & Change management strategy , training for QM

è Communicating status and vision to client management and stakeholders; Evaluating risk & suggesting solution

 

·         Replaced QM system in LIMS,–Process taken:

·         Inspection of lot generation - Goods receipts from purchase order (Raw material), production quality, recurring inspection, recode, manual inspection lots; result recording; retesting; usage decisions; waivers; products under analysis (long term results recording); reports given using standard SAP for UD failure: daily characteristics failure, released lots, 1+ week pending, and specific characteristics reports.

·         Assisted in Master Data transfer and ensured LIMS & SAP disconnected after Go Live.

·         Achieved zero duplication or double lot generation in two systems, no issues in QM posts in Go-Live.

·         Created training documents   thru RWD Infopak. Trained the trainers.

·         Suggested value-adds in QM reporting as well as Plant maintenance.

 

Accenture                                                                                                      Feb 06 – June 06

Project:  Foundation SAP Ecc5.0 (mySAP)                                                            

Industry: Baltimore, MA headquartered Coal Mining Industry

Role: Expert Contractor– Plant Maintenance & related business process (MM)

 

è Understanding of Accenture Project methodology – ADAP for different project phases

è Use of different ERP implementation tools like Share point

è Usage of CRP approach

è Development of solution to remove legacy applications

è Independently facilitate discussions to resolve complicated cross-team issues

è Independently track progress on team activities and direct corrective action in the event that tasks fall behind schedule
 

·         Hired as SAP PM Implementation Expert in existing team as client hitchy about replacing legacy system mainly & many open issues.

·         Studied US Coal Mining Business (underground & surface) Process in legacy systems.

·         Understood client’s existing Enterprise structure for implemented SD project (SIS) & designed new enterprise structure for Logistics, along with FI/CO, for optimal benefits.

·         Designed complex enterprise structure using centralized planning plant concept to avoid inter-company transactions in MM module, creating ease of use to Material Management & Plant Maintenance personnel.

·         Found open issues in prior mapped Business Process. Conducted cross module meetings to find out related business processes & integration with other departments like Material, Finance, Production, Costing and HR. Highlighted open issues relevance including PMO solution for client.

·         Designed documentation for customization & prototype CRP.

·         Convinced client of SAP functionality by showing SAP strengths to replace legacy systems (eMESA, MIMS, & others), and instilled confidence of SAP knowledge.

·          Applied expertise with various functionalities such as: current equipment numbering system to maintenance planning & order execution; used expertise & vast experience in SAP with Maintenance Plan, Planning Board, technical structuring, BOM.

·         Interfaced functionality of SAP with External Electronic Material database, LinkOne, for manufacturing facility part number.

·         Drew out the process for Long wall Move & related Production/Maintenance jobs in that duration. Suggested FICO functionality can be sued for PM to avoid two time settlement.

 

Sara Lee Bakery Group                         St. Louis, Missouri                                  Aug 05 – Jan 06

Project:  SLBG SAP upgrade from 3.1i to 5.0

Industry:  Food

Role:  Lead Plant Maintenance

·         SAP 3.1 I to SAP 5.0 (mySAP) upgrade for 42 sites (all Bread & Bakery sites), while introducing new organization structure for recently acquired meat plants.

·         Understood client’s SAP PM & related business process implemented; facilitated PM project plan activities & documentation.

·         Found and solved upgrade issues related to customization & screen settings for PM module. Coordinated with ABAP expert to resolve screen dumps & technical issues; also changed the Z–program to suit the upgrade.

·         Logged & interacted with SAP -OSS.

·         Integrated QM module and issues. Coordinated with other modules like FI/CO, MM, WM (along with Basis, Security).

·         Solved issues and eliminated the threat of delay by clearing 4 months backlog in weeks for PM work stream.

·         Trained the users across plants  - on new upgraded mySAP ECC 5.0 system

 

Infineon Technologies         Richmond, VA (MNC: US, EU, Asia Pacific) Jan 05 – Aug 05

Industry: Semiconductor

Project: SAP PM Implementation in FAB300

Role:  North America SAP In charge for Manufacturing - Maintenance Systems

 

 

è Independently Facilitate discussions to define work breakdown structures, estimate work effort and resource load project plans utilizing different tools

è  Independently facilitate discussions to resolve complicated cross-team issues

è  Independently track progress on team activities and direct corrective action in the event that tasks fall behind schedule

è Independently measure progress and report results to project leadership

è Ability to build relationships with team members and project stakeholders

è Understanding and maintaining SOX compliances with auditors

è Formal project management methodologies (People, Process, Information, and Technology) and the Project Management Lifecycle

è  Worked within a fast-paced, high pressure project delivery team
 

·         Coordinated & Lead a team of 5 members--Global & Local level for mySAP Architecture.

·         Led SAP PM & inventory implementation in North America along with FAB software for FAB300 plant

·         Made changes to global template common for Germany and Asia Pacific.

·         Customization of PM module for Preventive maintenance & Corrective maintenance (Repairs) & related Inventory module, MRO; had exposure to GUI XT.

·         Assisted major Project Management implementation.

·         Created and participated in unit and integration testing plans.

·         Supported SAP existing system monitoring and tracking; resolved customer issues.

·         Ensured global settings did not conflict with North American regional needs.

·         Suggested best SAP Architecture for long-term consideration of upgrades & BW.

·         Communicated to mgmt. the major issues/impact on the organization & proposed solutions.

·         Changed the project & SAP implementation motto, as cost-effective business solution

·         Performed BPR & added many strong SAP functionalities required for the chip industries.

·         Promoted the concept of inventory reduction using SAP MM functionalities with PM Module

·         Updated functionalities in FAB200 SAP PM – to make it usable.

·         For post implementation SAP for Infineon - support coordinated with Accenture.

 

 

DuPont Surfaces, Floro business Buffalo, New York and Thetford, CanadaJul 03 – Nov 04

 

Project: Surfaces, P5 Sheet manufacturing (NA, Canada) & Tedlar Floro

 

Industry: Chemical & Process

Role:  Work Stream Lead PM and MRO, Satyam Computers Services

 

Full life cycle implementation of PM module at multiple locations from blueprint to go-live and post implementation support.The full cycle involved hands on configuration setting, testing, training, cut over and leading team in many aspects & activities thru expertise & experience.

 

As Lead role->

 

è Independently Facilitated discussions to define work breakdown structures, estimated work effort and resource load project plans utilizing different tools

è Every week Work stream lead meeting , always green for the area Lead for more than year & half

è Provide milestone status matrix for different parameters to relevant, Prepare for steering committee meetings

è Coordinate with various stake holder in business & IT dept. of client

è Preparing for various audits including GATE-1 , GATE-2 ;Go – No go audits

 

·         Implemented successful Go-Live, all weekly reviews with steering committee for PM- Green.

·         Fast forwarded Business Blueprint Review; Maintenance System improved from 52% to 87%; client-determined world class-based rating.

·         Business Performed Business Impact Analysis (BIA) , DuPont top management appreciated positive business impact analysis & improvement - Successfully tested BIT1, BIT2, USer Acceptance Testing –Zero defects in PM/MRO (Total project defects 2500).

·         Improved Cost of Maintenance potential: configured performance-based maintenance through Message Bus so cost at minute level was available for on the spot decisions.

·         Handled Workflow, Batch jobs, BW, integration with PS CATS, Project /FI/CO, DMS, Asset management, HR, also ABAP (FRICE).

·         For Maintenance Inventory: Decided Surfaces would run first time MRP concept for Inventory. Mapping done to remove sub stores – yet giving full flexibility for Business activities & information required.

·         For Plant Maintenance & Material inventory: Implementation (Customization & dev.); Core PM (Includes Workcentre Capacity utilization; Message Bus); Maintenance Inventory (MM), (MRP + GR+ GI), BW, Batch Jobs, Workflow (include cost base Order release).

·         Maintained & transported configuration of SAP architecture in all relevant Clusters (C, G, W, T, Q).  Maintained documentation in DSAP -LNDB system.

·         Added value in Business Mapping, instead of entry at Realization phase; Surfaces-specific value added suggestions approved at Global level.

·         Trained trainers for new SAP designed system.

·         Handled Post Implementation Support.

 

Non USA Project :( May 2003 & earlier)

 

Project:  SAP implementation in WGSRL & EUPEC (German JV)             Aug 02 – May 03

Industry: Pipe mfg. & Coating - Process (Batch based) / Order based, Vapi

Role: Lead project - Acting Project manager,

PM Lead & MM Support from Satyam Computer Services

 

SAP Project Management acting project manager at multiple businesses from blueprint to go-live and post implementation support. The full cycle involved hands on configuration setting, testing, training, cut over and leading team in many aspects & activities thru expertise & experience. Formal mythology , template , milestone delivery.

 

è Independently Facilitated discussions to define work breakdown structures, estimated work effort and resource load project plans utilizing different tools; Independently facilitated discussions to resolve complicated cross-team issues

è  Independently tracked progress on team activities and direct corrective action in the event that tasks fall behind schedule; Independently measured progress and report results to project leadership

è Built relationships with team members and project stakeholders

è Formal project management methodologies (People, Process, Information, and Technology) and the Project Management Lifecycle ASAP

è Worked within a fast-paced, high pressure project delivery team

 

·         Project Managed using PMI concept, ASAP methodology.

·         Integrated project testing: coordinated visible & virtual teams for issue resolution.

·         Coordinated with ABAP-lead for solving Master Data issues.

·         Focused SAP Architecture issues to suggest client optimal solutions.

·         Designed Post Go-Live strategy for success of Implemented SAP.

·         Acquired payment release from client; prepared phase planning & reviews.

·         Released 70% consultant before contract time in Project in fix bid project.

·         Customization and Gap analysis.

·         Trained personnel at various levels of process.

·         Achieved project sign off for successful Go-Live.

 

·         Enhanced Plant Maintenance:  Delay penalties being very high; client could not bear breakdown or machines running with less efficiency. Maintenance played very crucial role. Plant 1: Order basis. Cost effective opportunity based with calibration maintenance required. Services/repair; various processes, utility.

·         Plant 2: If the order was from sister company; plant being over capacity runs & stop intermittently during the order. Integrated with MM, FI/CO, QM, PP, Asset management

·         Business Process Reengineering done to reduce inventory cost by eliminating sub-store concept; loan basis issuance of costly equipments to departments & lubricant consumption to be controlled by Maintenance department.

·         Advanced Preventive Maintenance (Time, counter base), Calibration, Breakdown, Opportunity maintenance system designed. Improved Environment & Safety activities. Monitoring system given for company to be complied for ISO 9001/14002, OHS system.

·         Services & repair given through MM & PM integration. Coordinated mapping MM module for Enterprise structure, Purchasing, repair cycle & services; release strategy. Suggested idea for defining payment terms, configuring pricing & IM.

·         Savings realized by 70% of consultants released early–as per conformability without issues

·         Designed Post Implementation Strategy for client.

·         Strategy for all module users training , user documentation & coordination for same.

·         Improved maintenance system rating by 45% (from 40% to 85%); No defects log in PM module.

 

Project:  SpMS (Spare mgmt. system)    HCL, India                       May 02 – Jun 02

Industry: PC manufacturing

Role:  MM Team member , HCL

·         Designed Spare Part Management system with existing modules.Collected requirements from users in Service Management, Material Management, and Accounting departments.

Suggested various options & configured with optimal solution.Mapped in SAP from Legacy Oracle base system with MM, FICO requirements.

 

BCH                                        India                                                                Dec 01 – May 02

Project:  SAP PM & HR implementation in 2nd phase

Industry: Electrical Parts Assembling

Role:  SAP PM Consultant, HCL

·         Implemented SAP & PM & HR full cycle in 2nd phase. Analyzed client functional requirements ;  process mapping. Suggested Client SAP Architecture of PM Sub modules to go ahead in their Business Context. Involved in configuration activities as per business requirements collection.Prepared testing methodology, as well as test plans, for base line customization testing and unit testing. Assisted with integration testing plan preparation & execution team. Involved in cutoff activities, successful Go-Live, and post-implementation support activities in PM/SM & inventory.

 

 

SEMA                         UK                                                                                           Nov 01 – Dec 01

Industry: Traveler transport

Role: SAP Lead functional Consultant, HCL

·         Enhanced the SAP package for business through ABAP, requiring coordination with 5 programmers. Created sub modules in SAP Architecture.Used Functional and Design Specs created with business compliance.Prepared Unit Test, Link test on various servers. Defect debugging & fixing.Value added business processes & documentation.Developed a screen with seven variants, two main.

 

Accenture -  SHELL Oil                    Oman & UK                                        Jun 01 – Oct 01

Industry: Oil Industry

Project:  SAP Global template & Petroleum Development of Oman 

Role: SAP Lead PM consultant , HCL

·         Consulted thru Big-4 on Petrolium , Gas project Global template building up

Rollover implementation, included SAP configuration, testing.Tested PM, SM configuration & suggested improvement. Coordinated different modules for integration with PM such as PS, MM, & FI/CO.CATS related time sheet confirmation with PS.JV-related integration with FI.Prepared reports for Assets.

 

RC                   India                                                                            Mar 98 – May 01                   

Project:  SAP implementation & PIS

Industry:  Largest Cement plant and Mines of India

Role: SAP PM Implementer

·         Implementation of PM with other modules: MM, FI/CO, AM, PP, PS, CO, QM.

·         Mapped “As-is” and "To-Be.” Configured PM Module and did Prototype & integration testing.

·         Performed Gap analysis & coordinated ABAP development, issues solved.

·         Coordinated with functional business heads to get sign off on final SAP solution.

·         Performed and handled Post Go-Live issues, Change Management, and training.

·         Upgrade from 3.1H to 4.0

·         Training of end users.

·         Used WCM (World Class Mfg.) concept SAP PM implementation. Maintenance system rating improved from “No class” to “Near World Class.”

 

Grasim                                                                                                           Jan 96 – Feb 98

Role: Section Head – Maintenance & Coordinator Material Activities

·         Coordinated Maintenance Planning & execution; Planned manpower & annual budget synchronized with different departments, electrical inspectors & contractors. Assisted with quality systems audit.

 

IRIL     India                                                                                                    Sep 94 – Dec 95

Project:  Cement plant Electrical system Quality commissioning

Role:  Project Engineer – Electrical 

·         Erected Electrical System, commissioning, testing & stabilization through supervision & coordination with various parties. Assigned job of commissioning Packing Plant before fiscal year-end to achieve tax savings.