PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

·   Over 10+ years of total professional experience.

·   Expert in working with various versions of SAP and BW, the latest being ECC 6.0 and BI 7.3 respectively. The various modules include SD, MM, FI, HR.

·   Involved in 3 full lifecycles of BI/BW implementations and involved in all levels of BI/BW implementation such as Data Modeling, Extraction and Reporting.

·   Strong background and experience in dimensional and relational data modeling: star schemas, extended star schemas, physical database design, relational models, key performance indicators (KPI) and other OLAP considerations.

·   Worked extensively with SAP BI/BW Modeling components like Infocubes, DSO, Info Objects, PSA, Data source, Info source, and Transformation rules.

·   Comprehensive knowledge of Data Warehousing Workbench. Expertise in BI Content services consisting of Business rules, Metadata, Reference data, Extractor programs for SAP systems, Process chains, Roles and other data objects.

·   Proficient in SAP and Non-SAP data extractions including BI/BW Content extraction, Data source enhancements for generic data extractions, logistics cockpit configuration and customization, CO-PA , user exits, customized delta built up for the data sources and master data extraction from SAP and flat files.

·   Expert in working with loading, scheduling, monitoring.

·   Good Command on Hierarchies, BI Authorizations, BI Statistics, Archiving, Process chains, Event chains and Open hub.

·   Expert in Report Generation. Worked extensively in BEx Analyzer in building Queries and saving in Workbooks and created custom Queries using Conditions, Exceptions, Filters, Calculated Key figures, Variables & Structures and created aggregates for frequently used queries and RRI Jump queries, also worked with Web Application Designer and trained end users.

·   Worked with various reporting tools and expert in BEx Web, BEx Query designer, BEx Analyzer and BOBJ tools like WebI, Dashboard and Qlikview.

·   Worked with BI Accelerator to improve the read performance of BI Queries on Infocubes.

·   Complete understanding of ASAP implementation methodology and good understanding of the full lifecycle of the implementation, right from the feasibility study to go-live to support activity & post go live maintenance.

·   Knowledge of Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence concepts, design principles and software architecture.

·   Extensive knowledge on Table Controls, Data Dictionary, BADIs, Reports, Transactions, Function Modules and SAP scripts in ABAP/4 programming language.

·   Worked with various CRM tools like Salesforce, Service Now.

·   Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and good team player.

·   Handled multiple projects paying attention to details, Good problem solving skill along with leadership and analytical skills.

·   From January 2009 to August 2011I was not working for my personal family reasons. But I can assure you that the break will not affect my ability, dedication and passion for SAP BI Field.   

 

EDUCATION

·              Masters from IIT, Bombay, India.

 

CERTIFICATION

·              Certified SAP NetWeaver 04 – Business Intelligent Solution Consultant

·              Certified SAP HANA 1.0  - Application Associate Consultat

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tx      Feb. 2014 till date

HP, SAP BI Consultant, Houston, Tx                                                    Dec. 2012 till Oct. 2013

DSI, SAP BI Consultant,  Houston, Tx        Sept. 2011 till Nov. 2012

HESS, SAP BI Consultant, Houston, Tx           Oct. 2007 to Dec. 2008

AVAYA, SAP BW Consultant, Westminster, CO                                  Feb 2007 to Sept 2007

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM, SAP BW Consultant, Ridgefield, CT      Jul2006 to Feb2007

ASIAN PAINTS LTD , SAP BW Consultant, India            Jan 2005 to Dec 2005 

IBM GLOBAL SERVICES, Logistic Administrator, India              April 2003 to May 2004   

B.S.E.S.M.G. Hospital, Analyst/Trainer, india                                   Nov 2000 to March 2003

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tx,

SAP BW and BI Architect

In this Project working within the BW Enhancement and BI Development Cycle. Working as a Primary resource for BW Standard/ Customized Object Development and for BI Application Toolset Development as per the Business requirements.

Responsibilities:

·              Involved in SDLC implementation, which includes Gap Analysis, Requirements gathering, Blue printing, Development, Testing, Reporting, Go-live and Post Go-live support.

·              Extensively worked on Data design and Data modeling using Extended Star Schema.

·              Understanding the business challenges and translating them into requirements and developed Analytics and Reporting Queries according to Business Requirements.

·              Extensively Worked on SAP ECC Extraction of Financial and HR data.

·              Customized extract structures in SAP R/3 by adding additional fields and co-ordinate in developing the corresponding user exits to populate those fields..

·              Extensively worked on Reporting Requirements, Design & Implementation for GL, AP, AR & SL in FI.

·              Implemented the Source level CDC while loading data into SAP BI info objects and info cubes and OSDs.

·              As a part of the production support, involved in the debugging and monitoring load failures, update routines, transfer routines, process chains, scheduling data loads, solving the high priority tickets like delta loads, planning ECC outage for filling up of setup tables.

·              Created and enhanced new and existing Analysis Process Designs (APD) to load the data in to direct update DSO and to save the query output in the file format.

·              Extensively worked on Query building, filtering, free Characteristics, RRI-Jump queries, Restricted Key Figures and variables, Calculated Key Figures, Conditions, and Exceptions using BEX Analyzer.

·              Created many test cases and test scenarios for Unit testing, Integration testing of many BI reports. Conducted many training and Brown Bag sessions to help the end client understand the SAP BI system and also to gather the requirements.

·              Planned the cut over activities before go live and performed the downtime activities.

·              Responsible for developing Analytical Reports with multiple parameter fields, multiple expressions and multiple grouping for hierarchy levels and published them using the Business Objects Enterprise XI

·              Used BI 4.1 to create WEBI Reports against BW data models.

·              Created Finance related Dash Boards (using Design Studio) for management reports.

·              Involved in implementing the BW and Qlikview connection and creating Qlikview Dashboards using Sap BW as Data-source.

·              Worked with EPIC (Cache and Clarity) Data warehouse to combine the data with SAP Finance data.

 

 

Hewlett Packard, Houston, Tx,

SAP BI Consultant

In this Project worked within a significant size environment (>5Tb, multi portfolios) and highly Customized Data Models. Worked with geographically diverse and international teams spanning US, Europe, India and China.

 

Responsibilities:

·              Involved in full life cycle implementation, which includes Gap Analysis, Requirements gathering, Blue printing, Development, Testing, Reporting, Go-live and Post Go-live support.

·              Extensively worked on Data design and Data modeling using Extended Star Schema.

·              Understanding the business challenges and translating them into requirements and developed Analytics and Reporting Queries according to Business Requirements.

·              Architected Info Providers and data models in both standalone HANA environment and BW Powered by HANA environment (Ramp-up).

·              Load/Replication of data into SAP HANA Environment using SLT and Business Objects Data services.

·              Created Attribute, Analytic, and Calculation views. Used Analytic privileges to establish row level and column level data security.

·              Extensively Worked on SAP ECC Extraction of Financial data, CO-PA, MM and Sales & Distribution LO-Cockpit.

·              Used the standard LO cockpit extractor for sales order, delivery and billing and created generic data sources to load data into the info provider.

·              Customized extract structures in SAP R/3 by adding additional fields and co-ordinate in developing the corresponding user exits to populate those fields. Worked extensively with LO Cockpit to activate required logistics data sources and good awareness of delta management.

·              Extensively worked on Reporting Requirements, Design & Implementation for GL, AP, AR & Profit Center Accounting in FI

·              Strongly Developed various Workflows and Data flows where the data is extracted from the sources including Oracle 11g, SQL Server 2008 and SAP ECC 6.0 then loaded into staging tables from staging tables data loaded into relational tables and from Relational tables data .

·              Used BOBJ Data Services cleansing transformations for de-duplication, house-holding and address parsing. Used various transformations including Map Operation, Table Comparison, Row -

Generation, Query History Generation, Key Generation, Pivot and Query.

·              Implemented the Source level CDC while loading data into SAP BI info objects and info cubes and OSDs.

·              As a part of the production support, involved in the debugging and monitoring load failures, update routines, transfer routines, process chains, scheduling data loads, solving the high priority tickets like delta loads, planning ECC outage for filling up of setup tables.

·              Created and enhanced new and existing Analysis Process Designs (APD) to load the data in to direct update DSO and further into Metrics using DTP’s.

·              Extensively worked on Query building, filtering, free Characteristics, RRI-Jump queries, Restricted Key Figures and variables, Calculated Key Figures, Conditions, and Exceptions using BEX Analyzer.

·              Created many test cases and test scenarios for Unit testing, Integration testing of many BI reports. Conducted many training and Brown Bag sessions to help the end client understand the SAP BI system and also to gather the requirements.

·              Planned the cut over activities before go live and performed the downtime activities.

·              Worked on wizard based creation of data models and data flows in SAP BI 7.3.

·              Worked on the new functionalities of SPO, Hybrid provider, Transformations, Info package, DTP, Open Hub service, Process chains, improved data loads for DSO & Master data in SAP BI 7.3.

·              Responsible for developing Analytical Reports with multiple parameter fields, multiple expressions and multiple grouping for hierarchy levels and published them using the Business Objects Enterprise XI

·              Defined BO Classes, Objects, in the Universe, defined Cardinalities, Contexts, Joins and Aliases and resolved loops in Universes using Table aliases and contexts.

·              Created universes, classes and objects by retrieving the data from data sources like BW queries and defining necessary connections.                

·              Used BI 4.0 to create WEBI and Crystal Reports against HANA data models.

·              Created inventory accuracy Dash Boards (Xcelsius) and for management reports for inventory management and wages and costs report from cost center accounting.

 

DSI, Houston, Tx                      

SAP BI Consultant

The Project is to implement FI and SD processes in BI. I am responsible for requirement gathering, analysis, infrastructure design, blueprint design, realization and unit testing, integration testing, system testing, initial end user support training.

Responsibilities:

•          Complete life cycle implementation of SAP BI for SD and FI modules.

•          Gathered requirements from users and designed documentation for BI and modeled the custom cube along with activation of business content by performing GAP analysis between blue print and business content.

•          Worked with financial users and SME’s to define functions, processes, mappings, implementation and configuration in SAP Account payables, Receivables and General Ledger entries.

•          Involved in various development activities for Order Analysis cube, Purchasing cube, Purchasing Forecast Cube and Customer Lead Time Analysis Cube.

•          Extensively involved in setting up of procedures for extracting data from SAP R/3 using Generic Extraction and Customizing LO Cockpit by using enhancements and writing User-Exit programs as per requirements.

•          Installed Business Content Cubesand designed and activated Customized cubes to meet user needs. The transaction data is loaded from different source systems.

•          Created Export Data Source for planning area for the purpose of BW Ad hoc reporting.

•          Created several  DSO for data staging. Configured data sources in R/3 by using LO Cockpit (LBWE). Scheduled and Implemented delta mechanism for periodic loads.

•          Designed and developed process chains (RSPC) for master data and transaction data loads with the help of Info Packages.

•          Resolved the trouble tickets raised by end user, communicating with Business Integrator for resolving the issues and to get approvals for change requests.

•          Analyzed the info cubes and maintained the aggregates to improve the reporting performance for BEx reporting.

•          Built formula variables and also processing variables using replacement path and customers exit.

•          Created numerous BEx Reports and Info Set Queries on the developed Info Cubes, DSO. Developed report jump targets using RRI (RSBBS) to other reports. Created RRI reports for drilling down from aggregated reporting on cube to line item detail report on DSO.

•          Created, Scheduled and monitored Info Packages and creating process chains to load data from R/3 and flat files, perform aggregate rollups, index maintenance, master data and DSO data activation.

•          Improved and optimized query performance by Info cube maintenance involving aggregate, rollups, Compression/collapse, partitioning the info cubes.

•          Checked the inconsistencies and repaired using the Transaction code RSRV & also monitored the Query performance by using Transaction code RSRT.

•          Scheduled timely deletion of data from PSA and DSO Change log table to improve the performance.

•          Created queries/reports using BEx Analyzer with§ filters, free characteristics, restricted key figures and calculated key figures.

•          Created Multi Providers on Info Cubes (Orders, Delivery, and Billing for specific queries) and DSO for unique restricted document level data.

•          Trained end users to create AD-HOC Reports on immediate requirement basis.

 

Environment: BI 7.0, SAP ECC 6.0, SD, FI.

 

 

HESS, Houston, Tx          

SAP BI Consultant

Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company, engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, as well as in marketing refined petroleum products, natural gas and electricity.

The Project was for installing the BI and implementing FI, CO, MM and SD processes in BI. I was responsible for Training BI team, requirement gathering, analysis, infrastructure design, blueprint design, realization and unit testing, integration testing, system testing, initial end user support and training.

Responsibilities:

·               Worked on discussion with the functional users for business requirement analysis and transformed them into technical work plan and defined deliverables.

·               Analyzed the business content and made gap analysis for meeting the business and reporting requirements.

·               Created generic datasource and enhanced SAP delivered datasource such as 0FI_AP/AR 4, 0FI_GL_4/6 using SAP exits in ABAP.

·               Enhanced standard InfoObjects such as 0GL_ACCOUNT, 0DEBITOR and 0VEN_COMPC etc. by adding/ removing fields to match the business need.

·               Developed custom InfoObjects, Infocubes and DSO for GL Balances, Vendor Analysis, Customer Analysis and Payment Details to accommodate all transaction data.

·               Extracted transaction data from R/3 to BI for AP, AR, GL and SL on a daily basis and Master data for customers, vendors and bank etc. on a weekly basis using Delta Initializations and Delta Loads.

·               Worked on job schedules for loading data and monitoring Process Chains to run periodic loads and other processes.

·               Worked on BI Statistics to tune the ETL and Query Performance of Infocubes and to create aggregates.

·               Created Multiproviders and Infosets to enhance the reporting base and thereby improving the performance.

·               Worked on Bex Query Designer and Web Application Designer (WAD) for creating balance, AP/AR Analysis and budget reports using filters, Restricted Keyfigures, Calculated Keyfigures Variables and Exceptions as per the user requirement.

·               Worked on setting up the background batch jobs for exception reporting and printing.

·               Trained end users to create AD-HOC Reports on immediate requirement basis.

 

Environment: SAP BI 7.0, SAP R/3 (Netweaver), FICO, WINDOWS XP.

 

 

 

 

AVAYA, Westminster, CO         

SAP BW Consultant,

Avaya works with SAP to provide intelligent software for businesses market leaders for MYSAP CRM and Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions.

The project was to cater the Reporting / Business Analysis needs of end users/super users on SAP BW for MM, SD and IM modules. I was responsible in mapping the SAP R/3 Logistics data, starting with the extraction from data source to uploading the master/transaction data into InfoCubes and developing reports using BEx analyzer and BEx browser.

Responsibilities:

·               Prepared design specifications from the Business Requirement documents and identified the relevant data targets for meeting the customer requirements.

·               Performed GAP analysis and activated SAP delivered cubes Material Movements, sales order with related InfoSources and developed transfer rules, update rules to load material/sales data.

·               Created generic DataSources and enhanced SAP delivered DataSources using ABAP.

·               Enhanced standard InfoObjects such as 0Customer, 0Material and 0Vendor by adding/removing fields to match the business need.

·               Developed custom InfoObjects, InfoCubes and ODS objects for sales analysis, vendor invoice, defected items and payments to accommodate all transaction data.

·               Extracted transaction data from R/3 to BW for sales on a daily basis and master data for customers and vendor on a weekly basis using delta initializations and delta loads.

·               Worked on job schedules for loading data and monitoring Process Chains to run periodic loads and other processes.

·               Extracted data using flat files for raw materials in order to track the inventory.

·               Worked on BW Statistics to optimize the performance of InfoCubes and to create Aggregates.

·               Created MultiProviders to enhance the reporting base and thereby improving the performance.

·               Worked on BEx Query Designer and Web Application Designer (WAD) for creating sales, invoice and budget reports using filters, restricted key figures, calculated key figures, variables, Exceptions as per the user requirement.

·               Worked on setting up the background batch jobs for exception reporting and printing.
Trained end users to create Ad-Hoc reports on immediate requirement basis.

 

Environment: SAP BW 3.5, SAP BI 7.0, SAP R/3 4.6 C.

 

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM, Ridgefield, CT 

SAP BW Consultant   

The project is for Implementation of purchase to pay process in BW. I was responsible for performing spend analysis, enhancing and activating business content, developing InfoObjects, ODS, InfoCubes, aggregates, process chains and reports using BEx analyzer and browser.

Responsibilities:

·               Collected business requirements and modeled data accordingly for vendor, purchasing and Accounts payable analysis.

·               Configured Purchasing DataSources and Accounts payable DataSources to meet the business user requirements.

·               Enhanced extract structures and extractors using user exits and ABAP code to add and populate custom fields.

·               Extracted data using flat files for implementing order to cash process.

·               Developed custom ODSs, InfoCubes, update rules, Communication/Transfer Structures and transfer rules for Purchasing, Account Payable and General ledger that were relevant to realize the customer requirements.

·               Created Process chains for master data load, delta updates and monthly PSA deletion to automate the data loading process.

·               Created Aggregates, Compression and indexing of InfoCubes to improve the query performance.

·               Worked on BEx analyzer and browser and web reporting for creating sales analysis reports and also worked on executive reporting using filters, variables, calculated and restricted key figures, RRI, exceptions and navigational attributes to facilitate data analysis in a drill down or summarized way to give detailed levels of Information.

·               Involved in documentation and end user training.

 

Environments: SAP BW 3.5, SAP R/3 4.6 C

 

ASIAN PAINTS LTD     

SAP BW Developer                                                           

Responsibilities:

·               Worked on discussions with the business users for Business Requirement Analysis and transformed them into technical work plan.

·               Analyzed the business content and made the Gap analysis depending up on the business and reporting requirements.

·               Created and enhanced DataSources which were relevant to realize the customer requirements.

·               Designed the CO-PA InfoCube as per the requirement.

·               Designed and developed custom extractor, transfer structure, communication structure, transfer rules, update rules, ODS, InfoCube and Queries for meeting the customer requirements.

·               Worked on Performance tuning of queries using aggregates and partitioning.

·               Created reports for Purchasing Order by Vendor and Cost Center using variables, filters, query jump target and virtual key figures & characteristics.

·               Trained end users to create Ad-Hoc reports on immediate requirement basis.

Environment: SAP BW 3.0, SAP R/3 4.6C, Windows 2000/NT.

IBM Global Services                

Logistic Administrator                                             

The project was for implementing Inventory Control System and Purchase System.

Responsibilities:

·               SAP Navigation.

·               Use SAP for good movements.

·               Trained new employees to use SAP.

·               Achieved a recognition award for excellent teamwork and support.

Environment: SAP BW 3.0, SAP R/3 4.6C, Windows 2000/NT

B.S.E.S. Global Hospital            

Analyst/ Trainer 

The project was for implementing Purchase and HR System

 

Responsibilities:

·               Worked as Analyst and involved in study, design and implementation of monitoring systems.

·               Fixing the customer-reported problems.

·               Conducted User training in each module.

·               Documented bugs found out during the process of testing in the bug database of the QA.

·               Generation of the other MIS reports from the existing data as per the management requirement.

Environment: Visual basic, Oracle, Developer 2000, Forms 4.5, Reports 4.5, SQL-Server.