Pankaj Sharma                                                   

SAP BOBJ and HANA Lead Consultant

E-mail: Gurukul.pankaj@gmail.com

Mobile No: 903-227-5896

Professional Summary:

 

·           SAP Certified HANA and BI/BOBJ Consultant with over 10 years of SAP consulting experience in Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, High-Tech, Energy, Financial and Insurance industries.

·           Worked in top brands like. SAP, Fujitsu and Tech Mahindra.

·           Worked on International roll outs for US clients in Countries Germany, Finland and Malaysia.

·           Successfully taken-to-live 8 Implementations and global roll outs.

·           Expertise and Excellent work experience in Business Objects reporting, ETL and Data Warehouse Solutions, SAP Best Practices, ASAP Methodology, Agile methodology, Reporting using SAP tools across multiple SAP systems including SAP HANA, BODS , BOBJ, SAP BW 7.3 and RDBMSs (Oracle, DB2, SQL Server).

·           Expertise and Excellent Experience in HANA modeling using attribute view, analytical view, calculation view, decision tables, sequences etc.

·           Excellent Experience Working on Business requirements, Solution Proposals, Technical Specifications, Delivering Solutions and Hyper care.

·           Excellent Project Experience translating business challenges/complexities into business requirements, Designing, Developing and Implementing Complex Business Objects, ETL and SAP HANA Solutions.

·           Rich Experience Directly Interacting with senior IT Management and Business SPOCs; working across business and technology teams to ensure alignment of Business Needs & Solution Architecture.

SAP Certifications

 

·              C_HANAIMP_1– SAP Certified Application Associate (SAP HANA Implementation)

·              C_BOWI_40 – SAP Certified Application Associate (SAP Business Object Web Intelligence)

 

 

Key Skill Summary:

 

SAP HANA

·              Successful implementation of multiple end to end projects in HANA.

·              Over 3 year hands-on project experience implementing SAP HANA Solution.

·              Experienced in SAP HANA data provisioning, data modeling using Attribute View, Analytic View, and Calculation View, Decision table, Sequence and programming including SQL and SQL Script.

·              Experienced in SAP HANA administration including managing schemas, data model objects, import/export content and SAP HANA Security including User Management, Roles, and Privileges.

·              Experienced with data provisioning technologies for HANA such as SLT & BODS.

·              Experienced with Currency conversion for user defined currency by input parameter.

·              Experienced with Language dependent text to provide text according to logged in user.

·              Experienced with User input methods using Input parameters and restrict data using Variables and filters.

·              Experienced with different referential join, inner join, left outer join, right outer join, text join and temporal join.

·              Experienced with Union, projection, aggregation and join calculation view.

·              Experienced with security features in HANA i.e. SQL, Analytical, Package and System privileges.

·              Extensive experience of SLT data provisioning, administration and its monitoring.

·              Knowledge of HANA XS and web APIs development.

·              Experienced with advance replication setting for data filter, table restructuring and table partitioning to handle big data for modeling and reporting.

 

 

BI/BOBJ 4.x/ XI R3, BODS

·              Successfully implemented 7 Business object implementation projects using BOBJ tools like Dashboards, Xcelsius, Interactive analysis, Webi etc.

·              Experienced with requirement gathering, data profiling, and documentation of business requirements, functional requirements, and data specifications for Business Objects Universes and Reports.

·              Experienced in SAP Business Object report development using IDT, UDT, Web Intelligence, Design Studio, Dashboard Designer, Analysis, Excel, QAWS, Query browser, BICS connection and Live office.

·              Experienced in SAP Business Object administration like user management, promotion, scheduling, SSO, connection creation, manage services etc.

·              Experienced in SAP ECC table data model and analysis and integration between multiple systems for reporting - SAP ECC, SAP BW, BOBJ integration, BODS etc.

·              Experienced with web tools like Launch pad and CMC (Central Management Console).

·              Experienced with BW Bex queries and understanding of BW 7.3.

·              Experienced with ER and dimensional data modeling.

·              Experienced with ETL tools such as SAP BODS by making various connections to load and extract data to and from third party databases (SAP, Oracle etc.) or systems.

·              Experienced with Production Support role 24/7 to resolve the issues.

 

 

Project Management

·              Team Lead responsibilities to monitor the weekly progress and updates to PMO on critical issues, escalations and associated risks.

·              To monitor the module level project plan, scope, change request and the deliverable documents.

·              Technical lead to understand business requirement and convert into technical artifacts, help team members in day to day challenges.

·              Independently delivered and managed customer facing implementation Projects as per the project delivery schedule.

 

 

Work Experience and Project Profile

 

Client: PETRONAS (Viscosity Oil Company)Oct, 13 to Mar 15

Role: Lead Consultant- SAP HANA and BOBJ

Project: Integrated Financial Management – Performance Management.

(Industry: Oil & Gas)

Technologies Used: SAP HANA, BOBJ, Design Studio Dashboard Designer, Webi and Analysis

 

The main aim of the project is to have a complete automatic system for the existing Integrated Financial Simulator (IFS) into the new platform of HANA platform at Group level integrating the Estimation Model, Financial Calculator and Sensitivity Model. It also includes converting the current system of Target Setting, Plans & Budget for PETRONAS Group and all OPUs.

 

This project includes HANA, BODS/SLT and BOBJ tools for Modeling, ETL and reporting respectively.  

 

Responsibilities:

·              Working for SAP HANA implementation at client site to consolidate legacy systems data into HANA and generate clinical operational reporting.

·              To interact with core team and process owner for requirement gathering, finalizing the solution, change management and the sign off pre-requisites.

·              Design, implement, deliver and support for Performance Management Reporting, Revenue Analysis Report, Financial Calculator, Sensitivity Report, Group operating Plans, Plans Budget report and Quarterly Results and Performance Review (QRPR) data using SAP BOBJ reporting tools.

·              Developed 9 big dynamic dashboards for higher management and more than 65 Webi reports for midlevel management.

·              Extraction of data from ECC using SLT and BODS into HANA database.

·              Integration of HANA with SAP and non-SAP system.

·              Modeling in HANA using packages, attribute, analytical, calculation views, sequences, procedures, SQL Scripts, Schemas and decision tables.

·              Worked with concepts like currency conversion, language translation, unit conversion, variables, input parameters, transport using delivery units, export/import, schema mapping etc.

·              Worked with BOBJ universe creation based on HANA information models using IDT tool. Performance optimization of Hana universe using business layer parameters, variables and input parameters.

·              Worked with concepts like combined queries, sub queries, scope of analysis, hierarchies, report level filters, query filters, linking, report to report interaction, component to component interaction , linking, hyperlinks, sections, breaks, conditions, merged dimensions, formulas/functions etc.

·              Extensive use of query browser, Web service, data sharer, swf loader, progress bar, column chart, bar chart, XY chart, History , sliders etc. in Dashboards.

·              Worked with Design studio dashboards and Integration of existing dashboard into design studio dashboard using APOS component.

·              Worked on administration tool CMC – User Security for user, role creation, Promotion Management for transporting objects across the systems and seamless integration business object platform using SSO, scheduling the reports etc.

·              Worked on test project using XS application and odata API.

·              Created reports to analyze Statement of Comprehensive income, Financial Position, SOCI, Price Volume Analysis, Revenue movement analysis, CAPEX Actual vs. Budget analysis and financial ratios.

·              Coordinate and review pre-production activities and support deployments in production.

·              Coordinate with onshore and offshore to improve HANA Models to run efficiently and meet business requirements.

 

 

Client: PETRONAS (Viscosity Oil Company)April 2013 to Sep 2013

Role: Lead Consultant- SAP HANA and BOBJ

Project: PCG

Technologies used: SAP HANA, BOBJ, BODS, Design Studio, Dashboard designer, Webi.

 

Responsibilities:

·              To interact with core team and process owner for requirement gathering, finalizing the solution, change management and the sign off pre-requisites.

·              Developed 4 big dynamic dashboards for higher management and more than 20 Webi reports for midlevel management.

·              Extraction of data from ECC using SLT and BODS as ETL tool to extract data from relation database (Oracle) to HANA.

·              HANA modeling using information models like attribute view, analytical view and calculation view.

·              Experienced with activating Impacted Objects, Checking Model References, Comparing Object Versions, Packages, HANA Transports, Data access Security etc.

·              Experienced with UI5, extended application servers and API, odataa and xsjs.

·              Developed BOBJ universe on HANA. Performance optimization of HANA based universe using business layer parameters, variable and input parameters of HANA information models at business layer of HANA.

·              Worked with combined queries, sub queries, scope of analysis, hierarchies, List of values, report level filters, query filters.

·              Extensively worked with function tool bar to create dynamic headers, titles and footers.

·              Worked with hyperlink and linking features of make interaction one report to another and component to another component in same document.

·              Extensive use of query browser, Web service, data sharer, swf loader, progress bar, column chart, bar  chart, XY chart, History , sliders etc. in Dashboards.

·              Integration on HANA with business objects for reporting using Webi, Dashboards and Design studio.

·              Design Studio dashboard development for Mobile.

·              Worked on BOBJ admin tool CMC – user security for user, role creation, promotion management for transporting objects across the systems and seamless integration business object platform using SSO

·              Worked on ETL process using BODS to get data from Oracle into HANA.

·              Code deployments in test and production system.

·              Coordinate and review pre-production activities and support.

 

 

Client: DHLJan 2012 to March 2013

Role: Team Lead SAP BOBJ and HANA

Project: DHL EZYBILL Reporting Implementation

Technologies Used: SAP HANA, BOBJ, BODS, Dashboard designer and Webi

 

EzyBill 2.0 system provide reporting on DHL customer’s self-registered portal data where customer dispute invoices, view Air Waybills and upload requested custom documents, update company profile and personal profile information online. It is a web based online data retrieval system used for the USA, Canada and other countries.

 

Responsibilities:

·              To interact with core team and process owner for requirement gathering, finalizing the solution, change management and the sign off pre-requisites.

·              Design, implement, deliver and support project. Project is to analyze the Quarterly and Annual Invoice reports, Performance Reports data and Performance Planning reports collected through SAP applications.

·              Extraction of data using SLT from SAP ECC and BODS from Relational Database to SAP HANA to achieve the monthly, quarterly and yearly performance management reporting.

·              Developed 4 big dynamic dashboards for higher management and more than 22 Webi reports for midlevel management.

·              Handled integration between multiple systems for enterprise-wide BW7.3 reporting - (SAP ECC, SAP BW, BOBJ integration and HANA).

·              Modeling in HANA using attribute, analytical and calculation views.

·              Integration of HANA with BOBJ for reporting.

·              Performance tuning.

·              Worked with BW Bex query.

·              Integration on HANA with business objects 4.0 for reporting using Dashboards, Webi and analysis for OLAP.

·              Worked on BOBJ tools like CMC and Launch pad.

 

 

Client: MAZDAApril 2011 to Dec 2011

Role: Sr. SAP BOBJ Lead Consultant

Technologies Used: SAP BOBJ, Dashboard designer, Webi, Analysis

 

This project is to provide a fully functional Workshop Information System. The project will cover development of Workshop information system and reporting of transaction done in workshop across Mazada motors sales and service stations.

 

Responsibilities:

·              To interact with core team and process owner for requirement gathering, finalizing the solution, change management and the sign off pre-requisites.

·              Design, implement, deliver and support project. Project is to analyze the Quarterly and Annual performance reports of 4 wheelers sales and service.

·              Developed Webi reports for midlevel management on BW Bex reports.

·              Developed Dashboards on BW Bex query as source using query browser.

·              Heavily used combined queries, sub queries, scope of analysis, hierarchies/LOVs, report level filters, query filters in Webi.

·              Developed fully featured reports and these included: multiple data provider reports, additional tabs for Query summary, report filter summary and prompt summary, query calling another query, input selectors, advanced filter options, linking between report elements etc.

·              Used hyperlink to provide interactivity with Webdynpro ABAP application to initiate workflow.

·              Worked on CMC for user creation, role creation, role assignment, SSO setup.

·              Universe creation on Relational database MS SQL, Oracle and BW Bex queries.

·              Universe development using IDT.

·              Reports development using SAP BOBJ tools Webi and Xcelsius.

 

 

Client: General Insurance Corporation, IndiaOct 2010 to Mar 2011

Role: SAP Technical Lead

 

This Project provide reporting to midlevel management and development of seamless integration of following business processes between General Insurance Corporation and Broker System like

1. Proposal Process, Claims Process and Accounts and Settlements Process.

2. Reduce multiple manual data entry and improve data accuracy

3. Provide appropriate tracking of information being transacted

 

Responsibilities:

·              To interact with core team and process owner for requirement gathering, finalizing the solution, change management and the sign off pre-requisites.

·              Worked as technical architect with responsibility of solution design, integration, data flow design and reporting solution.

·              Development of applications using Webdynpro.

·              Backend connectivity of application using java connectors (JCOs).

·              Workflow development using guided procedure.

·              SSO establishment between portal and backend.

·              Importing of login ticket using STRUSTSS02.

 

 

Client: North Delhi Power Limited, IndiaSep 2009 to Sep 2010

Role: SAP BOBJ Consultant

Project: NDPL

 

Project ASPIRE is first SAP IS-U and Utility customer e-services (UCES) Implementation in India.

 

Responsibilities:

·              To interact with core team and process owner for requirement gathering, finalizing the solution, change management and the sign off pre-requisites.

·              Design, implement, deliver and support project.

·              SAP Portal administration and development.

·              Universe creation on top of SAP BW 7.0.

·              SAP BW  Bex Query development.

·              SAP BOBJ administration and development.

·              Report development developments using SAP BOBJ tool Webi and Xcelsius.

·              Used Analysis, edition for Office add-in to perform multidimensional ad-hoc analysis of BW data.

·              Have the ability to consume BW data providers using SAP BOBJ.

·              Graphical representation of data, and manipulation of data from multiple sources.

·              Created the reports using Business Objects functionalities like Queries, Slice and Dice, Drill Down, Custom sorts, Cross Tab, and Formulae's etc.

·              Created reports according to different requirements Such as Summary Charts etc. Using Wizards and Web intelligence XI3.0.

·              SAP Portal and BO integration

 

 

Client: YIT, Helsinki, FinlandDec 2008 to Sep 2009

Role: SAP BOBJ and Portal Consultant

YIT is leading construction company of Finland. Project required development of custom application to monitor all service requests. This project involved the development of a Webdynpro Application which automates the functionality of maintenance of service order and reporting using SAP BOBJ tools.

Responsibilities:

·              To interact with core team and process owner for requirement gathering, finalizing the solution, change management and the sign off pre-requisites.

·              Design, implement, deliver and support project.

·              SAP Portal administration and development.

·              Universe creation on top of SAP BW 7.0.

·              SAP BOBJ and Enterprise portal administration and development.

·              Report development developments using SAP BOBJ tool Webi and Xcelsius.

·              Backend connectivity of application using java connectors (JCOs).

·              SSO establishment between portal and backend.

·              Importing of login ticket using STRUSTSS02.

·              SAP Portal and BO integration

 

 

Client: ABB, GermanyMarch 2008 to Nov 2008

Role: SAP BOBJ and Portal Consultant

This project involved control of goods movement from one operation to other and from stores, tracking of Breakers components, displaying the work procedures at work stations, capturing of actual processes time, confirmation of operations, complete Quality testing procedures are automated with the Barcode integration & user friendly dedicated transactions.

Responsibilities:

·              Analyzed user requirements, finalized reporting structure, resource planning and cut over and project planning. Conducted workshops, created templates for testing and initiated user training. Identified users, roles, and formulated the realization strategy

·              Interact with core team and process owner for requirement gathering, finalizing the solution, change management and the sign off pre-requisites.

·              Design, implement, deliver and support project.

·              This project involved development of webdynpro application and reporting of goods movement from one operation to other and from stores, tracking of Breakers components, displaying the work procedures at work stations, capturing of actual processes time, confirmation of operations, complete Quality testing procedures are automated with the Barcode integration & user friendly dedicated transactions.

·              SAP BOBJ and Enterprise portal administration and development.

·              Report development developments using SAP BOBJ Xcelsius.

·              Universe creation on top of SAP BW 7.0.

·              Post Go Live Support.

 

 

Client: SAP Labs, IndiaNov 2006 to March 2008

Role: SAP Consultant

 

Responsibilities:

·              To interact with clients to get discuss web dynpro and Enterprise portal product issues. Propose solution and development support.

·              Provide Consulting to SAP Client to resolve development tickets.

·              Suggest solution for complicated implementation scenario.

·              Post release Support.

 

 

Client: Ocwen financial and solutionsAug 2005 to Nov 2006

Role: SAP Webdynpro/Java Consultant

 

Responsibilities:

·              Design, implement, deliver and support project.

·              SAP Webdynpro and Java administration and development.

·              Developed application on process of foreclosure and bankruptcy.

·              Created an application for loan documents formatting and management.

·              Developed reports for financial statement for selected period and branch.