IFTIKHAR AHMED
Bishan
Summary
A competent professional with more than 18 years of experience as an SAP Solution Specialist and Architect for Cloud, On-premises infrastructure, and Hybrid environments. Extensive experience as SAP Architect for various largescale End-to-End implementation, Version/EHP upgrades, Homogeneous-Heterogenous migrations, Unicode conversion projects. Worked as an SAP Architect on various RFP proposals and client presentations. Extensive experience on Solutioning and deploying SAP products for all major Hyperscalers(AWS,AZURE and GCP) and on-premise. Designed, managed and Implemented the SAP BTP, SAP S/4 Hana, SAP CARAB, SAP LT, SAP FIROI and SAP solution manager on Microsoft Azure for one of the world’s biggest Retail clients. Designed managed and implemented the S/4 greenfield in Hybrid cloud infrastructure. Worked as a Technical architect and basis lead from SAP team to work on Converged and Hyperconverged infrastructure on platforms like Nutanix, DELL in designing VMs, storage by following the best practice for running SAP on virtualized environment during Data center migration project. Deft in Planning and Solution Design for the Disaster Recover site including configuring SAP HANA, SAP ASE, Oracle Data Guard and SAP MAX DB. Developed Strategy & Position papers for Infrastructure & Application Design Architecture based on ASM Delivery Methodology. Skillful in implementing and supporting SAP Basis activities while following, supporting and promoting best practices regarding operational requirements. Extensive experience with various SAP products based on Business suite, NetWeaver e.g. SAP ERP, SAP BW, SAP CRM, SAP CAR, SAP FIORI, SAP enterprise portal, SAP Business objects, SAP HANA, SAP ASE, SAP BPC etc. Knowledge of SAP administration standards, policies and procedures. Knowledge of scripting like Linux Shell, windows PowerShell etc. Strong communication, planning and team building skills. Extensive Experienced in working for industry like Healthcare, Transportation, semi-conductor, F&B, Manufacturing, financial services, cosmetics, automotive, Retail, mining.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solution Manager
SAP
- Maintenance Optimizer and EWA configuration SMD and Wily Introscope installation and configuration
- SAPROUTER Migration and setup for Vishay Landscape, HANA certified
Manager (SAP Technical Architect)
Seagate Technology, SAP
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Seagate is a Seagate Technology PLC is an American data storage company
- A Fortune Global 500 company
- Worked as SAP Lead Architect for sizing, designing, and delivering S/4 implementation, BW4HANA and other sap NetWeaver products on the Google Cloud platform, including HA/DR
- Engaged with Seagate’s Key business users in design discovery and implementation of enterprise- wide SAP solutions following SAP’s best practices with SAP Activate methodology
- Worked and designed the roadmap for Seagate’s SAP future SAP Journey Single point of contact for designing the integration architecture for Seagate’s SAP system by following best practices considering enterprise security prospects by making it compliant to the company’s architecture policy Worked designing and implementing HA/DR for HANA scale-up and scale-out architecture on the Google Cloud platform
- Presenting the architecture design and implementation strategy to C-level executives and project stakeholders
- Responsible for assessing and selecting products related to change management, job scheduling, monitoring, etc., to fully comply with future SAP systems and present to various stakeholders
- Implemented and configured SAP Identity Management (IDM) including sizing, solution designing and deployment Assessment and Integration of SailPoint with SAP Led initiatives to enhance and optimize existing SAP security infrastructure
- Leading the architecture team to finalize the infrastructure BOM on GCP by working with the Google team for SAP deployment, considering the sizing, backup, HA/DR, etc., with cloud product principal
- Designed security layers for Sap’s deployment in Google Cloud with the collaboration of in-house and product principal enterprise security team
- Worked in benchmarking and certifying HANA backup integration with Seagate’s Lyve cloud storage as a service.
Business and Integration Architect Associate Manager (SAP Technical Architect)
Accenture Technology, SAP
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Accenture is a global management consulting and professional services firm that provides strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations services
- A Fortune Global 500 company
- Worked as technical architect on RFPs, client presentation and provided solutioning for different SAP opportunities including Public cloud, On-premises and Hybrid cloud environment Presented architecture proposal to C-level executive and stakeholders
- Worked as technical architect in company’s GTM AMBG (Accenture Microsoft business group) and AGBG (Accenture google business group) to support deals
- Presenting internal Webinar to Accenture architecture teams on topics of deployment architecture for S/4 on public cloud/Hybrid/on-premises including HA/DR, sizing etc
- Leading the Technical Architect team in designing and delivery of S/4 implementation for Public cloud, On-premises and Hybrid cloud scenario
- Worked on designing and implementing the SAP infrastructure and security by following the CIS and sap’s best practices Performed security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing of SAP systems
- Designed and implemented HA/DR solution for S/4 HANA and systems based on SAP ASE, Oracle, and MS-SQL Worked as Technical architect for one of the biggest healthcare projects which includes S/4 HANA 1909 implementation on Hybrid cloud scenario including sap and non-sap products
- Designed and delivered the DevSecOps architecture and deployment to S/4 HANA system in Hybrid cloud environment
- Worked as Technical architect in integration of DevSecOps tool e.g
- Gerrit, GIT, Nexus, Jenkins with SAP S/4 system in Hybrid cloud environment Worked as Technical architect for S/4 HANA 1809, SAP CAR, SAP LT, SAP FIORI implementation on Microsoft Azure (public cloud) for one of the world’s biggest retail client
- Managed the designing, sizing and implementation of VMs on MS azure by following the best practices of SAP and MS AZURE Designed and Implemented the SAP FIORI deployment along with S/4 and SAP CAR
- Designed the file system layout, Firewall rules for whole SAP landscape including backup and DR environment Defined the SAP, OS and DB version compatibility for the entire landscape Designed, managed and Implemented the DR setup for HANA and SAP ASE on MS AZURE Designed the backup solution for the entire landscape on MS AZURE Designed and Implemented the best practices related to HANA transport management for CDS views based on S/4 HANA Designed and implemented the performance testing for SAP SuccessFactors and Microsoft dynamics integration for world’s biggest Mining client for Employee Central project Worked on Various Business deals, RFPs, and Client Orals as a technical architect for SAP HANA Enterprise cloud, Microsoft Azure and On-premise infrastructure
- Conducted session across Accenture related to the SAP deployment strategy on Azure for S/4 HANA and its integration with SAP LT, SAP CAR, SAP FIORI for retail client.
Technical Architect/SAP Basis Lead
SAP
06.2013 - 06.2018
- ASM Front End Manufacturing, Singapore European manufacturer of thermal-chemical wafer processing tools in 1968, ASM International has grown to become a leading global semiconductor equipment supplier, serving both the Front-end, wafer processing, and Back-end, assembly, and packaging markets
- Today, ASM is ranked among the top 10 semiconductor equipment manufacturers globally
- Our customers include all of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers
- Infra-structure redesigning with Hyper Converged technology for SAP system Hyper-V virtualization of all SAP Systems on Dell & Nutanix platforms Analyzing Business requirements and creating solution design documents Technical Lead from ASM SAP team to work with Nutanix in designing VMs, storage by following the best practice for running SAP on virtualize environment Working closely with end users on a day to day basis, identifying their requirements, analyzing those and resolving their issues in specific time frames Working on architecture and designing the landscape for SAP systems Setting up Development, Quality and Production environment for SAP
- Identifying and evaluating the inefficient practices for SAP maintenance and implementing the best practices from SAP to enhance the process Working with project management office (PMO) for providing and assisting in the project execution plan, timeline and resource management
- Developed Strategy & Position papers for Infrastructure & Application Design Architecture based on ASM Delivery Methodology
- Worked as technical architect for designing and adapting the best practice for deployment methodology of Fiori gateway in the landscape Worked on integration of backend system with fiori gateway Worked on activation of the timesheet on fiori gateway with integration at the backend
- Designed and implemented the HA clustering for SAP systems on Windows system Planning and Solution Design for the Disaster Recover site including configuring Oracle Data Guard
- Documented processes, change and procedures as per Compliance requirements adhering to organization standards and industry regulations
- Implemented best practices from Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Dell and Nutanix in a combination to meet business requirements on performance and resilience criteria
- Ownership of the technical work plan to provide an end-to-end overview of the technical activities related to System Implementation, Design, Sizing, Interfaces and Transport efforts Installed, upgraded and maintained SAP ERP 6.0 EHP7, SAP BW 7.3 EHP1, SAP BPC 7.54, SAP Portal 7.31, CRM 7.0 EHP2 and Dual Stack separation for ABAP+Java instances Assisted with Infrastructure planning and sizing of various systems involved in the project
- Designed Technical Change Management, Change Freeze Strategy and Change Synchronization Approach
- Down Time Management and Planning Worked in a multiple vendor environment and managed technical work plans and technical activities.
Sr. SAP CONSULTANT
Avensys Consulting Pte. Ltd
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Avensys Consulting is an end-to-end provider of SAP services offering SAP consulting and integration services, training and documentation, specialized SAP staffing, and Application Management Services to its customers across the region Designing and implementing the client’s in-house SAP ERP System/Servers Analyzing Business requirements and creating solution design documents Working closely with end users on a day-to-day basis, identifying their requirements, analyzing those, and resolving their issues in a specific time frames Working on the database and application design and architecture Identifying and evaluating the inefficient practices for SAP maintenance and implementing the best practices from SAP to enhance the process Creating all required documentation and plans for new projects and ensuring systems are stable for users
- Proactive suggestions and recommendations to the business based on system requirements and functionally Technical Assessment for SAP HANA including sizing and involved in initial Planning with SAP
- SAP BPC 7.5 NW installation and configuration with BI system EHP1 support packs deployment for CRM BI performance tuning Provide service delivery to the required service levels.
Sr .SAP BASIS
Optimum Solution Pte Ltd, Daimler Chrysler Southeast
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Asia
- This is the Southeast Asia branch of Daimler Germany, which is responsible for the Asia Pacific region for the sales and financial-related activities of Daimler
- Daimler Singapore is hosting various applications used by the Asia Pacific region for Sales, logistics, and finances, like SAP wholesale template (which includes SAP ECC6, SAP XI 7.0 MQ-RFTS)
- (http://www.daimler.com/) Analyze business requirements and create solution design documents
- Working closely with end users on a day-to-day basis, identifying their requirements, analyzing those, and resolving their issues in specific time frames Design and implement the SAP solution
- Worked with SAP Germany in project scoping, timeline, and resource management Updating the status of activity and milestones to the project management team
- Optimizing the SAP system's performance and documenting it for maintenance
- Create all required documentation and plans for new projects and ensure that systems are stable for users
- Proactive suggestions and recommendations to the business based on system requirements and functionally ECC6 upgrade and Unicode conversion (CUUC) Ownership of the technical work plan to provide an end-to-end overview of the technical activities related to System Upgrade, System Procurement and Design, Sizing, Interfaces and ABAP efforts Involved in migration of the system from AIX to Linux SAP Hana Monitoring & Administration SAP Hana Security and Authorization Performed System copies of R/3 and ECC systems to create dual landscapes and manage upgrade efforts
- Worked with various teams from 2 regions and 6 countries to resolve issues related to language, printing and performance during and after the upgrade
- Handle global escalations from teams about technical issues.
SAP BASIS
VISHAY
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Vishay is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components
- These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets (www.vishay.com)
- The SAP Basis Activities Performed in VISHAY: Monitoring the in-house SAP ERP System/Servers Analyzing Business requirements and creating solution design documents Working closely with end users on a day to day basis, identifying their requirements, analyzing those and resolving their issues in specific time frames Working on the design of database and SAP application Creating all required documentation and plan for new projects and ensures system are stable for users
- Implementing the Development, Test and Production environment Identifying the system behavior which affects the system performance, solving it and creating the document to document the solution
- Following the SAP Best practices and implementing in the system to gain maximum performance out if it
- Proactive suggestions and recommendations to the business based upon system requirements and functionally ECC6 UPGRADE (4.6C to ECC6) SAP OS-DB Migration project BI 7.0 Unicode Conversions
- BI 7.0 dual stack EHP2 upgrade
- Single and Dual Stack system copy.
ERP CONSULTANT
Mphasis, EDS company
03.2008 - 08.2009
- Mphasis an EDS company is a business transformation consultancy
- Mphasis an EDS company now has offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, and turned Clients include Kraft, NSP, Dutch rail, GM, GMAC, etc.
SAP
NSP
03.2008 - 08.2009
- The Activities Performed: Monitoring the client’s, ERP System/Servers Analyzing the ERP system requirement and document creation Working closely with end users on a day-to-day basis, identifying their requirements, analyzing those, and resolving their issues in a specific time frames Working on the architecture and implementation of client’s SAP systems Creating all required documentation and plan for new projects ensures system stability for users
- Building the Development, Quality and production environment Review and creating the work instruction for the activity to maintain stable and highly optimized SAP systems proactive suggestions and recommendations to the business based upon system requirements and functionally Enterprise Portal 6.0 Operating system Migration Web Dispatcher Configuration with EP6.0 system SAP Web Dispatcher kernel upgrade NWDI configuration for Enterprise Portal system CCMS and GRMG setup for Portal system Performed a SAP upgrade 4.7EE to ECC 6.0 Oracle 9i to 10g upgrade in MSCS environment Installing various solutions according to customer requirement
- Performed System copies on single and Dual Stack Systems
- Kernel upgrade, support pack and OSS note implementation
- Content server patch upgrade
Associate Consultant
Atos Origin, Origin India Pvt. Ltd
12.2005 - 03.2008
- Atos Origin is a leading international IT services provider
- We provide integrated design, build, and operate solutions for large multinational clients in carefully targeted industry sectors
- Our business approach is based on establishing long-term partnerships that encourage success through mutual benefit
- Atos Origin includes clients’ like- Philips Lighting, Philips Semiconductors, Philips Consumer Electronics, DSM Schlumberger, Eneco, Akzo Nobel, L’Oreal, etc
- (http://www.atosorigin.com) Company
- The Activities Performed: Monitoring the in-house SAP ERP System/Servers Analyzing Business requirements and creating solution design documents Working closely with end users on a day-to-day basis, identifying their requirements, analyzing those, and resolving their issues in a specific time frames Working on the SAP and database implementations Create all required documentation and plans for new projects and ensure that systems are stable for users
- Proactive suggestions and recommendations to the business based upon the system requirements and functionally Installing the ECC5.0 on Windows operating system and Oracle 9i database Undertaking Client Copy/ Transport administration and error handling activities Configuration and troubleshooting of TMS Undertaking Client Copy/ Transport administration and error handling activities
- Applying support packages
- SAP Notes Implementation
- Spool Administration Accountable for downloading EWA reports from market Place
- Solving SAP file system issues Creating Monthly Performance reports for the systems
- Creating Monthly online and offline backup success report
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science (Hons)
Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukl
Raipur, C.G01.2005
Skills
- SAP architecture
- Cloud deployment
- Data integration
- Disaster recovery
- Security management
- Client presentations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Technical documentation
- Project management
- Change management
- Team leadership
- Problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Performance optimization
- Solution design
- Stakeholder management
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Certification
- SAP Certified Professional - SAP Enterprise Architect (P_SAPEA_2023)
- RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition – Partner Cloud Architect
- Generative AI at SAP
- SAP on AWS
- Discovering SAP Business Technology Platform - Record of Achievement
- Google Cloud- Professional Cloud Architect
- Microsoft Certified Solution Expert - Azure for SAP Workloads
- Technology specialist SAP S/4 HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade
- SAP Certified Application Specialist-SAP S/4HANA Cloud-Private Edition Implementation with SAP Activate
- SAP Certified Specialist - SAP Activate for Cloud Solutions Project Manager
- SAP Activate Project Manager
- SAP HANA 2.0
- SAP OS/DB Migration
- SAP NetWeaver
- ITIL
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/22/81
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Manager (SAP Technical Architect)
Seagate Technology, SAP
12.2020 - 01.2022
Business and Integration Architect Associate Manager (SAP Technical Architect)
Accenture Technology, SAP
07.2018 - 12.2020
Technical Architect/SAP Basis Lead
SAP
06.2013 - 06.2018
Sr. SAP CONSULTANT
Avensys Consulting Pte. Ltd
05.2012 - 05.2013
Sr .SAP BASIS
Optimum Solution Pte Ltd, Daimler Chrysler Southeast
10.2011 - 05.2012
SAP BASIS
VISHAY
08.2009 - 09.2011
ERP CONSULTANT
Mphasis, EDS company
03.2008 - 08.2009
SAP
NSP
03.2008 - 08.2009
Associate Consultant
Atos Origin, Origin India Pvt. Ltd
12.2005 - 03.2008
Solution Manager
SAP
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science (Hons)
Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukl
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