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Siddharth B. Pippal Techno-Functional

Consultant

Experience Summary

More than 15 years of experience in IT by having worked for multiple IT

consulting firms. My Specialization includes implementations,

customizations, Upgrade and enhancements that include user requirements

studies, analysis, design, development and interfacing JD Edwards using

integration tools with various legacy/3rd party systems, Competency

Development, Customer & Project Delivery. Experience on various size of JD

Edwards projects across many industries including manufacturing,

pharmaceuticals, utilities, and consumer business. I had a good stint in

managing multiple JDE ERP engagements, during my career; I have been a

quality mentor in driving delivery and quality initiatives across

projects. I have extensive experience in implementation and utilization of

different versions of J D Edwards including J D Edwards 9.0,8.12,8.11, XE

and World Soft across different business verticals

Project Management of an entire Software Development skill: which includes

Project Scope (scope of the project, deliverables, project completion

criteria), Project Approach (life cycle model, project phases), Project

Estimation, Resource Plan, Risk Management (risk with probability and

mitigation), Quality Assurance (QA activities, quality plan),

Configuration management -CMP (Change control procedure), Issue

resolution, Directory structure, Defect Tracking System (DTS)

Has been Involved in a number of J.D. Edwards Word Soft, One World, and

Enterprise one projects requirement analysis, fitment, implementation,

integration, implementation rollout, Upgrades, and third party tools

integration with different modules and suits.

Extensive knowledge on JDE Development tools like Enterprise Report

Writing, Interactive Applications, Real Time Events, Business Service,

Table Conversions, C-Business Functions, Integrations and Work Flow

management.

Good Knowledge of Distribution Module includes Inventory, Purchase, Sales

and Transportation Module and Finance Module includes AR, AP, GL and Fixed

Assets.

Proficient in utilizing Interoperability functionality of JDE using the

JDE Z processes solutions gained as part of working with various JDE

heterogeneous integration projects

Exposure to onsite and offshore business models, knowledge transfer for

delivering JDE support and enhancements services across financial and

Sale/Distribution modules.

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, having dealt with

diverse professionals, clients & team members at global locations by

having international onsite work experience with USA, Europe, South East

Asia and African countries based clients and having a fare exposure to

work with cross cultural clients worldwide

Focused, proactive and good team player always inclined towards the

success of the project by maintaining good relations, worked with

Implementation Team of different sizes, including distributed groups in

different geographical locations.

Few of the projects in different business verticals that I has been a part

of includes Sunrise Medical, Lafarge, Rosy Blue, Hamilton Sundstrand's,

Johnson Diversey, Michelline Tyres, Fonterra, Caribbean Curies, Shell,Wolter Kluwers and Reserve Bank Of India.

Has written and submitted a paper on "Enterprise One web services use a

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environment" for Oracle Open World

2009.

Having Master in Computer Application and Master in Business

Administration with specialization in Information Technology

Education & Master in Computer Application from Madurai KamaRaj

Certifications University, 2006.

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application from

Madurai KamaRaj University, 2003.

Master of Business Administration in Information

Technology from AIMA, 2001

Diploma in Advance Internet Programming from PentaSoft,

2000.

Bachelors of Arts in Economics from Ruia College -

Mumbai University, 1997.

Diploma in Computer Programming Applications from Tata

Unisys 1995

Technical Skills ERP

JD Edwards One World Xe,8.10,8.11,8.12,9.00,9.1

Languages

C++,C, Java, ASP

Operating System

Windows NT/95/98/2000/XP, Unix, As400

Database

MS SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle, FoxPro, DB2

Tools

MS Office, Visio, Microsoft Project, JDeveloper

Experience Summary Organization

Designation

Duration

HCL Technologies

Technical Architect

Aug 2008 Onwards

WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Lead Consultant

Nov-2006 - Aug-2008

ITTI (P) LTD

Project Manager

Jul-2004 - Nov-2006

PEROT SYSTEM LTD

Associate

Dec-2003 - May-2004

SYSTIME COMPUTER LTD

Senior Technical Consultant

Jun-2002 - Dec-2003

OPTIMOS INDIA (P) LTD

Consultant

Sep-2000 - May-2002

GREAVES LTD

Computer Programmer

May-1998 - Mar-2000

Customer & Project Wolters Kluwer Inc, USA

Name

Role Tech Architect Duration From Nov 11 - Till

Date

Product JDE Sale and Service Upgrade Xe to E9.1 and

Distribution Offering Designing of New

process

Modules Sale, Procurement and Finance

Key Developing E1 Pages to the client which is a

Responsibilities replacement of existing web portals.

Managing the QA and Tech

Team Development lead in the upgrade project, and

responsible to bring all custom developments across

from the old system JDE Xe to ERP9.1

Retrofitting critical applications and Business

functions

Development of new custom objects and modifications in

standard JDE objects to suit client processes.

Analyzing the older system requirements and ensure to

have fixed those in new system ERP 9.1

Responsible for the solution design, develop and

execute.

Responsible for optimize the solution design with

increased performance and Designed / Developed BI

Reports

Developed BSSV ( Published and Consuming) to interact

with 3rd party application

Code reviewer and Test script preparations.

Business Analysis, involving discussions with key users

and Client project manager to document `as is `business

processes analyzing and freezing `To be `process

definitions and sign off of business analysis document.

Troubleshooting and ensuring errors in applications and

reports are resolved to the client's satisfaction

within the defined timelines.

Testing of implemented software functionality,

participating in acceptance testing and support.

Analysis of Functional design documents and also

discussing same with respective consultants before

freezing the solution.

Providing status of projects, enhancements and support

issues to appropriate management.

Analyzing and providing viable solutions and

workarounds to critical support issues.

Ensuring new product/product enhancement is thoroughly

tested in all environments before promoting to the

production environment.

Analyzing the older system requirements and ensure to

have fixed those in new system ERP 9.1

Code reviewer and Test script preparations.

Using advanced functionalities of JDE like Power Forms

few solutions has been defined.

Involved in designing the technical design documents

and reviewing the same.

Responsible for the solution design, develop and

execute.

Responsible for designing various NER's, C BSFN's and

UBE interfaces.

Customer & Project Fonterra Brands South East Asian Countries

Name

Role Tech Architect Duration From Feb 11 - Oct 2011

Product JDE Sale Service Rollout

/Distribution and Offering

Finance

Modules Sale, Procurement and Finance

Key Understand requirements, document key gaps in client's

Responsibilities existing procedure and suggest potential solutions

Lead the team: - Getting requirements from end Users

and Functional consultants, analyzing, giving

estimation, preparing the spec, then for assigning

development work to team, testing objects developed by

team members and delivery of objects from DV to PD

Business Analysis, involving discussions with key users

and Client project manager to document 'as is 'business

processes analyzing and freezing 'To be 'process

definitions and sign off of business analysis document.

Troubleshooting and ensuring errors in applications and

reports are resolved to the client's satisfaction

within the defined timelines.

Testing of implemented software functionality,

participating in acceptance testing and support.

Providing status of projects, enhancements and support

issues to appropriate management.

Analyzing and providing viable solutions and

workarounds to critical support issues.

Ensuring new product/product enhancement is thoroughly

tested in all environments before promoting to the

production environment.

Involved in designing the technical design documents

and reviewing the same.

Also given Client demonstration of the process flow of

the custom applications.

Customer Appreciated for delivering and designing the interfaces

Appreciations with 3rd party software

Customer & Project Fonterra Brands New Zealand and Australia

Name

Role Tech Lead Duration From October 08 -Feb

11

Product B2B - EDI and Service Implementation and

Hyperion Offering Support

Integration

Modules Inventory, Procurement and Sales Management

Key Training the team if any up gradations needed by the

Responsibilities client so that the future enhancements and support can

be given in time.

Understanding JDE application landscape - processes,

configuration, customizations, interfaces

Document system understanding - System Maintenance and

Technical Document

Understand As-Is support processes and proposes To-Be

support processes

Responsible for the solution design, develop and

execute.

Responsible for designing various NER's, C BSFN's and

UBE interfaces etc.

Analysis of Functional design documents and also

discussing same with respective consultants before

freezing the solution.

Responsible for optimize the solution design with

increased performance.

Responsible for creating the user manuals and Technical

Design Specifications.

Prepare Execution Process Document (EPD)

Understand JDE application issues

Prepare clear documentation step by step as per the

navigation and maintain them regularly so that everyone

within the team would understand system.

Estimate enhancements and projects

Provide inputs to development team and lead development

Prepare and execute test cases

Support User Acceptance Testing

Document system understanding - System Maintenance and

Technical Document

Customer Appreciated for designing the interfaces with 3rd party

Appreciations software

Customer & Project Hamilton Sundstrand Connecticut, USA

Name

Role Tech Architect Duration From April 08 - August

08

Product JDE Procurement Service Implementation

Offering

Modules Procurement Module

Key Created a web-based tool for Non Production

Responsibilities Procurements based on JDE OW compatibility &

functionality and in compliance with HS Policy, and

Government accounting requirements. Web based

environment will be multifunctional - supporting

internal (HS Users) and external ID (Suppliers &

Invoice Processors) access with appropriate

permissions.

Conduct regular meetings to know the status of the

project and make sure the system is ready as per the

delivery scheduled.

Understanding JDE application landscape - processes,

configuration, customizations, interfaces

Document system understanding - System Maintenance and

Technical Document

Prepare and execute test cases

Support User Acceptance Testing

Customer Appreciated for delivering and designing the interfaces

Appreciations with 3rd party software

Customer & Project Michelin, Asia Pacific

Name

Role Functional Lead Duration From Feb 08 - April 08

Product Finance Service JDE support &

Offering Enhancements services

Modules Finance (AR, AP and GL) Module

Key Provide support to Oracle English-speaking customer

Responsibilities using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Financial Management

Product Line (AR, AP and GL).

Individual contributor within the Global Support

organization.

Responsible for problem tracking, diagnosis,

replication, troubleshooting, and resolution of

complicated and critical cases.

Responsible for providing excellence in customer

service to ultimately drive to completion and total

resolution of each customer case.

Customer & Project Shell, South Africa

Name

Role Project Manager Duration From April 07- April

(Months) 08

Product Fule Facs and JDE Service Implementation

integration Offering

Modules Inventory, Procurement and Sales Management

Key Conduct regular meetings to know the status of the

Responsibilities project and make sure the system is ready as per the

delivery scheduled.

Training the team if any up gradations needed by the

client so that the future enhancements and support can

be given in time.

Understanding JDE application landscape - processes,

configuration, customizations, interfaces

Document system understanding - System Maintenance and

Technical Document

Understand As-Is support processes and proposes To-Be

support processes

Prepare Execution Process Document (EPD)

Understand JDE application issues

Prepare clear documentation step by step as per the

navigation and maintain them regularly so that everyone

within the team would understand system.

Estimate enhancements and projects

Provide inputs to development team and lead development

Prepare and execute test cases

Support User Acceptance Testing

Document system understanding - System Maintenance and

Technical Document

Customer Role out the design in the whole African Continent

Appreciations

Customer & Project Caribbean Curies Miami, FL USA

Name

Role Module Leader Duration From Jan 07 - April 07

Product JDE HR and Service Implementation and

Finance Module Offering Support

Modules HR and Finance

Key Understand business requirements

Responsibilities Estimate enhancements and projects

Prepare functional specifications / design documents

Provide inputs to development team and lead development

Prepare and execute test cases

Support User Acceptance Testing

Prepare Execution Process Document (EPD)

Understand JDE application issues

Analyze JDE issues and suggest resolutions

Understand As-Is support processes and proposes To-Be

support processes

Customer Timely delivery of the enhancement

Appreciations

Customer & Project JDI, Tokyo Japan

Name

Role Technical Manager Duration From Nov 06 - Jan 07

(Months)

Product Financials and Service Implementation and

Distribution Offering Support

modules

Modules Inventory, Procurement and Sales Management

Key JDE Enhancements & Projects

Responsibilities Understand business requirements

Estimate enhancements and projects

Prepare functional specifications / design documents

Prepare and execute test cases

Support User Acceptance Testing

JDE Application Support

Understanding JDE application landscape - processes,

configuration, customizations, interfaces

Document system understanding - System Maintenance and

Technical Document

Understand As-Is support processes and proposes To-Be

support processes

Understand JDE application issues

Analyze JDE issues and suggest resolutions

Customer & Project Lafarge, USA

Name

Role Tech Manager Duration From May 04 - Nov 06

(Months)

Product JDE Procurement Service Implementation and

and Sales Offering Support

Management

Modules Inventory, Procurement and Sales Management

Key JD Edwards Enterprise One implementation, requirement

Responsibilities study, creating Technical Specifications,

Pre-production testing, production deployment,

Maintenance, Documentation & Problem Resolution, for

development of new reports and application as well as

customizations in existing reports and application

related to Finance and Sales / Distribution modules.

Proposed and executed the best ways of customizing the

existing JDE applications and New Developments which

will be safe during Upgrade.

Development of New Interface to Advance Planning and

System of JD Edwards and Proper integration of the same

with existing JDE applications.

Development of all day-to-day reports and

decision-making reports.

Set up procedures to analyze and solve the application

issues.

Identified and re developed the critical JD Edwards

applications.

Moved all the Custom made objects successfully with

minor repair works

Customer & Project Rosy Blue - Philippines

Name

Role Tech Lead Duration From June 02 - Dec 03

(Months)

Product JDE Sales Service Implementation and

and Offering Support

Manufacture

Modules Inventory, Procurement, Finance and Sales Management

Key Developed a Finance add-on Module for securities of

Responsibilities invoice receivable.

Worked on General Accounting, Accounts Receivable and

Accounts Payable reports.

Assisted the Functional Consultant in the existing

business processes study, gap analysis, creation of

Technical Specifications for customizations to be

carried out.

Developed customized module using Application

Development tools, Enterprise Report Writer, Business

View Design, Business Function Design, Table Design,

Table Triggers, Data Dictionary Items, Table

Conversion, Data Structure Design to map the complex

transactions on the shop floor

Developed Customized MIS reports. Developed utility

(Table Conversion) to Upload Masters Data and Opening

Balances Offshore coordination along with off-shore

functional team

Efforts estimation

Propose various innovative solutions to resolve the

issues coordinating with on site team

Organize internal training sections and conduct

meetings

Retrofit the JD Edwards inbuilt interactive and batch

applications

Customer & Project Optimos (p) Ltd, India

Name

Role Senior Duration From March 00 - May 02

Developer

Product JAVA and ASP Service Implementation and

Offering Support

Modules Inventory, Procurement and Sales Management

Key Test planning and System testing.

Responsibilities System analysis and design.

Preparation of specifications Development and coding

Testing and debugging.

Project Management Documentation and coding and

development.

Understand JDE application issues

Customer & Project Greave Ltd, India

Name

Role Developer Duration From May 1998- March 2000

Product UNIx and C Service Implementation and

Offering Support

Modules MIS System

Key Designing and Coding

Responsibilities Testing

Documentation and User manual Provide inputs to

development team and lead development

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