PROFILE:
Mr. Ahmed Fasihuddin Ather is a Certified Senior SAP HR Functional and
Training Consultant with over 9 years of experience which includes 8+
years of SAP HR experience with professional strengths in Training
Management, Course Design, Project Management, Documentation, Train-
the-Trainer, Classroom and Online Training, E-Learning, Logistics
Planning, Public Seminars, Business Shows.
He is expert in Configuration and Training with clear understanding of
Payroll, Time Management, E-Recruitment, CATS, Shift Planning,
Benefits, Compensation (ECM), ESS/MSS, Personnel Administration,
Organizational Management and Personnel Development.
He also holds good working knowledge in other modules of SAP such as
BW/BI, FI/CO. MM and SD.
He has Training and consulting experience working with Big 4
organizations like Convergys, TCS, IBM and SAP AG, Germany.
He is SAP Certified Solution Consultant Human Resource-Management &
Administration with mySAP ERP 2004 with 86% score.
SAP EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
. 8+ years experience with SAP HR including Training
Infrastructure, Training Development, Course Design, Trainer /
Consultant, Change Management, User Support, Project Team
Training, Training Management. Training Lead, Training Project
Management.
. Expert in ASAP methodology, and developing training/templates
. Successfully completed 4 Full Life Cycle implementations in SAP
HR.
. Extensive experience with state-of-the-art training techniques.
. Training Analyst / Training Specialist / Course Developer
. Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and/or PowerPoint
. Course development including writing, metrics and data preparation
. Instructor led classroom and online training
. Mentoring, knowledge sharing and professional development
. Vast experience in CBT/WBT
. Tracker Design, Training Scheduling.
. On-Demand, RWD Info-Pak, uPerform, Web-Ex, Webinar, Adobe
Captivate.
. Ability to develop complex training schedules, including
organizing training teams, conducting train-the-trainer sessions,
on-boarding sessions, materials preparation and distribution, and
dry runs for trainer preparation.
. Ability to facilitate formal classroom training for human
resource courses, software applications and train-the-trainer
sessions
. Ability to write and develop e-learning curriculum, simulations,
scripting, and voiceovers for pre-recorded training modules.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Hardware: PCs
Operating System: MS-DOS,
Windows95/98/NT/2000/XP and UNIX
Software: SAP R/3 3.1H/4.5B/4.6B/4.6C/4.7/ECC5.0/ECC6.0, ABAP/4, ASP,
Report Writer, Crystal Reports
RDBMS: SQL-Server6.5/7.0/2000, Oracle 7.x/8.0/8i/9i and MS-Access 2000
Testing Tools: CATT, WinRunner7.5, LoadRunner6.02, Test Director
5.0/6.0/7.x and SQAsuite6.1
Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, ASP, HTML, DHTML
Internet Technologies: ASP, HTML, VB
Script and Server.
Web Servers & Application Servers: IIS4.0, MS Personal Web
Server, MTS
Packages: MS Office 2000/2003, MS Visio
Web Design/Interactive/Online Help: MS FrontPage,
RWD Info Pak 5.2, Simulator 5.0
SAP PROJECT EXPERIENCE DETAILS:
Client: Pepsi Co, Chicago, IL
Duration: June 2010 - Till Date
Environment: ECC 6.0
Role: SAP HCM Training Lead for PA, OM, E-
Recruitment, TM, PY, ESS/MSS and Benefits
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
. Analyzed the business processes and training needs in the areas of PA,
OM, Benefits, Time, Payroll, ESS/MSS and E-Recruitment.
. Worked intensely with the functional team regarding business process.
. Reviewed training documentation for SAP HR.
. Created the Training materials for HR- PA, OM, E-Recruitment, ESS/MSS,
Time, Payroll and Benefits using Infopak.
. Assisted and participated in Train the Trainer.
. Trained the End Users on Org Management, Personnel Admin and Benefits.
. Created a schedule for deadlines.
. Reported on a weekly basis to the PMO.
. Created and updated course materials.
. Quality check working instructions for different modules..
. Responsible for creating the training infrastructure to include
the creation of templates, developed and implemented the training
plan..
. Scheduled the training classes, resources and end users for training.
. Coordinated and supervised trainers.
. Created and conducted classes in basic navigation of SAP.
. Delivered training in the Payroll module of SAP HR.
. Interacted on a regular basis with Subject Matter Experts to develop
training material.
. Created the end-user documentation for business users.
. Responsible for curriculum development.
. Set the Infopak Standards and developed the prototype documents
. Trained developers on the use of WBT and the use of Infopak.
. Responsible for the training schedule and training media
selection.
. Management of CATT scripting/testing and training database data
loads.
Client : Johnson and Johnson ( Implementation Partner-
Convergys),Canada
Duration: Nov 2009 - May 2010
Environment: ECC 6.0
Role: SAP HR Training Manager and Consultant
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
. Analyzed business processes and training needs in the areas of PA, OM,
E-Recruitment, ESS/MSS, PY and Benefits
. Worked intensely with the functional team regarding business process
. Reviewed training documentation for SAP HR.
. Created the Training materials for HR- PA, OM, E- Recruitment, ESS/MSS
Payroll and Benefits using Infopak
. Assisted and participated in Train the Trainer
. Trained the End Users on Org Management, Personnel Admin and Benefits
. Created a schedule for deadlines
. Reported on a weekly basis to the PMO
. Created and updated course materials
. Quality check working instructions for different modules
Client: DuPont (Implementation Partner-Convergys),
Jacksonville, FL
Duration: May 2009 - Oct 2009
Environment: ECC 6.0
Role: SAP HR Training Lead for PA, OM, E-
Recruitment, ESS/MSS, TM, PY, CM and Benefits.
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
. Analyzed business processes and training needs.
. Developed the curriculum, teaching aids and manuals for SAP HR module.
. Responsible for delivering the training and preparing materials for
the modules in SAP HR which includes HR050 THR10, THR12, HR410,HR110, HR050, HR410,HR110, HR 305, HR 306, WNAOC, HR710 and WUSTAX.
. Provided extensive end-user support.
. Create process flow charts for new course curriculum.
. Developed and trained an extensive Train-the-Trainer Course.
. Created the end-user documentation for business users.
. Developed training documents and simulations Microsoft PowerPoint
(Work Instructions, Cue Cards, Quick Reference Guides and interactive
simulations).
. Conducted Train the Trainer sessions.
. Created and conducted classes in basic navigation of SAP.
. Developed and implemented systems for identification of training needs
at individual and divisional levels for all categories of employees.
. Major accomplishments include the creation of company-wide training
programs for SAP.
. Analyzed business processes and training needs.
. Developed the curriculum, teaching aids and manuals for SAP HR module.
. Developed training documents and simulations Microsoft PowerPoint
(Work Instructions, Cue Cards, Quick Reference Guides and interactive
simulations).
. Developed both ILT and WBT materials with student assessment tools.
. Interacted on a regular basis with Subject Matter Experts to develop
training material.
. Scheduled the training classes, resources and end users for training.
. Coordinated and supervised trainers.
. Delivered training in the Human Resource module in SAP.
. Assisted with the Development of the training curriculum.
. Developed teaching aids and manuals for use by the end user and super
users.
. Performed Change Management, Role mapping, technical
documentation, training materials, management, reference guides,
end-user classes.
. Reviewed and analyzed existing training materials, delivery
methods, instructor key performance indicators and results of
that training for the end users
. E-Learning course development and training using OnDemand and STT
Trainer
. Facilitate train-the-trainer courses
. Develop and facilitate human development courses.
. Write technical documentation for proprietary software
applications
. Provide keynote and workshop presentations as a professional
speaker at professional conferences and personal development
seminars.
Client: Motorola, Schaumburg, IL
Duration: Sep 2008 - April 2009
Environment: ECC 6.0
Role: Senior SAP HR & Training Consultant
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
. Responsible for creating the training infrastructure to include
the creation of templates, developed and implemented the training
plan.
. Performed curriculum design and development, logistics planning,
system testing and training data preparation.
. Create process flow charts for new course curriculum.
. Developed the training schedule and consulted with Subject Matter
Experts.
. Responsible for the training needs assessment and the user and
task analysis.
. Conducted many pre-cutover end-user training classes and classes
for super-users.
. Provided extensive end-user support.
. Developed and trained an extensive Train-the-Trainer Course
. Training management and coordination of staff, materials,
documents and events
. Change communication and coordination of business unit change
agents; Training design and development strategies/tools
. Conducted several training courses for end-users and super-users.
. Conducted Train the Trainer sessions.
. Analyzed business processes and training needs.
. Created and loaded training data in the Training Client and created
exercise data sheets for the classes.
. Developed the curriculum, teaching aids and manuals for SAP HR Payroll
module.
. Coordinated and supervised trainers.
. Created and conducted classes in basic navigation of SAP.
. Developed and implemented systems for identification of training needs
at individual and divisional levels for all categories of employees.
Client: Areva NP, Lynchburg, VA
Duration: March 2008 - Aug 2008
Environment: ECC 6.0
Role: SAP HR Training Consultant
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
. Responsible for creating the training infrastructure to include
the creation of templates, developed and implemented the training
plan.
. Scheduled the training classes, resources and end users for training
. Coordinated and supervised trainers.
. Created and conducted classes in basic navigation of SAP.
. Delivered training in the Payroll module of SAP HR.
. Interacted on a regular basis with Subject Matter Experts to develop
training material.
. Created the end-user documentation for business users
. Responsible for curriculum development
. Set the Infopak Standards and developed the prototype documents
. Trained developers on the use of WBT and the use of Infopak.
. Responsible for the training schedule and training media
selection.
. Management of CATT scripting/testing and training database data
loads
Employer: IBM
Client: Statoil, Norway
Duration: Sep 2006 - Feb 2008
Environment: ECC 5.0
Role: SAP HR Training Consultant
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
. Major accomplishments include the creation of company-wide training
programs for SAP.
. Analyzed business processes and training needs.
. Developed the curriculum, teaching aids and manuals for SAP HR module.
. Developed training documents and simulations Microsoft PowerPoint
(Work Instructions, Cue Cards, Quick Reference Guides and interactive
simulations).
. Developed both ILT and WBT materials with student assessment tools.
. Interacted on a regular basis with Subject Matter Experts to develop
training material.
. Scheduled the training classes, resources and end users for training.
. Conducted Train the Trainer sessions.
. Coordinated and supervised trainers.
. Created and conducted classes in basic navigation of SAP.
. Delivered training in the Human Resource module in SAP.
. Assisted with the Development of the training curriculum.
. Developed teaching aids and manuals for use by the end user and super
users.
. Performed Change Management, Role mapping, technical
documentation, training materials, management, reference guides,
end-user classes.
. Reviewed and analyzed existing training materials, delivery
methods, instructor key performance indicators and results of
that training for the end users
. E-Learning course development and training using OnDemand and STT
Trainer
. Facilitate train-the-trainer courses
. Develop and facilitate human development courses.
. Write technical documentation for proprietary software
applications
. Provide keynote and workshop presentations as a professional
speaker at professional conferences and personal development
seminars.
Employer: IBM
Client: Sony Ericsson, Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: Oct 2005 - Aug 2006
Environment: SAP R/3 HR 4.7
Role: SAP HR Functional Consultant
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
. Actively involved from project preparation phase till Go- Live and
support.
. Responsible for gathering business processes and development of
Business Blue Print Documents (As Is and To Be).
. Implementation of the same in SAP, limited to the scope of Time
Management (Without Clock Times), CATS, PA & OM modules configuration.
. Defined Functional Specifications tested the new developments across
development and quality environments in R/3 system.
. Performed Unit testing & Integration testing and designed Test
scripts.
. LSMW as a Tool for uploading Data.
. Conducted Knowledge Transfer sessions.
. Analyzed business processes and training needs within the
organizational units
. Completed End User training and Documentation.
. Conducted Train the Trainer sessions.
. Defined various work schedules like daily, period and monthly work
schedules.
. Configured Features for Planned working time Infotype 0007
-SCHKZ,TMSTA and WWEEK
. Defined Attendance, Absences, Substitutions, Overtimes and
Availability as per the client requirements.
. Configured work schedules of Daily work schedule with break schedule
and Period work schedule.
. Defined counting classes and counting rules.
. Defined absence and attendance types for different personnel sub area
groupings.
. Configured Time evaluation settings.
. Modified schema ZM04 to meet the requirements.
. Modified function MOD in PCR (TMOD) to determine time wage type
selection rule group that time evaluation driver (RPTIME00) should use
to access entries for an employee in the Time Wage Type Selection
table.
. Created a customer specific rule ZR20 to convert absence type to
absence quota.
. Created Valuation rules and the counting classes to valuate the
absences.
. Configured different data entry profiles for the Cross Application
Time Sheet (CATS) for employees to meet unique client requirements for
time entry at multiple levels of organization into CATS.
. Configured Enterprise structure and Personnel structure to fit company
needs including personnel area, personnel sub-area, employee group and
employee sub-group
. Configured Infotype menus in the master data screens (PA30) as per the
customer's requirements.
. Maintained features to default the values -NUMKR, PINCH, VDSKI
. Used Dynamic actions (T588Z) extensively to create customer specific
personnel actions for master data maintenance.
. Assisted the client in modifying the existing organizational structure
to meet business requirements.
Employer: TCS
Client: SAP AG, Germany
Duration: Sep 2003 - Sep 2005
Environment: SAP R/3 HR 4.6C
Role: SAP HR Functional Consultant
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
. Configured Work Schedules (Holiday Calendars, Break schedules, Rules
for variants, Daily work schedules, Daily Work schedule variant,
Period work schedules and work schedule rules) for different working
hours and working weeks.
. Configured Features for Planned working time Infotype 0007
-SCHKZ,TMSTA and WWEEK
. Defined Attendance/Absence types, counting rules, Time constraint
settings.
. Defined Attendance/Absence Quotas, Deduction rules and assigned to
respective Counting rules. Assigned counting rules to Absence types to
calculate payroll
. Defined Substitution subtypes and Overtime compensation types.
. Configured Time Management rules and schemas for both hourly and
salaried employees. Setting up Absences/Attendances, Setting up and
Generating Quotas, leave entitlements.
. Defined absence quotas, Automatic accrual of absence quotas, rules for
generating absence quotas.
. Facilitated in maintenance of schema TM04 (time evaluation without
clock times)
. Planned and Configured Shift planning with various Shift Groups using
company's factory Calendar.
. Configured Enterprise structure and Personnel structure to fit company
needs including personnel area, personnel sub-area, employee group and
employee sub-group.
. Customized personal data, family data, and addresses to facilitate
entry of employee information
. Configured the various personnel Actions involved in the life cycle of
an employee. (From Hire to Termination of Employee) and customized the
info groups for each of the actions.
. Configured Infotype menus in the master data screens (PA30) as per the
customer's requirements.
. Maintained features to default the values - NUMKR, PINCH, VDSKI
. Used Dynamic actions (T588Z) extensively to create customer specific
personnel actions for master data maintenance.
. Assisted the client in modifying the existing organizational structure
to meet business requirements.
. Through Objected-Oriented design created and maintained each object
individually, created relationships between the various objects to
form a frame work for the Org plan
. Assigned additional characteristics to the objects
. Defined Org plan in OM through Org & Staffing and Expert Mode
Organization: Vision InfoTech, India
Duration: Aug 2001 - Aug 2003
Role: HR Executive
Responsibilities/Deliverables:
. Designed HR policies and forms at the corporate level and implemented
successfully.
. Designed Hiring procedure to hire best candidate in coordination with
Group Heads with a proper procedure suiting their requirements.
. Designed Training procedure for enhancing skills of employees and self-
development.
. Designed Resume Management system to upgrade databank and for easy
look out of desired profile.
. Designed HR forms and implemented successfully at Corporate level like
Skill set evaluation, Application for employment, Exit Interview form,
Personnel Performance and Developmental Plan, Official Duty notice,
Training need form, Training Imparted Form, HR Requisition form,
Employee Feedback form, Skill Inventory of people at Shop floor level,
Performance Appraisal forms.
EDUCATION:
. Bachelors in Engineering
. MBA ( Human Resource )