Management Project
Resume:
Andy Irukulla
Success Factors /SAPHCM Consultant Email: **.*****@*****.***
Ph: +001 775-***-****
SUMMARY:
• Over 13 Years of IT experience in analysis, design, implementation, testing and support
of various business systems in Multi-tier Client-Server applications.
• Over 11 plus years of experience in SAP HR (Human Resources, Training and Event
Management, Organization Management and Personal Administration, Personnel
Development and Time Management).
• Good working knowledge of SAP ASAP methodology and Project Management.
• Managed strategy, establish leadership alignment, planning and delivery activities that
support large change initiatives.
• Responsible for building partnerships for cross-functional teams and stakeholder change
boards.
• Supports teams that develop SAP end user training, configuration, and support services
[Acted as Project Lead, Test Lead and Functional consultant]
• Responsible for various aspects of Project Management / Project Lead including
scheduling development, tracking of project’s percent complete and ensuring the quality
of deliverables meet standards within the contract or statement of work
Participated in various phases of performance support development projects including
planning and alignment, front-end analysis, curriculum design, prototype, development,
and training delivery.
• HCM consultant for implementations and upgrades, from preparation phase through post
Go-live support, including global implementations Expertise as a Functional areas of SAP
HCM with emphasis on LSO/E-Learning,
• Successfactor LMS, Performance Management (PD),
• Integration between Successfactors LMS BIZX to SAP - LSO Data Mapping
• Lead Configuration of Successfactors with technical team to insure business
requirements are expressed into the LMS application and Provide support.
• Responsible for designing and documentation of business process results, providing
functional specification documentation for technical team. Directing the technical
developers and users for the customizations and new application development for SAP
HR.
• Extensive analysis of interfaces and conversion programs with various legacy systems in
SAP HR Training and Event Management/ LSO and Performance Management, Talent
Management.
• Integrate with external learning providers ElementK, Netg, Opus etc.
• Exposed to various technical engagements and gained extensive knowledge and
experience in Quality Management, Communication and Presentation skills.
• Possess excellent Communication Skills, Technical Documentation and have a capability
of Adapting new technologies.
• Effective & Efficient working with all Hierarchal levels of the Organization, Excellent
Problem solving, Communication, Administrative Skills.
Specialties:
Global learning management system (SAP LSO & Success factors) implementation
SME/Business Analyst Support all aspects of LMS use.
-Optimize utilization of a LMS, automation strategist of LMS administration.
-Hands on SuccessFactors LMS / LSO, Succession planning, Performance Management
compensations, and Employee Central, application configuration, system admin.
-Curricula strategy design, Assignment Profile strategy, and implementation
-Train LMS Administrators, stake holders.
-Provide LMS Administration support
Technical Skills:
Operating Systems: Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0/ 95/98, UNIX.
Additional Tools: SQL, PL/SQL, SQR, RWD Infopak, U Perform, Adobe
Captivate, Adobe Presenter, Adobe Connect, Authoring Environment
Management Tools: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Outlook / Word / Excel /
PowerPoint.
Databases: DB2, MS SQL Server 2000/7, Oracle 9i.
Professional Experience:
Nov’13 – Till
Al-Futtaim Group of Companies (UAE)
Date
Team Lead SAP HCM & SF LMS, Succession Planning
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the largest and most
diversified privately owned conglomerates, which employs in excess of 40,000 people.
Structured into eight divisions; automotive, electronics, engineering and technologies,
financial services, general services, joint ventures, real estate and hospitality, and retail.
Role:
Was hired to Worked on SAP HCM Talent Management and LSO as a business lead and
Application analyst. In April 2014 Success Factors project was approved by the steering
committee. I have involved in implementing - SF Learning Management, SF Succession
Planning, Performance Management and SF Reporting, including integration between
SAP HCM and SF using SAP PI.
Performed Project management and systems integration with SAP on premises HCM
Understand client’s business strategy, goals, operational processes and technology needs
Ensure customer expectations have been met through delivery and ongoing execution of
services. Prepared Solution document designing. APM configurations, Connector
Configuration, Data load through Connectors.
Act as a focal point of contact to provide technical and feasible solution to the business
timely in an efficient & effective manner.
Support and direct project teams as needed.
Engage customers and lead governance prioritization process in order to meet Business
needs in a timely manner balanced with corporate requirements.
Gather and analyze business requests to determine how best to create successful
resolution for new requests and issues.
Qatar Gas (Doha, Qatar) Jan’13 – Nov 13
SAP HR/LSO/ Talent Management Lead Consultant /SME
Qatar Gas established in 1984, pioneered the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry in
Qatar. Today, Qatar Gas the largest LNG producer in the world, with an annual LNG
production capacity of 42 million tonnes. per annum (mta) is realizing its vision to
deliver LNG to its customers around the globe, from its world-class facilities in Qatar.
Role :
Qatar gas has decided to implement SAP HR talent Management along with other SAP
implementations to meet the CEO’s vision 2015. Created project charter, project plan and
project roles and responsibilities. Conducted blueprint workshops for LSO, Performance
Management, succession planning, personal development modules. Identified the gaps.
Recommended to redesign organization structure with SAP best practices in order to have
a data consistency for integration modules such as, talent management, Nakisa, Learning
solutions, MSS portals and approval workflows.
Managed strategy, establish leadership alignment, planning and delivery activities that
support large change initiatives
Responsible for building partnerships for cross-functional teams and stakeholder change
boards, tracking of project’s percent complete and ensuring the quality of deliverables
meet standards within the contract or statement of work. Responsible for managing User
Acceptance and Cycle Testing Teams
Recommend solutions for long term contractors and short term contractors to meet
training regulatory requirements. Reporting requirements for operations and maintenance
departments for regulatory purpose tracking and licensing. Working with business team
to help with change management plan as well as communication plan for go-live roll-out
phases. Succession Planning, performance appraisals, competency assessments, mapping
qualification to position, working with BOBJ and BI reports developers for monthly KPI
reports and analysis. Working with stake holders and putting a Change management plan
and executing throughout Qatar gas. Supports teams that develop SAP end user training,
configuration, and support services.
URENCO July’11 – Jan’13
National Enrichment Facility, USA. (UK, NL,Germany)
SAP HR/LSO/Sucess Factors LMS BPML (Business Process Management Lead)
URENCO operates plants in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA, using
URENCO's world-leading centrifuge technology to enrich uranium for the use as a
nuclear fuel for civil power generation. URENCO's focus is on providing safe, cost
effective and reliable uranium enrichment services within a framework of environmental,
social and corporate responsibility. There goal is to further increase worldwide market
share and to become the leading supplier in the extended global enrichment market.
Role:
Urenco has decided to implement SAP in a phased approach.
Role:
Urenco has decided to implement SAP in a phased approach.
First Phase: Urenco implemented Parts of HR and Finance, Procurement, Project
systems) Joined the project in the development stage for SAP OM/PA. Work with
technical team and basis in creating data load, custom developments security role profiles
as well as testing. Created all documentation (Test scripts, training material, user
material, post-go live development Change request) conducted end user training.
Performed post go-live support.
Second Phase: In this phase along with other modules Urenco decided to bring LSO and
also replace there on-site security monitoring system (SSIS). With SAP HR. I have
gathered requirements and conducted blueprints. Created project plan for time and
resources. And submitted to steering committee for review. Currently working on
developing a HR interface with ADP. Managed offshore team, onsite business team, co-
coordinated with Implementation team (CSC UK), regarding the system configuration
and development needs, created project plan and cutover plan. Successfully went live
globally with LSO on Nov 9th 2012. Currently conducting user training along with user
material and guide.
FEI COMPANY (Portland, OR) Feb’11 – July’11
SAP LSO Lead
FEI is a leading diversified scientific instruments company, featuring electron and ion-
beam microscopes and other instruments for Nano scale applications across many
industries: industrial and academic materials research, life sciences, semiconductors, data
storage, natural resources and more. With a 60-year history of technological innovation
and leadership, FEI's Nano-Ports in North America, Europe and Asia provide centers of
technical excellence. FEI has approximately 1800 employees and sales and service
operations in more than 50 countries around the world.
Role:
This is a stand alone global Sucessfactor LMS Implementation for FEI’s Learning needs.
Conducted blue print workshops for Europe, North America, Asia.. Built a prototype to
conduct a demo. Did fit gap analysis, gathered country specific training requirements.
Blue print is signed-off.
PEMEX (México City, México) Jan’10 – Jan’11
SAP LSO Lead
Mexican Petroleum is Mexico's state-owned petroleum company. It is the 10th largest oil company in the world in
terms of revenue and ranks 42nd on the list of Fortune 500 companies. PEMEX is a largest employer with 150,000
employees. Pemex is the sole supplier of all commercial gasoline (petrol/diesel) stations in Mexico. All petrol stations,
although labeled Pemex.
Role:
This is full lifecycle HCM implementation in a two phases for five organizations of
PEMEX. Conducted blueprint presentation for Learning Management LSO
604/AE/SCORMS/E-leraning and Performance Management ehp 4 objectives and
setting. Gathered business requirements as well as performed fit-gap analysis for
performance Management. Configured Authoring environment. Extensively worked on
Authoring Environment (SCORMS 2004) for Creating the Content and publishing
the content in the net weaver’s content management. Collaboration Rooms,
integration with Centra. Created objectives as per the business needs, create learning
path using Macro and Micro structure. Created and Conducted unit testing, Creating user
documentation as well as training documentation using productivity pack. Currently
Performing Integration test and preparing for cutover plan.
Lubrizol Corporation, Cleveland OH Mar ’09 – Dec ‘09
SAP Talent Functional Lead
Lubrizol’s technology in additives, ingredients and compounds not only enhances the
quality, performance and value of our consumer’s products, but also works to reduce their
environmental impact. With more than 6,800 employees, laboratories and production
facilities in 28 countries, we have the ability to supply globally and therefore meet our
customers' diverse needs worldwide and compete in the international market.
Role:
Joined the project in the realization phase. This is global implementation SAP HR Ehp 3
for 32 countries. I am working as a lead for Performance Management and Learning
solutions including (Training needs management which is specific for France only),
Enterprise compensation Management, and part of HR global reports development. I
have configured System for the following modules ECM, LSO and Performance
Management. Performed Fit gap analysis. Built an EHP 4 prototype for Performance
Management but Implementing Ehp3 at the moment. Upgrade Ehp4 is scheduled for
March 2010. Developed reports for all HR modules. Worked with technical team for LSO
conversion. Performed data conversion for Performance Management. Currently
preparing for go-live on 18th Dec 2009.
Purdue Pharma, Stamford CT May '08 – Feb
‘09
SAP HCM Lead
Purdue Pharma L.P., a privately held pharmaceutical company
founded by physicians, is focused on meeting the needs of
healthcare providers and the patients in their care. Purdue
is committed to developing safe and effective medicines to
treat pain and other conditions. Company scientists and
clinicians are collaborating to discover new weapons
against pain and to develop new formulations to improve
the effectiveness of existing therapies.
Role:
This is full lifecycle HCM implementation. Conducted blueprint presentation for
Learning Management LSO 603/AE/SCORMS/ E-Learning (upgrade from LSO 3.00)
(Training and Events Management) and Performance Management modules,
gathered business requirements as well as performed fit-gap analysis for performance
Management. Configured Authoring environment. Extensively worked on Authoring
Environment (SCORMS 2004) for Creating the Content and publishing the content
in the net weaver’s content management. Worked with solution manager. Created
objectives as per the business needs, create learning path using Macro and Micro
structure. Created and Conducted unit testing, integration tests. Created test scripts and
user documentation as well as training documentation using Adobe captivate. Successful
go-live .and currently working on post go-live developments and production support.
Pioneer Hi-Bred, Des Moines, IA March'08 - May'08
Functional Lead
Pioneer Hi- Bred International, Inc, a DuPont business, is the world's leading developer
and supplier of advanced plant genetics to farmers worldwide, Pioneer seek to increase
customer productivity, profitability and develop sustainable agricultural systems for
people everywhere, innovative and customer focused, pioneer is a leader in the
agriculture industry and upholds the highest standards. Headquarters in Johnston Iowa,
Pioneer provides customers in nearly 70 countries.
Role:
This is an in-house global upgrade project of LSO 602 from LSO 300/Training and
events Management/SCORMS/AE. Conducted blueprint work shops, gathered
requirements and understood the business process of AS-IS. Performed fit-gap analysis
with the new version of LSO. Explaining the changes in the functionality with the new
version of LSO. Built a prototype to explain the new functionality of LSO 602. Prepared
the Authoring environment for importing external content. Created learning Net,
Learning Objects, and Instructional Elements. Created Tests using test author and
published the content. Imported non-reusable and re-usable media objects. Created
user documentation. Working with the business users, technical team and SME's.
Creating test scripts for unit testing as well as user acceptance test.
Environment: ECC 6.0
TOMOTHERAPYINCORPORATED, Madison, WI Feb'08
- Feb'08
Functional Lead Consultant
TomoTherapy was founded on the premise that the best way to harness the power and
precision of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is with integrated imaging
technology that can guarantee accuracy at every treatment fraction. Today, cancer centers
and solution providers alike recognize the need for image guidance. 17 years ago, a team
of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (led by “Rock” Mackie and Paul
Reckwerdt) set out to address that need.
Role:
A four week project, worked with the team to set up a SAP Learning Management
(LSO)/Training and events Management. Demo system and explain the functionality
of the LSO.600 for the Learning and development team and discussions on the
possibilities of integration with SD, billing and CO for the external customers. Presented
project estimate for cost of time and resources.
BNSF Railways, TX Aug’07 –
Jan' 08
Functional lead consultant
Today's BNSF Railway is the product of some 390 different railroad lines that merged or
were acquired during more than150 years. While many different railroads combined to
form the modern BNSF Railway. BNSF Railway has been quietly delivering cars, coal,
clothing, games and nearly anything else found in homes and businesses.
ROLE:
Successfully completed blueprinting for SAP Learning Management (LSO /
AE)/Training and events Management and Performance Management modules.
Performed fit gap analysis (keeping scope in mind) on complex needs BNSF training
university and performance management business processes. Created estimate for the
added scope and resource requirements for implementation of E-learning and
performance management. Completed writing high level functional specs. Successfully
signed-off KDD’s and BDDs. Consultant Before moving to realization phase. LSO along
with Performance Management, E-compensation modules are on hold due to budget
management at CEO level.
Environment: ECC 6.0
Select Comfort Corporation, MN May’07 –
July’07
Functional lead consultant
Founded in 1987, the Minneapolis-based company delivers total sales of $691 million
annually, and has 30 U.S.-issued or pending patents. The company was recently ranked
by Furniture/Today as the number-one bedding retailer in the nation for the seventh
consecutive year. In addition to the company's headquarters in Minnesota,
Successfully completed four weeks of Blue printing workshops and working on BPDD in
SAP Learning Solutions (LSO)/AE and Performance Management Modules.
Environment: ECC 6.0
Adobe Systems Incorporated, CA Feb’07 –
May’07
Functional Lead Consultant
Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information. For 25 years,
the company’s award-winning software and technologies have redefined business,
entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and
delivering content that engages people virtually anywhere at anytime. From rich images
in print, video, and film to dynamic digital content for a variety of media, the impact of
Adobe solutions is evident across industries and felt by anyone who creates, views, and
interacts with information. With a reputation for excellence and a portfolio of many of the
most respected and recognizable software brands.
ROLE:
Adobe Systems has made the decision to consolidate on one global Learning
Management System, the SAP Learning Management (LSO/AE/SCORMS)/E-
Learning and Performance Management. This system integrates into Adobe’s existing
SAP ERP landscape. The vision of this implementation is to provide a robust, global
toolset to support Adobe’s talent management strategy for high performance and
employee development. The LMS is the underlying structure to support learning globally
I had joined the project in realization phase and continued until go-live and production
support. My work includes system configuration,Creating Learning nets, Learning
Objectives and Instructional Elements. Created and structure web base SCORM
compliant courses. Prepared online Tests using test Author, worked with repository
explore, managed local and master repository. Integrating with Adobe Connect, unit
testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, preparing specifications and
troubleshooting the errors while testing. Created user guide (BPPs) and end user training
material (Captivate), and conducted end user training workshops and successfully
completed go-live and production support
Environment: ECC 6.0
School Board of Broward County, FL
HR Functional Lead Consultant OCT’06 – Jan ‘07
SBBC covers the same geographic area as Broward County, and provides elementary,
secondary and vocational educational services to the unincorporated areas of the County
and all of the 31 incorporated municipalities within the County, the largest of which is the
City of Fort Lauderdale. SBBC has a student enrollment that is the second largest in the
State and the sixth largest in the United States. 42 middle schools, 28 high schools, 6
adult/vocational schools, 10 centers and 38 charter schools. SBBC is the County’s largest
single employer, with more than 31,100 full time permanent employees, of which 17,800
are teachers.
ROLE:
Three year long Full Implementation up-grade in a phased approach. HR is one of the
modules in first Phase along with finance (Proximate go-live date Nov 2008).
Successfully completed Blue printing and started Realization Phase in Learning
solutions (LSO 600/AE)/Training and event Management and Performance
Management. Participated in the overall design of the SAP organizational, personnel and
administrative structures. Process included developing documentation requirements
collection, architectural design, and configuration. Conducted presentations, analyzed and
understood client AS-IS (SAP 4.5). Conducted meetings with users and Subject matter
experts. Mapped the client’s business processes to Industry Print best practices and
ensured that all necessary business processes were reviewed by business process owners.
Performed fit gap analysis, proposed TO-BE process. Signed off Business blue print.
Building prototype of LSO 6.00/AE and Performance Management.
Environment: ECC 6.0
Durham County, NC
HR Functional Lead Consultant Jan’06 - June‘06
Durham County government has been a catalyst for on-going economic development and
the demand for public services continues to increase. Voters approved a $120 million in
bond issues in 1986 to fund necessary improvements to schools and public buildings,
water and sewer infrastructure, law enforcement facilities, museums, historic properties
and community development. Durham County has evolved from an agricultural and
manufacturing economy to achieve world-class status in the areas of medicine, research
and high technology.
ROLE:
Full Implementation of project, used ASAP methodology. Successfully completed project
planning, Business blueprints, realization of Learning Management (LSO
3.00/AE)/Training and event Management and Personal Development. Lead process
workshops and review sessions with client personnel. Conducted client interviews
to create detail process flows and identify information gaps. Mapped the client’s
business processes to Industry Print best practices and ensured that all necessary
business processes were reviewed by business process owners. Discovered gaps
and areas for process improvements and provided recommendation. Presented the
materials produced and information learned to senior client personnel.
Responsible for Configuration, End user training and preparation of Training
Material and documentation. Successfully completed go-live and support.
Environment: SAP HR4.7
IDC Energy Insights, Framingham, MA
HR Functional lead Consultant Feb ‘05 - Jan’06
Energy Insights, an IDC Company, provides energy industry executives with research-
based advisory and consulting services that enable energy companies to maximize the
business value of their technology investments.
ROLE:
Full life cycle implementation of project, completed integration of all current systems
into one global training management systems through a phased approach. Gain a
consistent method of managing training including identification of training need.
Completed Business blueprint phase and did configuration for Training and Events
Management, Personal Development. Key User Training. Prepared and processed
documentation for end user training material. The ability to fully and accurately manage
training for an employee department, or the company as a whole. Also served as Project
Manager (Shadow) includes meeting with client, understanding their current
requirements, managing team, handling any kind of escalations, looking out different
alternatives for any problem and advising best solutions. Responsible for providing Time
Management day-to-day post production support to the client while one of their
employees was out of the country. Worked with client staff, and management to resolve
open Time Management post production issues
Environment: SAP Release 4.7
Washoe County, NV
HR Functional lead Consultant Jan’ 04 - Nov’ 05
Washoe County is a growing area located along the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada
Mountains in western Nevada. The county covers an area of 6,600 square miles in the
Northwest section of the State bordering California and Oregon and has a population of
nearly 380,000. The county seat is the City of Reno, the second largest city in Nevada.
Other communities in Washoe County are Sparks and Incline Village, at Lake Tahoe.
.
ROLE:
Full Implementation of project, used ASAP methodology. Successfully completed project
planning, Business blueprints, realization of Training and Event Management,
Personal Development, OM and PA. Involved in creation and maintenance of all the
Master data. Process included developing documentation requirements collection,
architectural design, configuration and maintenance support. Preparation of end user
training materials, as well as conducted and accurately managed training for end user in
the following modules: Training and Event Management, Personnel Development, and
Organizational Management
Environment: SAP R/3 4.6C
MOLEX Inc, lisle, IL
SAP HR Functional lead Consultant. May ’03 - Jan’ 04
Molex is the world's second-largest manufacturer of electronic, electrical and fiber optic
interconnection products and systems, with over 18,000 employees in more than 115
locations worldwide.
Role:
Processed Team Lead responsible for the development of Process Flows and Standard
Operating Procedures for Training and Event Management, and Personal Development for a
Shared Service and SAP implementation servicing employees. Lead process workshops and
review sessions with client personnel. Conducted client interviews to create detail process flows
and identify information gaps. Mapped the client’s business processes to Industry Print best
practices and ensured that all necessary business processes were reviewed by business process
owners. Discovered gaps and areas for process improvements and provided recommendations.
Presented the materials produced and information learned to senior client personnel.
Environment: SAP R/3 4.6c
Andrew Corporation
SAP HR Implementation Team Member Nov’ 02 - Apr’ 03
Andrew Corporation is a global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of communications
equipment, services, and systems. Andrew products and expertise are found in
communications systems throughout the world, including wireless and distributed
communications, land mobile radio, cellular and personal communications, broadcast,
radar, and navigation, with more than 11,000 employees.
ROLE:
Communication, Training Users / core team members. Configuration of demo systems.
Conducted work shops – business blue prints. Configured Training and Event
Management, Org management, Qualifications. Creation of process documentation and
end user training material support.
Defined and configured eligibility rules for the employees based on their number of
hours, Health plans, Options for Health Plans, Dependant Coverage Options and Cost
Formulas and assigning Health Plan Attributes and Insurance Plans. Defined Insurance
Plan general Data, Coverage Formula and Cost Formulas and assigning Insurance Plan
Attributes and Savings Plans. Defined Savings Plan General Data, Employee
Contribution Rules, Employer Contribution Rules, Vesting Rules and Schedules, Benefit
Events. Defined Benefit Event Groups. Developed and Participated in data conversion
activities and interfaces. Face-to-Face Client Interaction, discussing HR functionalities
and implementation.
Environment: SAP R/3 4.6
Hewitt, International Paper, CA
SAP HR Consultant Jan’ 02 - Oct’ 02
A global leader in paper and paper distribution, packaging, and forest products, including
building materials, approximately has 83,000 employees worldwide.
ROLE:
Responsible for configuring Training and Event Management (TEM), Organizational
Management (OM) component via IMG and table maintenance; tested and loaded TEM,
OM objects from the legacy system to SAP. Developed TEM, educational materials for
end-users and conducted training to agency staff. Tested security roles and structural
authorization; provide ongoing agency support of HR Roles, Security, and Structural
Authorization. Assisted compensation team with implementing the pay scale structures
and grades at Job level. Provide ongoing production support for HR, TEM, OM module;
work with Finance and Budget teams in assisting agencies with reorganizations of TEM
and OM structure. Configured required changes for TEM and OM related system issues.
Guided users with data issues. Developed Functional Specifications for custom info
types, data fields and reports. Assisted in testing of data. Created Ad-Hoc queries.
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