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PRADEEP KUMAR SHARMA

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a challenging role in a well-run and dynamic company that prioritizes growth. I aim to utilize my logical and creative abilities as an IT Lead and Functional consultant of SAP S4 HANA PP QM to contribute to the organization's development and take on responsibilities. PERSONAL STRENGTH : Leadership, Committed, Analytical, Dedication, positive attitude Communications, manage time, Managing change and counseling. QUALIFICATIONS:

Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from JIWAJI University, Gwalior in 1994, followed by an MBA from Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow in 1996. Additionally, I completed a two- year course in D. PHARMA (Diploma in Pharmacy) at Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya BHOPAL, IN, in 2021.

PROFILE: SAP S/4 HANA Certified consultant having over all 25 years of experience including 15+ years of Functional expertise as SAP Manufacturing QM and DMO [Digital Manufacturing operations] Consultant in different and reputed organizations. Additionally, I have experience in overseeing Regulatory compliance and conducting Computer system validation [CSV] for projects within the pharmaceutical industry. KEY SKILLS: I have gained extensive experience in various manufacturing industries, specifically in the Quality Assurance department. Throughout my career, I have held different positions and worked in diverse segments such as Glass, Ceramic, CE, Home appliances, automotive parts, Life sciences/pharmacy, and Food & Nutrition industries. Proficient in resolving diverse business challenges associated with MFG/Quality Management, utilizing strong analytical abilities. Additionally, well-versed in integrating with MM, PP, PM, and SD. Possess extensive expertise in managing In app Interface and Third Party legacy systems interface, including DMO, LIMS, BARQS, QTS, ETS, ETQ, VPOT, and more. CARRER HISTORY:-

SAP Work experience

Package Consultant SAP S4 HANA SCM MFG/QM

IBM, Corp Started from 01May,2023 and located at SAVANNAH, GEORGIA USA. Current Project- “Kite Project Nestle”- I am employed as the Solutions Lead for T&P and Site Coordinator. In this role, I work closely with SAP T&P [Technical and Production] which encompasses PP/QM/AMM. Additionally, I am responsible for managing various aspects such as IT infrastructure requirements, IT Network/FAS Network Priorities, Application Mappings and Replacement, Equipment's compatibility, and the overall management of devices involved in the implementation.

Job Roles & responsibilities

Analyse how SAP (Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing) MFG/Quality Management fits into comprehensive, innovative SAP solutions and strategies.

Participate in Nestle workshops to understand and capture client’s business requirement for Manufacturing and Quality management.

Requirements gathering and preparing Functional specification.

Reviewing, Complexity determination and impact analysis and estimating the build activity.

Handling Configuration setup which is required for the enhancements.

Handling Integration related to Materials Management, Production, Warehouse management and Sales Order Management modules of SAP along with related legacy applications.

Lead cutover Activities for the releases.

Work on different issues which are raised related to Application in PP/QM during hyper care support and Post Go-Live support.

Provide technical support during the functional Unit and Integration testing.

Follow Agile practice for delivery.

Problem resolution and status update.

Quality review of the deliverables ensuring Project/ Business standards. Details of Previous SAP Experience [INDIA]:

[A] 10/2012 – 04/2023

IBM, India Pvt. Limited, Location - KOLKATA

Package Consultant [SAP S4 HANA QM]

I have been involved in the Pfizer LEA Global SAP Implementation project from January 2015 to April 2023. During this time, I have taken on various roles and responsibilities. Before moving to USA, I led multiple deployment projects, including the Rocky Mount/McPherson deployment, which went live in APR2023.

Prior to that, I was involved in the E1 Migration to SAP for multiple manufacturing and commercial sites. The W1 and W2 deployments took place in June and August 2021, respectively. Additionally, I successfully managed an E1 Migration project for Algeria, which was implemented in a record time of just 14 weeks and went live on December 5th, 2021. In the past, I was assigned to the R18-Pfizer Hospira Vizag India SAP deployment as a MFG PP/QM lead, which went live on October 2nd, 2017.

I have also contributed to various other deployments, including SPCR, R14 PGST2, SSA2, Taiwan, Little Island, R15 Hospira Hongkong, Korea, R16 JP2, R18 Ascoli, and more, as an offshore MFG PP/QM team member. Prior to the E1 Project, I was involved in projects such as OFG, Jet RED Bull, R22 LATAM, SPCR, R14 PGST2, SSA2, Taiwan, Little Island, R15 Hospira Hongkong, Korea, R16 JP2, R18 Ascoli, and R21 India deployments for IKKT Chennai and Aurangabad Plants.

I also provided onsite support for Hypercare at Pfizer Itapevi Brazil site in Latin America. My Job responsibilities are as follows: Job Role- [Offshore Lead- SAP QM]

To provide innovative solutions and options to the client requirements and generate value adds to the customer.

Timely reporting and escalation of technical Issues/Risks.

Delivering High Quality of Training / User Manuals & other documents as required in the project.

Effective Coordination & communication within the team (includes external and client team members). Effective responsiveness to Customer requests.

Configuration as per Pfizer Global model.

Interacted with key business stakeholders to convert the gaps identified into RICEFW's development and testing support via test data preparation and dry runs. Maintain data records for all the project related QM activities and Audit. Support for the test scripts modification for HPALM test execution.

Master data upload and EZMAP rule for different phases like Mock, Integration, best n final etc. Data verification with the source DCS file.

E2E test scenario and test steps

On time delivery of the project deliverables like RAID logs closure, QM Questionnaire, Config documents, CIA template, Users mapping to the Global Position IDs, BV1 and BV2 testing, integration testing, GLR documents, BPML, Cut over tasks, Super user and end user training etc.

Interface testing and negative test scenarios for gLIMS, gQTS, AMPS etc

Follow up with core solutions team for the new development requirements. Previously I was assigned with JNJ Back to basics project from July 2013 to Jan 2015. As a part of QM process team member for the implementation of SAP In LATAM in this project I was involved in FDS writing, TAT, Test scripts, scenario run, demo run and testing. I was also handling Solman for CO closure and HPQC activities. Follow ups with QnC for the project validated documents approval was also part of my job. For the system testing I was handling day to day status and plan and responsible for the defect closure along with data preparation. I was supporting QM activities in a project of EISAI Pharma (A leading Japanese pharma company) from July 2013 to Aug 2014. It was an AMS project where we were handling PTM day to day issues raised in SERVICE Now.

I also worked for BIO-RAD SAP AMS project from Jan 2013 to Aug 2013. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is a global provider of products for various industries including life science research, healthcare, analytical chemistry, and more. The company's Life Science Group specializes in the development, manufacturing, sales, and servicing of reagents, apparatus, and instruments that are essential for biological research. I was giving support in SAP system related issues raised by client through service request. I was also responsible for any change in the system through change management process. I was involved in handling defect management process through HPQC-ALM.

[B] 11/2011 – 10/2012

ITC Infotech India Limited, Kolkata, India [An ITC Group Company] Associate IT Consultant

I was assigned to the SNPL project in Nepal, where I served as the QM lead. In this role, I independently managed all quality management activities for the implementation, overseeing a team of 22 individuals, including those working on other SAP modules.

Prepare project plans based on the master project plan for each phase of the implementation/rollout, ensuring adherence to the plan.

To provided consulting on business processes and documented the enterprise structure and business blueprints along with GAP Identification.

To maintain configurations/settings in SAP according to the business requirements. I also initiated and ensured the testing and sign-off of these configurations.

Writing functional specifications for various developments based on the business requirements and sign-off of these developments after through testing.

To facilitate the proper collation, cleaning, and uploading of master and cutover data.

To ensure the creation of proper roles and authorizations in the system.

Provide end user training using both formal and informal methods.

Go Live and Hypercare support.

[C] 05/2006 – 11/2011

Infodart Technologies India Limited (A Videocon Group) Aurangabad, India Senior Executive- SAP QM Module

Videocon group is a global conglomerate with a market value of USD 2.5 billion. With a multi- brand strategy and the largest sales and service network in India, During my tenure at "Infodart Technologies India Limited" in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, I had the opportunity to work with the esteemed "Videocon Group", which owns the company. As a Consultant of SAP QM Module, I provided SAP services and solutions to all the Videocon group companies in India and abroad. Additionally, we also extended our services to external clients.

My role in this position lasted from May 15th, 2006, to November 8th, 2011. It is important to note that my experience with Videocon prior to the establishment of Infodart is also included within this timeframe.

One of the notable projects I was involved in was the end-to-end implementation and support of SAP from July 1st, 2007, to March 2010 at Techno Electronics Limited in Kashipur. This project was carried out onsite.

Furthermore, I also contributed to roll-out projects such as Bagla-AMML in Aurangabad and Unity Appliances Ltd in Madurai.

Details of Domain Experience:

[D] 12/2001 - 05/2006

HOTLINE GLASS LTD, GWALIOR(MP) India,

In-Charge (Quality Control )

I was responsible for identifying the cost saving Area (i.e. Improvement in productivity, Reduction in Defect, Reduction in Inventory Level etc.) then Convert in the Projects and execute them with the help of employees by using different quality tools.

[E] 11/1997 - 12/2001

G.K.B Opticals Ltd. Malanpur, Gwalior (M.P), India In-Charge (Quality Control & packing)

Responsible for the smooth functioning of all activities related with Q.C and packing dept. Defect analysis by using different quality tools and reducing the defects at Generation point by using PDCA, 5Y approach.

reducing the customer complaint by Root Cause Analysis.

[F] 05/1997 - 11/1997

Jayashree Insulaters Ltd. A unit of Indian Rayon limited (An Aditya Birla Group Company), India

Trainee (Q.A)

Organizing 100% product inspection for Visual and Dimensional parameters by manual sorting and M-Cal (Auto Inspection Machine.)

Key courses and training:

Details of Certifications:

1.SAP Certified Application Associate- SAP S/4 HANA Cloud Onboarding

[eCertificate_s0019348293_20180531]

2. Microsoft Certified- AZ900- Azure Fundamentals_20210405 Training and Acclaim Industrial Badges :

Regulatory Compliance & Validation Training for Life sciences and Pharma Industries.

Following Industrial Badges earned as per IBM Open Badge Program via Acclaim Badges program-

1. Cognitive Practitioner

2. Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

3. IBM Automation Practitioner

4. Life Sciences Industry Foundation

5. IBM Agile Explorer

Work Authorization VISA:

H1B Visa ready and I797A Petition is approved & valid till 24May2026. PERSONAL DETAILS:-

Full Name : Pradeep Kumar Sharma.

Passport : Z6545696 (Issued from Kolkata, India)

Date of birth : 29th November 1974

Marital Status : Married.

Family members : Wife & Two son

I like Most : Historical places, picnic, and romantic songs Notice Period : Two Weeks [15 days]

Current CTC : To be disclose on call

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