S SRIRAM

SAP Practice Head

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Skype Id: shriraam470172

Geographical Merit

UK Denmark Germany

Singapore Malaysia Hong

Kong Kuwait Sri Lanka

Tanzania

Technical Skills

R Python SAS Tableau and

Machine Learning Power BI

SAP HANA Analytics SAP B1

EPICOR SAPR/3–MM, SD, FICO

SAP Business By Design SQL

VB Oracle Power Builder

Java HTML XML

Academics

2006

MBA (HR) - Alagappa University

1990

Master of Science in Statistics,

Annamalai University

Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.

1988

Bachelor of Science in

Mathematics

Periyar Arts College

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

Certifications

• Certified Master in Data

Science - Python, R, SAS,

Tableau, Machine Learning -

www.simplilearn.com

• Certified SAP B1 ERP

• Certified Epicor ERP

• Certified Scrum Master

Career Overview

• Performance - oriented and goal - driven professional leader with over 28 years of experience in domains such as Manufacturing, Fashion and Apparels, Textile Industries, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Services, Distribution, Retail and Trading, Life Science, Logistics, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Professional Services, Finance and Accounts., Oil and Gas

• Overall Project responsibility and accountability in terms of Budget/Revenue, Planning, Tracking, Monitoring, Controlling and Execution.

• Responsible for Planning, monitoring, Tracking, appraising, and reviewing job contributions, Comprehend and implement organizational project policies and procedures

• Strong experience in End to End ERP Implementation processes which included Requirement Gathering, Design and Scope Document Preparation, Product Development, Multiple Types of Testing, User Training, User Acceptance, Post Go- Live Support, Project Handing over and Closure

• Successfully delivered more than 50+ SAP B1 Projects, 5 Epicor projects, 30+ Textile ERP Projects and more than 3 SAP R3 Projects

• Ability to mentor customers to build Analytics driven products on CRM, Sales, Production, Finance and Accounting Intelligence domains.

• Experience in Data Science and Analytics including Machine Learning, Data Mining, Data Exploration and Statistical Analysis. Helping Management to take a decision as per the data on business requirement

Professional Experience

May 2021 – Jan2024: SAP Practice Head

Accelon Technologies Pvt Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, India Team Size: 50+, Number of customers handled – 100+ Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing entire SAP division, implementation of all projects, product development and management, allocation of budget and working on P & L.

• Responsibility and accountability in terms of Budget/Revenue, Planning, Tracking, Monitoring, Controlling and Execution of implementation and support projects

• Handled Risk Management, Change Management, Resource and Schedule Management effectively

• Conducted team appraisals, one-to-one meetings, identify training needs, and motivate the team to perform well to share project learnings/best practices through knowledge sharing sessions or trainings

• Created Project Management templates, and implemented process improvement initiatives for Sales, Implementation and Development

• Set up program management processes such as issue management, client relationship management, Rollout planning, resource deployment planning, etc.

• Assisted with 360-degree aspects of an ERP Project deployment including (but not limited to): Business Process Configuration, documenting current and future process flows and business rule configuration, User interface configuration, External system integration, User and supplier set-up, Training to and Building the Team

• Handled Pre-Sales activities, Proposals and supported for closure of new prospects with Sales team

• Responsible for streamlining the company and implementation processes, procedures, documentation and managing for effective implementation with more than 80% success ratio of completion of projects on time

Aug 2019 – Dec 2020: SAP Project Manager,

Wizard Innovation Technologies SDN BHD, Malaysia

Team Size: 25+, Number of customers handled - 5

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of SAP ECC end to end project implementation with Project Management activities for Kebabangan Petroleum Operating Company (Oil and Gas) and KOTRA Pharma companies

• Responsible for handling Support project for Qi Group of Companies as per scope

• Analysed and monitored the issues on weekly basis and provided solutions effectively

• Responsibility and accountability in terms of Budget/Revenue, Planning, Tracking, Monitoring, Controlling and Execution

• Handled Risk Management, Change Management, Resource and Schedule Management Effectively

• Uses FIORI Dashboard Design tools for data visualization and info graphics to analyse the data

• Using Statistical techniques and build a Stock Decision tool for effective Management of Stocks

Jun 2017 – Jul 2019: SAP B1 Practice Manager, Emergys Software Private Limited, Tamilnadu Team Size: 25+, Number of customers handled – 40+

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing SAP division, implementation of all projects, product development and management, allocation of budget and working on P & L.

• Responsibility and accountability in terms of Budget/Revenue, Planning, Tracking, Monitoring, Controlling and Execution

• Responsible for End to End ERP Implementation processes which included Requirement Gathering, Design and Scope Document Preparation, Product Development, Multiple Types of Testing, User Training, User Acceptance and Post Go-Live Support.

• Handled more than 50 existing customers and working relationship with the clients

• Maintained overall control of the schedule, budget and scope. Ensure that project plans and work products are based on approved and agreed-upon requirements

• Coordinate with cross Sales Team, Functional ERP Experts and Organize Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, and Review Meetings for Technical and quality Team

• Assisted with 360-degree aspects of an ERP Project deployment including (but not limited to): Business Process Configuration, documenting current and future process flows and business rule configuration, User interface configuration, External system integration, User and supplier set-up, Training to and Building the Team

• Handled Pre-Sales activities, Proposals and supported for closure of new prospects with Sales team

• Handled support projects with dedicated support team and communicated issue status to customers

• Conducted team appraisals, one-to-one meetings, identify training needs, and motivate the team to perform well to share project learnings/best practices through knowledge sharing sessions or trainings

• Created Project Management templates, and implemented process improvement initiatives for Sales, Implementation and Development

• Set up program management processes such as issue management, client relationship management, risk management, rollout planning, resource deployment planning, etc.

• Helped customers to forecast their inventory, production and sales by using Statistical Tools and Visualisation Tools

• Defined Project Standards, Development of Architecture, Review of Design, Analysis of project schedules, and Team Management by ensuring optimum utilization of resources and complete delivery within budget.

• Designed, estimates and delivery solutions on billable engagements and proposals to the required quality standards and structured methodologies.

• Responsible for managing the ongoing support to the existing customer in terms of licensing support, administrative support and more

• Used Analytics and Reporting to identify the ways to increase sales by understanding consumer behaviour and effectively targeting the offerings of business to a particular segment of customers

• Provided support to existing users who use SAP HANA as underlying database, assisted them in analysis and reports functions like Interactive Analysis, Crystal Dashboards, Enterprise Search, Delivery Schedule Management, Cash Flow Forecast and Dashboard Designer.

November 2015 - March 2017: Epicor Project Manager, RheinBrucke IT Consulting Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Team Size: 20+, Number of customers handled – 5

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for end to end implementation of EPICOR ERP for FLSmidth company in multiple locations (Germany and Denmark)

• Responsible for management of the project teams such as Functional and Technical team

• Responsible for preparing proposals, participated in presales activities and supported sales team

• Analysed the product and prepared Prototype document for Textile Process based on domain experience to incorporate

• Analysed and audited the transaction data for the support customers and cleanse the transactions June 2012 - October 2014: Delivery Manager,

Clockwork Business Solutions Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka Team Size: 20+, Number of customers handled – 30+

• Responsible for maintaining detailed project plans and metrics, work plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reports

• Originates new initiatives and provides innovative end - to - end solutions to clients.

• Defined Project Standards, Development of Architecture, Review of Design, Analysis of project schedules, Team Management by ensuring optimum utilization of resources and complete delivery within budget.

• Designed, estimates and delivers solutions on billable engagements and proposals to the required quality standards and structured methodologies.

• Responsible for managing the ongoing support to the existing customer in terms of licensing support, administrative support and more.

• Provided support to existing users which use SAP HANA as underlying database, assists them in analysis and reports functions like Interactive Analysis, Crystal Dashboards, Enterprise Search, Delivery Schedule Management, Cash Flow Forecast and Dashboard Designer.

• Performs analysis using predictive modelling, data / text mining, data exploration and statistical tools

• Provided regular training to the team members on current best practices and emerging trends within the analytics industry. August 2011 - June 2012 : Senior Business Analyst, Changepond Technologies Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu August 2009 - August 2011 : Senior Business Analyst, S & S Technologies Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Responsibilities:

• Worked as Scrum Master, led project team and responsible for coordination with customers.

• Was responsible in developing and incorporating new product development concepts.

• Analysed business needs and translated business requirements to technical requirements.

• Reviewed client requirements for tools / databases, as well as translating them into specifications.

• Conducted Financial Business Case Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, ROI, Gap Analysis, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Analysis, Requirement Analysis, and then organized review meetings with various Stakeholders and the end users aimed towards finalizing the Software Requirement Specifications.

• Systems Analysis: Performed needed analyses to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions.

• Was responsible for end - to – end SAP ERP implementation life cycle which includes Requirement Gathering, Design and Scope Document Preparation, Product Development, Multiple Types of Testing, User Training, User Acceptance and Post Go - Live Support and more.

November 2004 - June 2008 : ERP Implementation and Testing Support Officer, STLSD, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Responsibilities:

• Was responsible for reviewing project plan with customer and team.

• Was responsible to maintain project related documents like FSD, Change Request and Issue Register, etc.

• Was responsible for end - to - end SAP implementation life cycle for textile process which includes Requirement Gathering, Design and Scope Document Preparation, Product Development, Multiple Types of Testing, User Training, User Acceptance and Post Go - Live Support and more Delete

June 1993 - October 2004 : Technical Investigator and Executive, SPINCO, Pondicherry Responsibilities:

• Used statistical techniques and Excel to track and analyse data to reduce stoppage hours and breakdown time and increase machine utilization and production efficiency.

• Analysed data to reduce inventory, purchase and production costs and increased sales revenue instead of prepare budget and financial reports

• Was responsible for RM purchase and sales activities.

• Worked solely on preparation and maintenance of excise audits and related statutory records while coordinating with Excise Department for fixing critical issues in assessment and filing of returns and duties required under the specified act.

• Represented management in ISO Audit.

• Was responsible for Quality of RM and FG products and handling customers.

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