Machine Learning Solution Design

JEEVAN PRADEEP CHIRIKI

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Professional Summary

Highly skilled SAP Basis/Technical Architect with 17+ years of experience. Specializing in solution design, sizing, planning, and execution across SAP implementations, upgrades, S/4HANA conversions, cloud migrations, and database management. Expert in SAP components and database administration. Strong problem-solving skills with a track record in managing large- scale systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless migrations/upgrades. Proficient in Unix shell/bash scripting, Python, and modern technologies like CD/CI, API integrations, data pipelines, algorithms, Machine Learning, and Big Data for driving innovation and process optimization.

Technical Summary

Strong experience in Solution Design, Sizing, Planning and Execution of projects like SAP Implementations, Support Operations, S4-HANA Conversion, Upgrades, Migrations, Unicode Conversions, DC Migrations, DR Setup, Cluster Failover setup and onboarding customers to private virtual cloud (VPC) & public cloud (Azure, AWS).

Experience in various SAP core components like ECC (including S4 HANA), BW, XI/PI/PO, CRM, SCM, NW ABAP, NW JAVA, Solution Manager, BODS, BOBJ etc.

Strong experience in HANA – performance tuning, analyzing OOM and system crash scenarios, upgrades, HANA replication, HP Service Guard (SGeSAP), pacemaker (SuSE).

ECC: ~48TB in scale-out, ~24TB in scale-up

BW: ~30TB with 16 node scale-out system

Experience in planning and execution of S/4HANA Conversions (ECC -> S/4HANA)

Experience in other SAP components like BIA, BOBJ, BODS, Information Steward, TREX, Webdispatcher, SMP, SSO, ADS, NWDI, IDM, SAP Router, CUA, Redwood, MII/ME, MDG, MDM, GRC, GTS, NW Gateway, EWM, Lumira, HANA Live Components, Personas, Fiori, Ariba, TDMS, BPC, Content Server, Cloud Connector, SAC

Experience in utilizing SAP BTP for developing and deploying applications, integrating various SAP solutions, and leveraging its capabilities for enhanced business processes.

Experience in Non-SAP components like ECM(Opentext), LRS, Jetforms, Winshuttle, Unique, Top-Call, UC4

Experience in installations, administration and upgrades of Databases like Oracle, HANA, Sybase (ASE), Max-DB, DB2, MS-SQL, SQL Anywhere

Worked on different flavors of Unix and Windows OS like HP_UX, AIX, Solaris, SUSE Linux, Windows

Experience in Sizing, Installation and Configuration of SAP and Non-SAP Components.

Planning and Execution of SAP Version/EHP/SP upgrade for ABAP, JAVA, ABAP+JAVA stacks

Planning and execution of Migration projects both Homogenous and Heterogeneous with complex landscape and huge database sizes. Optimization techniques to reduce downtime

Planning and execution of Data Centre Migrations.

Solution Design, planning and execution of HA/DR Site setup.

Experience in configurations of EP Portals, Federated Portals, Interfaces, IViews, Interfaces and strong troubleshooting skills.

Solution Design of Web Dispatcher, cloud load balancers in DMZ for external interfaces communications, load balancing, and redirection with F5 load balancer.

Hands-on experience in Unix Shell Scripting & Python

Knowledge in Unix Administration & Storage

Understanding in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Big Data & Hadoop, Spark

Planning and Implementation of backups with third party tools like HP Dataprotector, Avamar, Netbackup, Tivoli

Managing shared implementation teams, deliver teams, customer interaction, handling escalations, coordinating between teams, conducting trainings, resource management and career counseling.

Strong technical skills in troubleshooting Interfaces.

Preparing POC as per customer requirement.

Preparing HLD and LLD as per project requirement

Experience in working with Pharma client and GxP processes.

Experience in handling team up to 50 members as technical lead.

Experience with global customers (AMS, EUR & APAC regions) and client facing roles.

I also have a valid H1B visa which is valid till Sep-2026

Experience:

Galey Systems Inc : Mar 2024 – Till Date : Sr. SAP Technical Architect

SAP : Dec 2021 – Mar 2024 : Sr. SAP Technical Service Manager

Accenture : May 2019 – Dec2021 : SAP Tech Arch Manager Shell India Markets Pvt Ltd : July 2018 – May 2019 : SAP Service Manager DXC Technologies (former HPE): Sep 2013 – June 2018 : Solution Architect

HCL Technologies : Mar 2007 – Sep 2013 : Technical Specialist

Technical Environment

SAP Application : S4HANA, ECC, EWM IBP, BW, SCM, CRM, Fiori, SLT, MII, CPI, SAC, SolMan

7.1 & 7.2, ChaRM, SAP RISE, TPM, GTS, GRC, PI/PO, Content Server,

Redwood, AWS Cloud, BTP, Cloud ALM, Web Dispatcher and XSA

Database : HANA, Oracle, Sybase, MaxDB & MSSQL Operating System : Linux, UNIX and Windows

Cloud : Azure, AWS, GCP, SAP HEC, Virtual Private Cloud, SAP BTP, RISE with SAP

Education and Certifications:

Computer Science Engineering in 2005

Oracle 10 OCP

Azure for SAP Workload

SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA 2.0 (SPS05)

Project Details:

Client

Nestle

Role

SAP Technical Architect / SAP BASIS

Project Type

Production Support and Upgrade

Duration

Dec 2021 to Mar 2024

Led technical escalations for high-priority incidents, ensuring swift resolution and minimizing impact on business operations.

Collaborated with vendors to conduct thorough problem management analyses, implementing effective solutions based on findings.

Proactively identified potential risks to business-critical functions through detailed monitoring and analysis, mitigating potential disruptions.

Managed vendor relationships to guarantee timely and high-quality service delivery, fostering effective communication and collaboration between internal teams and external partners.

Managed and provided technical expertise for various mini projects, including HANA upgrades, kernel upgrades, and support pack upgrades, ensuring successful implementation and minimal downtime.

Client

Imperial Logistics

Role

SAP Technical Architect / / SAP BASIS

Project Type

Production Support and Upgrade

Duration

Dec 2020 to Oct 2021

Orchestrated the seamless planning and execution of SAP landscape migration from on-premise infrastructure to Azure cloud platform, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and maximizing performance and reliability.

Conducted thorough sizing assessments and provided technical recommendations for virtual machine sizings, optimizing resource allocation for efficient system performance and scalability.

Implemented comprehensive performance tuning strategies for both application and database layers, enhancing system responsiveness, throughput, and overall user experience.

Designed and deployed robust backup and disaster recovery (DR) solutions tailored to meet customer requirements and compliance standards, ensuring data integrity and business continuity in the event of unforeseen disruptions.

Led and coordinated regular DR drills to validate the effectiveness of the backup and DR solutions, identifying and addressing any potential gaps or weaknesses in the contingency plans.

Managed and mentored a team of 10 technical resources, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performing and collaborative work environment.

Client

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratory

Role

SAP Technical Architect / SAP BASIS

Project Type

S/4HANA Conversion and Upgrade

Duration

May 2019 to Dec 2020

Spearheaded the meticulous planning and execution of the S/4HANA conversion project, orchestrating the transition from ECC 6.0 EHP7 to S/4HANA 1809, ensuring a smooth migration and minimal disruption to business operations.

Directed the FIORI upgrade and roll-out as an integral component of the S/4HANA conversion, enhancing user experience and leveraging modern UI technologies for improved efficiency and productivity.

Implemented standalone Master Data Governance (MDG) as a hub-based solution, streamlining data management processes and ensuring data integrity across the organization.

Conducted comprehensive performance tuning activities post-conversion, optimizing system performance for month and quarter-end activities to meet critical business demands.

Coordinated efforts between technical and functional teams, fostering collaboration and synergy to achieve project objectives effectively and efficiently.

Developed bash scripts to automate the import of more than 1500 transports during the cutover phase, minimizing manual effort and reducing the risk of errors.

Facilitated multiple rehearsals to fine-tune the performance of the technical conversion process, identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks and optimizing system performance for a successful transition

Client

Shell Markets Pvt Ltd (Oil & Gas)

Role

SAP Service Manager

Project Type

Production Support and Upgrade

Duration

Jul 2018 to May 2019

Managed the SAP landscape for downstream business operations, providing comprehensive support and ensuring the availability, reliability, and performance of critical business systems.

Oversaw capacity management and workload management activities, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring the scalability and efficiency of the SAP landscape to meet business demands.

Managed vendor relationships with key partners including IBM, T-systems, Accenture, and DXC, ensuring alignment of services with business objectives, contractual compliance, and effective resolution of issues.

Planned and implemented Oracle Advanced Compression Optimization, achieving annual savings of 100K USD through storage and capacity optimization measures, improving cost efficiency and resource utilization within the SAP landscape.

Upgrade of Opentext ECM components.

Client

Nestle

Role

SAP HANA SME

Project Type

Support

Duration

Sep 2013 to Jun 2018

Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HANA database, managing very large databases of 32TB running on HP-UX scale-up systems and 16-node scale-out systems, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.

Collaborated with the HPE Engineering team to set up SGeSAP (HPE Service Guard), implementing advanced high availability and disaster recovery solutions to enhance system resilience and minimize downtime.

Worked closely with HANA Development to address performance issues and bugs, porting them into Nestle's custom version of HANA, ensuring alignment with specific business requirements and optimizing system performance.

Expertly handled technical escalations in business-critical situations, providing timely resolution and mitigating the impact on operations, leveraging deep technical knowledge and effective problem- solving skills.

Client

Warner Music Group

Role

SAP Technical Architect /SAP BASIS

Project Type

Implementation, Upgrade

Duration

Mar 2011 to Sep 2013

Led the end-to-end implementation of SAP ECC, BW, Portal, PI, Solman, Redwood, Data Services, BOBJ, GRC, CUA, TREX, and Web-Dispatchers, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business requirements.

Successfully managed SAP version, Enhancement Package (EHP), and Support Package (SP) upgrades, implementing the latest features and enhancements to optimize system functionality and performance.

Orchestrated Oracle upgrades from version 10R2 to 11R2, meticulously planning and executing the migration process to ensure data integrity and system stability.

Directed the migration of systems from Solaris to HP-UX platforms, coordinating all aspects of the migration project to minimize disruption and ensure a smooth transition.

Setup of technical monitoring in Solution Manager and configuration of EWA.

Implementation of Opentext ECM for data archiving and content server.

Client

TXU Energy

Role

SAP Migration Lead

Project Type

Migration

Duration

Feb 2010 to Mar 2011

Managed the migration of SAP components including ECC, BW, Portals, PI, Solman, CRM, and SCM from DC-DC migration, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and maintaining data integrity throughout the process.

Successfully handled migrations involving database sizes of up to approximately 23TB, implementing efficient strategies to optimize data transfer and minimize downtime.

Conducted Oracle database performance tuning activities to enhance system responsiveness, throughput, and overall efficiency, ensuring optimal performance for SAP applications.

Set up Oracle Data Guard for enhanced data protection and disaster recovery capabilities, configuring standby databases to ensure continuous availability and reliability of SAP systems.

Client

Hercules/Ashland Inc

Role

SAP Basis Specialist

Project Type

Support, Upgrade, Conversion

Duration

Mar 2007 to Oct 2011

Provided comprehensive support activities for SAP components including ECC, BW, PI, and Solman, ensuring system stability, reliability, and performance.

Successfully managed the upgrade of ECC from version 3.1I to ECC 6.0, overseeing all phases of the upgrade process and ensuring a smooth transition to the latest version.

Led the Unicode conversion process, facilitating the transition to Unicode encoding to support multilingual capabilities and internationalization requirements.

Orchestrated Oracle upgrades from version 9i to 10g, implementing necessary enhancements and optimizations to improve database performance and functionality.

Established a disaster recovery (DR) site, designing and building infrastructure and processes to ensure business continuity and data protection in the event of a disaster.

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