SAP Analytics Cloud & Data Architecture Expert

Raghu S

SAP Analytics Cloud SAP Datasphere CDS Views SAP BW/4HANA SAP BW on HANA SAP HANA

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SAP Analytics Consultant with 13+ years of experience delivering enterprise data warehousing, analytics, and planning solutions across SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP Datasphere, BW/4HANA, and BW on HANA.

Extensive experience building modern analytics architectures using SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere, integrating S/4HANA, ECC, BW/4HANA, and non-SAP data sources.

Strong expertise in SAC Planning, including Data Actions, Allocations, Advanced Formulas, driver-based planning, scenario modeling, and what-if analysis.

Proven experience developing executive dashboards, interactive stories, and Analytics Designer applications for CXO-level reporting and self-service analytics.

Hands-on experience with SAP Datasphere data modeling, including Spaces, Data Builder, Analytical Models, Replication Flows, and Remote Tables to support scalable cloud analytics platforms.

Strong background in SAP BW/4HANA data modeling and ETL design, including ADSO, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views, Aggregation Levels, Transformations, and DTPs.

Experience with SAP HANA modeling and performance optimization, including Calculation Views and HANA push-down techniques for high-performance analytics solutions.

Experienced in enterprise data integration using ODP, CDS Views, SLT, LO Cockpit, Generic Extractors, and flat-file interfaces.

Experienced in performance optimization, data validation, and reconciliation to ensure data accuracy and efficient reporting across analytics platforms.

Proven experience collaborating with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable SAP analytics solutions.

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC):

• Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, Analytics

• Data Actions, Allocations, Advanced Formulas

• Value Driver Trees, Scenario Analysis, What-if Analysis

• Stories, Dashboards, Responsive Pages, Digital Boardroom

• Analytics Designer, Security Roles, User Administration

SAP Datasphere:

• Spaces, Data Builder, Business Builder

• Local Tables, Remote Tables, Analytical Datasets

• Replication Flows, Data Flows, Transformations, Task Chains

• Semantic Layer Modeling, Data Access Control (DAC)

• Integration with SAP and Non-SAP Data Sources

SAP BW / BW on HANA / BW/4HANA:

• Data Modeling – ADSO, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views

• Aggregation Levels, InfoObjects

• ETL – Transformations, DTPs, Process Chains

• Reporting – BEx Queries, CKF, RKF, Variables, Exceptions

• Performance Optimization – HANA Pushdown, BI Statistics

Data Integration & Extraction:

• SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC Integration

• ODP, CDS Views, SLT

• LO Cockpit, Generic Extractors, DXC, Flat File Integration

SAP HANA Modelling:

• Calculation Views

• Analytic Privileges

• HANA-Based Data Provisioning

• SAP Certified Associate – SAP Business Data Cloud (SAC + Datasphere)

• SAP Certified Associate – SAP Analytics Cloud – Data Analyst

• SAP Certified Associate – Data Engineer – SAP BW/4HANA

• SAP Certified Associate – Data Engineer – SAP HANA

• SAP Certified Associate – Positioning SAP Business AI Solutions as Part of SAP Business Suite

• SAP Certified Associate – Back-End Developer - ABAP Cloud

• SAP Certified Specialist – Data Engineer - SAP HANA

• SAP Certified Associate – Project Manager – SAP Activate

• SAP Certified Associate – SAP Generative AI Developer

Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering (BTech) from very well reputed College Affiliated to – JNT University, Hyderabad, India.

Client: Dow Jones, USA Sep 2024 – Present

Project Name: FAST Implementation

Role: SAP SAC & Datasphere Consultant

Responsibilities:

Designed and delivered enterprise analytics architecture using SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud, enabling real-time financial and operational reporting from SAP S/4HANA.

Developed executive SAC dashboards and interactive analytics stories supporting finance and operations leadership with near real-time insights.

Designed and implemented SAP Datasphere data models using Graphical Views and Analytical Models to support enterprise reporting and analytics.

Integrated data from SAP S/4HANA and non-SAP sources into Datasphere using Replication Flows and Remote Tables.

Established connectivity between on-premises systems and SAP Datasphere using SAP Cloud Connector and Data Provisioning Agent.

Developed a layered data modeling architecture in Datasphere to separate raw data, transformation logic, and semantic models.

Built Analytical Models in Datasphere to serve as the semantic layer for reporting and analytics.

Implemented SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards and stories using live connection to Datasphere for financial and operational reporting.

Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and validate SAC dashboards and analytical outputs.

Performed performance optimization by leveraging data replication strategies and optimizing joins and filters in Datasphere models.

Supported testing, production rollout, and ongoing enhancements, ensuring data accuracy and report performance.

Assisted with SAC security and administration, including defining users, teams, roles, and access privileges.

Performed testing, validation, and data reconciliation to ensure accuracy and consistency of SAC models and stories.

Supported end-user training and documentation, enabling adoption of SAC for reporting and basic planning.

Provided production support assistance, resolving minor SAC issues and escalating complex problems to senior team members.

Client: Wegmann Automotives, USA Feb 2023 – Aug 2024

Project Name: Project SAP SAC Implementation

Role: SAP SAC & Datasphere Consultant

Responsibilities:

Implemented hybrid analytics architecture using SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud, integrating SAP ECC and BW/4HANA to modernize enterprise reporting for a manufacturing client.

Established secure connectivity between on-premises systems and SAP Datasphere using SAP Cloud Connector and Data Provisioning Agent.

Integrated ECC transactional and master data into Datasphere using Replication Flows to support scalable analytics processing.

Utilized Remote Tables to access BW/4HANA datasets virtually, minimizing data duplication while enabling unified reporting.

Designed and developed Graphical Views in Datasphere Data Builder to integrate and transform data from multiple SAP sources.

Built Analytical Models in Datasphere to provide a semantic layer for operational and management reporting.

Developed SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards and interactive stories for manufacturing and supply chain analytics.

Implemented linked analysis, input controls, filters, drill-down navigation, and advanced calculations to enhance dashboard interactivity and business insights.

Integrated SAC with SAP BW/4HANA, BW on HANA, S/4HANA, and non-SAP sources using live and import connections.

Optimized Datasphere models and SAC dashboards to improve reporting performance and user experience.

Collaborated with business stakeholders and functional teams to gather requirements, validate KPIs, and ensure reporting accuracy.

Performed testing, reconciliation, production support, and end-user training to ensure successful analytics adoption.

Client: Adidas, USA Apr 2021 – Jan 2023

Project Name: Project SAP Support and Development

Role: SAP Analytics Cloud & BW Consultant

Responsibilities:

Developed SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) stories and dashboards for sales and financial reporting using charts, tables, and filters.

Created basic SAC data models to support reporting requirements using data sourced from SAP BW systems.

Configured live and import connections between SAC and SAP BW / SAP BW/4HANA.

Implemented input controls, filters, and drill-down capabilities to improve dashboard interactivity and user experience.

Worked with SAC planning models supporting financial planning scenarios such as Actual, Budget, and Forecast.

Performed data preparation activities including dataset creation, merging, and basic data transformations.

Created custom dimensions, hierarchies, and calculated measures within SAC models.

Assisted in SAC security configuration, including user roles, teams, and access permissions.

Conducted testing and validation of SAC reports and dashboards to ensure data accuracy.

Supported end-user training and documentation to enable adoption of SAC reporting solutions.

Provided production support for SAC dashboards and data models, resolving issues and implementing enhancements.

Client: Pepsi Co, USA Jul 2018 – Mar 2021

Project Name: Project SAP Support, Upgrade and Development

Role: SAP BW on HANA / BW4HANA Consultant

Responsibilities:

Worked as an SAP BW / BW on HANA Consultant, delivering analytics solutions across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Designed and developed SAP BW on HANA data models, including InfoObjects, DSOs/Advanced DSOs, Info Cubes, Mult Providers, and Composite Providers.

Implemented HANA-optimized BW models, leveraging HANA push-down techniques to improve reporting performance and data load efficiency.

Designed and managed ETL processes in SAP BW, including data extraction, transformation, and loading using Transformations, DTPs, and Process Chains.

Extracted data from SAP ECC systems using LO Cockpit, Generic Extractors, and flat-file interfaces.

Developed and enhanced ABAP routines in Transformations (Start, End, and Expert routines) to implement complex business logic.

Created and optimized BEx Queries using calculated and restricted key figures, variables, conditions, and exceptions for business reporting.

Performed BW on HANA performance optimization, including data compression, partitioning, BI statistics analysis, and query tuning.

Designed and monitored Process Chains, including scheduling, monitoring, and error handling for automated data loads.

Conducted data reconciliation and validation between SAP ECC and SAP BW systems to ensure reporting accuracy.

Supported BW/4HANA upgrade activities, including validation of data models and adjustments to BW objects for compatibility.

Worked with BW/4HANA modeling concepts, including Advanced DSOs (ADSO) and Composite Providers, during system enhancement and upgrade initiatives.

Managed BW transport and landscape coordination across Development, Quality, and Production environments.

Provided L2/L3 production support, resolving data load failures, reporting issues, and performance incidents.

Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate them into BW reporting solutions.

Prepared technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials for support and development teams.

Client: ULTA, USA May 2015 – Jun 2018

Project Name: Project SAP Support and Development

Role: SAP BW on HANA Enhancements and Support

Responsibilities:

Worked as an SAP BW on HANA Consultant supporting enhancement and production support activities for enterprise reporting solutions.

Designed and enhanced SAP BW on HANA data models, including DSOs / Advanced DSOs, Open ODS Views, Composite Providers, and InfoObjects.

Developed and enhanced ETL processes using Transformations, DTPs, and Process Chains to support data extraction and reporting requirements.

Developed and maintained SAP HANA models including Calculation Views, leveraging HANA push-down techniques to improve reporting performance.

Developed and optimized BEx Queries using calculated key figures, restricted key figures, variables, conditions, and exceptions for business reporting.

Automated data loading and scheduling using Process Chains, improving system reliability and operational efficiency.

Monitored and resolved data load failures using RSMO and BW monitoring tools, ensuring successful data availability for reporting.

Performed root cause analysis and troubleshooting for recurring data load failures, transformation errors, and reporting inconsistencies.

Conducted data reconciliation and validation between PSA, BW data targets, and reporting layers to ensure reporting accuracy.

Performed BW system monitoring and performance optimization, ensuring stable data loads and query performance.

Managed transport requests across Development, Quality, and Production environments following change management procedures.

Supported incident, problem, and change management activities, ensuring timely resolution within defined SLAs.

Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather reporting enhancement requirements and translate them into BW technical solutions.

Supported system testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for enhancements and bug fixes.

Maintained technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer materials for BW support processes.

Client: Tyson Foods, USA Aug 2013 – Apr 2015

Project Name: Project SAP Support and Development

Role: SAP BW Consultant

Responsibilities:

Worked as an SAP BW Consultant providing production support and enhancement services for enterprise reporting solutions.

Managed incident, problem, and change management activities as part of the BW production support process, ensuring resolution within defined SLAs.

Monitored daily BW operations, including data loads, process chains, and background jobs to ensure successful data availability for reporting.

Investigated and resolved data load failures, transformation errors, and reporting issues across BW data flows.

Performed root cause analysis for recurring production incidents and implemented permanent fixes.

Supported enhancement requests and change requests, implementing modifications to BW data models, ETL processes, and reporting objects.

Designed and enhanced BW data models, including InfoObjects, Info Cubes, DSOs, and Multi Providers to support business reporting.

Developed and maintained ETL processes using Info Packages, Transformations, and DTPs for data extraction and loading.

Built and optimized BEx Queries using calculated key figures, restricted key figures, variables, and conditions for business reporting.

Managed transport requests across Development, Quality, and Production environments following change management procedures.

Conducted data validation and reconciliation between source systems and BW reporting layers to ensure data accuracy.

Collaborated with business stakeholders to analyze production issues and gather reporting enhancement requirements.

Supported system testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for enhancements and fixes.

Maintained technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles for BW support processes.

Participated in knowledge transfer sessions and operational handovers to ensure smooth support operations.

Utilized ServiceNow / Remedy ticketing systems to track incidents, service requests, and change management activities.

Client: Vistex, USA May 2010 – July 2013

Project Name: Project SAP Support and Development

Role: SAP BW Consultant

Responsibilities:

Worked as an SAP BW Developer on a BW product and business content development initiative supporting multiple client implementations.

Gathered requirements from clients and internal stakeholders and proposed appropriate technical and functional solutions.

Prepared Functional Specifications (FS) and Technical Specifications (TS) based on business reporting and data integration requirements.

Designed and developed SAP BW data flow objects, including DataSources, Transfer Rules, Update Rules, and Transformations.

Developed custom ABAP extractors to support product-specific reporting requirements.

Built and enhanced BW data models and reporting objects, including InfoObjects, Info Cubes, DSOs, and Multi Providers.

Developed and optimized BEx queries and reports based on business requirements and product standards.

Delivered end-to-end BW objects and reports as part of reusable BW Business Content.

Participated in multiple product releases, supporting enhancements, fixes, and new functionality.

Supported implementation of BW product solutions across multiple client landscapes, ensuring consistency and quality.

Managed transport requests across Development, Quality, and Production environments.

Performed unit testing, debugging, and validation of BW objects and reports.

Handled and resolved SAP OSS tickets raised by clients related to BW product functionality.

Prepared technical documentation, delivery notes, and handover documentation for developed BW components.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of BW product features.

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