PMP-Certified SAP S/4HANA & Cloud Migration Leader

Judith Walters

Poughkeepsie, NY *****

****.********@*******.*** 845-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/judywalterspmp/

Professional Profile

PMP-certified IT specialist with experience leading SAP S/4HANA upgrades and MVS-to-cloud migrations. Skilled in business analysis, systems integration, testing, and documentation across SAP, COBOL, and MVS environments.

Delivers reliable, cost-conscious solutions through systems integration, testing, workflow improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Experienced in supporting financial processes, optimizing data accuracy, and ensuring performance across core business applications.

Core Competencies:

Business & Systems Analysis

SAP Financials (FI/CO/SD)

Legacy Systems Integration

Documentation & Training

System Conversions & Data Migration

Process Optimization

End-User Support

Application Implementation & Support

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Testing & Quality Assurance

Complex Problem Solving

Clear Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Team Leadership

Risk & Compliance

Technical Skills:

Platforms: SAP (FI, CO, SD, PP, MM), SAP S/4HANA, MVS 360, AS400

Languages: ABAP, PL/1, COBOL, RPG, C/C++, JCL, Python, JavaScript

Databases: IMS, DB2

Tools: GitHub, Excel, Visio, Lotus Word Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, JIRA, TRELLO, MIRO, Slack

Other: Cloud Migration, Workflow Automation, Legacy Systems Modernization, Agile

Work Experience

CONSULTANT TO IBM 01/2012 – 11/2024

Led SAP Finance interface upgrades, system testing, cloud migrations, and shipping workflow optimization for IBM Retail Sales. Ensured data accuracy, reliability, and compliance through close collaboration with business and technical teams. Worked in both Agile and WaterFall environments.

Designed and tested SAP Finance and World Trade (WT) shipping interfaces during major upgrades, improving performance and data accuracy in Finance (FI) and Sales and Delivery (SD) modules.

Spearheaded interface testing during conversions to ensure downstream compatibility and system reliability.

Directed migration of IBM Retail Sales applications from MVS to the cloud, transitioning code to GitHub for improved security and control.

Acted as WT shipping Subject Matter Expert (SME), streamlining workflows, ensuring SAP integration, and maintaining compliance.

BUSINESS ANALYST (2004 – 2011)

IBM Retail Sales Systems, Poughkeepsie, NY

Led financial systems and shipping initiatives supporting General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable (AR/AP), asset management, treasury, and inventory. Managed complex projects to improve accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across SAP and legacy environments.

Automated journal entry creation through SAP workflows, eliminating manual entries and increasing accuracy.

Developed Returned Materials and hazardous shipping modules, improving efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Directed updates to 60+ ABAP programs and three legacy applications to integrate a new Singapore plant, achieving significant cost savings.

Consolidated seven legacy systems into a single IMS database, improving tracking, costing, and compliance.

Prior Experience

BUSINESS ANALYST/ TEAM LEAD (SAP & LEGACY SYSTEMS)/MANAGER

IBM, Financial Systems & SAP Integration

Held progressive roles including Team Lead, Manager and Business Analyst, driving SAP integrations, legacy system conversions, and financial application oversight.

Converted eight legacy systems to SAP, enhancing reporting accuracy, cost matching, and automation. Supported Payroll, Time Card and Fixed Assets applications.

Ensured seamless system integration, resulting in zero post-conversion errors and improved business continuity.

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI, valid through March 2028 #220404

IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate

Education

Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science, UNION COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, NY

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Mathematics, THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER, Wooster, OH

Community Involvement

Meals on Wheels Local Domestic Violence Shelter Board Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Coordination

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