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Harshita Nazareth
SAC Planning Lead
Germany
Summary
- Strategic and results-driven SAP Planning Lead with 4+years of experience in implementing and optimizing SAP planning solutions.
- Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy comprehensive planning solutions that drive business performance and agility.
- Strong project management skills with a focus on leading end-to-end planning projects, from requirements gathering to implementation and post-implementation support.
- Proven expertise in developing dynamic forecasting models, driving collaborative planning processes, and leveraging SAC capabilities for improved business performance
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SAC Planning Lead
Infosys
Germany
05.2019 - Current
- Dedicated and results-driven SAP Analytics Cloud Planning Lead with 4+years of experience in implementing and optimizing SAC planning solutions.
- Proven expertise in developing dynamic forecasting models, driving collaborative planning processes, and leveraging SAC capabilities for improved business performance.
- Adept at leading cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into technical solutions, and ensuring successful end-to-end implementation.
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing SAC planning models, driver-based planning, and scenario analysis.
- Proficient in integrating SAC with various data sources to ensure accurate and real-time planning data.
- Strong ability to collaborate with finance, operations, and IT teams to gather requirements and align planning processes with business goals.
- Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end SAC planning projects, from requirements gathering to implementation and ongoing optimization.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a focus on engaging stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Skilled in analyzing and refining planning processes, incorporating feedback, and staying abreast of SAC updates and best practices.
SAP Business Intelligence Consultant
Infosys
India
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Dedicated and detail-oriented SAP Business Objects Developer with 3+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions using SAP Business Objects suite.
- Extensive experience in SAP BOBJ suite, including Web Intelligence (WebI), Crystal Reports, Dashboards (formerly Xcelsius), Analysis for Office, and Information Design Tool (IDT).
- Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and experience in designing and implementing data models using SAP BOBJ Universe Design Tool.
- Skilled in developing and customizing BI reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions to meet business requirements and drive decision-making.
- Familiarity with ETL processes and tools, including SAP Data Services (BODS) and SAP BW, for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
- Extensive experience in SAP Lumira Designer (formerly SAP Design Studio) for developing custom BI applications and dashboards.
- Skilled in utilizing JavaScript and CSS for customizing and extending SAP Lumira Designer applications to meet specific business requirements.
- Familiarity with integrating SAP Lumira Designer applications with SAP BW and SAP HANA for real-time data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent documentation skills, with experience in creating technical specifications, user guides, and training materials for end-users.
SAP Lumira Designer
Capgemini
India
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Extensive experience in SAP Design Studio for creating interactive dashboards and analytical applications.
- Proficient in designing intuitive and visually appealing data visualizations, including charts, graphs, tables, and maps, to communicate complex data effectively.
- Strong understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles, with the ability to create intuitive and user-friendly dashboards.
- Created visually appealing data visualizations, including charts, graphs, tables, and maps, to provide actionable insights and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP Design Studio
- Developed and maintained BI solutions using SAP Design Studio, SAP Lumira, and SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Provided technical support and training to end-users, facilitating the adoption of BI solutions and enabling self-service analytics capabilities.
Technology Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
India
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Designed and developed interactive reports, ad-hoc queries, and dashboards using SAP BusinessObjects suite, collaborating with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Extensive experience in SAP BusinessObjects suite, with a focus on Universe Design Tool (UDT) for designing and maintaining universes.
- Proficient in creating and optimizing universes using UDT, including designing entities, defining joins, creating classes and objects, and implementing security measures.
- Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and best practices, with the ability to translate business requirements into efficient and scalable data structures.
- Experience in optimizing universe performance by optimizing queries, implementing indexing strategies, and tuning data retrieval processes.
Education
Information Technology - Information Technology
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
Raigad India 05.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Project management
Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving
Operations leadership
Budget planning
Certification
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Lumira, Designer edition
Interests
Travelling
Hiking
Timeline
Introduction to SAP Datasphere
06-2023
SAC Analytics Planning & Reporting
05-2023
SAC Planning Lead
Infosys
05.2019 - Current
SAP Business Intelligence Consultant
Infosys
05.2016 - 05.2019
SAP Lumira Designer
Capgemini
01.2015 - 04.2016
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence:
06-2014
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Lumira, Designer edition
03-2013
Technology Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2010 - 01.2015
Information Technology - Information Technology
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
05.2005 - 05.2009