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Vishal Arora

Vishal Arora

Berlin

Summary

18+ years of experience in SAP Basis/Solution Manager/S4HANA/HANA Administration AWS (Implementation, Migration, Upgrade, Support and Maintenance) in a wide range of industries including Oil & Gas, Automotive, Airlines, Chemicals and Telecommunications, Insurance and possess deep understanding of business applications in multiple environments. Delivered presentations, workshops, and training to both technical teams and business stakeholders, simplifying complex SAP and cloud concepts. Mentored SAP BASIS teams, introducing automation, standardization, and proactive monitoring, improving efficiency and reducing downtime. Work with enterprise architects and key organizational stakeholders to define a strategic plan for leveraging integrated business architecture as part of the enterprise architecture.

Professional with deep expertise and readiness for leadership. Proven track record in driving business growth and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, strategic vision, and effective problem-solving. Skilled in business management, financial planning, and customer relations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Service Owner /Technical Architect / Managing Delivery / SAP BASIS, Security, CM

CARIAD SE
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted SAP system upgrades and migrations from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transition for all business units.
  • Provide technical leadership to a team of SAP developers and consultants, overseeing project timelines and deliverables.
  • Led the end-to-end implementation of the Joule system within the BASIS environment, ensuring seamless integration with existing frameworks.
  • Ensured Joule implementation adhered to industry compliance standards and BASIS-specific policies.
  • Conducted comprehensive role and authorization reviews to identify and remediate potential segregation of duties (SoD) violations, improving internal control processes.
  • Established and maintained a detailed project plan for SAP implementation, tracking key milestones, risks, and deliverables while ensuring strong alignment with business objectives.
  • Integrated SAP change management processes with Jira for enhanced tracking, approval workflows, and audit compliance.
  • Led SAP Basis optimization initiatives to enhance system performance, reduce downtime, and improve overall efficiency.
  • Optimized transport management system (TMS) and batch job scheduling to streamline operations.
  • Performed kernel upgrades, patching, and system parameter fine-tuning for enhanced stability and security.
  • Strong background in backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and security hardening for SAP landscapes.
  • Implemented a structured change management process, improving the success rate of change implementations by 25% while reducing incidents related to failed changes.
  • Facilitated weekly CAB meetings, ensuring comprehensive review and approval of all proposed IT changes, while aligning with business objectives and minimizing operational risks.
  • Acted as the primary liaison between technical teams and business units during CAB meetings, ensuring transparent communication and swift resolution of potential conflicts or concerns.
  • Prepared the Entire Network Architecture in co-ordination with SAP & VW group.
  • Conduct system assessments and recommend enhancements to optimize SAP performance and efficiency.
  • Implement best practices for SAP system security, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Work closely with SAP ECS Team and infrastructure teams to ensure a stable and scalable SAP landscape.
  • Ensure adherence to SAP best practices and methodologies throughout the implementation process.
  • Implement quality assurance processes to validate the technical architecture and configurations before and during the implementation phase.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including functional consultants, project managers, and infrastructure teams, to ensure a cohesive and successful SAP implementation.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the SAP landscape, configurations, and integrations.
  • Work closely with SAP development teams to oversee the customization and development of SAP solutions.
  • Ensure that custom developments align with the overall technical architecture and meet business requirements.
  • Define and implement robust security measures for the SAP landscape, including user roles and authorizations, data encryption, and compliance with industry regulations.
  • Establish and enforce security policies to protect sensitive data.
  • Prepared & Define Process with regards to Test Management, Change Management, User Access Control. License Consumption, Release Management and Document them.
  • Project 1: S/4HANA 2022 FPS02 Greenfield Implementation to AWS Private Cloud
  • Client: CARIAD SE (RISE with SAP)

Technical Architect / DevOps -SAP

VidaXL.com Netherlands
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Working on preparation of Technical Architecture documentation, Landscape redesign, Instance design optimization, load balancing and providing production support in projects on premise & GCP platforms.
  • Migrating on premise EWM S/4 HANA Applications to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Working on BTP configuration using CC (Cloud Connector).
  • Set up backup and disaster recovery plans so businesses could quickly recover from unexpected failures with minimal downtime.
  • Project 1: S/4HANA 2021 FPS01 Migration to GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
  • Client: VidaXL

Technical Architect / Program Delivery Lead - SAP

Volkswagen IT Services INDIA
02.2019 - 08.2022
  • SAP End-to-End Solutioning for On-Premise Migration & Conversion (includes Hardware Sizing, Infrastructure Designing, Network Topologies, Zone Setup).
  • Preparing the Complete Project Plan along with in detailed Activities.
  • Estimate & Plan all work efforts related to SAP Projects & Technical Architecture components.
  • Activating Fiori applications Analytical, Transactional, SAP GUI apps, Web-dynpro apps, WEBGUI configurations, Design Studios.
  • Performed Sizing for setting up Plant Infrastructure for green field S/4 HANA Implementation.
  • Worked on preparation of Technical Architecture documentation, Landscape redesign, Instance design optimization, load balancing and also providing production support in projects on multiple platforms.
  • Setup Interface for Group SAP Systems, 3rd Party Systems, SuccessFactor, performed Encryption between other non-SAP Systems using SNC(Secure Network Communication).
  • Performed HANA Replication Configuration (Primary->HA->DR).
  • Designed, deployed, and supported SAP HANA on SUSE Linux (Pacemaker clustering) ensuring high availability, resilience, and business continuity.
  • Planning & allocating & monitoring resource utilization for the Project.
  • Co-ordination with Functional Teams, Vendors & Partners, Hardware & Software Procurement Planning.
  • Additional activities include Fiori Configuration, Web-Dispatcher Configuration, Single Sign On (SSO) Using Kerberos, X.509 Certificate, SAP Router Installation and Configuration, STMS Configuration, User & Role Authorization, Applying Support Package, Transport Request, Oracle Patch Upgrade, System Refresh, Backup Restore.
  • Configured Monitoring of SAP HANA DB with SAP HANA Studio, DBA Cockpit and Solution Manager.
  • Performed Dual Maintainenance activity as a part of S/4 HANA Conversion.
  • Successfully Delivered Conversion from SAP R/3 ECC EHP 8 to S/4 HANA 2020 FPS02 Conversion using Parallel Migration SUM with DMO.
  • Worked closely with various team on SAP sizing, which involved extensive meeting and discussion with client SME's.
  • Performed Sizing for setting up Plant Infrastructure for green field S/4 HANA Implementation.
  • Consistently improved system performance and stability, leading to higher customer satisfaction and trust.
  • Built the Technical Architecture Document and User accessibility which includes designing and approach.
  • Interface Setup & management after go live.
  • Involved in Setup of INFRA landscape with regards to SAP, which include file System readiness, OS user ID creation, firewall Setup.
  • Single point of contact (SPOC) for client and offshore team.
  • Monitoring of SAP HANA DB with SAP HANA Cockpit, & Solution Manager 7.2.
  • Performed connections between on demand applications in SAP HANA Cloud platform and existing on Premises systems using SAP HANA Cloud Connector.
  • Delivered proficiency in activities involved in SAP Basis and Integration Technical (Sizing, Scoping, Client/Landscape Strategy, Integration with SAP and non-SAP components, Operation landscape optimization etc.) of Implementation, migration and upgrade projects.
  • Worked on preparation of Technical Architecture documentation, Landscape redesign, Instance design optimization, load balancing and also providing production support in projects on multiple platforms.
  • Performed Sizing for setting up Plant Infrastructure for green field S/4 HANA Implementation.
  • Designed/Prepared Stable solution for SAP HANA Backup Recovery, System Replication & High Availability Scenarios.
  • Activating Fiori applications: Analytical, Transactional, SAP GUI apps, Web-dynpro apps, WEBGUI configurations, Design Studios etc
  • Setup Interface for Group SAP Systems, performed Encryption between other non-SAP Systems using SNC(Secure Network Communication).
  • Part of CoE team where my role is to co-ordinate activities and identify the training needs for upgrading the technical skills of the consultant on regular basis.
  • Performed connections between on demand applications in SAP HANA Cloud platform and existing on Premises systems using SAP HANA Cloud Connector.
  • Successfully Delivered 2 projects from SAP R/3 to S4HANA Conversion S/4 HANA 1809 Conversion Projects using Serial Migration Approach SUM with DMO.
  • Additional activities include Fiori Configuration, Web-Dispatcher Configuration, Single Sign On (SSO) Using Kerberos, X.509 Certificate, SAP Router Installation and Configuration, STMS Configuration, User & Role Authorization, Applying Support Package, Transport Request, Oracle Patch Upgrade, System Refresh, Backup Restore.
  • Project 1: S/4HANA 2020 FPS02 Conversion
  • Client: Volkswagen Group China (Component Plants Entities)
  • Project 2: S/4HANA 2020 FPS02 Green Field Implementation
  • Client: Volkswagen Group China (AUDI NEV)
  • Project 3: S/4HANA 1809 FPS01 Conversion
  • Client: Volkswagen Group China Onsite (Beijing & Hong Kong Entity)

Manager (SAP BASIS)

IBM India Pvt Ltd.
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • System Monitoring and troubleshooting of dumps, job failures, update failures, table locks, queues etc. for any issues and resolving them.
  • Client Administration: Local Client copy, Remote Client Copy & Client Export / Import.
  • Post installation activities such as TMS configuration, SAP Licensing, SGEN, Support pack upgrade (ABAP + JAVA), Kernel upgrade, System Profile maintenance.
  • Extensive experience in analysing and solving day-to-day Production issues with client facing skills.
  • Performed migrations of SAP System from On-Premise to AWS cloud using SUM DMO approach.
  • Manage weekly and monthly Incident review meetings and provide data metrics to Leadership.
  • OS/DB Migration from DB2 to HANA 2.0 SPS04.
  • Configuring availability monitoring in Solution manager for ABAP and Java stack to ensure systems availability across landscapes.
  • Configuring RFC failure and batch job failure alerts in Solution manager across landscapes.
  • Performed HANA Replication Configuration (Primary->HA->DR)
  • Performed Take over and Fail over activities in HANA
  • Extracting Early Watch Alert (EWA) reports in Solution manager.
  • Analysing and implementing recommendations given by Early Watch (EW) reports.
  • Expertise is Upgrade of Solution Manager 7.0 to 7.1 SP5 and Solman 7.2 Dual Stack along with pre and post configuration such as Basis Configuration, System Preparation, Managed systems configuration, CCLM configuration.
  • Project 1: Support / AMS
  • Client: Micron Inc

SAP Basis Project Lead

Capgemini India Pvt Ltd.
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Engaged in Landscape Design with Technical Architect.
  • Engaged in ADD (Architecture Design Document) Preparation.
  • Involved in Setup of INFRA landscape with regards to SAP, which include file System readiness, OS user ID creation, firewall Setup.
  • Working experience with Pre-Sales team as well for proposal and resource planning.
  • Performed Installation of S4HANA 1709 with HANA 2.0 database.
  • Performed Installation of Solution Manager 7.2 SPS08 (ABAP & JAVA) Stack.
  • Managed the team of 5 Basis & 2 Security Consultant.
  • Engaged in Role Designing & Preparation of Role Matrix along with Security Team.
  • Responsible to keep a vigil on the SAP Systems, Analysis of Short dumps, System logs, DB/OS alerts, SQL traces, Lock entries, background jobs, Oracle sessions & performance. Spool Administration like adding printers, managing spool requests & Troubleshooting.
  • Installation of S4HANA 1511 with HANA 1.0 database.
  • Installation of PO (Process Orchestration 7.5) with ASE 16.0 Database.
  • Installation of PCM (Profitability & Cost Management) on Windows & Oracle Database.
  • Performed Installation of BO, Configuration with PCM for Reporting.
  • SAP Fiori (Hub) installation and configuration for DEV, QA & PRD on ASE 16.0 database.
  • Solution manager 7.2 with SPS08 on ASE 16.0 database installation and configuration for ABAP+JAVA stack.
  • SAP Router installation and configuration on Linux Environment.
  • SAP Webdispatcher installation and configuration on RHEL Linux for Fiori.
  • Conducted load balancing across Central Instance and active application servers and maintain system profile parameters for performance according to the SAP recommendation.
  • Project 1: S/4HANA 1709 Green Field Implementation
  • Client: Smart Axiata Onsite (Cambodia / Malaysia)
  • Project 2: S/4HANA 1511 Green Field Implementation
  • Client: Cathay Pacific Onsite (HONGKONG)

Sr. SAP BASIS Consultant

Capgemini India Pvt Ltd.
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Installation of PO (Process Orchestration 7.5) with ASE 16.0 Database.
  • Installation of PCM (Profitability & Cost Management) on Windows & Oracle Database.
  • Performed Installation of BO, Configuration with PCM for Reporting.
  • SAP Fiori (Hub) installation and configuration for DEV, QA & PRD on ASE 16.0 database.
  • Solution manager 7.2 with SPS08 on ASE 16.0 database installation and configuration for ABAP+JAVA stack.
  • SAP Router installation and configuration on Linux Environment.
  • SAP Webdispatcher installation and configuration on RHEL Linux for Fiori.
  • Conducted load balancing across Central Instance and active application servers and maintain system profile parameters for performance according to the SAP recommendation.
  • Project 3: Implementation / Support
  • Client: Kingfisher UK

Sr. SAP Basis Consultant

Birla soft India Limited.
09.2013 - 07.2015
  • Installation of EHP 6.0 Ehp7, Netweaver 7.0 EHP2 with Oracle database on Linux environments.
  • Performed Enhancement Package upgrade from SRM 5.0 to 7.02, ECC6 EHP5 to ECC6 EHP7 and ECC6 EHP4 to ECC6.
  • Support the project team in all aspects of SAP technical architecture.
  • Oracle upgrades activity with SBP without using OUI.
  • Performed oracle patch upgrade from 11.2.2.0 to 11.2.4.0.
  • Involved in Yearly Patching of the systems entire the landscape.
  • Knowledge of HANA Database 1.0 SP8 installation.
  • Kernel Upgrade activity, Worked on Charm requests.
  • Engaged in Hardware Migration activity with oracle database and Linux.
  • Configured Single Sign On using Kerberos.
  • Installation & migration from Non Unicode to Unicode versions for ERP 6.0 and BI 7.0.
  • Working on Tickets/Request/Cases which are raised through help desk system.
  • Restoration of Oracle database on quarterly basis from Production to Quality.
  • MDM 7.1 installation and Migration Completed Successfully.
  • Accountable for managing SAP projects or programs within defined time, quality and cost constraints.
  • Work with the technical development teams to create custom function modules to enhance standard functionality to fit the complex cross process-id usage requirement.
  • Project 1: Implementation / Support AMS
  • Client: Swiss Re (Switzerland) Onsite (POLAND)

IT Analyst – SAP BASIS

TATA Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd.
11.2008 - 09.2013
  • Enhancement Package upgrade from EHP5.0 to ECC 6.0 EHP7 and ECC 6.0 EHP4 to ECC6.
  • Performed complete System refresh ( PRD to QA) including all the pre and post steps for ECC 6.0 & SAP Netweaver 7.0 BW system.
  • SAP Kernel Patch and Add-on implementation including ABAP and Java stack via SPAM / SAINT and SDM/JSPM respectively.
  • Complete Adobe directory Service (ADS) configuration and reader rights credentials implementation for e-forms in multiple systems including all the steps to be performed on ABAP / JAVA stack.
  • Configuring availability monitoring in Solution manager for ABAP and Java stack to ensure systems availability across landscapes.
  • CCMS alert configuration for dialogue work process utilization.
  • Analysing and implementing recommendations given by Early Watch (EW) reports.
  • Extensively worked in Implementation, Upgrade and Enhancement pack upgrades, Installation, Configuration and Administration of SAP Servers.
  • SCOT configuration, Language Installation & configuration.
  • Configuring and troubleshooting printer related issues (SPAD / SP01).
  • Maintaining router for SAP to connect to the system.
  • Analyzing and applying OSS notes using SNOTE as and when required for problem resolution.
  • Single Sign-on (SSO) configuration with ECC backend using Kerberos.
  • Creating developer keys and access keys for application team and license installation.
  • Defining business and technical systems.
  • Monitoring CPU utilization, file system, disk space, cluster configurations, FTP shares, IIS server and other OS related administration and troubleshooting.
  • Job management: Creating, Scheduling background jobs and resolving any terminated jobs.
  • System Monitoring and troubleshooting of dumps, job failures, update failures, table locks, queues etc. for any issues and resolving them.
  • Client Administration: Local Client copy, Remote client Copy & Client Export / Import.
  • Post installation activities such as TMS configuration, SAP Licensing, SGEN, Support pack upgrade (ABAP + JAVA), Kernel upgrade, System Profile maintenance.
  • Oracle Administration: BR tools-Tablespace administration.
  • Java Stack administration using Visual Admin, Configtool.
  • Handled day to day SAP Security requests involving Role administration and configuration, User access requests, Security fixes & Enhancements.
  • Project 1: Support / Implementation
  • Client: GSFC (Gujarat State Fertilizers Limited)
  • Project 2: Support / AMS
  • Client: TGB (TATA Global Beverages, UK)
  • Project 3: Support / AMS
  • Client: TATA Communications Pvt Ltd

Education

Bachelor’s - Computer Engg.

Diploma - Computer Engg.

Skills

  • SAP S/4 HANA implementation skills
  • Solution Manager: 71, 72 SP13, SP15
  • Database : HANA 10, 20, Oracle 112, 12c, 19c, Sybase, MSSQL, Max DB
  • Cloud : AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Business Technology Platform (BTP)
  • Integration : SAP & Non SAP Systems, 3rd Party Systems, Encryption
  • OS: Linux, Unix, HP-UX, AIX, Windows
  • Tools : HP ALM, Service Now, ITSM, Jira, iserve, Redwood, Veem, VMware
  • SAP Tools : SUM 10, 20, SWPM, JSPM, Config Tool, Visual Admin

Certification

  • SAP Certified in Managing User Identity and Access in SAP S/4HANA Cloud - Public Edition.
  • SAP Certificate in SAP BTP Solution Architect.
  • SAP Certified in Introducing SAP Cloud ALM.
  • SAP Certificate in Setting up SAP Mobile Start with SAP S/4 HANA on SAP Build Work Zone.
  • Administering SAP S/4 HANA Cloud Private cloud Edition – Interaction with SAP.
  • Provisioning and Implementing SAP Joule.
  • Record of Achievement : Applying the RISE with SAP Methodology.
  • Exploring Principles of SAP Governance- Risk & Compliance.
  • ITIL v4 Foundation Certification.
  • SAP Certified Associate – C_ACTIVATE05 SAP Activate Project Manager.
  • SAP Certificate Associate – C_NATATEC_14 SPS04.
  • SAP Certificate Associate – C_FIORADM_21 SAP Fiori System Administration.
  • SAP Certified Technology Associate - C_SM100_7208 SAP Solution Manager Mandatory and Managed System Configuration (7.2 SPS8).
  • SAP Certified Technology Specialist – E_S4HCON_75 SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade.
  • SAP Certified Technology Associate – C_TADM70_19 SAP OS/DB Migration for SAP Netweaver 7.52.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.
  • SAP Certified in SM-100, SAP Solution Manager Operations and Configuration.
  • SAP Certified in E2E-200, End-to-End Change Control Management.

Languages

German
Beginner (A1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Salary Range

€45000/yr - €200000/yr

Timeline

IT Service Owner /Technical Architect / Managing Delivery / SAP BASIS, Security, CM

CARIAD SE
05.2023 - Current

Technical Architect / DevOps -SAP

VidaXL.com Netherlands
09.2022 - 04.2023

Technical Architect / Program Delivery Lead - SAP

Volkswagen IT Services INDIA
02.2019 - 08.2022

Manager (SAP BASIS)

IBM India Pvt Ltd.
09.2018 - 02.2019

SAP Basis Project Lead

Capgemini India Pvt Ltd.
10.2017 - 06.2018

Sr. SAP BASIS Consultant

Capgemini India Pvt Ltd.
07.2016 - 06.2017

Sr. SAP Basis Consultant

Birla soft India Limited.
09.2013 - 07.2015

IT Analyst – SAP BASIS

TATA Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd.
11.2008 - 09.2013

Diploma - Computer Engg.

Bachelor’s - Computer Engg.

Vishal Arora