Candidates About

 

Praveen K Perala

SUMMARY:

·         A SAP Certified Technology Associate Consultant, having participated in over 6 implementations with 11+ years of SAP Architecture planning, implementation, upgrade, migration and support experience in various SAP technologies

·         SAP HANA (S/4 HANA sFin 1610, HANA 2.0, SAP Business Suite on HANA, BW on HANA, BPC on HANA, SCM on HANA, GTS on HANA, CAR/SNC/SNP/TM/EM/Solution Manager on HANA and SLT)

·         SAP R/3 (3.1i, 4.6C, 4.7), ERP ECC 5.0/6.0 (ABAP), ECC 6.08 S/4 Hana SFin with FMS

·         SAP BI 7.0 (ABAP+JAVA), BI7.4/BI7.5

·         XI7.0/PI7.1 (ABAP+JAVA), PO7.4

·         CRM5.0/7.0

·         SRM 5.0/7.0

·         Enterprise Portal 7.0/7.4

·         SCM 5.0/7.0, Live Cache, SCM Optimizer, SNC, SNP, TM, EM

·         E-Recruiting

·         SAP CAR

·         SAP Fiori

·         SAP Content Servers

·         SAP GRC 10

·         SAP GTS 9/10/11

·         SAP ME, MII

·         SAP Web dispatcher

·         TDMS

·         HANA SIDECAR, Migration to HANA using SUM DMO

·         LVM PCA, LVM Provisioning

·         Solution Manager 7.1/7.2 (HANA), SAP Netweaver 7.0/7.1/7.3/7.4/7.5

·         SAP VORA, HADOOP technologies

·         Business Objects, BODS

·         HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, AIX, Windows platforms with HANA, Oracle, DB2, Max DB, SYBASE, Seibel, Teradata and SQL Server database.

·         Redwood, Tidal, BMC, Vertex, Process Factory, Predictive Analytics, BOBJ, BODS, HPQC, NimSoft

·         Possesses strong technical competency and problem-solving skills, very good organizational, planning, time management, decision-making capability, excellent interpersonal/communications and presentation skills; ability to analyze large-scale projects and architecture options, to manage multiple projects, taking into account scalability, performance, maintainability, flexibility, identifying opportunities.

·         Experience in sizing and architecting SAP solutions in virtualized environments for SAP HANA and non-HANA SAP solutions.

·         Experience in SAP Date center migration, design, planning and execution.

·         Experience in understanding of maintaining and delivery of SAP systems in, On-premise, TDI, HEC, AWS, Azure cloud environment.

·         Experience in SAP ASAP implementation methodology, Solution Manager Implementation, SAP Basis technology and Systems performance tuning.

·         Experience installing and configuring Solution Manager 7.2 on HANA. (Ramp-up)

·         Experience upgrading to Solution Manager 7.2 and Content Migration after upgrade.

·         Experience setting up Technical Monitoring, Business Process Monitoring, DVM, EWA, CCLM, UPL, CHARM in Solution Manager 7.1/7.2.

·         Strong experience in configuring SAP Solution Manager 7.1/7.2 for Technical Monitoring and alerting, Service Desk, Early Watch Alerts (EWA), Change Request Management, BPM, Connection Monitoring, DVM, Custom Code management.

·         Experience installation and configuration of Wily Introscope Manager (MoM and Collectors)

·         Experience in setup CTS+ and ChaRM.

·         Experience with multiple end to end implementations.

·         Experience in managing/implementing phased complex system landscapes N, N+1, N+2 landscape.

·         Experience in sizing HANA with Scale-up, Scale-out and Multi-tenant environment.

·         Experience in installing and configuring HANA Live Enterprise (SIDECAR) and HANA with BPC.

·         Experience in installing and configuring of SAP SLT replication systems for HANA.

·         Experience in database migration (DMO) to HANA for BW, SCM, GTS and ECC systems.

·         Experience in Unicode conversion, Upgrade and HANA migration with SUM DMO.

·         Migration experience from On-Premise to Cloud (AWS and Azure) and cloud to On-Premise.

·         Experience performing SAP OS/DB migrations.

·         Experience in Setting up Disaster Recovery for HANA and SAP.

·         Experience setup SAP systems in Distributed and HADR environment.

·         Experience in LVM PCA setup and execution.

·         Experience in installing Unattended Diagnostic Agent Installations for Solution Manager monitoring.

·         Experience with VBlock migration.

·         SAP Enhancement pack upgrade from ECC EHP4 to EHP6 and EHP7.

·         Experience with different SAP Upgrade tools SAPup, EHPI, SUM, SOLMANUP and SWPM.

·         SAP BW upgrade from BI7.0 to BI 7.3 and dual stack split.

·         SAP ECC upgrade from 3.1i to ECC6.0

·         SAP system upgrade (Support Packs, Enhancement pack) for ECC, BW, MII, ME, GTS, GRC, SCM, and Solution Manager using SUM/EHPI/SOLMANUP tools.

·         Install PI and upgrade XI7.0 to PI 7.1; as well as install/configure the latest SAP Netweaver products: EP7, XI7.0/PI7.1.

·         Administration of ECC, CRM, SCM, GTS, GRC, UCES Biller Direct, ME, MII, SEM-BI, SLD, ADS, NWDI systems, TREX, ESS, MSS, LDAP, TDMS, LVM, Content server, SCM Optimizer, and HANA.

·         Full life cycle implementation of SAP (OS, DB, SAP and Post Installation), system landscape design, Instance design and optimization, performance tuning, load balancing and providing the Performance report of the entire system.

·         Administration of SAP Netweaver 7.0/7.1/7.3/7.4/7.5 Systems using J2EE Visual Administrator, NWA, Config tool, and Telnet.

·         Backup, restore, recovery and performance tuning of SAP on HANA, Oracle, DB2 and SQL Server databases.

·         Experience in setting up SAP Archiving.

·         Configured SAP systems for SSO and SSL using secure certificates.

·         Configured Web Dispatcher for load balancing

·         Proficient in monitoring Batch/Background Administration.

·         Strong background in Backup, Restore and Recovery and performance tuning of SAP R/3 on Oracle databases and SQL Server databases

·         Strong experience in 24X7 Production Support and Daily Health Check and System log analysis.

·         Strong leadership skills, analytical and problem solving abilities, and excellent follow-up skills with attention to detail.

·         Excellent communication with keen analytical ability and information analysis skills. Works well independently as well as collaboratively in team environment.

 

·         TECHNICAL SKILLS:

·         SAP Technologies: SAP R/3 ECC6.0, 4.7, 4.6C, 3.1i, CRM, Solution Manager 7.0/7.1/7.2, Net weaver 7.0/7.1/7.3/7.4/7.5, PI7.0/PI7.1, PI 7.4, EP6, EP7, UCES Biller Direct, BI, NWDI, GRC (AC and PC), GTS, SCM, SNC, SNP, TM, EM, Live Cache, Optimizer, Content Server, SRM, SEM-BI, ME, MII, CAR, FMS, SLD, SRM, CRM, MDM, NW Gateway, Fiori, Personas, Hybris, BODS, BOBJ, Mobile Platform, HANA, TDMS and LVM.

·         Programming Languages: Java, SQL, HTML, UNIX & C, C++, and VB 6.0.

·         Operating Systems:  HP UNIX, AIX, Linux, Solaris, and Windows.

·         Database: Oracle 8i/9i/10g/11/12, SQL SERVER 2005, DB2 9.7/10.5, HANA SP8/9/10/11/12, HANA 2.0 SP02, MaxDB.

           

CERTIFICATIONS:

SAP E2E100 Application Management Expert – E2D Root Cause Analysis.

C_TADM70_74 SAP Certified Technology Associate - OS DB Migration for SAP NetWeaver 7.40

C_HANATEC_11 SAP Certified Technology Associate – SAP HANA (Edition 2016)

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:          

NIMBL                                                                                                                  Nov 2017 - Present

SAP Solution Manager Administrator

Environment: SAP Solution Manager 7.1/7.2, Netweaver 7.4, HANA 2.0, Oracle 11/12, DB2 10.2, and AIX/Linux.

 

·         Working as Solution Manager Technical consultant for NIMBL, a technology solution provider based out of Denver, CO.

·         Managing multiple projects and making sure successful delivery on budget, within scope, and on time.

·         Providing weekly status reporting on Deliverable & milestone status, Risk Tracking.

·         Review and Assist NIMBL clients for their Solution Manager implementation and upgrade projects.

·         Performing Solution Manager pre-content activate and post upgrade content tasks for Solution Manager upgrade projects.

·         ChaRM configuration and testing.

·         Implementation of Solution Manager 7.2 including Technical Monitoring, ChaRM, DVM, Solution Documentation, BPM, BPCA, CCM in SAP HEC, Azure, AWS environments for different clients.

·         Knowledge transfer, providing technical documentation, conducting workshops, and Onsite training.

 

 

Energy Future Holdings, Dallas, TX                                                                    Feb 2017 – Oct 2017

Sr. SAP HANA Architect

Environment: SAP ECC – ISU 6.07, BW 7.3, PO 7.1, CRM 5.0, Solution Manager 7.1, Netweaver 7.4, HANA 2.0, Oracle 11/12, and Linux.

·         Worked as Sr Hana Basis Lead Consultant implementing HANA 2.0 SIDECAR for IS-U and CRM solutions.

·         Performed sizing for HANA and SLT systems.

·         Installed SLT add-ons in existing Solution Manager system.

·         Performed Solution Manager Upgrade.

·         Installed and configured Solution Manager 7.1 SP14 for QA on Oracle cluster.

·         Installed and Configured SAP HANA 2.0 SP00.

·         Installed and configured HANA COCKPIT 2.0.

·         Performed an upgrade on HANA 2.0 from SPS00 to SPS02.

·         Configured SLT system for Replication for IS-U and CRM source systems.

·         Setup HANA security model.

·         Setup HANA HA-DR solution with System Replication mode.

·         Setup and automated daily HANA operational reports delivered to BASIS email group.

·         Documented all operation document procedures and submitted to client.

·         Provided the knowledge transfer sessions with the Basis support team.

 

Under Armour, Baltimore, MD                                                                        Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

Sr. SAP HANA Lead Consultant

Environment: HEC, SAP ECC 6.08 with FMS on S/4 HANA, BW 7.5 on HANA, SCM 7.0 EHP4 on HANA, SNP, SNC, CAR, TM, EM, Fiori, GTS 11.0 on HANA, PO 7.4, Solution Manager 7.1, Netweaver 7.5, BPC 10 with HANA, HANA SP11, SYBASE, Oracle 11, AIX and Linux.

·         Good understanding of maintaining and delivery of SAP systems in HEC environment.

·         Understanding of client specific business processes and HEC specific implementation processes.

·         Prepare/handover the HEC system landscape to the project team.

·         Experience in supporting the setup of the required HEC infrastructure.

·         Configured SLT systems for HANA to replicate data from SAP and non-SAP systems.

·         Experience in installing and maintenance of SAP systems in On-Premise.

·         HANA Cloud Integration with on-premise SAP and non-SAP applications.

·         Experience in installing latest SAP Netweaver technologies like HANA, ECC SFin, Fiori, TM, Process Orchestration, EM, GTS, PO, CAR, SNP, SNC, SCM, Fiori, and BOBJ.

·         HANA Integration with SLT.

·         Hana database configuration and administration.

·         Good understanding of SAP Next Generation solutions and services (Analytics, Cloud, Mobility, HANA, Sybase).

·         Experience in working with cross-functional teams.

·         Conduct regular status meeting with SAP Leadership teams.

 

Caterpillar, Peoria, IL                                                                                       Mar 2012 - Aug 2016

Sr. SAP Basis Analyst / HANA Admin/SolMan admin

Environment: SAP ECC 6.04 (ABAP+JAVA) and 6.07 (ABAP), SEM-BI 7.0 (ABAP+JAVA), SEM-BI 7.4 (ABAP), SCM 5/7.0 (ABAP+JAVA), SRM 7.0, GTS 10.0, Solution Manager 7.01/7.1/7.2, Netweaver CE7.1, Netweaver 7.3/7.4/7.5, Fiori, SRM 7.0, ME, MII, BPC 7.5, BPC 10 with HANA, TDMS 4.0, LVM 2.0 ENT, Netweaver Portal 7.4, HANA SP10, DB2 9.7/10.5, Oracle 11, Teradata, AIX, Linux, Solaris, VBlock, Windows 2012 Server, Remedy, Tidal, BMC Msend.

·         Worked as Sr SAP Consultant at Caterpillar Inc. for different implementation projects.

·         Implemented various SAP components in different facilities as part of the releases.

·         Responsible for installing and configuring Solution Manager 7.2 on Hana (Ramp-up)

·         Migrated & Activated Solution Documentation content from Solution Manager 7.1 to 7.2.

·         Responsible for setting up Application Operations – System Monitoring (Technical Monitoring), Business Process Monitoring, DVM (Data Volume Management), EWA (Early Watch Alert), CCLM (Custom Code Management), UPL, ChaRM, Job Monitoring, Hana & BI Monitoring, Requirements Management, and Test Management solutions in Solution Manager 7.1/7.2.

·         Responsible for implementing and customizing the ChaRM scenario in Solution Manager for ECC, BW and SCM systems.

·         Experience in Integrating CTS+ with ChaRM for Hana transports.

·         Experience in setup of SAP Mobile Platform for SAP Solution Technical Monitoring and BOBJ applications using SAP Netweaver Gateway Technology.

·         Conduct daily status meeting with Offshore basis team.

·         Migration of SAP ECC EHP7 on DB2 to ECC on HANA database using SUM DMO.

·         Upgraded SAP BW 7.02 to 740 along with Unicode conversion and HANA migration with SUM DMO.

·         Installed and configured HANA SP07/SP09/SP10/SP11.

·         Performed upgrades of HANA from SP07 to SP08 rev 2.

·         Performed upgrades of HANA from SP08 to SP10.

·         Installed and configured SLT systems for HANA and ECC migration.

·         S/4 HANA (Simple Finance) PoC.

·         Experience in Setting up Disaster Recovery for HANA.

·         HANA SuSE Linux (appliance) to Redhat migration (cost cutting).

·         Hana administration and configuration.

·         Hana sizing estimation and future recommendations.

·         Setup Hana integration with SLT.

·         Hana performance tuning.

·         HANA TDI migration (multi node to single node).

·         Hana data volume and log volumes reclaim in case of data volume space alerts.

·         Installed and Configured Hana on Azure.

·         Experienced in migrating SAP systems to cloud platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Azure.

·         Performed OS/DB Migration (AIX to Linux)

·         Performed OS/DB Migration (Data center Hardware migration)

·         Installed LVM and configured for the entire landscape to automate SAP start/stop process.

·         Setup LVM PCA (Post Copy Automation) to automate System Refresh/Copy activities).

·         Performed upgrade to Solution Manager 7.1 SP04 and implemented Technical Monitoring Setup for complete system landscape.

·         Performed upgrade to Solution Manager 7.1 SP07.

·         Performed upgrade to Solution Manager 7.1 SP11.

·         Performed upgrade to Solution Manager 7.1 SP12.

·         Installed Diagnostics agents on Managed systems in Unattended installation mode.

·         Setup LMDB and synch LMDB with SLD and SMSY.

·         Setup CTS+ for HANA transports along with Change Recording,

·         Experience installation and configuration of Wily Introscope Manager (MoM and Collectors).

·         Configured Managed system setup for hosts, database and technical systems.

·         Setup Agents-on fly feature for HA clusters.

·         Implemented SAP Security solutions to comply with Audit requirements related to SOX.

·         Integrated Solution Manager with BMC Remedy to create auto incidents with MSend program.

·         Setup Technical Monitoring, Interface Communication Channel, EWA configuration, E2A Workload Analysis, Connectivity Monitoring, DVM, User Experience Monitoring, Custom Code Management, Integration Monitoring and License Management in Solution Manager.

·         Setup technical content templates and maintained threshold parameters and global settings.

·         Setup Technical Monitoring setup for HANA.

·         Setup customer specific metric and alerts in technical templates.

·         Performed various upgrades using EHPI, SUM, SOLMANUP and SWPM tools.

·         Performed dual stack split with SPLIT tool.

·         Performed SCM upgrade from 5.3 to 7.0

·         Performed SRM upgrade to SRM 7.0.

·         Performed GTS upgrade from GTS8.0 to GTS 10.0

·         Performed ECC upgrade to EHP4 and EHP6 and to EHP7

·         Setup Archiving strategy to archive Change documents and SPL Audit trail documents in GTS.

·         Setup Archiving strategy to archive IDocs, Basis components, Transfer Requisitions, FI objects and Production orders in ECC.

·         Performed Homogeneous redirect restores copy process for Dual stack systems and export/import method for java system as part of the different upgrade and implementation projects.

·         Performed Client refreshes using TDMS 4.0 (Time slice, BPL scenarios).

·         Performed System Copies for HANA systems.

·         Implemented SAP manufacturing components ME, MII and configured integration with SAP backend systems.

·         Performed Support Pack upgrade in BPC 7.5 and post upgrade activities.

·         Installed, upgraded Live cache, SCM Optimizer and Content Servers on Max DB database and configured DBMGui.

·         Involved in Mock go-lives and did support after go-live.

·         Worked with different operational teams to understand and build new sap systems.

·         Documented all operation document procedures and submitted to client.

·         Provided the knowledge transfer sessions with the basis team.

 

Warner Bros                                                                                                   Sep 2011 – Feb 2012

SAP TDMS Architect

Basis Administration Tasks:

·         Worked as Primary Basis and TDMS Consultant for TDMS implementation.

·         TDMS implementation for ECC/BW/HR systems, which includes planning, installing SAP software, gathering requirements, implementation.

·         Setting up non-production systems using Shell system creation.

·         Implementation of Time slice, Time slice with company codes, Business Process Library, Full transfer of Client specific data, Transfer of HR PA PD data scenarios.

·         Setup Data scrambling rules to protect sensitive data during data transfer.

·         Performance optimization during data transfer.

Environment: SAP ECC 6.0, SAP NetWeaver 2004s, BI7.0, Solution Manager 7.0, DB2, HPUX 11.

 

Consumers Energy                                                                                        Jun 2008 – Aug 2011

SAP Basis Administrator

Basis Administration Tasks:

·         Installed and configured SAP Netweaver 2004s (ABAP, JAVA), Netweaver 7.1 systems, ECC, CRM, SRM, BW, SLD, PI/PO and Solution Manager.

·         Performed Homogeneous System copy (ABAP, JAVA, ABAP+JAVA).

·         Involved in configuration of systems, Solutions, SDCCN, Change Request Management, Maintenance Optimizer, Service Desk and Early Watch alert in Solution Manager 7.0.

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