PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

• I am SAP NetWeaver Portal Solution Analyst with over 10 years of SAP Portal experience having expertise in defining and implementing SAP Enterprise Portal projects for various clients in USA.
• I have been helping clients with designing, developing and implementing NetWeaver Portal project where in I am involved in helping the client with selection of the right development technology for a given application, enhancing SAP delivered Business Packages, developing and demonstrating the newer technologies like WPC, GP, WebDynpro for Java/ ABAP, Visual Composer and utilizing Web Services for integrating with SAP Portals
• I have evolved from an Enterprise Portal developer to be the Portal Project Leads/Architect/ Functional Analyst/ Onsite - Offshore Portal Coordinator/ SAP Webdynpro Developer where I worked with Clients in defining the solution architecture and development of Portal roadmap while also handling the delivery of projects by coordinating teams of Portal, R/3, SRM, CRM, Basis and BI.
• Have 5+ years of experience working in Oil & Gas Companies.
• Extensive experience of project delivery in an outsourced services environment
• As Testing Lead/ Analyst conducted and did various testing cycles UT, IT, UAT/CAT, pre-flight etc...
• I possess in-depth understanding, Design and Development/ hands on experience of various SAP NetWeaver Development Technologies such as:
• Enterprise Portal Administration and Development
• Enterprise Portal archives (PDK)
• Web Page Composer (WPC) implementation and customization
• WebDynpro for Java (Expert) and WebDynpro for ABAP (Intermediate)
• Visual Composer design and development
• NetWeaver Development Infrastructure (NWDI) Administration and Development (NWDS)
• Adobe Document Services(ADS) (Design/Development experience for Adobe forms, using Adobe form designer)
• Configuring and Customizing Business Packages like ESS/MSS/SUSS/Time Management
• Guided Procedures(GP), UWL configuration and development
• TREX configuration across portals
• Custom KM development, PCR’s, HTMLB, Java, JSP, webservices and JavaBeans which helps me to advice the Client on the right technology for a any application involving NetWeaver Portal
• Fair knowledge of ABAP coding and BSP
• Fair functional knowledge of back end SAP modules like SD, Logistics, IS OIL, FI & MM
• Worked also on upgrade/ migration projects and integration with BW/BI/ BO and MDM
• Played a key role in standardizing NetWeaver processes across various organizations
• Gave full time classroom training for WebDynpro for Java

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, TX

SAP NetWeaver Portal Team Lead/ Sr. Portal Developer

Environment: EP7.0 SP21, BW 3.5, ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Leaded the golive of SAP Portal for Confidential for day 1 operation with smooth transition from BP
• Defined Portal Governance strategy comprising of Portal Role Strategy, Portal Security Strategy, Portal Development standards and guidelines, Portal Transport Strategy for the new Portal
• Understanding the Business requirements by interacting and conducting sessions with the different groups, to make SAP EP as single point of access catering to all needs of employees and external users
• Working with other application groups to come up with an SAP Portal strategy for the enterprise wide use of SAP Portal.
• Single point of contact for Business for any portal requirements
• Handled the ongoing support of entire portal
• Developed portal enhancements and bug fixes
• As Content developer for SAP Enterprise Portal, Testing and Production Support was responsible for
• Creating generic portal components (PAR based) to show customized web content.
• Customization for Portal branding which include the Portal Framework page, Desktop, Theme, Portal logon page, Masthead area.
• Design and implementation of SAP applications using WebDynpro for Java, HTMLB, Java, JSP and JavaBeans.
• Defined the transport strategy by creation of track, Software Component and DC’s. Complete usage of DTR, CBS and CMS of Java Development Infrastructure (JDI).
• Creating portal objects like iViews, pages, worksets and roles as part of content development.
• Level 1 support for critical hyper care stage
• Act as a liaison between the Business users and off-shore/ offsite developers
• Experienced Team Lead with highly competitive team management and technical experience and in-depth experience of project management, process and product/process implementation, regulatory compliance, technology and strategic planning
• Provided regular updates on project activities, including regular project status reports to PM Manager
• Managed project stakeholder relationships and customer communication
• Ability to cooperate with people of different levels inside / outside the company and to interact with teams to reach goals and business objectives.
• Ability to express information in a manner appropriate to different levels of understanding and lead negotiations
• Supported the full development life cycle of portal development including documentation of functional specifications, technical specifications, coding, unit testing, thread testing, system integration testing and implementation
• Solutions include development/ modification of WebDynpro for Java/ ABAP applications, PDK development, integration with BW (BI Java SDK approach), PCD, user maintenance, NWDI transports etc..

Confidential, TX

SAP Portal Techno-Functional Consultant/ Sr. SAP Developer/ Testing Lead

Environment: EP7.0 SP21, BW 3.5, ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Part of divesture program the requirement was to build an independent portal which will be replica of existing portal but hosted outside in independent 3rd party data center. This portal will be later handed to buyer for operational purposes
• Created new to-be process for certain functional areas per business requirements
• Created Functional documents and explained the requirements to onsite/offshore team and helped them in queries to ensure delivery
• Managed the project plan to ensure timely delivery of all phases
• QA the technical design to ensure best practices and to follow SAP standard
• Conducted the testing cycles(IT, UAT, pre-flight etc..) to ensure Confidential standards are met for successful delivery
• Worked with ES for design, architecture and development
• Managed development and modification of PCD portal objects
• Worked with PMO team to ensure all standards are followed and met
• Single point of contact for business for all portal requirements/ issues
• Migrated all user details to new portal working through the extraction strategy
• Established strategies, methods, processes, and tools for improving design, performance, security and information access to ensure the environment meets the needs of both the business unit and enterprise while allowing for growth and flexibility
• Leaded and participated on teams and projects to understand business needs, design and recommend solutions, and provide support and training on the evolving Portal and portal reporting environment
• BSP(Business Server Page):
• Created aBSPpage for displaying the employee personal data for the mangers under organizational unit.
• BSPPage displays the material pricing record for different price list for the account managers to facilitate the sales activity.
• Used LoadRunner7.5 for stress testing and load testing.
• Responsible for running Load Runner scenarios for the user using Load Runner Controller.
• Responsible for executing the scenarios, monitoring the server response timings, monitoring the throughput, Hits/Sec, Trans/Sec etc..
• Designed and enhancedWebDynproABAP Components, Views, Interfaces and Assistance classes
• DevelopedWEBDYNPROABAP COMPONENTS by following MVC Architecture.
• Used model classes and business methods, assistance class in developingWEBDYNPRO components.
• Reused Context API, Window API, Message API, Portal Integration API, Cross Component API, Dynamic programming API.
• Used context mapping, context binding, and view containers concepts for developingWEBDYNPRO components.
• Reused salv wd table component for ALV Tables integration inWEBDYNPROComponents.
• Reused wdr ovs component, wdr select options component for achieving advanced search help functionality for input fields and select option functionality for input fields respectively as part of WEBDYNPROcomponents.
• Produced 2d/3d graphs /charts inWEBDYNPROABAPwith business graphics and internet graphic server (igs)
• Multiple ALV tables with multiple references.
• Experience in Using FPM( Floor Plan Manager ) framework for SAP standard UI Guidelines.
• Good Knowledge in developing Adobe Forms using Adobe Live cycle Designer 8.0.

Confidential

SAP Portal Functional Consultant/ Testing Lead

Environment: EP7.3, EP7.0 SP21, BW 3.5, ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Prepared the as is documents and gathered requirements from business users across US and Canada for migrating to global Internal facing portal ERV and External facing portal FRV
• Ensured business requirements are fulfilled in the migration with minimum impact to ongoing business
• Created Functional documents of the requirements and translated the same to the developers
• Conducted the testing cycles(IT, UAT, pre-flight etc..) to ensure Confidential standards are met for successful delivery
• Did risk assessment analysis per migration impact and addressed the same
• Worked with ES for design, architecture and development.
• Managed development and modification of PCD portal objects
• Provided 3rd line of functional support to business users in critical phase after go live
• Managed end user training which included tools like ITIM for user administration
• Ensure timely delivery of requirements
• Single point of contact for business for all portal requirements/ issues
• Involved in creation of test plan based on software requirements specifications which detailed the testing scope, strategy, hi-level test requirements, necessary resources and limitations.
• Extensively interacted with client, onsite - offshore development teams and testing team for requirement gathering, verifying new requirements and testing effort assessment.

Tools: Known: Mercury Quality Center 9.2 and Load runner 7.5. Expertise in MS Word, Excel and Power Point.

Confidential

SAP Portal Functional Consultant/ Onsite-Offshore Portal Coordinator

Environment: EP6.0 SP22, BW 3.5, ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Managing the functional & technical design/ implementations of portal-based solutions for various domains across NAGP & CSPU users on Confidential
• Managing the portal as a shared service for Confidential between NAGP & CSPU requirements
• Formal business and functional requirements gathering to understand Business Requirements (SCR)
• Creation of Functional Specification and ensure business sign off (Scoping out the requirements)
• Explaining the requirements to offshore team and help them in queries to ensure delivery
• Facilitate the enhancement/Maintenance & Support or Defect work via Work Request (WR)
• QA the technical design to ensure best practices and to follow SAP standard
• Pre-CAT testing and helping users for Customer Acceptance Testing(CAT)
• Managing offshore portal development team
• Intensive business and data analysis
• Provide 3rd line technical support as required for ongoing enhancements and support issues
• Ensure timely delivery of requirements
• Solutions include development/ modification of webdynpro applications ABAP and Java, PDK development, integration with BW (BI Java SDK approach), EJBs, Servlets, JSP, regular maintenance etc..
• Single point of contact for business for all portal requirements

Confidential

SAP Portal Functional Consultant

Environment: EP6.0 SP22, BW 3.5, ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Worked with ES & Offshore to implement SLD on separate box which was the cause of single point of failure earlier being on other system thus being dependent on its availability
• Got Confidential monitored by Solution Manager helping in proactive monitoring and other analytical tools
• Utilized BI Java SDK connector approach for fetching data from BW - custom webdynpro development
• Managed resources (team of 5) from different vendors (Offshore/ Onsite) to develop and deliver the solution
• QA the technical design to ensure best practices and to follow SAP standard
• Pre-CAT testing and helping users for Customer Acceptance Testing(CAT)
• Created good, cooperative working relationships within ES - specifically with Strategy & Architecture and Business
• Learnt good awareness of Confidential business, IT&S strategies and processes
• Worked with other areas through the full project lifecycle from requirements, design, build, test through to cutover and go-live for all areas of project(Select, Define, Execute & Operate phases)
• Engaged with prospective business users to develop and maintain a pipeline of work for regular ongoing enhancement and support
• Managed project delivery in an outsourced services environment helping PM wherever required
• Managed the orderly handover of solutions to support organizations
• Managed the work and the utilization of resources to ensure that the team meets agreed cost-recovery targets

Confidential, TX

Sr. SAP NetWeaver Portal Consultant

Environment: EP7.0 SP14 (NW2004s), ESS/MSS 600, ECC 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Confidential wanted to implement HR portal using SAP NetWeaver portal, having ESS and MSS applications. The broad functional and the look of portal specifications were given by third party organization.
• Full lifecycle implementation of ESS and MSS business packages including configuring the Confidential to customizations of the applications as per the requirements.
• Was involved in sizing of the project and determining the hardware for 20000 target users.
• Configured tracks for ESS and MSS, customized applications with personalization, having code modifications in WebDynpro Java and some R/3 configurations.
• Full lifecycle implementation of Web Page Composer (WPC) including scratch configuration and customization of WPC components for complete look and feel and structured content management.
• SAP’s WPC team has looked to our customization and will be incorporating some in future release of WPC by SAP.
• WPC work includes:
• Creation of custom Page Layouts and Sub Section Page Layouts
• Creation of custom Site Content and Components which build site Content
• Developing complete navigation structure using WPC
• Active authoring of pages
• Superimposed two SAP portals without SAP’s concept of federation as in Confidential ’s version of portal SAP doesn’t support WPC content federation
• Transport Administrator: Sole responsible for all transports for both phases throughout all landscape till production which includes:
• NWDI deployments
• PCD, KM, WPC Configurations transports
• Data source configuration, JCO creations, etc
• Configured SSO between portals
• Customized Search functionality, to search across two portals using SAP WEBDAV concept and modified Masthead and custom KM development.
• Configured TREX with portal and configured Indexes to search across portals.
• Configured UWL to in corporate custom task from multiple R/3 systems and legacy systems with custom UWL connector.
• Interacted with Business users and Functional team for better understanding of business needs and mapping them to specific requirements.
• Mentored team members as and when required.
• Used custom Estimating tool for ensuring reasonable estimates.
• Gave post production support during the hyper care.
• Used WebDynpro for Java, Par, and XML, XSLT, CSS, JavaScript and RFC development to achieve the solution.

Confidential, IL

Sr. SAP Portal Consultant/ Project Lead/Architect

Environment: SAP R/3 4.6C, EP7.0, WAS (NWDS) SP11 (NW2004s)

Responsibilities:

• HTI wanted to accept price quotes from vendor through some online process to remove manual intervention and follow up. Also they wanted Purchase Order change request to be electronic. They had only 60% vendors on SAP portal.
• Designed 2 components which will cater the needs of online and offline vendors through interactive adobe forms, CAF-GP and Portal.
• Designed the portal workflow (GP) where the vendor quoted price will go for 2 level of approval and then get uploaded in SAP R/3
• For offline target vendors the interactive form would be sent as email attachment and the workflow would continue
• Used CAF-GP, Portal, WebDynpro for Java and RFC to achieve the solution.
• Mapped to as is process to the new to be process by making blueprint documents and flow diagrams
• Handled the project with time, resource, business requirement management

Confidential, TN

SAP WebDynpro for JAVA Classroom trainer/ Solution Architect

Environment: SAP R/3 ECC 6.0, EP7.0, WAS (NWDS) SP11 (NW2004s)

Responsibilities:

• Conducted a 5 day classroom training of WebDynpro for Java, it included training a batch of 10 Eastman employees.
• Course goals were:
• Provide in depth knowledge on WebDynpro
• Detailed hands on sessions
• Provide Real time business scenarios.
• This course gave developers a detailed and in depth understanding of the Java Web Dynpro programming model. It also addressed the issues surrounding the design of large Web Dynpro applications with complex business and user interface logic.
• Designed the entire project from Track to SCs to DC level
• Providing technical assistance to their WebDynpro project to help them meet the timeline for deliverables.

Confidential, Phoenix

Project Lead / SAP NetWeaver Consultant

Environment: SAP R/3 ECC6.0, WAS (NWDS) SP11 (NW2004s)

Responsibilities:

• Developing the above two requirements, including VC, Adobe Forms(ADS) and KM
• Developing the Technical Specification documents for the projects
• Knowledge Transfer to Fender Team

Confidential, NYC

SAP NetWeaver Consultant

Environment: SAP R/3 4.6c 6.0, Web Application Server 6.40, NetWeaver Developer Studio, Java Development Infrastructure (DTR, CBS, CMS, Naming Server), Java 1.4, J2EE

Responsibilities:

• Configuration of the Enterprise Portal to have the out of the box delivered content functioning in the sandbox based on the IPG business scenario with R/3 and BI as the back-ends - ESS Working Time end to end implementation.
• Provide level of effort estimates to get the portal up and running both for the POC as well as moving forward to a production implementation for the R/3 and the BI systems
• Document the IPG Portal requirements and determine the method to implement it considering the out of the box available functionality vs. custom development
• Portal integration with backend R/3 and BI
• Portal application development options in terms of available tools and systems (NWDS, NWDI) and technologies (Web Dynpro for Java, Portal Runtime - java PDK, Visual Composer for BI analytics)
• Portal user management
• Portal Branding
• Portal User Management
• Portal Transport Strategy
• Portal Development standards and procedures

Confidential, TN

Web Dynpro Consultant/Lead

Environment: NetWeaver Developer Studio, Web Application Server 6.4. EP 6.0

Responsibilities:

• Developing the guidelines for the interoperability based on the workshop conducted between Intelligroup and Confidential
• Developing the Technical Specification documents for the project
• Helping the offshore resources with the roadmap on developing the integration using Web Services
• Development included building the Look & Feel, Global Navigation between two portals, BI Integration and Search capability

Confidential, OH

Project Lead / SAP NetWeaver Consultant.

Environment: SAP R/3, WAS (NWDS) SP16 (NW2004)

Responsibilities:

• Designing and Implementing the portal interface where the vendor could login and update his changes, which after a approval would get updated in the backend systems
• Capturing sector of vendors not registered on portal, they would update the information through interactive Adobe form and the system would then pick it up
• Designing Dash Board application for reporting the tracking of the vendor changes for Purchase Group Administrators
• Eliminating the manual intervention of various access databases, manual data entry and thus defining the global process for Central Purchasing Organization for tracking the vendor defined changes
• Effectively understand the business requirements and facilitating the coordination between other teams including basis and security
• Interacting with End users and demonstrating the solution options by developing POC for the requirement using various SAP web technologies
• Enterprise Portal EP6 SP16 was used for launching the WebDynpro interface, Adobe Document Services (ADS) used for development of Dynamic Interactive Adobe Forms, and Integration with UWL
• Taking forward the solution of generating the dynamic Adobe PDF form in Web Service as reusable component for other business groups