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Anand Venktachari

Anand Venktachari

Googong

Summary

An ICT professional having close to 18 years of experience across multiple SAP modules. An agile professional with proven track record in product ownership and agile methodologies. Known for fostering collaboration and driving projects to successful completion. Highly adaptable, ensuring alignment with evolving project requirements. Expert in backlog management and stakeholder communication.


Adaptable and driven, ready to excel in change management by utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates understanding of business processes and data analysis, combined with proficiency in project management and stakeholder communication. Committed to driving successful transitions and delivering measurable results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

SAP Technical Lead

Department of Finance
08.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced client satisfaction with timely project delivery, thorough testing, and consistent communication.
  • Increased stakeholder satisfaction by effectively communicating changes, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
  • Collaborate technically with SME to provide technical support and specialist inputs on code review
  • Participated in periodic review meetings with stakeholders presenting progress updates and addressing any concerns that arose during the project lifecycle.
  • Customized standard SAP transactions to adapt functionality according to business-specific requirements.
  • Optimized existing codebase, resulting in improved application performance and reduced system load times.
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement of team processes, sharing knowledge and expertise with peers to foster a culture of learning and collaboration.
  • Supported go-live activities during critical phases of project deployment which ensured a successful rollout.
  • Managed end-to-end implementation projects while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
  • Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
  • Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
  • Work with subject matter experts to expedite support for Business As Usual tasks in the SAP FICO space and SAP SRM

Senior SAP Consultant

Services Australia
03.2017 - 08.2022
  • Maintained high-quality standards for software deliverables by enforcing rigorous code review processes and adherence to best practices in development methodologies.
  • Facilitated daily scrum meetings to discuss project progress, address roadblocks and maintain momentum towards goals.
  • Served as an advocate for Agile principles, helping to transform the organization''s approach to software development and project management.
  • Implemented change strategies by identifying areas for improvement and developing comprehensive plans.
  • Improved predictability of release schedules by establishing a consistent cadence for planning sessions, demos, retrospectives, and reviews.
  • Achieved higher levels of efficiency by automating repetitive tasks using scripting languages such as Python or shell scripts where appropriate.
  • Increased project success rates by conducting thorough post-release evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future planning sessions.
  • Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
  • Systems Analysis to ensure Business Processes are supported systematically
  • Consultancy Role around the rollout of a SAP UI5 based applications
  • Design system enhancements as part of Gap Analysis
  • Functional specification and testing of system
  • Inputs for user interface and user experience design

SAP Mobile Application Consultant

Transports for NSW
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Deliver SAP Mobile Apps for Goods Issue, Work Order
  • Prepare technical specifications from the collected requirements
  • Develop and build SAP Mobile Platform (SMP) App, using XCODE, that runs on iPad
  • Enable offline capability for mobile apps - Goods Issue , Work Order

Product Owner

SAP Labs
07.2013 - 09.2016
  • Owned and prioritized product backlog.
  • Oversaw entire product deployments from vision and creation to rollout and delivery.
  • Championed user-centric design principles throughout the development process to ensure exceptional user experiences.
  • Managed implementation of new features by outlining plans and specifications such as how, where, and when each component would work.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to address bottlenecks, improving overall project communication and execution.
  • Translated technical requirements into user stories, bridging gap between development teams and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Championed customer experience, incorporating user feedback into product development to increase satisfaction.
  • Deliver SAP Student Lifecycle Management( SLcM) legal changes and legal requirements for countries GB, USA, AUS and Netherlands in scope, quality and within the accepted delivery timelines
  • Take part in software implementation for two of SAP’s customers - Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL, a Department of Defense Organization) and State Transport Corporation of Maharashtra, India
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Reduced time-to-market by effectively coordinating resources, tasks, and timelines within the team.
  • Master Data Integration prior to and post Go-Live Date (Warranty Phase)
  • Provide customer training for customization and end user training
  • Participate in business blueprint creation
  • Collaborate with technical writing team and provide customers with technical documentation, cookbooks and functional documentation
  • Meet with Project Manager (and where necessary the Steering Committee) to provide regular updates on progress and pain points
  • Established metrics for success, evaluating product performance to inform future development strategies.
  • Coordinated beta testing programs to gather user feedback, refining product features before general release.
  • Ensure development of software is complete within the agreed timeframe, and to the standard expected
  • Complete System Integration Testing (SIT)
  • Aid the UAT Team to build Test Scripts and assist Users with training on the tool

Senior Developer / Scrum Master

SAP Labs
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Co-ordinate with Product Owner in scrum activities like scrum planning, review and retrospective
  • Managed product backlog effectively, prioritizing high-value items for faster completion.
  • Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
  • Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
  • Developed reusable code libraries that streamlined development efforts and improved consistency in software architecture across multiple projects.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Facilitate the team for better creativity and try to improve efficiency of development team
  • Remove impediments for the scrum team
  • Act as a safeguard for the team
  • Orchestrate the daily scrum meetings
  • Use JIRA for planning and managing backlogs

Education

BE Electronics And Communication -

VTU
Bengaluru
07-2007

Skills

  • Agile Product Owner
  • Scrum Master
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Solution
  • Release Management
  • Change Management
  • HTML5
  • JavaScript
  • CSS3
  • VB Script
  • SAP UI5
  • SAP Case and Records Management
  • SAP HCM
  • SAP SRM
  • SAP PS
  • Business process analysis
  • Agile methodology
  • Change management process
  • SAP fiori implementation
  • ABAP development
  • SAP implementation
  • Stakeholder communication

Recent Projects

  • Department of Finance, SDO, SAP Consultant, 08/22 - Present, SAP, Work with subject matter experts to expedite support for Business As Usual tasks in the SAP FICO space and SAP SRM., Collaborate technically with SME to provide technical support and specialist inputs on code review., Provide technical support for the PEMS deliverables – BAU and Milestone 8., Ensure readiness of deliverables.
  • Services Australia, Job Seeker, Split Screen, Appeals, Child Care Subsidy, SAP Consultant, 03/17 - Present, SAP CRM, SAP Fiori /UI5, SAP ODATA /ABAP / Javascript, Work with the Business to ensure the system supports the Business Processes., Use JIRA for daily project updates., Work closely with the Project Manager to resolve impediments., Solution Architect input to ensure longevity of solutions., Stakeholder engagement between all parties., Consultancy Role around the rollout of a SAP UI5 based applications., Systems Analysis to ensure Business Processes are supported systematically., Design system enhancements as part of Gap Analysis., Functional specification and testing of system., Inputs for user interface and user experience design., HLD and implementation of framework migration from CPT version 3 to 5.
  • Transports for NSW, SAP Mobile Application Consultant, 11/16 - 02/17, SAP EAM/ SAPUI5/ Javascript / Xcode / SAP Mobile Apps, Deliver SAP Mobile Apps for Goods Issue, Work Order., Prepare technical specifications from the collected requirements., Develop and build SAP Mobile Platform (SMP) App, using XCODE, that runs on iPad., Enable offline capability for mobile apps.
  • SAP Labs, Product Owner, 07/13 - 09/16, SAP Records and Case Management, SAP File Lifecycle Management (FLM), SAP Student Lifecycle Management (SlcM), FLM stands for File Lifecycle Management. It is a SAP FIORI based app that acts as a wrapper for SAP Records and Case Management, which is used in Indian Public Sector as an e-document application., Prepare product backlog and upload to JIRA in consultation with architect and scrum master., Deliver SAP SlcM legal changes and legal requirements for countries GB, USA, AUS and Netherlands in scope, quality and within the accepted delivery timelines., Take part in software implementation for two of SAP’s customers - Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL, a Department of Defense Organization) and State Transport Corporation of Maharashtra, India., Master Data Integration prior to and post Go-Live Date (Warranty Phase)., Provide customer training for customization and end user training., Participate in business blueprint creation., Collaborate with technical writing team and provide customers with technical documentation, cookbooks and functional documentation., Meet with Project Manager (and where necessary the Steering Committee) to provide regular updates on progress and pain points., Ensure development of software is complete within the agreed timeframe, and to the standard expected., Complete System Integration Testing (SIT)., Aid the UAT Team to build Test Scripts and assist Users with training on the tool.
  • SAP Labs, Senior Developer / Scrum Master, 2007 - 2013, SAP Export Import (EXIM) logistics, SAP SRM, SAP HCM Learning Solutions (LSO) UI renovation, SAP PS, Co-ordinate with Product Owner in scrum activities like scrum planning, review and retrospective., Facilitate the team for better creativity and try to improve efficiency of development team., Remove impediments for the scrum team., Act as a safeguard for the team., Orchestrate the daily scrum meetings., Use JIRA for planning and managing backlogs.

Residency Clearance Status

Australian Citizen, NV1 clearance

Consultant Profile

Product Owner, Agile Product Owner and Scrum Master, High Level Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis and Solution, Proven experience in Release & Change Management, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, VB Script, SAP UI5 web development Java script Library, SAP Case and Records Management, SAP HCM, SAP SRM, SAP PS, An ICT professional having over 16 years of experience across multiple SAP modules, solution / product development and implementations. Responsible for gathering functional requirements from Customers, Local Product Managers and SAP Partners, defining product scope, product development and delivery, people management and staffing for SAP Products - Flexible Reporting Framework for AusTender, SAP Records and Case management and SAP Student Lifecycle Management (SLcM) for countries Australia, Netherlands, USA and Great Britain. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relations.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Kannada
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

SAP Technical Lead

Department of Finance
08.2022 - Current

Senior SAP Consultant

Services Australia
03.2017 - 08.2022

SAP Mobile Application Consultant

Transports for NSW
11.2016 - 02.2017

Product Owner

SAP Labs
07.2013 - 09.2016

Senior Developer / Scrum Master

SAP Labs
01.2007 - 01.2013

BE Electronics And Communication -

VTU
Anand Venktachari