Bineet Kumar
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Experienced SAP Basis Administrator with a proven track record in SAP ECC to S/4HANA conversion, impacting over 10,000 users and achieving significant reductions in downtime and post-migration issues. Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams to preemptively mitigate conversion risks and ensure data integrity. Skilled in leading offshore technical teams, managing multiple projects with high client satisfaction and on-time completion rates. Proficient in SAP systems installation, configuration, and maintenance on Azure Cloud, with extensive experience in SAP BTP administration, SAP Disaster Recovery, and database management. Adept at implementing secure interfaces, managing system backups and recoveries, and optimizing system performance. Strong communicator with a commitment to operational continuity and user satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAP S/4 HANA Conversion Basis Manager
IBM Australia For Newmont USA
10.2023 - Current
- Successfully led and completed SAP ECC to S/4 conversion project impacting more than 10,000 users, achieving 30% reduction in downtime compared to initial estimates.
- Implemented conversion strategies resulting in 80% reduction in post-migration issues and 75% improvement in system performance metrics.
- Collaborated with more than 10 cross-functional teams to analyze systems, mitigated 95% of identified conversion risks preemptively.
- Conducted extensive 4 rounds of testing and validation, ensuring 99% accuracy and integrity in migrated data and 80% reduction in post-migration issues.
- Resolved high-priority post-migration issues within 2 weeks time, maintaining 100% user satisfaction and operational continuity.
- Experienced in helping SAP training team and providing technical support to end-users and stakeholders during and post-SAP S/4 HANA greenfield conversion.
- Developed comprehensive ECC to SAP S/4 conversion procedures guide incorporating SAP best practices, resulting in 90% efficiency gain for future conversion projects.
SAP Application Environment Manager (SAP Basis)
IBM Australia For Newcrest Mining Limited
04.2018 - 10.2023
- Led offshore SAP BASIS technical team in delivering 10+ projects with a client satisfaction rate of 98%.
- Achieved 99% on-time project completion for all assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as Single Point of Contact for resolving 500+ technical challenges and issues, maintaining a resolution rate of 90% within SLA.
- Built SAP Systems from scratch for 3 parallel projects, integrating seamlessly into BAU landscapes without operational disruptions.
- Managed 15+ Database Refreshes, SPS Upgrades, Installations, Configurations, and SAP third-party software integrations annually.
- Ensured 100% customer satisfaction through onsite engagements, resolving 95% of issues upon first contact.
- Successfully managed scope, planning, tracking, and change control for various implementation projects, meeting or exceeding project milestones by 90%.
- Organized and led 50+ project meetings and workshops, resulting in 5 validated Proof of Concepts (PoC) and adoption rates of 80% for proposed solutions.
- Maintained clear communication with 10+ Business Stakeholders, ensuring 95% satisfaction in project delivery and alignment with business objectives.
- Administered Rev-Trac for automated import of transports, achieving a 30% reduction in deployment time across all environments.
- Expert in SAP BTP Administration and Troubleshooting, maintaining uptime of 99.9% for SAP Business Technology Platform services.
- Installed and configured SAP Cloud Connector for 10+ connections between SAP BTP, SAP Backend systems, and third-party platforms.
- Successfully implemented SAP Disaster Recovery on Azure, achieving 99.5% uptime for ASCS and ERS clusters during simulated disasters.
- Conducted SAP System sizing, Installation, and configuration on Azure platform for 5 environments, optimizing resource allocation and achieving 95% performance improvement.
Implemented SAP System Backup and recovery using Azure Vault, ensuring 100% data integrity and recovery within 3.5 hours during testing scenarios.
SAP Basis Lead
IBM Australia
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Implemented, configured, monitored, tuned, and troubleshooted SAP technical environments for 10+ clients, achieving 99.9% uptime and resolving 95% of issues within SLA.
- Scheduled and executed SAP transports for 20+ systems monthly, ensuring smooth deployment with zero critical failures.
- Assisted in migrating 5 SAP environments to Cloud and virtualized platforms, including successful migration of 15+ FIORI apps to SAP Cloud Platform (now SAP BTP) as a Basis and Cloud administrator.
- Implemented Principal Propagation (SSO) between SAP BTP and SAP Backend Server using SAP Cloud Connector for 5 connections.
- Configured SPNEGO/SNC (SAP SSO) for SAP systems integrated with Microsoft Active Directory across 10 environments
- Implemented SAML2 (SAP SSO) for SAP FIORI apps hosted on SAP BTP and integrated with SAP backend systems, serving 5,000+ users.
- Managed HANA Database Administration tasks for 3 environments installations, optimizing performance and achieving 99.5% data availability.
- Implemented secure interfaces between 3 Banks and SAP systems using PGP encryption and SSH keys via SAP PO, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Successfully executed EHP upgrades for SAP ERP and SAP Portal Systems.
- Installed SAP R/3 ECC 6.0 and NetWeaver portal systems on AIX platform for 2 major deployments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Conducted 10+ Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Client Administrations, including client copies and database restores for data consistency and reliability.
- Managed DB2 Database Re-organization for 3 clients, reclaiming 20% of trapped spaces in table spaces, and performed Kernel Upgrades and Patch administrations using SPAM and SAINT.
Education
Master of Science - Master Of Computer Application
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, IndiaBachelor of Science - B. Sc. in Computer Science
Patna Science College, Patna
Patna, IndiaSkills
- SAP S/4HANA Conversion: Expert in planning and executing conversions to SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Upgrades, Installations, and Maintenance: Proficient in performing upgrades, installations, and ongoing maintenance of SAP systems
- Database Administration: Skilled in administering databases, specifically SAP HANA and DB2
- SAP Systems on MS Azure Cloud: Experienced in installing and maintaining SAP systems within Microsoft Azure cloud environment
- AIX Scripting: Competent in writing and executing AIX scripts to support system operations
- Team Management: Proven ability to lead and manage technical teams, ensuring successful project delivery
- SAP Tools and Technologies: Experienced with a variety of SAP tools, including SAP NetWeaver, JAVA System Administration, Software Update Manager (SUM), and Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM)
Certification
- SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA 2.0 (SPS04)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 Fundamentals
- IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows
- Attended 5 Days Training from SAP on SAP HANA Database administration
Awards
- 7-time Customer Satisfaction Award from Necrest/Newmont for Outstanding Performance (2018-2024)
- IBM Australia Service Excellence Award (2017, 2018, 2020)
- IBM Australia Manager's Choice Award (2017, 2018)
- IBM Australia SPARK Award (2017)
- IBM Eminence & Excellence (STAR) Award (2017)
Timeline
SAP S/4 HANA Conversion Basis Manager
IBM Australia For Newmont USA
10.2023 - Current
SAP Application Environment Manager (SAP Basis)
IBM Australia For Newcrest Mining Limited
04.2018 - 10.2023
SAP Basis Lead
IBM Australia
01.2015 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Master Of Computer Application
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - B. Sc. in Computer Science
Patna Science College, Patna
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