Shiva Gunukula

Client - TRINSEO, NA

• Worked on a greenfield implementation project, designing and developing new data flows to replicate data flow from existing legacy systems into SAP BW/4HANA.
• Installation of SAP Delivered Objects and performed Initial data loads and validated over-reporting.
• Created the HANA Objects like ADSO, Open ODS, and Composite Provider.
• Designed and developed optimized data models using SAP BW/4HANA, including InfoProviders, Composite Providers, and Advanced Data Store Objects (ADSOs), to meet business reporting and analytics needs.
• Develop Composite Providers by integrating ADSOs and Calculation Views to fulfill user requirements and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Implemented custom variables and data source enhancements using BAdIs (Business Add-Ins) and enhancement spots in SAP BW/4HANA.
• Conduct impact analysis to assess the implications of customizations and enhancements on existing processes and data flows.
• Design and implement analytical architecture on HANA, including Attribute Views, Analytical Views, Calculation Views, and SQL Queries to support reporting and analysis requirements.
• Implemented real-time data integration solutions using SAP HANA Smart Data Integration (SDI) and Smart Data Streaming (SDS) to enable real-time analytics and streaming data processing.
• Worked on performance optimization activities, including data partitioning, indexing, and data tiering, to improve query performance and reduce data processing times in SAP BW/4HANA environments.
• Worked on ABAP code in Start, End Routine, and InfoObjects by InfoObjects in Transformation, CMOD, and Customer Exit.
• Created custom queries as per stakeholder requirements, ensuring alignment with business needs, and published them on Power BI dashboards for end-user consumption.
• Experience in handling SAPM BW Cutover activities.
• Provide end-user training and knowledge transfer sessions to ensure a smooth transition and adoption of the new SAP BW/4HANA system.

Client - PostNord, Sweden

• Continued to excel in maintaining SAP BW applications, including daily tasks such as Data loading and Data validation.
• Monitor and oversee daily data loads into DSOs and InfoCubes, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Specialized in monitoring daily delta loads to key data targets within the SAP BW environment.
• Proactively implement measures to prevent the recurrence of data loading issues, such as refining validation processes and optimizing data load operations.
• Provide comprehensive support for the SAP POSDM module, leveraging existing SAP BW knowledge to troubleshoot issues, enhance functionalities, and ensure smooth integration with other modules.
• Monitor and manage incidents using tools like HPSM and ServiceNow for tracking purposes.
• Actively engage in discussions and meetings to address recurring issues, gather feedback, and propose solutions for ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Provided L3 support for critical issues related to data discrepancies and transformation errors, adhering to defined SLAs.
• Contributed to GDPR project by implementing Data Masking and Data Deletion logic ensuring data privacy compliance.
• Handle data loads from various sources including flat files, non-SAP systems, and SAP systems, as well as data publishing to external systems using Open HUBs and APDs.
• Participated in patching activities, including pre and post-patching actions, to maintain system integrity and security.
• Following the DevOps support model, worked on developments, and enhancements, and offered parallel support for the system.
• Served as an on-call resource, providing 24/7 support for the SAP BW system.
• Work in alignment with AGILE methodology, contributing to iterative development and continuous improvement.
• Possess basic knowledge of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) archiving, particularly in resolving data storage issues related to SAP POSDM data.
• Proficient in creating new BEx queries, selecting InfoProviders, defining filters, and implementing complex functionalities such as calculated key figures, restricted key figures, variables in formulas, and customer exit variables.
• Experienced in building new data flows from scratch, both on SAP-delivered data flows and custom flows, to meet specific business requirements.

Client - AIRBUS, France

• Responsible for maintaining the SAP BW application, ensuring its smooth operation, and resolving any difficulties or errors.
• Contributed to the migration of objects from 3.x to 7.x, including Info Objects, Info Cubes, DSOs, Transfer and Update Rules, Process Chains, Query Objects, Web Templates, and so on.
• Performed Unit testing, and Integration testing and provided support during the hyper-care period.
• In case of any discrepancies found by the end users during their UAT, was responsible for providing solutions.
• Due to limitations with the standard process of migrating objects, also performed Manual Migration of objects and recreated the new objects with the same functionality and calculations if any.
• Once the migration is complete, thoroughly test the migrated queries to ensure that the objects behave correctly as expected in the SAP BW 7. x environment. An example of comparing the results to the original SAP BW 3.x queries to guarantee consistency and accuracy.
• Document the migrated restricted key figures and any changes or enhancements made during the migration process. Provide users and administrators with training or assistance on how to work effectively with migrated queries and restricted key figures.
• Conducted initial data load runs and set up delta pointers in the SAP BW environment. This included carrying out the appropriate procedures to feed the system with initial data sets and developing delta systems to track incremental changes efficiently.
• Documenting solutions, processes, and configurations to ensure knowledge transfer and guide future troubleshooting.
• Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including SAP BASIS administrators, functional consultants, and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment of technical solutions were aligned with business goals and priorities.