Vikas Dhirubhai Patel
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Seasoned professional in Enterprise Master Data Management with extensive experience in SAP MDG and MDM. Proven leadership in executing over a dozen global SAP MDG projects, driving enhancements in data governance and process optimization for material, customer, and finance master data.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Business Analyst
Mastech InfoTrellis Digital Ltd. (Client: Zimmer Biomet)
05.2023 - Current
- Led initiatives to enhance MDG material master governance through workflow redesign and data quality rule implementation.
- Performed configuration and functional support for MM, SD, and finance master data within SAP MDG landscape.
- Prepared functional test cases and executed functional unit testing while supporting user acceptance testing with stakeholders.
- Supported pilot programs for mergers and acquisitions focusing on master data governance and integration.
- Contributed to SAP MDG AMS team by capturing, tracking, and resolving incidents, service requests, and change requests.
- Managed integration project between Windchill and master data management systems to facilitate seamless engineering data flow.
MDG Lead
Deloitte SEA Sdn. Bhd. (Client: Teleflex Pharmaceuticals)
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Led migration of material master data from legacy system to SAP MDG S4 HANA.
- Gathered requirements and designed tailored solutions for local business needs.
- Created custom change request types and statuses to establish rule-based workflows.
- Enhanced MDG Web Dynpro-FPM components by adding custom fields.
- Developed BRFplus workflows for creating and changing materials.
- Customized single value table with 'material type' attribute for dynamic processor roles.
- Refined UI properties to enhance user experience using custom table and field property BADI.
- Collaborated with business users to prepare load templates and executed initial data load using LSMW.
MDG Lead
Deloitte SEA Sdn. Bhd. (Client: Takeda Pharmaceuticals)
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed MDG configurations for Material, Business Partner and Finance objects, ensuring data integrity.
- Executed end-to-end MDG configurations for material business partner and finance processes.
- Conducted data migration for MDG-F and MDG-BP using file uploads to enhance data quality.
- Configured data replication framework with IDocs to facilitate seamless system data exchange.
- Developed BRFplus workflows and assigned agents to respective tasks for efficient processing.
- Gathered business requirements, translating them into URS, FDS, and TDS documentation.
- Planned and executed cutover activities, providing post-go-live support for users.
Sr. SAP Consultant
Deloitte SEA Sdn. Bhd. (Client: Mujid Al Futtaim)
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted fit-gap analysis for business partner master data, focusing on customers and suppliers.
- Developed blueprint document detailing business partner master data processes.
- Collaborated with functional consultants to gather and clarify requirements.
Sr. SAP Consultant
Deloitte SEA Sdn. Bhd. (Client: PT Sinarmas Agro)
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Prepared solution design, estimated efforts, and planned resources effectively.
- Conducted fit-gap analysis to identify system alignment through stakeholder engagement.
- Developed data models, UI models, and process models while establishing search and data quality rules.
- Enhanced standard data models by integrating custom reuse entities for business process data model consistency.
- Configured business rules using BRFplus to automate processes with check and derive entity BADIs.
- Created custom FPM forms and list UIBBs with relevant feeder classes and executed wire mapping.
IT Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services (Client: Aurizon railways)
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Analyzed system performance and identified areas for improvement in IT processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement IT solutions.
- Managed user requirements gathering and documentation for software development projects.
- Developed rule-based workflows and configured replication to meet specific business requirements.
- Implemented SAP MDG - EAM by Utopia for equipment, functional location, and bill of material management.
MDG Lead
Tata Consultancy Services (Client: Barco)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Led a team of 5 members for end-to-end SAP MDG implementation, including requirement gathering, resource planning, estimations, building, testing, and handover.
- Collaborated onsite for requirement gathering, planning, and building of complex processes to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Configured data models with enhancements for custom entities and attributes, including CR type setup and rule-based workflow.
- Developed BRFPLUS application and rules to enhance data quality, contributing to more accurate and reliable data management.
- Optimized UI configurations to tailor user interface based on CR types and workflow steps, improving user experience and process navigation.
- Prepared documents like Blueprint, Functional Specifications, Configuration document and training documents.
IT Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services (Client: Sony Pitctures)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Resolved support tickets within SLAs, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Rectified workflow failures and improved user interface field relevancy to streamline operations.
- Supported resolution of MDG-specific technical issues post implementation to enhance user experience.
Sr. Software Engineer
Accenture (Client: Barclays ABSA Bank)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Created mappings for finance object loading in MDM Import Manager to streamline data integration.
- Configured MDM Syndicator for data transfer to SAP ECC via PI, ensuring accurate data synchronization.
- Established data repository for finance objects in MDM Console to improve accessibility.
- Developed automated workflows for process assignments and email notifications to enhance efficiency.
- Prepared business requirement and functional specification documents based on detailed requirement analysis.
- Drafted technical design specification document to guide implementation processes.
Sr. Software Engineer
Accenture (Client: Vodafone EVO)
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Developed scalable software solutions using Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Architected microservices to enhance system functionality and improve performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
- Facilitated requirement gathering sessions for SAP MDG implementations, ensuring alignment of stakeholder needs.
- Developed documentation reflecting requirements and current MDM processes to support implementation efforts.
Associate SAP MDM Consultant
Capita SI/Computer Land (Client: Service Birmingham City Counsil)
05.2012 - 04.2015
- Managed business partner master records in CRM through MDM to enhance data accuracy.
- Resolved issues related to master records in CRM and SRM systems, facilitating smoother operations.
- Administered MDM tasks by maintaining servers, repositories, users, and roles to ensure system integrity.
- Maintained SRM-MDM catalog for supplier master to support organization-wide access.
- Performed tuple table migration from qualified lookup tables to improve data management.
- Received recognition for outstanding service delivery across multiple projects.
SAP MDM Consultant
Market Eyes PVT. LTD. (Client: Mahindra and Mahindra Pvt. Ltd.)
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Ensured data integrity and reliability by supporting maintenance of master records in ECC via MDM.
- Resolved issues affecting material and vendor master data, enhancing accuracy of basic views.
- Streamlined processes for team members by developing documentation and SOPs for daily support activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mumbai University
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India04-2010
Skills
- MDG and S/4HANA
- SAP Master Data Management (MDM)
- SAP MDG configuration
- Data migration
- Data quality management
- Data profiling
- Legacy system migration
- Data modeling and UI modeling
- Process optimization
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
Core Skills
- SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) - S/4HANA & ECC, Data Modeling: Extended MDG data models using Flex and Reuse entities and attributes., UI Modeling: Enhanced user interfaces for custom fields using FPM components, Context-Based Adaptations (CBA), Field Property BAdIs, and Feeder Class enhancements., Process Modeling: Configured Change Request Types and Rule-Based Workflows, including static and dynamic parallel workflows., Search & Duplicate Check: Configured HANA-based search and duplicate detection in MDG., Replication: Configured data replication using IDocs and extended IDocs to support custom attributes., Consolidation & Mass Processing: Configured and supported data consolidation, mass processing, and governance processes., Data Quality Management: Implemented validation rules and governance frameworks to improve master data quality.
- Data Migration & Data Governance, Data Profiling and Cleansing: Data profiling, de-duplication, and preparation of load files., Migration Tools: Experience with LSMW, SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit (LTMC / LTMOM), Mass Processing, and Consolidation tools., Legacy System Migration: Migrated master data from legacy systems to SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments.
- SAP Master Data Management (MDM): Hands-on experience with Data Manager, Import Manager, Syndicator, and MDM Console.
Timeline
Consulting Business Analyst
Mastech InfoTrellis Digital Ltd. (Client: Zimmer Biomet)
05.2023 - Current
MDG Lead
Deloitte SEA Sdn. Bhd. (Client: Teleflex Pharmaceuticals)
11.2022 - 05.2023
Sr. SAP Consultant
Deloitte SEA Sdn. Bhd. (Client: Mujid Al Futtaim)
08.2021 - 12.2021
MDG Lead
Deloitte SEA Sdn. Bhd. (Client: Takeda Pharmaceuticals)
03.2021 - 11.2022
Sr. SAP Consultant
Deloitte SEA Sdn. Bhd. (Client: PT Sinarmas Agro)
09.2018 - 03.2021
IT Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services (Client: Aurizon railways)
03.2018 - 09.2018
MDG Lead
Tata Consultancy Services (Client: Barco)
09.2016 - 03.2018
IT Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services (Client: Sony Pitctures)
05.2016 - 09.2016
Sr. Software Engineer
Accenture (Client: Barclays ABSA Bank)
01.2016 - 05.2016
Sr. Software Engineer
Accenture (Client: Vodafone EVO)
05.2015 - 01.2016
Associate SAP MDM Consultant
Capita SI/Computer Land (Client: Service Birmingham City Counsil)
05.2012 - 04.2015
SAP MDM Consultant
Market Eyes PVT. LTD. (Client: Mahindra and Mahindra Pvt. Ltd.)
10.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mumbai University