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Software Developer
Location
Toronto, ON, Canada
Toptal Member Since
December 1, 2022
Alwin is an enthusiastic and dedicated graduate in technology with 10 years of professional experience in the complex landscapes of SAP HANA. He is highly motivated to acquire new skills and grow professionally by ensuring a high-quality delivery leveraging cross-functional teams. Alwin is a quick learner having an engineering mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Portfolio
Accenture
SAP, SAP Basis, SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
ABeam Consulting
SAP Basis, SAP HANA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Oracle, SUSE, Linux...
T-Systems International
SAP Basis, SAP HANA, AIX, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Oracle, Linux...
Experience
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
SAP, Linux, Windows, SUSE, AIX, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
The most amazing...
...experience I've had is leading projects in a consulting service delivery environment with large and global customers.
Work Experience
Application Development Specialist
2021 - 2022
Accenture
- Led a team of nine resources for implementing the SAP landscape. Worked as a technical architect for customers with systems running on SAP PCE RISE.
- Built SAP systems, including SAP S/4HANA, BW /4HANA, and S/4HANA TM on the SUSE HA cluster spanning over 65 virtual machines (VMs).
- Involved in business requirement analysis, grand design review, and VM and SAP application system build. Designed and configured SAP BTP tools like SAC, Cloud connector, and CPI-DS with HA set up.
- Configured SAML2 SSO with a third-party identity provider (IdP) integrated with Windows GUI launch from FLP. Deployed mobile services applications in Could Foundry and Neo environments of SAP BTP.
Technologies: SAP, SAP Basis, SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Senior SAP Consultant
2019 - 2021
ABeam Consulting
- Architected and led the implementation of S/4HANA conversions from various databases and different versions of SAP ECC. Built complete SAP landscape, including S/4HANA full cycle implementations with BP and Fiori activation.
- Performed as project coordinator and lead implementer for the upgrade of Oracle 19c from Oracle 11g and 12c releases. SAP PI upgrade from NetWeaver 7.3 dual stack to NetWeaver 7.5 dual usage. Managed administration of AWS and Azure Cloud platforms.
- Supported customers in running and managing their systems on the HANA Enterprise Cloud (HEC). Configured SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Live data connection using password authentication.
- Installed and configured Solution Manager 7.2 with EWA setup and SAP Identity Management (IDM) with self-password reset.
- Acted as SAP Asset Manager 2005 using SAP Cloud Platform (SCP) and on-premise system.
Technologies: SAP Basis, SAP HANA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Oracle, SUSE, Linux, Sybase
SAP Basis Engineer
2016 - 2019
T-Systems International
- Worked in a senior technical role, as a customer responsible, for Linde AG's global account, managing over 200 SIDs. Mentored level one and two engineers in operation and project activities. Configured and managed SAP BO data services 4.0.
- Installed, configured, and administrated HANA landscape, including S/4HANA and HANA Cockpit. Performed Enhancement Package (EHP) upgrades of ERP 6.0 EHP7/8, CRM 7.0 EHP4, SCM 7.0 EHP4, and SRM 7.0 EHP4.
- Performed Oracle database upgrade from 11g to 12c and SAP bundle patch upgrades. Set up and maintained scale-out HANA using SAP HANA unified installer, SUM for HANA. Deployed HANA tools like HANA live and HANA Smart Business for SFIN 2.0.
- Performed recreation and synchronization of slave repository and truncation activity in the Master Data Management (MDM) system. Configured single sign-on (SSO) between ABAP, Java, and BO systems.
- Experienced in performing configurations in SAP Solution Manager (SOLMAN) system, including system and technical monitoring and early watch alert (EWA) to enable central system monitoring.
- Planned new installations and upgrades via Maintenance Planner.
Technologies: SAP Basis, SAP HANA, AIX, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Oracle, Linux, MaxDB, Sybase, IBM Db2, SAP NetWeaver
SAP Basis Consultant
2015 - 2015
Astrums Technologies Pte Ltd
- Performed system refresh, local and remote client copy, and client deletions. Led basis administration for SAP ERP ECC, content server, BI, HCM, CRM, BO, PI, BW, MDM, APO live cache), Trex, web dispatcher, and SAProuter.
- Installed and upgraded SAP NetWeaver and various releases with Oracle database and DB2. Configured connection of multiple SAP systems with Solution Manager for EWA functionality.
- Acquired extensive experience in language installation, applying SAP patches and support pack stacks using SUM and SPAM/SAINT in ABAP and Java stack. Performed Kernel upgrades and application of OSS Notes.
- Configured connection of various SAP systems with Solution Manager for EWA functionality. Supported the Asia-Pacific and Philips global accounts 24x7 for SAP Basis HANA.
- Performed table reorganization, index creation and deletion, and Oracle DB-related activities.
- Configured and managed portal systems using NWA, Visual admin, and configuration tools.
Technologies: SAP Basis, SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL, SAP CRM, SAP HCM, SAP Solution Management
SAP Basis Consultant
2013 - 2015
Astrums Technologies Pte Ltd
- Handled requests from clients, consulting, and daily health checks for systems.
- Performed routine health checks and troubleshooting issues at SAP, DB, and OS levels.
- Led user administration and authorization management.
- Handled problem management, root cause analysis, and priority incidents.
- Configured TMS, performed transport import, and troubleshot TMS-related issues. Start and stop of SAP systems and various databases.
Technologies: SAP Basis, SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL, Linux, Windows
Experience
SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Implementation
Led a team of 7-10 Basis resources for greenfield implementation of SAP landscape for a Japanese client.
Worked as a technical architect for customers with systems running on SAP PCE RISE. Involved in solution design and development of architectural principles, processes, and standards.
DELIVERABLES
• Drove the project from a technical point and collaborated with multiple teams and onshore to deliver the solutions to customers based on SAP best practices within agreed timelines.
• Built SAP systems, including S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, S/4HANA TM on SUSE HA cluster spanning over 65 VMs.
• Designed the network and landscape diagram for the SAP ecosystem in AWS environment.
• Developed scenarios and performed infrastructure, DR, cross-system, and performance testing.
• Actively involved in business requirement analysis, grand design review, VM, and SAP application system build.
Worked as a technical architect for customers with systems running on SAP PCE RISE. Involved in solution design and development of architectural principles, processes, and standards.
DELIVERABLES
• Drove the project from a technical point and collaborated with multiple teams and onshore to deliver the solutions to customers based on SAP best practices within agreed timelines.
• Built SAP systems, including S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, S/4HANA TM on SUSE HA cluster spanning over 65 VMs.
• Designed the network and landscape diagram for the SAP ecosystem in AWS environment.
• Developed scenarios and performed infrastructure, DR, cross-system, and performance testing.
• Actively involved in business requirement analysis, grand design review, VM, and SAP application system build.
Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering
Cochin University of Science and Technology - Kerala, India
2007 - 2010
Diploma in Electronics Production Technology
Government Polytechnic College - Kerala, India
Certifications
APRIL 2022 - PRESENT
SAP Certified Technology Associate (C_TADM_21 ) SAP S/4HANA System Administration
SAP
JANUARY 2022 - PRESENT
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
AWS
OCTOBER 2021 - PRESENT
SAP Certified Technology Associate ( C_TADM70_21 ) OS/DB Migration for SAP NetWeaver 7.5
SAP
MARCH 2021 - PRESENT
SAP Certified Technology Associate ( C_FIORADM_21 ) SAP Fiori System Administration
SAP
FEBRUARY 2021 - PRESENT
SAP Certified Technology Associate ( C_TADM55A_75 ) SAP NetWeaver 7.5
SAP
JANUARY 2021 - PRESENT
Microsoft Certified | Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty
Microsoft
JANUARY 2021 - PRESENT
SAP Certified Technology Associate ( C_SM100_7208 ) SAP Solution Manager 7.2
SAP
DECEMBER 2020 - PRESENT
SAP Certified Technology Specialist ( E_S4HCON2020 ) S/4HANA Conversion
SAP
SEPTEMBER 2020 - PRESENT
Microsoft Certified | Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
SEPTEMBER 2020 - PRESENT
Aviatrix Certified Engineer | Multi-Cloud Network Associate
Aviatrix
JULY 2018 - PRESENT
SAP Certified Technology Associate ( C_HANATEC_13 ) SAP HANA 2.0
SAP
Skills
Tools
SAP S/4HANA, SAP Solution Management, SAP Fiori, AWS ELB
Platforms
Linux, SAP HANA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Windows, AIX, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle, SAP NetWeaver, Amazon EC2, Microsoft
Storage
SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SUSE, Sybase, MaxDB, IBM Db2, Database Administration (DBA), Amazon S3 (AWS S3)
Languages
Bash, SQL
Other
SAP, SAP Basis, Conversion, Upgrades, Information Technology, Electronics, Computer, IT, SAP CRM, SAP HCM, Linux Server Administration, Linux Administration, Cloud, Networks, Networking
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