Gururaj Srinivasa, Developer in Malvern, PA, United States
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Gururaj Srinivasa

Verified Expert  in Engineering

SAP Developer

Malvern, PA, United States

Toptal member since November 1, 2024

Bio

Gururaj is an experienced IT leader with 20+ years in SAP implementations and digital transformations. He's skilled in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), data analytics, and enterprise applications (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EBS, Salesforce). With a proven track record in leading large-scale projects, building high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional results, Gururaj is committed to driving innovation and business growth.

Portfolio

Self-employed
SAP S/4HANA, SAP Integration, Technical Project Management, SAP Migration...
Self-employed
SAP ECC, Oracle, SAP S/4HANA, SAP CRM, SAP Migration, SAP Enterprise Portal...
Self-employed
SAP ECC, SAP Upgrade, Cloud Infrastructure, SAP Process Integration (PI)...

Experience

  • SAP - 20 years
  • Oracle - 15 years
  • Cloud Infrastructure - 15 years
  • IT Project Management - 15 years
  • Technical Project Management - 15 years
  • SAP Integration - 15 years
  • SAP S/4HANA - 12 years
  • App Integration - 10 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

SAP, Oracle, Cloud Infrastructure, App Integration, IT Project Management

The most amazing...

...customer satisfaction ratings I've received were for my work as an expert in SAP S/4HANA, cloud migrations, integration, and legacy system modernization.

Work Experience

Technical Architect and Program/Project Manager

2022 - 2024
Self-employed
  • Led E2E greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementation at 28 sites across the US, handling mobility, endpoint design, and integration to enable all 28 terminals for easy and efficient operations.
  • Managed multiple development and migration projects from legacy ECC and Oracle ERP to SAP S/4HANA with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  • Integrated mapping with data conversion planning and SAP SuccessFactors' employee central with SAP S/4HANA for time and attendance.
Technologies: SAP S/4HANA, SAP Integration, Technical Project Management, SAP Migration, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Global Project Management, AI Integration, Business Processes, SAP Activate, Waterfall Methodology, Agile, Kanban, Scrum, Technical Architecture, Program Management, Upgrades, Project Management, MDM, System Administration, Google Workspace

Technical Project Manager

2020 - 2022
Self-employed
  • Led the successful implementation of a new SAP SuccessFactors instance for a multinational company, including employee central, performance and goals, and recruiting modules.
  • Upgraded the Oracle ERP landscape from version 11 to version 12.
  • Managed an effective, efficient, and professional technical team of 30+ staff.
  • Handled technology integration and planning and created SAP architecture roadmaps.
Technologies: SAP ECC, Oracle, SAP S/4HANA, SAP CRM, SAP Migration, SAP Enterprise Portal, Cloud Migration, SAP Disaster Recovery, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Global Project Management, Business Processes, SAP Activate, Waterfall Methodology, Agile, Kanban, Scrum, SAP Integration, Program Management, Upgrades, Project Management, Dell Boomi, MuleSoft

Technical Architect and Project Manager

2018 - 2020
Self-employed
  • Led legacy SAP landscape migrations from on-prem to cloud systems and managed complex cutovers in multiple phases to minimize risk with zero business impact.
  • Organized and ran all team meetings, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, to ensure effective project execution and continuous improvement.
  • Implemented SAP upgrades and maintenance releases, managing the full project lifecycle, including scoping, project planning, resource planning, project kickoff, implementation, deployment, and stabilization.
  • Developed, modified, enhanced, and implemented SAP landscapes with innovative solutions to support new or existing business initiatives.
Technologies: SAP ECC, SAP Upgrade, Cloud Infrastructure, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP CRM, SAP Business Warehouse (BW), SAP Migration, SAP Enterprise Portal, SAP EHP, Cloud Migration, SAP Disaster Recovery, Global Project Management, Business Processes, SAP Activate, Waterfall Methodology, Agile, Kanban, Scrum, Technical Architecture, SAP Integration, Program Management, Upgrades, Salesforce, Project Management, Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Google Workspace

SAP Technical Project Manager

2016 - 2018
Self-employed
  • Successfully managed and executed SAP technical upgrade and cutover projects.
  • Led cloud migration project for SAP and Oracle EBS applications.
  • Handled SAP landscape management plans and SAP upgrades and maintenance releases.
Technologies: SAP ECC, Cloud Migration, SAP CRM, SAP Business Warehouse (BW), SAP Migration, SAP Enterprise Portal, SAP EHP, SAP Disaster Recovery, Global Project Management, Business Processes, SAP Activate, Waterfall Methodology, Agile, Kanban, Scrum, SAP Integration, Program Management, Upgrades, Project Management

SAP Project Manager

2014 - 2016
Self-employed
  • Oversaw global projects, including a networking and infrastructure program, a data and application hosting program, a digital services program, a temporary data center move, and a SAP disaster recovery test.
  • Coordinated with SAP project resources and customer business/IT teams to ensure successful planning and execution of cutover tasks.
  • Managed projects from start to finish, handling budgets from $1 to $2 million.
Technologies: SAP Disaster Recovery, SAP CRM, SAP Business Warehouse (BW), SAP Migration, SAP Enterprise Portal, SAP EHP, Cloud Migration, SAP HR, Global Project Management, Business Processes, Waterfall Methodology, Agile, Kanban, Scrum, SAP Integration, Program Management, Upgrades, Project Management

Architect, Project Manager, and SAP Basis and Integration SME

2012 - 2014
Self-employed
  • Detected critical deficiencies in SAP platform products and provided solutions for improvement via architectural redesigns.
  • Developed and maintained integrated architecture views and designed reference architectures for IT products.
  • Created project plans with established timelines and managed workflows throughout the SAP upgrade project.
Technologies: SAP, SAP HR, SAP ECC, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP CRM, SAP Enterprise Portal, SAP Business Warehouse (BW), SAP Migration, SAP EHP, Cloud Migration, SAP Disaster Recovery, Global Project Management, Business Processes, Waterfall Methodology, Agile, Kanban, Scrum, Technical Architecture, SAP Integration, Program Management, Upgrades, Salesforce, MDM, System Administration, Google Workspace

SAP Technical Architect

2003 - 2011
Freelance Clients
  • Managed SAP, Oracle, and legacy application projects through deployment, interfaces and integrations, deployments, and cutovers.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules, and scopes.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors, and contractors.
Technologies: SAP, Oracle, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP CRM, SAP Business Warehouse (BW), SAP Migration, SAP Enterprise Portal, SAP EHP, SAP Disaster Recovery, SAP HR, Global Project Management, Business Processes, Waterfall Methodology, Agile, Kanban, Scrum, Technical Architecture, SAP Integration, Upgrades, MDM, System Administration, Google Workspace

Experience

Technical Program Manager, Project Manager, and Architect Work

As an accomplished IT leader with a proven track record, my projects span driving digital transformation and delivering complex IT solutions. With expertise in SAP S/4HANA implementations, cloud migrations, and enterprise mobility, I've successfully led large-scale projects, including greenfield SAP S/4HANA implementations, cutovers, and mobile app development. I'm also skilled in project management, team leadership, and technical implementation and have consistently delivered significant business value and exceeded expectations in multiple projects.

Technical Program/Project Manager - SAP S/4 Implementation

I have successfully delivered numerous SAP implementations and transformations, including large-scale Greenfield S/4HANA implementations, migrations, and upgrades. Key accomplishments include leading the End-to-End Greenfield S/4HANA implementation at 28 US sites, spearheading the design and integration of mobility solutions, and leading data governance initiatives to achieve zero data loss. I successfully led the migration of Trillium, Love's entity, from legacy ERP to SAP RISE, resulting in reduced IT infrastructure costs, improved scalability, and enhanced business visibility. I possess proven expertise in leading complex integrations across hundreds of systems, prioritizing a phased approach, and leveraging automation. I have successfully managed multiple development and migration projects, utilizing both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, while championing effective change management strategies. I possess a strong understanding of project management best practices and have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and impactful SAP solutions.

Education

1999 - 2003

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics and Communications

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) - Bangalore, India

Certifications

MAY 2017 - PRESENT

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute (PMI)

JUNE 2012 - PRESENT

SAP Certified Technical Professional

SAP

Skills

Tools

SAP S/4HANA, Google Workspace

Paradigms

Agile, Kanban, Scrum

Platforms

Oracle, Salesforce, MuleSoft, SAP HANA

Storage

SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Dell Boomi

Industry Expertise

Project Management

Languages

Python Script

Other

SAP, IT Project Management, Technical Project Management, SAP ECC, SAP Upgrade, SAP Migration, SAP EHP, Cloud Migration, SAP Disaster Recovery, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP Business Warehouse (BW), Global Project Management, Waterfall Methodology, Technical Architecture, Program Management, Upgrades, Cloud Infrastructure, App Integration, SAP Integration, SAP HR, SAP CRM, SAP Enterprise Portal, Business Processes, SAP Activate, MDM, System Administration, AI Integration, SAP Implementation, Leadership, Risk Management

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