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Hire JoãoJoão Quaresma de Carvalho
Verified Expert in Engineering
SAP Solution Architect and Developer
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Toptal Member Since
December 15, 2023
João is an SAP solution architect with expertise in developing and implementing SAP logistics solutions, including source-to-pay (S2P), order-to-cash (OTC), warehousing, test management, master data processing, system integration, and automation for customers across multiple industries. He has a thorough knowledge of SAP systems and technologies, including S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP Ariba, and SAP EWM. João specializes in the end-to-end design and optimization of enterprise-wide software systems.
Portfolio
OAKROOTS Consulting
SAP S/4HANA, Coupa, SAP Source-to-pay (S2P), Solution Architecture...
Nokia
Solution Architecture, Order Management, Sourcing & Procurement...
SAP
SAP Ariba, Sourcing & Procurement, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Source-to-pay (S2P)...
Experience
Availability
Full-time
Preferred Environment
SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Coupa, SAP Source-to-pay (S2P), SAP Order-to-cash (OTC), SAP Fiori
The most amazing...
...thing I've participated in building and testing was the 1st version of S/4HANA 15.11.
Work Experience
S/4HANA Workstream Lead
2023 - PRESENT
OAKROOTS Consulting
- Deployed an SAP S/4HANA source-to-pay solution in the EMEA region.
- Oversaw the design and implementation. Provided go-live support using Jira and SNOW tools.
- Designed and implemented country-specific solutions for Italy and France.
Technologies: SAP S/4HANA, Coupa, SAP Source-to-pay (S2P), Solution Architecture, Sourcing & Procurement
Head of ERP Supply Solution Architecture
2019 - 2022
Nokia
- Headed hands-on management of multi-SAP ERP ecosystems across global supply and operations teams, shaping and executing the IT business plan and roadmap in alignment with industry best practices.
- Monitored the support for legacy systems and approached the design of new solutions.
- Oversaw the complete solution architecture for supply and operations from end to end.
Technologies: Solution Architecture, Order Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management (SCM), SAP S/4HANA, SAP Source-to-pay (S2P), SAP Order-to-cash (OTC), SAP Fiori
Senior Business Process Consultant
2013 - 2019
SAP
- Led and delivered SAP S/4HANA logistics consulting services across various industries, extending to over 20 EMEA countries through close collaboration with local SAP consulting teams.
- Provided state-of-the-art solutions to front-runner customers in the EMEA region.
- Deployed SAP solutions while also focusing on business and team development.
Technologies: SAP Ariba, Sourcing & Procurement, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Source-to-pay (S2P), SAP Order-to-cash (OTC), SAP Fiori, Manufacturing, Solution Architecture, Order Management
Senior SAP Consultant
2007 - 2013
Valantic
- Led and delivered end-to-end SAP greenfield industrial projects, concentrating on supply chain and logistics domains, including SD, MM, SRM, CRM, and integration with FI/CO.
- Deployed complex greenfield implementations for industrial customers.
- Executed end-to-end greenfield projects and oversaw the management of small-scale projects.
Technologies: SAP Source-to-pay (S2P), SAP Order-to-cash (OTC), Manufacturing, Order Management, Sourcing & Procurement
Senior ERP Consultant
2004 - 2007
ATKS
- Delivered and led comprehensive ERP solutions, overseeing the entire process from business development to go-live and ongoing support.
- Oversaw and executed both project and pre-sale activities.
- Implemented end-to-end SAP and PHC software solutions.
Technologies: SAP Source-to-pay (S2P), SAP Order-to-cash (OTC), Manufacturing, Order Management, Sourcing & Procurement
IT Specialist
2000 - 2004
IBM
- Worked as a business consultant specializing in SAP, Ariba Buyer, and Altitude Software.
- Deployed greenfield implementation in the naval construction and utilities industries.
- Conducted solution tests and provided end-user training specifically focused on logistics modules.
Technologies: SAP Source-to-pay (S2P), SAP Order-to-cash (OTC), Manufacturing, Order Management, Sourcing & Procurement
Experience
S/4HANA and Coupa Deployment
Acted as the workstream lead and headed a team to deliver S/4HANA and Coupa deployment, covering the entire process from source to settle in the EMEA region. This included conducting business requirement gap analysis, overseeing system integration testing, managing user acceptance testing, and providing go-live support.
ERP Supply Solution Architecture
Orchestrated the delivery of comprehensive solution architecture across multiple streams as the head of ERP supply solution architecture. This included procurement, sales and invoicing, warehousing, distribution supply chain demand planning, and manufacturing. I also worked on crafting the design for the SAP S/4HANA greenfield global template and oversaw the greenfield deployment of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
SAP S/4HANA Solution Validation
Served as the SAP S/4HANA solution validation lead and verified the operational viability of the following S/4HANA releases:
• SAP S/4HANA 1705 Cloud Edition
• SAP S/4HANA 1702 Cloud Edition
• SAP S/4HANA 1611 Cloud Edition
• SAP S/4HANA 1608 Cloud Edition
• SAP S/4HANA 1610 On-premise Edition
The validation process included meticulous checks for potential bugs, rigorous testing of features, and ensuring seamless compatibility within the designated operational environment.
• SAP S/4HANA 1705 Cloud Edition
• SAP S/4HANA 1702 Cloud Edition
• SAP S/4HANA 1611 Cloud Edition
• SAP S/4HANA 1608 Cloud Edition
• SAP S/4HANA 1610 On-premise Edition
The validation process included meticulous checks for potential bugs, rigorous testing of features, and ensuring seamless compatibility within the designated operational environment.
Education
2022 - 2022
Postgraduate Degree in Blockchain Disruptive Technology
MIT Sloan School of Management - Massachusetts, Boston, USA
1992 - 1999
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Lisbon - Lisbon, Portugal
Certifications
NOVEMBER 2021 - PRESENT
Neuro-linguistic Programming
IHTP Academy
MAY 2019 - PRESENT
International Certified Coach
EneaCoaching Institute
Skills
Tools
SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori
Other
SAP Source-to-pay (S2P), SAP Order-to-cash (OTC), Solution Architecture, SAP Ariba, Manufacturing, Order Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Data Migration, Coupa, Career Coaching, Neuro-linguistic Programming, Procure to Pay, Supply Chain Operations, Solutioning, Operational Excellence
Storage
Data Integration
Languages
ABAP
Platforms
Blockchain
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