Padmini Kusam
Verified Expert in Engineering
SAP Developer
Round Rock, TX, United States
Toptal member since April 17, 2024
Padmini is a results-driven SAP master data quality professional with 15+ years of experience in implementing and managing data quality projects. A highly analytical data analyst with a strong foundation in SAP MDM, she uses industry-leading tools and methodologies to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity throughout the migration process. Padmini is also skilled in fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to bolster data governance and adherence to compliance standards.
Portfolio
Experience
- Communication - 18 years
- Microsoft Excel - 18 years
- Analytical Thinking - 16 years
- Data Migration - 15 years
- SAP Master Data Management (MDM) - 12 years
- Data Quality Governance - 10 years
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - 6 years
- SAP Materials Management (MM) - 3 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
SAP Materials Management (MM), SAP S/4HANA
The most amazing...
...thing I've developed is a data dictionary for a material master, standardizing definitions for industry-specific materials in the oil and gas sector.
Work Experience
SAP Functional Consultant | Customer Master Data
HireGenics
- Led the customer master data (CMD) migration into the SAP S/4HANA platform as a result of a company merger. Assessed source data's quality, consistency, and structure, identifying inconsistencies, errors, and redundancies before migration.
- Developed a data migration plan outlining the sequence, dependencies, and key milestones.
- Defined mapping rules for accurate translation of data considering field transformations and conversions. Applied transformations and formatting changes to match SAP S/4HANA. Conducted data validation and reconciliation checks post-migration.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance, rectified migration errors, instituted governance protocols, and conducted tests for migration success.
- Documented migration processes, provided user training, and coordinated cross-functional teams for seamless migration. Offered ongoing support, identified process enhancements, and ensured compliance.
SAP Functional Consultant
Kusam
- Migrated vendor data from Microsoft AX Dynamics to SAP ECC for our client Pharmacyclics, an AbbVie company. Spearheaded a data outreach campaign to widen the scope of data acquisition.
- Managed data collection, validation, and quality assessment. Established data standards, enhanced data quality, and mapped data fields.
- Educated procurement on data significance and trained them. Created test scenarios, fixed data errors, and aligned data with SAP standards.
- Headed data model definition and management for SAP Ariba's sourcing, contracts, and P2P solution for our client Smith+Nephew. Acted as liaison between Global Data Quality and project teams to align data harmonization initiatives.
- Represented Global Data Quality interests in blueprint and design workshops, compiled detailed project documentation for data quality management, and purified and de-duplicated vendor master data in the SAP system.
SAP Functional Consultant
Clerysys
- Worked at various client locations on various SAP Materials Management (MM) and data-related projects.
- Cleansed and migrated data, established and applied data standards, educated business groups on data significance with SOPs and training materials, and led workshops on post-launch data governance and maintenance.
- Developed a data dictionary for material master, standardizing definitions for industry-specific materials in the oil and gas sector.
Experience
Customer Master Data Migration for an AbbVie Company
As a project lead, I meticulously managed the phased execution of the project across multiple regions, overseeing each transition to guarantee smooth operations and iteratively refining our implementation strategies. Additionally, I established robust data governance frameworks to maintain data integrity post-implementation. Providing ongoing support to business operations was a key aspect of my role, ensuring that the transition was successful and sustained over time. Leveraging my expertise, I developed Power BI reports to monitor and uphold data integrity across various parameters, further cementing the success of migration and integration efforts.
Education
Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering
Wayne State University - Detroit, MI, United States
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad - Hyderabad, India
Skills
Tools
Microsoft Excel, SAP Materials Management (MM), Microsoft Power BI, SAP S/4HANA, Informatica ETL, SAP MDG
Languages
SQL
Paradigms
Agile
Industry Expertise
Lean Six Sigma
Other
Microsoft Office, SAP Master Data Management (MDM), Data Quality Governance, Data Migration, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Total Quality Management (TQM), Optimization, SAP Ariba, Data Integrity Testing
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