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SUMMARY:
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Over
13 Years of IT experience in analysis, design, implementation, testing and
support of various business systems in Multi-tier Client-Server applications.
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Over
11 plus years of experience in SAP HR (Human Resources, Training and
Event Management, Organization Management and Personal Administration, Personnel
Development and Time Management).
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Good
working knowledge of SAP ASAP methodology and Project Management.
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Managed strategy, establish leadership alignment,
planning and delivery activities that support large change initiatives.
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Responsible for building partnerships for
cross-functional teams and stakeholder change boards.
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Supports teams that develop SAP end user training,
configuration, and support services [Acted as Project Lead , Test Lead and
Functional consultant]
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Responsible for various aspects of Project
Management / Project Lead including scheduling development, tracking of
project’s percent complete and ensuring the quality of deliverables meet
standards within the contract or statement of work
Participated in various phases of performance support development projects
including planning and alignment, front-end analysis, curriculum design,
prototype, development, and training delivery.
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HCM
consultant for implementations and upgrades, from preparation phase through
post Go-live support, including global implementations Expertise as a
Functional areas of SAP HCM with
emphasis on LSO/E-Learning,
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Successfactor
LMS, Performance Management (PD),
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Integration
between Successfactors LMS BIZX to SAP -
LSO Data Mapping
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Lead
Configuration of Successfactors
with technical team to insure business requirements are expressed into the LMS
application and Provide support.
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Responsible
for designing and documentation of business process results, providing
functional specification documentation for technical team. Directing the
technical developers and users for the customizations and new application
development for SAP HR.
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Extensive
analysis of interfaces and conversion programs with various legacy systems in
SAP HR Training and Event Management/ LSO and Performance Management, Talent
Management.
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Integrate
with external learning providers ElementK, Netg, Opus etc.
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Exposed
to various technical engagements and gained extensive knowledge and experience
in Quality Management, Communication and Presentation skills.
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Possess
excellent Communication Skills, Technical Documentation and have a capability
of Adapting new technologies.
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Effective
& Efficient working with all Hierarchal levels of the Organization, Excellent
Problem solving, Communication, Administrative Skills.
Specialties:
Global
learning management system (SAP LSO & Success factors)
implementation SME/Business Analyst Support all aspects of LMS use.
-Optimize utilization of a LMS, automation strategist of LMS administration.
-Hands on SuccessFactors LMS / LSO, Succession planning, Performance
Management compensations, and Employee
Central, application configuration,
system admin.
-Curricula strategy design, Assignment Profile strategy, and implementation
-Train LMS Administrators, stake holders.
-Provide LMS Administration support
Technical Skills:
Operating Systems:
Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0/ 95/98, UNIX.
Additional Tools:
SQL, PL/SQL, SQR, RWD Infopak, U Perform, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Presenter, Adobe Connect,
Authoring Environment
Management Tools:
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Outlook /
Word / Excel / PowerPoint.
Databases: DB2, MS SQL Server 2000/7, Oracle 9i.
Professional
Experience:
Company Feb’14 – Till Date
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim
is one of the largest and most diversified privately owned conglomerates, which
employes in excess of 40,000 people. Structured into eight divisions;
automotive, electronics, engineering and technologies, financial services,
general services, joint ventures, real estate and hospitality, and
retail.
Role:
Worked on SAP HCM Success Factors product
- SF Learning Management, SF Succession Planning, Performance Management and SF
Reporting, including integration between SAP HCM and SF
using SAP PI.
Performed Project
management and systems integration with SAP on premises HCM
Understand client’s business strategy, goals, operational processes and
technology needs Ensure customer expectations have been met through delivery
and ongoing execution of services. Prepared Solution document designing. APM
configurations, Connector Configuration, Data load through Connectors.
Act as a focal point of contact to provide technical and
feasible solution to the business timely in an efficient & effective
manner.
Support and direct project teams as needed.
Engage
customers and lead governance prioritization process in order to meet Business needs
in a timely manner balanced with corporate requirements.
Gather and analyze business requests to
determine how best to create successful resolution for new requests and issues.
Company
Oct 13- Jan 14
Success factors LMS Lead
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Crescent Group,
Crescent Petroleum is the oldest private oil and gas company in the Middle
East, with over 40 years of experience as an international operator in numerous
countries
Role:
SuccessFactors
Project Plan Preparation SuccessFactors LMS Project Kick-Off
LMS project Team Orientation Engaged in 3 days requirement
gathering sessions with client. Solution document designing. Configuration to
make LMS live for 2000 Employees. Configuring LMS in Staging Server which
involves Administrative configurations, APM configurations, Connector
Configuration, Data load through Connectors, Integration with SuccessFactors
BizX, Single Sign-On implementation, References loading, Notification mail
customization, setting up i-content server for loading content. Security,
Domain, Domain restrictions & role management configuration, landing page
setting. Test cases preparation, Development & Unit testing in LMS Staging
Server.LMS Production server Configuration. User acceptance document
preparation & User Acceptance training. Cut-Over & Production Go-Live
followed by hyper care of 15 days.
company Jan’13
– Sep 13
SAP HR/LSO/ Talent Management Lead Consultant /SME
Qatar Gas established in 1984, pioneered the liquefied
natural gas (LNG) industry in Qatar. Today, Qatar Gas the largest LNG producer
in the world, with an annual LNG production capacity of 42 million tonnes. per
annum (mta) is realizing its vision to deliver LNG to its customers around the
globe, from its world-class facilities in Qatar.
Role :
Qatar gas has decided to implement SAP HR talent Management
along with other SAP implementations to meet the CEO’s vision 2015. Created
project charter, project plan and project roles and responsibilities. Conducted
blueprint workshops for LSO, Performance Management, succession planning,
personal development modules. Identified the gaps. Recommended to redesign
organization structure with SAP best practices in order to have a data
consistency for integration modules such as, talent management, Nakisa, Learning
solutions, MSS portals and approval workflows.
Managed strategy, establish leadership alignment, planning
and delivery activities that support large change initiatives
Responsible for building partnerships for cross-functional teams and
stakeholder change boards, tracking of project’s percent complete and ensuring
the quality of deliverables meet standards within the contract or statement of
work. Responsible for managing User Acceptance and Cycle Testing Teams
Recommend solutions for long term contractors and short term
contractors to meet training regulatory requirements. Reporting requirements
for operations and maintenance departments for regulatory purpose tracking and
licensing. Working with business team to help with change management plan as
well as communication plan for go-live roll-out phases. Succession Planning,
performance appraisals, competency assessments, mapping qualification to
position, working with BOBJ and BI reports developers for monthly KPI reports
and analysis. Working with stake holders and putting a Change management plan
and executing throughout Qatar gas. Supports teams that develop SAP end user
training, configuration, and support services.
SAP HR/LSO/Sucess Factors LMS BPML (Business Process
Management Lead)
URENCO operates plants in Germany,
the Netherlands, the UK and the USA, using URENCO's world-leading
centrifuge technology to enrich uranium for the use as a nuclear fuel for civil
power generation. URENCO's focus is on providing safe, cost effective and
reliable uranium enrichment services within a framework of environmental,
social and corporate responsibility. There goal is to further increase worldwide
market share and to become the leading supplier in the extended global
enrichment market.
Role:
Urenco has decided to implement SAP in a phased approach.
Role:
Urenco has decided to implement SAP in a
phased approach.
First Phase:
Urenco implemented Parts of HR and Finance, Procurement, Project systems)
Joined the project in the development stage for SAP OM/PA. Work with technical
team and basis in creating data load, custom developments security role
profiles as well as testing. Created all documentation (Test scripts, training
material, user material, post-go live development Change request) conducted end
user training. Performed post go-live support.
Second Phase: In this phase along with
other modules Urenco decided to bring LSO and also replace there on-site
security monitoring system (SSIS). With SAP HR.
I have gathered requirements and conducted blueprints. Created project
plan for time and resources. And submitted to steering committee for review.
Currently working on developing a HR interface with ADP. Managed offshore team,
onsite business team, co-coordinated with Implementation team (CSC UK),
regarding the system configuration and development needs, created project plan
and cutover plan. Successfully went live globally with LSO on Nov 9th
2012. Currently conducting user training along with user material and guide.
Feb’11 – July’11
SAP LSO Lead
FEI is a leading diversified scientific instruments company,
featuring electron and ion-beam microscopes and other instruments for Nano scale
applications across many industries: industrial and academic materials
research, life sciences, semiconductors, data storage, natural resources and
more. With a 60-year history of technological innovation and leadership, FEI's
Nano-Ports in North America, Europe and Asia provide centers of technical
excellence. FEI has approximately 1800 employees and sales and service
operations in more than 50 countries around the world.
Role:
This is a stand alone global Sucessfactor LMS Implementation for FEI’s Learning needs. Conducted
blue print workshops for Europe, North America, Asia..
Built a prototype to conduct a demo. Did fit gap analysis, gathered country
specific training requirements. Blue print is signed-off.
Jan’10 –
Jan’11
SAP LSO
Lead
Mexican
Petroleum is Mexico's state-owned petroleum company. It is the 10th
largest oil company in the world in terms of revenue and ranks 42nd on the list
of Fortune 500 companies. PEMEX is a
largest employer with 150,000 employees. Pemex is the sole supplier of all
commercial gasoline (petrol/diesel) stations in Mexico. All petrol stations,
although labeled Pemex.
Role:
This is full lifecycle HCM implementation in a two phases
for five organizations of PEMEX. Conducted blueprint presentation for Learning
Management LSO 604/AE/SCORMS/E-leraning
and Performance Management ehp 4
objectives and setting. Gathered business requirements as well as performed
fit-gap analysis for performance Management. Configured Authoring environment. Extensively worked on Authoring
Environment (SCORMS 2004) for Creating
the Content and publishing the content in the net weaver’s content management.
Collaboration Rooms, integration with Centra. Created objectives as
per the business needs, create learning path using Macro and Micro structure.
Created and Conducted unit testing, Creating user documentation as well as
training documentation using productivity pack. Currently Performing Integration
test and preparing for cutover plan.
Mar ’09 – Dec
‘09
SAP Talent Functional Lead
Lubrizol’s technology in additives, ingredients and
compounds not only enhances the quality, performance and value of our
consumer’s products, but also works to reduce their environmental impact. With
more than 6,800 employees, laboratories and production facilities in 28
countries, we have the ability to supply globally and therefore meet our
customers' diverse needs worldwide and compete in the international market.
Role:
Joined the project in the realization phase. This is global
implementation SAP HR Ehp 3 for 32 countries. I am working as a lead for Performance Management and Learning
solutions including (Training needs management which is specific for France only), Enterprise compensation Management, and part
of HR global reports development. I have configured System for the following
modules ECM, LSO and Performance
Management. Performed Fit gap analysis. Built an EHP 4 prototype for
Performance Management but Implementing Ehp3 at the moment. Upgrade Ehp4 is
scheduled for March 2010. Developed reports for all HR modules. Worked with
technical team for LSO conversion. Performed data conversion for Performance
Management. Currently preparing for go-live on 18th Dec 2009.
CT May '08 – Feb ‘09
SAP HCM Lead
Purdue Pharma L.P., a privately held
pharmaceutical company founded by physicians, is focused on meeting the needs
of healthcare providers and the patients in their care. Purdue is committed to
developing safe and effective medicines to treat pain and other conditions.
Company scientists and clinicians are collaborating to discover new weapons
against pain and to develop new formulations to improve the effectiveness of
existing therapies.
Role:
This is full
lifecycle HCM implementation. Conducted blueprint presentation for Learning
Management LSO 603/AE/SCORMS/
E-Learning (upgrade from LSO 3.00) (Training
and Events Management) and Performance
Management modules, gathered business requirements as well as performed
fit-gap analysis for performance Management. Configured Authoring environment. Extensively worked on Authoring
Environment (SCORMS 2004) for Creating
the Content and publishing the content in the net weaver’s content management. Worked
with solution manager. Created objectives as per the business needs, create
learning path using Macro and Micro structure. Created and Conducted unit
testing, integration tests. Created test scripts and user documentation as well
as training documentation using Adobe captivate. Successful go-live .and
currently working on post go-live developments and production support.
March'08 - May'08 Functional Lead
Pioneer Hi- Bred International, Inc, a DuPont business, is
the world's leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics to
farmers worldwide, Pioneer seek to increase customer productivity,
profitability and develop sustainable agricultural systems for people
everywhere, innovative and customer focused, pioneer is a leader in the
agriculture industry and upholds the highest standards. Headquarters in Johnston Iowa,
Pioneer provides customers in nearly 70 countries.
Role:
This is an in-house global upgrade project of LSO 602 from LSO 300/Training and events Management/SCORMS/AE.
Conducted blueprint work shops, gathered requirements and understood the
business process of AS-IS. Performed fit-gap analysis with the new version of
LSO. Explaining the changes in the functionality with the new version of LSO.
Built a prototype to explain the new functionality of LSO 602. Prepared the Authoring environment for
importing external content. Created
learning Net, Learning Objects, and Instructional Elements. Created Tests using
test author and published the content. Imported non-reusable and re-usable
media objects. Created user
documentation. Working with the business users, technical team and SME's.
Creating test scripts for unit testing as well as user acceptance test.
Environment: ECC 6.0
Feb'08 -
Feb'08
Functional
Lead Consultant
TomoTherapy was founded on the premise that the best way to
harness the power and precision of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
is with integrated imaging technology that can guarantee accuracy at every
treatment fraction. Today, cancer centers and solution providers alike
recognize the need for image guidance. 17 years ago, a team of researchers at
the University of Wisconsin-Madison (led by “Rock” Mackie and Paul Reckwerdt)
set out to address that need.
Role:
A four week project, worked with the team to set up a SAP Learning Management (LSO)/Training and events Management. Demo
system and explain the functionality of the LSO.600 for the Learning and
development team and discussions on the possibilities of integration with SD,
billing and CO for the external customers. Presented project estimate for cost
of time and resources.
Aug’07 –Jan' 08
Functional
lead consultant
Today's BNSF Railway is the product of some 390 different
railroad lines that merged or were acquired during more than150 years. While
many different railroads combined to form the modern BNSF Railway. BNSF Railway
has been quietly delivering cars, coal, clothing, games and nearly anything
else found in homes and businesses.
ROLE:
Successfully completed blueprinting for SAP Learning
Management (LSO / AE)/Training and events Management and Performance
Management modules. Performed fit gap analysis (keeping scope in mind) on
complex needs BNSF training university and performance management business
processes. Created estimate for the added scope and resource requirements for
implementation of E-learning and performance management. Completed writing high
level functional specs. Successfully signed-off KDD’s and BDDs. Consultant
Before moving to realization phase. LSO
along with Performance Management, E-compensation modules are on hold due to
budget management at CEO level.
Environment: ECC
6.0
Select Comfort Corporation, MN May’07 – July’07
Functional lead consultant
Founded in 1987, the Minneapolis-based company delivers
total sales of $691 million annually, and has 30 U.S.-issued or pending
patents. The company was recently ranked by Furniture/Today as the
number-one bedding retailer in the nation for the seventh consecutive year. In
addition to the company's headquarters in Minnesota,
Successfully completed four weeks of Blue printing workshops
and working on BPDD in SAP Learning
Solutions (LSO)/AE and Performance Management Modules.
Environment: ECC
6.0
Feb’07 – May’07
Functional Lead Consultant
Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and
information. For 25 years, the company’s award-winning software and
technologies have redefined business, entertainment, and personal
communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content
that engages people virtually anywhere at anytime. From rich images in print,
video, and film to dynamic digital content for a variety of media, the impact
of Adobe solutions is evident across industries and felt by anyone who creates,
views, and interacts with information. With a reputation for excellence and a
portfolio of many of the most respected and recognizable software brands.
ROLE:
Adobe Systems has made the decision to consolidate on one
global Learning Management System, the SAP Learning Management (LSO/AE/SCORMS)/E-Learning and Performance Management. This system integrates into
Adobe’s existing SAP ERP landscape. The vision of this implementation is to
provide a robust, global toolset to support Adobe’s talent management strategy
for high performance and employee development. The LMS is the underlying
structure to support learning globally
I had joined the
project in realization phase and continued until go-live and production support. My work includes system configuration,Creating
Learning nets, Learning Objectives and Instructional Elements. Created and
structure web base SCORM compliant courses. Prepared online Tests using test
Author, worked with repository explore, managed local and master repository. Integrating
with Adobe Connect, unit testing,
integration testing, and user acceptance testing, preparing specifications and troubleshooting
the errors while testing. Created user guide (BPPs) and end user training
material (Captivate), and conducted end user training workshops and
successfully completed go-live and production support
Environment: ECC
6.0
HR Functional Lead Consultant OCT’06 – Jan ‘07
SBBC covers the same geographic area as Broward County,
and provides elementary, secondary and vocational educational services to the
unincorporated areas of the County and all of the 31 incorporated
municipalities within the County, the largest of which is the City of Fort Lauderdale. SBBC has
a student enrollment that is the second largest in the State and the sixth
largest in the United States.
42 middle schools, 28 high schools, 6 adult/vocational schools, 10 centers and
38 charter schools. SBBC is the County’s largest single employer, with more
than 31,100 full time permanent employees, of which 17,800 are teachers.
ROLE:
Three year long Full Implementation up-grade in a phased
approach. HR is one of the modules in first Phase along with finance (Proximate
go-live date Nov 2008). Successfully completed Blue printing and started
Realization Phase in Learning solutions
(LSO 600/AE)/Training and event Management and Performance Management. Participated in the overall design of the
SAP organizational, personnel and administrative structures. Process included developing
documentation requirements collection, architectural design, and configuration.
Conducted presentations, analyzed and understood client AS-IS (SAP 4.5).
Conducted meetings with users and Subject matter experts. Mapped the client’s business processes to Industry Print best
practices and ensured that all necessary business processes were reviewed by
business process owners. Performed fit gap analysis, proposed TO-BE
process. Signed off Business blue print. Building prototype of LSO 6.00/AE and Performance Management.
Environment: ECC
6.0
HR Functional Lead Consultant Jan’06
- June‘06
Durham
County government has
been a catalyst for on-going economic development and the demand for public
services continues to increase. Voters approved a $120 million in bond issues
in 1986 to fund necessary improvements to schools and public buildings, water
and sewer infrastructure, law enforcement facilities, museums, historic
properties and community development. Durham County
has evolved from an agricultural and manufacturing economy to achieve
world-class status in the areas of medicine, research and high technology.
ROLE:
Full Implementation of project, used
ASAP methodology. Successfully completed project planning, Business blueprints,
realization of Learning Management (LSO 3.00/AE)/Training and event Management
and Personal Development. Lead
process workshops and review sessions with client personnel. Conducted client
interviews to create detail process flows and identify information gaps. Mapped
the client’s business processes to Industry Print best practices and ensured
that all necessary business processes were reviewed by business process owners.
Discovered gaps and areas for process improvements and provided recommendation.
Presented the materials produced and information learned to senior client personnel.
Responsible for Configuration, End user training and preparation of Training
Material and documentation. Successfully completed go-live and support.
Environment: SAP HR4.7
HR Functional lead Consultant Feb ‘05 - Jan’06
Energy Insights, an IDC Company, provides energy industry
executives with research-based advisory and consulting services that enable
energy companies to maximize the business value of their technology
investments.
ROLE:
Full life cycle implementation of project, completed
integration of all current systems into one global training management systems
through a phased approach. Gain a consistent method of managing training
including identification of training need. Completed Business blueprint phase and
did configuration for Training and
Events Management, Personal
Development. Key User Training. Prepared and processed documentation for
end user training material. The ability to fully and accurately manage training
for an employee department, or the company as a whole. Also served as Project
Manager (Shadow) includes meeting with client, understanding their current
requirements, managing team, handling any kind of escalations, looking out
different alternatives for any problem and advising best solutions. Responsible for providing
Time Management day-to-day post production support to the client while one of
their employees was out of the country. Worked with client staff, and management to
resolve open Time Management post production issues
Environment: SAP
Release 4.7
HR Functional lead Consultant Jan’
04 - Nov’ 05
Washoe County is a growing area located along the eastern
slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in western Nevada. The county covers an area of 6,600
square miles in the Northwest section of the State bordering California
and Oregon
and has a population of nearly 380,000. The county seat is the City of Reno, the second largest city in Nevada. Other communities in Washoe County
are Sparks and Incline
Village, at Lake
Tahoe.
.
ROLE:
Full Implementation of project, used ASAP methodology.
Successfully completed project planning, Business blueprints, realization of Training
and Event Management, Personal Development,
OM and PA. Involved in creation and maintenance of all the Master data. Process
included developing documentation requirements collection, architectural
design, configuration and maintenance support. Preparation of end user training
materials, as well as conducted and accurately managed training for end user in
the following modules: Training and Event Management, Personnel Development, and Organizational Management
Environment: SAP
R/3 4.6C
SAP HR Functional lead Consultant. May ’03 - Jan’ 04
Molex is the world's second-largest manufacturer of
electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnection products and systems,
with over 18,000 employees in more than 115 locations worldwide.
Role:
Processed Team Lead responsible for the development of
Process Flows and Standard Operating Procedures for Training and Event Management, and Personal Development for a
Shared Service and SAP implementation servicing employees. Lead process
workshops and review sessions with client personnel. Conducted client interviews to create detail
process flows and identify information gaps. Mapped the client’s business
processes to Industry Print best practices and ensured that all necessary
business processes were reviewed by business process owners. Discovered gaps
and areas for process improvements and provided recommendations. Presented the materials produced and
information learned to senior client personnel.
Environment:
SAP R/3 4.6c
SAP HR Implementation Team Member Nov’ 02 - Apr’ 03
Andrew Corporation is a global designer, manufacturer, and
supplier of communications equipment, services, and systems. Andrew products
and expertise are found in communications systems throughout the world,
including wireless and distributed communications, land mobile radio, cellular
and personal communications, broadcast, radar, and navigation, with more than
11,000 employees.
ROLE:
Communication, Training Users / core team members.
Configuration of demo systems. Conducted work shops – business blue prints.
Configured Training and Event Management,
Org management, Qualifications. Creation of process documentation and end user
training material support.
Defined and configured eligibility rules for the employees
based on their number of hours, Health plans, Options for Health Plans,
Dependant Coverage Options and Cost Formulas and assigning Health Plan
Attributes and Insurance Plans. Defined Insurance Plan general Data, Coverage Formula
and Cost Formulas and assigning Insurance Plan Attributes and Savings Plans.
Defined Savings Plan General Data, Employee Contribution Rules, Employer
Contribution Rules, Vesting Rules and Schedules, Benefit Events. Defined
Benefit Event Groups. Developed and Participated in data conversion activities
and interfaces. Face-to-Face
Client Interaction, discussing HR functionalities and implementation.
Environment:
SAP R/3 4.6
SAP HR
Consultant Jan’ 02 - Oct’ 02
A global leader in paper and paper distribution, packaging,
and forest products, including building materials, approximately has
83,000 employees worldwide.
ROLE:
Responsible for configuring Training and Event Management (TEM), Organizational Management (OM)
component via IMG and table maintenance; tested and loaded TEM, OM objects from the legacy system to SAP. Developed TEM, educational materials for
end-users and conducted training to agency staff. Tested security roles and structural
authorization; provide ongoing agency support of HR Roles, Security, and
Structural Authorization. Assisted
compensation team with implementing the pay scale structures and grades at Job
level. Provide ongoing production
support for HR, TEM, OM module; work with Finance and Budget teams in assisting
agencies with reorganizations of TEM and OM
structure. Configured required changes for TEM and OM
related system issues. Guided users with
data issues. Developed Functional Specifications for custom info types, data
fields and reports. Assisted in testing of data. Created Ad-Hoc queries.
Identified need for business process/policy changes and worked with business
process owners, end-users, and project coordinator to approve implementation
changes.
SAP HR Implementation Team Member Oct’ 00 - Nov’ 01
Education:
Masters in Mechanical Engineering (Solar Energy),
Sweden/Germany.
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