Chandraprakash Pratapagiri

• Led Architecture for sourcing and supply chain areas across a system portfolio including SAP S/4HANA, COUPA, and Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) systems
• Guided architectural strategies to ensure solution centralization, standardization, and futureproofing for Nordics and Baltics regions with their own separate S4HANA instances
• Directed 4 product teams and collaborated with solution architects specialized in SAP modules to deliver scalable, centralized solutions aligned with global principles
• Oversaw design and architecture of custom-built applications for sales order mediation, ensuring interoperability between two distinct ERP systems
• Established and enforced architecture guidelines, best practices, and principles for centralized operations, fostering alignment across regions
• Developed comprehensive master plans for large-scale developments, ensuring seamless integration of diverse functional areas.
• Managed risk assessments during all phases of project execution to mitigate potential challenges proactively.
• Directed multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining architectural design process and implementing innovative software tools.
• Led value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on aesthetics or functionality.

• Started in HM as Application Solution responsible (ASR) for Master data solutions within FAMD and later appointed as Product owner (PO) during reorganization of company
• Worked as Domain Architect for entire Master data area
• Lead SAP Master Data Solutions across Article, Customer, Site, Supplier, and Org Structure in ECC/MDG/CAR/CRM applications
• Create Conceptual Architectural Diagrams (CAD) for master data objects, providing technical oversight for seamless integration between SAP and other business systems
• Drive New Business Initiatives by aligning system capabilities and SAP processes with strategic goals
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to ensure master data solutions are consistent, scalable, and aligned with strategic direction
• Support Solution Architecture Teams with design patterns, technical insights, and solution scalability
• Design Master Data Solutions to align with Assortment and Product Development transformations, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Enforce Design Standards and Guardrails to maintain integrity of master data solutions
• Create and Implement Roadmaps for cloud transformation of data integrations, ensuring smooth transitions
• Define and Monitor Data Quality KPIs with mechanisms to ensure high standards are maintained
• Collaborate with SAP Teams to optimize master data solutions and system performance
• Lead Product Lifecycle Ownership from ideation to execution, ensuring continuous optimization and innovation
• Spearheaded the integration of new technologies into existing infrastructures, elevating overall system capabilities.
• Optimized system performance and reliability through effective domain architectural designs.
• Developed architecture artifacts for standards, patterns and architectural roadmaps.

• In IBM, Started as SD application consultant and promoted to Solution architect during course
• Part of Global Implementation team responsible for Ericsson SAP Implementation in different countries based on local business processes and needs
• Design global logistics solutions and develop with help of team as per business case
• Performing Conceptual Design Review, Solution and Technical design review
• Conducting process mapping/Migration/Go Live workshops for every new Implementation
• Preparation of system set-up, Rollout Kits, Functional and technical specs
• Review /Finalize integration scripts and conduct UAT workshops at client location
• Perform workshops and Identify risks, issues along with mitigation plans in place
• Improved solution efficiency by designing and implementing scalable architecture.
• Facilitated seamless communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders by effectively translating complex concepts into understandable terms for all parties involved in projects.

Client: Weyerhaeuser (Rollout Oct 2008 - Jan 2010 / Support Oct 2007 - Sep 2008)

• Creation of Training Data for SD/ LE-TR end to end business processes including SOX scripts
• Preparation of Functional Specification for new enhancements and reports
• Responsible for Integration testing, Regression testing of SD/ Transportation Processes
• Resolved configuration and integration issues adhering to the severity level benchmarks
• Conducted problem analysis and educated the end user with complete documentation
• Worked on tools like OVSD for ticket solving, ITG for the Change Requests and QC for the Repository and Testing purpose