Prashanth Rai
Stockholm
Summary
With 18 years of experience in IT, including a decade at SAP, specializing in product development and architecture consulting with deep business domain knowledge. Proficient in AWS and Azure, adept at building cloud-native applications using scalable microservices architecture and serverless apps. Actively advocate for the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as AI/ML, blockchain, and low code technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Solution Architect
Electrolux AB
Stockholm
09.2021 - Current
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive consumer solution architecture, integrating multiple SaaS applications and enhancing them with cloud-native extensions.
- Co-led architecture councils, ensuring effective governance and alignment with enterprise architecture goals.
- Spearheaded platform engineering architecture, shaping the future vision for data, integration, and cloud strategies.
- Collaborated closely with application architects to drive infrastructure strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Led multiple evaluation and migration projects, building consensus among enterprise architects across business areas and brands.
- Identified technical and architectural enablers, creating a roadmap to support new business features.
- Delivered successful integration of low-code development tools and developed a cloud-native application adoption roadmap, advancing company-wide technology capabilities.
Solution Architect - Consumer Experience
Cognizant Technology
Stockholm
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Architected and designed a consumer-centric digital transformation, delivering an enhanced consumer experience across all channels and touchpoints.
- Implemented a solution landscape that integrated SAP CX solutions (Sales and Service Cloud, Commerce, Marketing, ECC) with non-SAP tools such as Genesys, Google Dialogflow, Service Power, and IFS FSM.
- Collaborated with business and technology teams to advise on solution pathways, aligning with business goals to elevate value propositions.
- Drafted objectives, technical documentation, API specifications, and business blueprints to ensure clarity and alignment with business strategies.
- Led the successful transition to cloud-native solutions, leveraging modern technologies for scalability and flexibility.
- Developed side-by-side extensions that enhanced business applications and ensured smooth integration.
- Drove the adoption of cloud-native distributed computing and event-driven architecture using Azure Stack, advancing the company's technological capabilities.
- Established a design strategy and roadmap for adopting serverless functions, incorporating MongoDB and Azure to improve system efficiency and scalability.
Head of SAP Customer Engagement Excellence
Cognizant
Bangalore
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Established and led the SAP CX Center of Excellence (CoE) for Sales and Service, driving business growth through skill development, team expansion, and providing expert consultancy during early assessment phases to design end-state architectures aligned with current landscapes and future goals.
- Developed pre-sales materials showcasing the company's value proposition, assets, and differentiators, significantly enhancing Cognizant's ability to secure transformation bids.
- Monitored SAP technology advancements, identified opportunities, and devised strategies to aggressively pursue and implement innovative solutions for our customers.
- Spearheaded a CX transformation project for a leading packaging solutions company in the manufacturing and F&B industry, driving impactful results.
- Defined CRM processes for a sealing solutions supplier across multiple market segments, including automotive, healthcare, civil engineering, and consumer goods.
- Oversaw the architecture and design of SAP Cloud ERP implementations, covering Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Production, and Finance.
- Led the pilot implementation and rollout of SAP Cloud for Sales for a major utility company, successfully replacing Salesforce with SAP solutions.
- Anchored the SAP Concur implementation for a leading pharmaceutical company, managing the initial pilot in the U.S., and rolling out to 24 countries in phases.
Product Manager
SAP Labs
Bangalore
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Expanded the Ariba procurement solution to new markets, driving global adoption and ensuring successful localization.
- Conducted in-depth market research and collaborated with customers to address core business challenges related to localization.
- Partnered with internal teams and target customers to identify and prioritize key product requirements and enhancements.
- Delivered new capabilities to the market by collaborating closely with development teams, ensuring timely and impactful releases.
- Defined the solution strategy, market requirements, target market, and product roadmap, aligning with business goals.
- Developed and executed a successful go-to-market strategy, preparing product marketing content, feature definitions, and webinars in collaboration with the marketing team.
- Led the creation of functional requirements documents and market-specific deliverables, ensuring seamless product releases.
Technical Architect
SAP Labs
Bangalore
06.2010 - 10.2012
- Architected tax localization solutions for SAP Cloud ERP, addressing complex tax requirements across different regions.
- Led the successful implementation of central excise duties and local VAT for India, ensuring compliance with regional tax regulations.
- Delivered the implementation of indirect taxes for goods and services in Ukraine, aligning with local tax laws.
- Integrated tax engines with local tax solution providers, streamlining tax calculation and reporting processes.
- Gained in-depth expertise in finance and tax frameworks, contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of localized tax solutions.
Senior Developer
SAP Labs
Bangalore
11.2004 - 06.2010
- Reviewed and analyzed requirements as a senior ABAP and Java developer, offering valuable insights on technical feasibility to shape effective solutions.
- Contributed to project planning and management by providing detailed input based on requirement analysis, enhancing project execution.
- Played a key role in the design and implementation of solutions, ensuring alignment with project objectives and technical specifications.
Software Developer
Hewlett-Packard ISO
Bangalore
09.2003 - 10.2004
Education
Certified SAFe 5 Architect -
Scaled Agile
01.2022
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science -
06.2002
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management Specialist
- Enterprise Architecture Expertise
- Expert in Cloud-Native Solutions
- Skilled in Microsoft Azure and AWS Services
- Logistics and Finance Consultant
- Skilled in AI Solutions
- Proficient in Blockchain Technology
Personal Information
Title: Senior Solution Architect - CX Transformation and Cloud development
Timeline
Senior Solution Architect
Electrolux AB
09.2021 - Current
Solution Architect - Consumer Experience
Cognizant Technology
09.2018 - 08.2021
Head of SAP Customer Engagement Excellence
Cognizant
06.2014 - 08.2018
Product Manager
SAP Labs
10.2012 - 06.2014
Technical Architect
SAP Labs
06.2010 - 10.2012
Senior Developer
SAP Labs
11.2004 - 06.2010
Software Developer
Hewlett-Packard ISO
09.2003 - 10.2004
Certified SAFe 5 Architect -
Scaled Agile
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science -
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