SARATH BABU

Contact: +91 - 9619112080 ~ E-Mail: getsarath@yahoo.com

SAP ABAP & HCM TECHNO-FUNCTIONAL

CONSULTANT:
Offering 10.5 years rich experience with expertise in ABAP Programming, HR ABAP Programming, ABAP Webdynpro
Programming and BSP programming in WAS 6.20

Showcased excellent technical aptitude in in consultation on analysis, design, development, testing, implementation &
production support of SAP R/3 ABAP/4, 4.6C, 4.7E, CRM 5.1, ECC 6 and BI 7.0

Steered end-to-end execution of 4 Implementations, 2 Configurations & 2 Roll-out projects in ABAP & HR ABAP
domains, for high profile clients across geographies

Targeting assignments in SAP ABAP & SAP ABAP HR Techno-functional Consulting with an organisation of repute
Location Preference: Bangalore / Mumbai / Overseas

PROFILE SUMMARY

Impressive success in full cycle implementation of SAP ABAP & SAP HCM Domain, from stage of initial operations
analysis to setups, analysis, design, development, testing, runtime analysis, roll-out, performance tuning, migration,
debugging, conversions, customization and documentation
Possess high level consulting skills, involving understanding clients business problem, architecting viable
solutions and guiding the implementation of those solutions within the clients environment
Skilled in managing configurations & migrations with due process adherence; proficient in ensuring positive
impact on customer satisfaction, a single point of contact for customers & partners
Rich experience in reconciling / informing level 2 & 3 issues related to roll-out projects to Integration Managers
Expertise in analyzing the feasibility of changes proposed (HCM & CRM) and providing estimate on changes in
SAP HCM, CRM & SRM domains; successfully managed tickets for SD/MM/PP/FI/CO/CS/HR/BC Modules
Self-driven person, people-friendly, collaborative & approachable with strong interpersonal, analytical, problem
solving, people management and facilitation skills and skilled in maintaining high level of customer trust.
CORE COMPETENCIES
| Requirement Gathering & Analysis | Solution Design, Implementation & Production Support | Onsite Development
& Support | Unit Testing & Integration Testing | Configuration Management | Bug Fixes & Change Request
Management | Incident & Problem Management | Business Process Improvement | Knowledge Development &
Management | End-User Training | Internal Audit & Compliance | Reporting & Documentation|

CERTIFICATIONS
SAP Web AS 6.4s (ECC 5.0) Net WeaverABAP Workbench Certified from Sapient College, sponsored by
Siemens, Chennai in Dec 2006; topics covered include:
o ABAP Workbench Tools, ABAP Object Oriented Programming, ABAP HR Macros & Enhancements
o Adobe Forms, Smart Forms & SAP Scripts, SAP Query
o ALV Grids, Report & Module Pool Programming, Batch Input Programming
o Debugging & Performance Tuning of Programs, ABAP OLE Automation Controller
o HCM Logical Databases, User Exits, BAPI, BADI & Enhancement Spots, Business Server Pages
o ABAP Webdynpro, CRM Technical Enhancements using AET, Workflows
o SAP UI5 Front-end Development (Javascript, HTML5, CSS3)
o NetWeaver Gateway OData Service Development

ITIL Version 2 Certified from Loyalist Certification Services, Bangkok, Thailand in Aug 2009

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science & Engineering) from Cochin University, India in year 2005
 WORK EXPERIENCE
Since Mar17 Jun17: Cloud Big Data Technologies, Hyderabad, India as Consultant
Role:
Responsible for application management support in the client system pertaining to the SAP HCM technical domain
Ensure that the technical issues are addressed in time and solution provided without the breach of SLA
Analyze change requirements and formulate technical specification to implement the solution
Performing code reviews of developments to ensure adherence to coding standards and development guidelines
Performing Unit Testing & System Integration Testing for quality assurance of deliverables

Aug12 Feb17: Capgemini, Mumbai, India as SAP Technical Specialist

Role:
Managed end-to-end implementation of SAP HCM entailing review of business process flow, mapping of business
requirements (As-Is & To-Be Analysis), identifying gaps, converting business requirements into functional design
documents & technical specifications, custom developments, data migration, master data management & delivery
Understanding client business process operations and business objectives & utilizing the knowledge on
engagements/analyze workflow to design solutions; managing various technical aspects like software design,
coding of modules and taking appropriate actions
Designing the data types & creating required Tables, Data Elements, Domains, Views & Structures; developing
screen & business process in SAP using ABAP Language for modifying SAP business flow to cater specific needs;
designing and developing data dictionary objects, reporting including ALV, SAP Scripts and Smart Forms
Driving code optimization and performance tuning activities; designing & developing enhancements, BADIs,d Exits
& Dialog Programming Workbench, Data Migration Program such as BDCs, Function Modules, RFCs and BAPIs
Maintaining entries in solution database and its usage to address issues; creating development standards &
guidelines, file naming standards, interface development standards and batch job standards
Executing Unit Testing & System Integration Testing including managing communications with client, defects root
cause analysis and defects resolution; troubleshooting post implementation issues of customers, functionally
analyzing problems, simulating business scenarios, investigating data problems & debugging programs
Participating in process improvement, planning, identifying and implementing adequate measures to maximise
customer satisfaction level; holding client discussions and building rapport with customers
Performing code reviews of developments carried out by the team members; escalating deviations between
productive system and development/testing environment to the Team Lead

Significant Accomplishments:
Configuration of leave request functionality in ESS for ASPAC & UK region
Successfully performed enhancements in CRM EIC (Employee Interaction Center)
Carried out internal projects on SAP UI5 & Fiori
Technical assistance on SAP HCM integration with Successfactors LMS
Delivered trainings on ABAP Webdynpro Technology
Appreciated for covering the minutest of details during preparation of the impact analysis document detailing
requirement, solution, risk involved and effort summary for CRM System
Supported as well as coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for production defects and new requirements for
CRM System
Proposed an extremely useful solution for HCM System, resulting in reduction of operational costs by about 5%
Provided support in configuration of HCM System and created business rules
Interacted with other system experts for defect analysis in case of multi-application related errors
Created important documentation such as a White Paper for Online Payslip Solution on behalf of the company

May10 Aug12: Gulf Piping Company, Abu Dhabi, UAE as SAP HCM & ABAP Lead Consultant

Role:
Executed lifecycle activities like programming, unit testing, debugging & transports; translated functional
specifications into technical specifications
Designed HR ABAP programs to meet the required specifications; designed and created custom infotypes
Built custom validations in the Cross Application Time Sheet and FI-HR Payroll Posting

Significant Accomplishments
Successfully trained colleagues on development of Webdynpro Applications & Adobe Form Designing

Mar07 Apr10: Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Bangkok, Thailand as SAP ABAP Consultant - Application
Management Center
Role:
Develop programs & introduced enhancements for all SAP RICEF objects (custom reports, interfaces, conversions,
forms and extensions such as routines, function modules, user exits, tables, dialog programming, SAPscripts,
SMARTFORMS, SAP query) for change requests
Rendered technical support and resolved bugs in MM/SD/PP/CS/HR/FI/BC modules; managed authorization
issues and authorization related change requests across various modules
Performed analysis of business requirements and conducted business solution checks & impact analysis
Analyzed existing process gaps and identified alternatives; conducted audit/compliance related activities

Significant Accomplishments:
Successfully managed 2 roll-out projects
Worked on projects for high value clients such as:
o Resolution of tickets raised by Siemens in Asia Pacific and Siemens Corporation USA
o EDI Monitoring for Siemens South West Europe (SWE)
o Service Request (SR) Management for Siemens South West Europe (SWE)

COMMENCED CAREER: May06 Nov06: Comprehensive Software Solutions & Services, Kochi, Kerala, India as
Programmer

TECHNICAL SKILLS

IT Architecture: IT Architecture General, Database Architecture, Network Architecture, Software Architectures

SAP-BC-SAP Programming: SAP-BC-SAP Programming General, BC-ABAP-D Programming Dialog, BC-ABAP-B
Programming Batch, BC-SAP-ALE Programming ALE, BC-SAP-ALV Programming ALV, BC-SAP-EDI
Programming EDI, BC-SAP-SCR Programming SAPSCRIPT, BC-SAP-SMF Programming SMARTFORMS, BC-SAP-
WB Programming Workbench
Microsoft Operating Systems/Applications: Microsoft Operating Systems/Applications General, MS DOS, MS
Windows 98 - Windows-ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows XP Professional, MS Windows 2000 Professional,
Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7
Operating System LINUX: Operating System LINUX General, Red Hat LINUX
Operating System UNIX: Operating System UNIX General
Database Systems: Relational Database General, MS SQL Server General, SQL
Object-oriented Programming: C++, Java, J2EE Java 2 Enterprise Edition, Visual Basic .NET
Web-based Programming: Web-based Programming General, Java Server Pages (JSP), Business Server Pages (BSP),
HTML, ABAP Webdynpro, SAP UI5

TRAININGS ATTENDED

ABAP Development for SAP HANA by OpenSAP Web based Training in Oct 2014
Introduction to SAP Fiori UX by OpenSAP Web based Training in Oct 2014
Introduction to SAP HANA by OpenSAP Web based Training in Aug 2014
ABAP Webdynpro Training by Piyathana, Bangkok, Thailand in Nov 2009
SAP UI5 Front-End Development, NetWeaver OData Service Development & SAP Fiori Launchpad Configuration

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 11th May 1982

Current Address: Sarath Bhavan, Pramadom, Mallassery P.O, Pathanamthitta, Kerala 689646.
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Tamil & Malayalam

Refer to Annexure for project details

 ANNEXURE

PROJECT DETAILS

Client: Jabil Inc., Florida USA

Period: Since Mar17 Jun17 Date
Role: Technical Consultant
Scope:
Modification of termination letter program and SAP Script
Designed and created a new program to upload data from an external file into the contract element infotype
(infotype 0016)
Enhancement of Mexico payroll BADI HRPAYMX_CFDI to add custom logic in the cumulation of values and
formulate the output XML file name
Designed and created a new program to delimit records in the communication infotype (infotype 0105) as per the
date specified in an external input file
Created a new program to upload records into the time quota compensation infotype (infotype 0416)
Created a new wage type report to display the summary of amount pertaining to a specified list of wage types from
the payroll records of employees in a specified time interval
Performing code reviews of developments carried out and provided support on resolving issues identified in the
HCM production system

Client: Serco, United Kingdom, Australia & Middle East

Period: Since Aug12 Feb17 Date
Role: Technical Specialist
Scope:
Designed & implemented:
o Online Payslip Solution for UK region using Adobe Forms and ABAP Webdynpro and configured the
application on the Enterprise portal via the launchpad customization.
o Minor enhancements for data integration between SAP HCM system and Successfactors BizX for Recruitment
module.
o Interface programs for data synchronization between SAP HCM and Concur database.
o New Payslip Solution for Australia using the HRFORMS Framework
o New Timesheet Upload Program for ASPAC Region
o MSS Application for facilitating managers to carry forward the leaves of all sub-ordinates
o Custom report to synchronize the WBS element at position level in infotype 1018 with WBS In infotype 27
o Custom report to notify the Manager and employee of the expiry of contract in Infotype 16
o BADI to update the IBAN in infotype 9 during the processing of inbound IDOCs
o Automation of service request creation in CRM EIC using ERMS (Email Response Management System)
o Ticketing Solution for Payroll Team in the CRM EIC System
o Enhancements on the shopping cart and purchase order screens on the SRM portal using Webdynpro
Enhancement Framework
Enhanced the Standard Webdynpro Payment Summary Report for Australia
Configured Salary Slip in ESS for Middle East Region
Configured standard ESS leave request application for UK & Australian region.
Rendered technical support on issues in HCM areas: Personnel Administration, Organizational Management, Time
Management, ESS & MSS
Added custom fields to the CRM Sales Pipeline Opportunity Screen using the CRM Application Enhancement Tool

Title: HCM Implementation

Client: Gulf Piping Company, Abu Dhabi
Period: May10 Aug12
Role: Technical Consultant
Scope:
Analyzed and translated functional specifications into SAP HR ABAP technical specifications
Designed, developed and implemented:
o HR ABAP programs to meet the required specifications using HR Logical Databases and HR Macros
o Custom validations for various infotypes in the personnel administration user exits
o Custom table to hold the employee attendance hours, a load program to update the table daily with the
attendance hours from the time reader machine
o Custom validation in Cross Application Time Sheet (CATS) to verify the discrepancy between the booked hours
and the employees daily swiped hours
Worked with smartforms to generate the payslip for employees and various letters for HR correspondence
 Created time function to calculate the air ticket quota for employees during time evaluation.
Enhanced standard infotypes 0001 & 0016 by adding custom fields
Created:
o Custom infotypes 9001 & 9002 to generate and avail the air ticket quota for the employees
o Enhancement in the standard time evaluation program to calculate the air ticket quota for an employee
o Enhancement in standard Payroll-FI posting program to implement validation on employees company code
o Custom reports for calculating the end of service benefits, payroll summary and other payroll related reports

Title: SLM Implementation

Client: Siemens Thailand
Period: Sep09 Apr10
Role: Technical Consultant
Scope:
Designed & developed:
o Web based Monitoring Tool to assist SLM team for monitoring and keeping track of status of notifications in the
ticketing system, as part of the ITIL Process implementation
o Necessary tables in the Timesheet Management System to store notification and related details from the
ticketing system
o Remote enabled function modules to retrieve data through the set up RFC connections periodically into the
Timesheet Management System
o BSP Applications (pages with flow logic, the related MIME objects, classes and methods for data processing) in
the Timesheet Management System as per the requirement put forth by the SLM Team
Set-up RFC connections for data extraction from SAP ticketing system to the Timesheet Management System
Assigned URLs of the pages to the request handlers using the transaction SICF

Title: HCM Implementation

Client: Siemens Wind Power, Denmark
Period: Sep08 Jun09
Role: Technical Consultant
Scope:
Analysed the existing system and gathered requirements for the development of Interface & User exits
Developed User Interface Design Documentation
Created BDC programs to upload the payroll, time related and organizational master data
Built customized programs related to Wage types and their valuation, Payroll Data, Personnel Calculation Rules,
Retroactive Accounting, Payments & Deductions, Taxes and posted Payroll Results to FI
Undertook custom validation in the personnel administration transaction to change the employee group on event of
a separation action; worked with smartforms for generating payslips
Tested the program with respect to its performance and accuracy; transported the program from Development box
to Quality Assurance and Production Box

Title: SAP Upgradation to ECC 6 Project

Client: HMC Polymer, Thailand
Period: Jun08 Aug08
Role: Technical Consultant
Scope:
Dealt with SPDD, SPAU, and ASU tools; monitored upgradation flow and issues; executed Interface Testing
Adjused customised programs to ECC6 Standard and corrected syntax errors
Applied SAP Notes to avoid conflicts in version upgrade; coordinated with SAP to define the scope of the Unicode
Upgrade Project
Identified solutions for issues in Unicode system and solved other technical issues in upgrade
Developed technical documentation on the changes done; communicated with client for understanding their
requirement and discussed & solved issues on a daily basis
Adjusted programs & data dictionary using SPAU and Version Management; retained changes required to the
customer with modification adjustment; replaced all the text literals with Text Symbols
Analyzed existing customer objects and removed EPC errors & warnings by replacing obsolete function modules
and obsolete statements

Title: Carve Out Project

Client: NSN (Nokia Siemens Network), China
Period: Dec07 Jan08
Role: Technical Consultant
Scope:
 Developed new company code (FI); identified master data from AP0 and uploaded it to AP7
Performed coding & testing of ABAP programs and created reports
Designed & developed BDC, Smart forms and Screen Programs
Used BAPI to post GL Documents from Legacy System
Changed all smart forms and SAP script forms used by this company
Separated users and authorizations for this new company code

Client: Siemens Corporation, U.S

Period: Sep07 Dec07
Role: Technical Consultant
Scope:
Analysed, classified, reconciled & resolved escalation issues and provided feedback
Implemented change requests, conducted impact analysis, re-classified CRs logged & worked closely together with
team lead regarding changes of the current development
Updated configuration, created & updated technical, configuration & end-user documentation for productive
companies regarding change requests and bug-fixes
Escalated deviations between productive system and development/testing environment to the Team Lead
Reconciled / informed issues related to rollout projects to Integration Managers
Established and managed existing customer relationships, support sales process with new prospects
Maintained entries in solution database and its usage to address issues

Client: Bayer, Australia

Period: Jul07 Sep07
Role: Technical Consultant
Scope:
Designed and developed:
o Conversion Programs in ABAP and loaded programs via Legacy System Migration Workbench for migration of
maintenance contracts by mapping with the SAP fields
o BDC Program for sales order screen and created new sales order depending on the source data file from
external system
o BDC Program to upload Customer Master Data and modify existing data from legacy system to SAP R/3
database
Created reports such as:
o Sales Order Report and Sales-group Performance Report which coverd all organization levels, delivery status,
invoice status and partner function details
o Reports for Customers Details, Vendor Detail, Sales & Purchase Order for daily, weekly, random dates monthly
and yearly
o Interactive Report in SD Module for displaying customer information based on the selection made in the sales
order with sales quantity and amount for a period in months. Developed various reports for customer, vendor,
purchase PR (Purchase Requisition) analysis and sales using ALV grid functions
o SAP Scripts and Smart forms layouts and calling programs in ABAP to populate the data into Purchase order
and Sales order based on the input given in the selection screen