
Timeline
About me
SAP Project Manager | SAP Technical Architect | SAP Basis | SAP Focused Run | SAP Landscape Management | SAP S4HANA Conversion certified | Azure AZ900, AZ120 certified | SAP SolEd Summit Speaker | 17yrs exp
Education

I.e.s's navi mumbai high school
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A.c.patil college of engineering
2002 - 2007B.e electronics and tele-communication
Experience

Bayer business services
Aug 2007 - Feb 2012Project: Application Operation Support for BAY4S and with Training Partners• Training Partners (an initiative in Bayer) is a training program for the freshers who are new to SAP. It was an extensive 3-month classroom teaching and practical for 4 hours every day. Training to the freshers on SAP which includes Implementation, Support, Database (Oracle 10g) and Security training.• Installation of Solution Manager 7.0 and configured EWA and CSA.• Installation of ECC 6.0 SR2, SR3 and NetWeaver along with SAP GUI for Windows and performed post-installation steps.• L1 and L2 support activities, SAP Kernel upgrade, support package patches, CUA administration, client administration. Show less
SAP Basis Consultant
Jan 2010 - Feb 2012SAP Basis Consultant
Dec 2008 - Jan 2010SAP Basis Consultant
Aug 2007 - Dec 2008

Ibm
Feb 2012 - Mar 2013Project: GVK Technical and Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd.• End to End implementation project• File system design, installation of Solution Manager 7.1 and configuration of managed systems, installation of ECC 6.0 with EHP5 upgrade, ABAP and Java patching.• Service Desk configuration in Solution Manager 7.1 system.• Set up of ChaRM on Solution Manager 7.1• High-availability systems installation for ECC production on cluster environment. CI and DB nodes active-active.• Installed Apache webserver 2.0.63 on AIX 6.1 along with the help of OS vendor.• Installation of Content Server 6.40 on AIX 6.1.• Handled entire SAP security setup. Created around 5000 master and derived roles as per the requirement by the functional team using ECATT scripts. Show less
SAP Basis Consultant
Aug 2012 - Mar 2013SAP Basis Consultant
Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

Sperry swiss
Mar 2013 - Oct 2014Project: Qatar Aluminium Ltd.• Enhancement package upgrade from EHP3 to EHP6 for ECC 6.0 system.• Enhancement package upgrade from Netweaver 7.0 to Netweaver 7.02 upgrade for BW system.• Release upgrade from Netweaver 7.1 to Netweaver 7.31 for PI system.• Handling a team of 5 basis consultants at the Support Center in Mumbai.• System copies of Production system on Sandbox environment.• Preparing the cutover plan for upgrade in Production systems and finalizing the production downtime for upgrade.• Implementation of EHSM technical part like ADS configuration, roles creation.• Implemented Duet configuration 2.0 to integrate SAP with Sharepoint. Show less
Sr. SAP Basis Consultant
Nov 2013 - Oct 2014Sr. SAP Basis Consultant
Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

Eviden
Nov 2014 - nowSAP BlueBox 2.0 ◦ Oversee the end-to-end delivery of SAP BlueBox project, ensuring they meet strategic objectives, timelines, and budgets. Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, resource requirements, and risk management strategies.◦ Orchestrated SAP monitoring and automation solutions, working closely with diverse cross-functional teams including Developers, Operations, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners to address and resolve challenges effectively.◦ Directed the full spectrum of project activities, including onboarding, carve-outs, migrations, and offboarding, while architecting seamless network connections across multi-cloud environments.◦ Championed SAP automation enhancements, such as Kernel updates and system refreshes, which led to a significant 30% reduction in system downtime.◦ Conduct regular project meetings, scrum sessions to track progress, and provide status updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.◦ Manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation and utilization of resources. ◦ Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks, implementing contingency plans as necessary to maintain project trajectory.◦ Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.◦ Facilitate stakeholder engagement, managing expectations and addressing concerns promptly to maintain strong relationships.◦ Conduct post-implementation reviews to evaluate project success, document lessons learned, and identify areas for future improvement.◦ Facilitated the migration of Solution Manager 7.1 to Focused Run SolMan (Focused Run Solution Manager) for over 150 customers, improving monitoring capabilities. Show less Project: SAP Bluebox 1.0 (SAP Functional Owner/Technical Architect)◦ Designed and implemented critical updates for SAP Solution Manager 7.1 and SPS14, optimizing overallsystem performance and functionality.◦ Orchestrated the installation and upgrade of SAP Landscape Virtualization Manager (LVM), enhancingsystem efficiency.◦ Served as the primary liaison for customers across various Global Business Units (GBUs), providingexceptional client support and fostering strong relationships. Show less
SAP Project Manager | SAP Technical Architect
Apr 2018 - nowSAP Project Manager
Nov 2014 - Apr 2018
Licenses & Certifications
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Sap certified specialist - project manager - sap activate for agile implementation management
SapSept 2024 
Sap certified technology associate - system administration (oracle db) with sap netweaver 7.0
Sap
Prince2 foundation certificate in project management
Axelos global best practiceJun 2016
Microsoft certified: azure fundamentals
MicrosoftJul 2022
Prince2 practitioner certificate in project management
Axelos global best practiceJun 2016
Sap certified technology specialist - sap s/4hana conversion and sap system upgrade
SapDec 2023
Microsoft certified: azure for sap workloads specialty
MicrosoftJan 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sanket KelkarSAP SolED Summit Speaker SAP Jun 2019
- Awarded to Sanket KelkarSAP Focused Run Event Speaker SAP Oct 2017
- Awarded to Sanket KelkarEmployee of the Month Bayer Feb 2010 I was given the "Employee of the month" award for getting new tasks related to the project.
Languages
- enEnglish
- hiHindi
- maMarathi
- guGujarati
- geGerman
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