Sanket Kelkar

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  • 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 - 2007
      B.e electronics and tele-communication
  • Experience

    • Bayer business services

      Aug 2007 - Feb 2012

      Project: 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 2012
      • SAP Basis Consultant

        Dec 2008 - Jan 2010
      • SAP Basis Consultant

        Aug 2007 - Dec 2008
    • Ibm

      Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

      Project: 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 2013
      • SAP Basis Consultant

        Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
    • Sperry swiss

      Mar 2013 - Oct 2014

      Project: 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 2014
      • Sr. SAP Basis Consultant

        Mar 2013 - Nov 2013
    • Eviden

      Nov 2014 - now

      SAP 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 - now
      • SAP Project Manager

        Nov 2014 - Apr 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Sap certified specialist - project manager - sap activate for agile implementation management

      Sap
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Sap certified technology associate - system administration (oracle db) with sap netweaver 7.0

      Sap
    • Prince2 foundation certificate in project management

      Axelos global best practice
      Jun 2016
    • Microsoft certified: azure fundamentals

      Microsoft
      Jul 2022
    • Prince2 practitioner certificate in project management

      Axelos global best practice
      Jun 2016
    • Sap certified technology specialist - sap s/4hana conversion and sap system upgrade

      Sap
      Dec 2023
    • Microsoft certified: azure for sap workloads specialty

      Microsoft
      Jan 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sanket Kelkar
      SAP SolED Summit Speaker SAP Jun 2019
    • Awarded to Sanket Kelkar
      SAP Focused Run Event Speaker SAP Oct 2017
    • Awarded to Sanket Kelkar
      Employee of the Month Bayer Feb 2010 I was given the "Employee of the month" award for getting new tasks related to the project.