Nibu Antony
Technical Consultant - SAP Basis
Jeddah
Summary
Accomplished SAP Basis Consultant with over 16 years of global onsite expertise in SAP Implementations, Cloud Migrations, S/4HANA Conversions, SAP Upgrades, and Support Projects. Demonstrated success in delivering robust SAP solutions that ensure system stability, optimal performance, and enhanced security.
Specialized in SAP on Azure, HANA Database, SAP BTP, and Azure cost optimization, with a proven ability to architect and deploy scalable SAP landscapes in cloud environments. Proficient in High Availability, Disaster Recovery, DSM Data Sync Manager, Data Scrambling, SAP Security, and vulnerability management. Skilled in applying industry best practices to maximize system performance, reduce downtime, and implement cost-effective cloud strategies
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Senior SAP Basis Consultant
Eram Contracting LTD
12.2018 - Current
- Working as Lead SAP Basis Consultant (Onsite) in Abdullah University of Science and Technology(KAUST)
- Managed two SAP Cloud Migration Projects successfully (MS Azure and IBM Cloud)
- Architected SAP Landscape instance DB conversions to HANA and migrating it to MS Azure Cloud by prioritizing simplicity, appropriate scale, resiliency and maintainability.
- Recommended hardware sizing, installation and configuration plans for SAP Landscapes Cloud Migration project to MS Azure
- Participated in designing, scaling and implementing SAP Products to customer specifications- Products S/4Hana,BW/4HANA
- Managing SAP Operational activities of large SAP landscape of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology with 20 SAP Production systems, resolving functional and technical obstacles and worked closely with project team from different streams and supporting business end users operational issues.
- Experience in designing and implementing High availability Solutions for SAP instances (SuSE Pacemaker) , Azure HA solutions and HANA High Availability
- Managing Business Continuity DR solutions and performing yearly DR Drill in IBM Cloud and Azure Cloud - Experience in implementing DB DR solutions for HANA , Oracle, Max DB and worked with Azure Site Recovery
- Experience in Managing SAP cloud Solutions – SAC,Succesfactors,BTP,SCP-CPI and Cloud Connector
- Performed root cause analysis on technical issues and developed effective resolutions.
- Maintained and built VMs and containers through Azure portal.
- Created, updated and maintained Azure security standards and best practices across Azure SAP domain.
- Integrated third-party software into SAP-based solutions and installations, verifying compatibility and interoperability - OpenText, Scrambling Solutions
- Managed SAP backup and recovery solutions through Azure Recovery Service vault, HANA DB Backup management via Hana Cockpit, Backup Encryptions
- Managed SAP Security – Encryptions on Data at rest and Data at transit
- Hosting cost optimization in cloud by optimizing runtime of instances, Azure Cost Analysis and implementing Azure Advisor recommendations
Senior SAP Basis Consultant
Tyconz Technology Consultants (PwC MiddleEast)
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Traveled to client locations in Qatar,Kuwait and UAE to implement SAP solutions and offered post-installation support services.
- Multitasked and managed multiple deliverables and projects concurrently and facilitated use of SAP for enterprise resource planning and SAP Analytics solutions
- Responsible for end to end implementation of wide range of SAP Products including ECC EHP8/BW/BO/PO/Fiori/Solution Manager 7.2/IDM/OpenText for Customer- Kuwait National Guards
- Design and configuration of HANA Multitenant implementation
- Implementation of HANA High Availability / DR
- Assist in pre-sales activities for SAP Basis areas of expertise
- SAP BO , Lumira Installation and Configuration
- SAP BO DR implementation and configuration(Oracle DB)
- SAP ERP Landscape Azure cloud Migration
Associate Basis Consultant
Wipro Ltd
09.2008 - 05.2017
- Traveled to client locations to implement SAP solutions and offered post-installation support services - Saudi Arabia and India
- Managed 3 End-to-End onsite SAP Implementations , 2 Onsite Upgrade projects ,One onsite Cloud Migration project, one roll-out project and 2 Support projects
- SAP ERP EHP8 upgrade of King Abdullah University ERP landscape
- Oracle DR implementation and conducting yearly DR Drill
- Multitasked and managed multiple deliverables and projects concurrently and facilitated use of SAP for enterprise resource planning.
- Solved functional and technical obstacles and worked closely with project team from different streams.
- Delivered SAP training, user support and knowledge transfer at end of project and followed up to verify successful implementation.
- Specialization on SAP Data Security and Tools (Encryptions and Scrambling) - SAP TDMS Scrambling, Epiuse DSM experience
- SAP Upgrade to ERP EHP8/CRM 7.0 EHP3/NW 7.4/BO 4.1/Solution Manager 7.2/TDMS 4.0
- SAP Homogenous / Heterogeneous System Copy and DB Refresh /Client Copies
- Implementation and Support of SAP OpenText VIM solution
Linux System Engineer
Arima Systems LTD
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Managed and monitored installed WebHosting Linux systems for highest level of availability.
- Provided 2nd and 3rd level Linux technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
- Linux Kernel compilation/tweaking.
- Backup, restore and disaster recovery
- Built and maintained network infrastructure consisting of Windows, Linux and virtual products.
- Designed and implemented system security and data assurance.
- Handled Service desk incidents to address customer inquiries and concerns with Web Hosting Domain
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
SAINTGITS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Kottayam 05.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
School of Technologies And Applied Science
Pathanamthitta 03.2000 - 04.2003
Skills
HANA Administration
Azure Administration
SAP Upgrades
High Availability and DR Solutions
Migrations and installations
SAP Security and Vulneerability management
Azure Budgeting and reservation
DSM EPI Data Sync Manager
S/4 Conversion
SNP Crystal bridge
SAP BTP/SAC/CPI/Business Objects
OpenText VIM
Tenable/Nessus
Certification
AZ-120: Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads
Accomplishments
- Successfully led the SAP Basis team in the end-to-end migration of the organization's SAP environment to Microsoft Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transition. Spearheaded the design and implementation of a scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud infrastructure, resulting in a 30% reduction in hosting and operational costs.
- Active Contributor Silver award at SAP SDN technical Forum
- Performance award for the contribution of SAP Cloud Migration Project in KAUST
- Performance Spot Award for customer satisfaction and productivity improvement in Wipro Ltd
Timeline
SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA Cloud Provisioning and Administration
10-2023
SAP Certified Development Associate - SAP Integration Suite
10-2023
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Build Work Zone - Implementation and Administration
10-2023
AZ-120: Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads
10-2022
SAP Certified Technology Specialist - SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade 2022
10-2021
SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA 2.0 SPS05
10-2021
Senior SAP Basis Consultant
Eram Contracting LTD
12.2018 - Current
Senior SAP Basis Consultant
Tyconz Technology Consultants (PwC MiddleEast)
06.2017 - 10.2018
SAP Netweaver Basis Certification
08-2013
Associate Basis Consultant
Wipro Ltd
09.2008 - 05.2017
Linux System Engineer
Arima Systems LTD
07.2007 - 08.2008
REDHAT CERTIFIED ENGINEER
01-2006
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications
SAINTGITS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
05.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
School of Technologies And Applied Science
03.2000 - 04.2003
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