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GALLUP TOP 5 STRENGTHS
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Pramod Ramamurthy

Pramod Ramamurthy

Maidenhead,Windsor and Maidenhead

Summary

CXO Strategy & Advisory | SAP Head of Architecture & Innovation CoE | SAP Enterprise Solution Architect | SAP BTP Architect | Associate Director


Accomplished SAP Strategy & Advisory professional currently playing the role of ' Head of SAP Architecture & Innovation CoE ' with extensive expertise in SAP Enterprise Architecture, Technical & Solution Architecting, and S/4HANA Planning & Execution. Leading a team of 15 architects within the UK practice, specializing across the SAP technology stack, including clean core extensions, low code/no code development, integrations, SAP on cloud, security and risk management, innovations on Business Technology Platform (BTP), hyper automation, and process intelligence. Serving as a Lead Solution Architect on multiple S/4HANA business transformations in the automobile, healthcare, and oil & gas sectors. Trusted advisor to VPs, and C-level executives to design complex programs, innovative solutions, and business transformations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT (SAP LT)

NTT DATA
London
10.2021 - Current
  • Established and developed SAP Architecture Practice from ground up, now leading a 15-member team responsible for managing end-to-end SAP technology stack across a diverse customer portfolio.
  • Collaborated closely with wider EMEAL team to define and drive strategies for BTP innovations, S/4HANA value proposition, and development of assets, accelerators, and Gen AI capabilities which has directly led to more win rates .
  • Led partner alliances with key NTT DATA partners, including Neptune and Config Team, to develop and execute go-to-market strategies that align with business objectives. Successful in pitching & delivering Neptune mobile apps for 2 customers and Config Team Supply chain mobile apps for NHS Trust.
  • Spearheaded RFI/RFP responses, playing a pivotal role in growing SAP practice revenue from £2 million to £26 million within three years, and building unweighted pipeline exceeding £50 million .
  • Revitalized SAP practice by establishing SAP Innovation CoE in UK in June 2024, immediately securing 1st Runner-Up at Global SAP Hack2Build event with a Patient based ordering application for Healthcare industry.
  • Collaborated with Head of SAP at NTT DATA to design operating model and organizational structure for a rapidly growing SAP practice, supporting a team of 60 onshore and 240 offshore resources. This model will help us scale with practice growth rate.

Lead solution architect

NTT DATA
London
04.2023 - 08.2023

SAP S/4HANA Discovery Phase for a Construction Equipment Company

  • Analysed existing IT landscape and architecture to assess compatibility and identify gaps, dependencies, and opportunities for integrating S/4HANA within current environment.
  • Established a high-level solution architecture blueprint , outlining system design, integration points, and data flow. Also, categorised custom extensions to 'Side By Side' extensions using SAP BTP.
  • Analysed and concluded on SAP S/4HANA Bill of Materials (BOM) required for programme, FUE count, Hyperscaler strategy forming inputs to business case.
  • Collaborated with customer leadership team to build business case proposition which involved quantitative benefits related to ERP running costs, ROI in 10 years, people benefited by programme and also included qualitative benefits in addressing business pain points.

Enterprise Sol Architect & Tech Delivery Director

NTT DATA
Birmingham
02.2022 - Current

S/4HANA Business Transformation for a large NHS Trust

  • Serve dual role as Enterprise Solution Architect and Head of Technical Delivery, responsible for end-to-end technical solution design and implementation of S/4HANA Private Cloud Greenfield project . Successfully solution designed & delivered over 100+ Clean Core Extensions (Cloud BADI's, CDS, API's & Fiori), 50+ API Led Integrations, RBAC & SOD design, solution & implementation of BTP services - Integration Suite, BAS, Identity & Authentication service, SAP Build, Neptune.
  • Chair Technical Design Authority (TDA) for NTT DATA, guiding and streamlining technical solution decision-making process with client to ensure alignment and clarity.
  • Act as key speaker in monthly Programme Board , providing regular updates on overall program status, key risks, issues, and mitigation plans to CFO, Deputy CFO, and Programme Director.
  • Collaborated closely with Warehouse & Logistics Director during vendor vetting process to select a cutting-edge UI solution, enhancing SAP EWM functionality for warehouse operators. By introducing a streamlined, user-friendly interface, this initiative is set to revolutionize warehouse operations across NHS trusts in UK, driving efficiency, reducing training time, and empowering operators with intuitive tools to perform tasks seamlessly.
  • Collaborated with Procurement Director and Process Owners to streamline procurement application landscape, reducing six departmental third-party applications to two. This rationalization effort simplified system architecture, reduced CAPEX, and enhanced operational efficiency across procurement function.
  • Serve as BTP Architect , responsible for analysing and determining exact BTP services required to meet project needs while managing licensing costs within agreed CPEA credits under RISE with SAP agreement.
  • Collaborated with Chief Pharmacist to develop a comprehensive solution design, implementing for first time across NHS trusts in UK, an integration between pharmacy dispensary system and SAP S/4HANA. This ensures seamless synchronization of orders, goods receipts, and dispensary issues across both systems improving patient care.

SAP Enterprise Architect

NTT DATA
London
10.2024 - Current

S/4HANA Template Strategy for a Global Oil Company

  • Collaborated with Global VP of IT, regional IT leaders, and business heads to understand overarching business vision, strategic goals, and specific regional objectives.
  • Leveraged industry-specific reference architecture and best practices to map out L1 and L2 business processes across regions allowing to understand unique regional requirements.
  • Assess existing application stack and identify equivalent or enhanced capabilities within S/4HANA or SAP SaaS solutions to meet current business needs based on the L1 & L2 capability map. - Task in Progress
  • Design comprehensive, phased transformation roadmap over three years , detailing implementation timeline based on business priorities, regional groupings, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory compliance needs. - Task in Progress

SAP Technical Lead & Architect

Accenture
India, UK, France, Colombia, Poland, Ecuador
11.2010 - 09.2021


During my 11-year tenure at Accenture , I held diverse roles in Consumer Goods Industry (Multinational brewing and beverage company SABMiller,multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food MARS). Few roles includes ABAP SME, Techno-Functional Consultant, Onshore Delivery Lead, Technical Architect, and Solution Architect , contributing to both pre-sales and delivery efforts. Highlights of transformation programs I supported include:

  • SAP ECC Global Template implementation
  • Enhanced customer experience through Salesforce implementation
  • Transformation of monitoring and AMS operations using Splunk
  • Data and analytical insights delivered with Azure services
  • SAP Finance transformation initiatives
  • Strengthened data governance through S/4HANA MDG

SAP ABAP Developer

Infosys
Bangalore, India
12.2007 - 10.2010


Served as ABAP Developer for IS-OIL TSW implementation at a global agribusiness and food company, contributing to development and customization of industry-specific SAP solutions. Additionally, took on role of Senior ABAP Developer for a global SAP ECC implementation for one of world's largest developers and producers of innovative seeds, delivering critical enhancements and ensuring seamless integration across enterprise.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication

KS Institute of Technology
Bangalore, India
06.2007

Skills

  • SAP Strategy & Advisory
  • BTP Services & Reference Architecture
  • SAP Enterprise Architecture
  • S/4HANA Architecture Plan & Execution
  • Technical & Solution Architecting
  • Microsoft Azure (AZ-900 certified)
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Visioning & Product Innovation
  • Business Transformation & Business Case Preparation

Certification

  • GenAI Academy: White Belt from NTT DATA Inc. - Jan 2025
  • GenAI Academy: Yellow Belt Level 1 from NTT DATA Inc. - Jan 2025
  • Applying the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework Learning Journey - Nov 2024
  • NTT DATA Leadership Strength Training - July 2024
  • Global SAP Hack2Build 1st Runner Up Award - June 2024
  • Introducing SAP Business AI Strategy & Partner Opportunity - April 2024
  • Generative AI at SAP - Feb 2024
  • Discover SAP Business Technology Platform - Jun 2022
  • RISE With SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition - Mar 2022
  • SAP BTP Cloud Extensions Expert - Mar 2022
  • RISE With SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition - Dec 2021
  • Experience a System Conversion to SAP S/4HANA - Jun 2022
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - Jun 2021

GALLUP TOP 5 STRENGTHS

  • Ideation
  • Strategic
  • Command
  • Maximizer
  • Self-Assurance

PIONEERING INNOVATIONS

  • Proof of Concept in progress with a leading bank with an aim to revolutionize SAP Payments and improve cash flow using embedded finance banking APIs and SAP BTP Integration Suite.
  • Pitched a patient-based ordering application using SAP BTP Build Code & Joule at the SAP Global Hack2Build. Led the team to build the MVP within a week to win the First Runner-Up Award.
  • Proposed an innovative idea called 'ServiceBuddy' with an aim to get global investment funds from NTT DATA. ServiceBuddy leverages Generative AI (GenAI) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to retrieve incident information and knowledge documents from various sources aiding in quicker incident resolution times.
  • Pitched the 'Bot-of-Bot' concept in 2020, which was shortlisted as one of the Top 10 Ideas in a global Accenture Hackathon contest.
  • Designed and implemented an MVP for a Cost Share Agreement Chatbot using SAP BTP Robotic Process Automation, pitched to the CDO of a confectionary giant as part of Accenture’s Shark Tank program.
  • Collaborated with the EMEAL SAP Innovation CoE to develop multiple RPA Bots using SAP BTP Build Process Automation, contributing to NTT DATA 's re-usable Bot Store.

Timeline

SAP Enterprise Architect

NTT DATA
10.2024 - Current

Lead solution architect

NTT DATA
04.2023 - 08.2023

Enterprise Sol Architect & Tech Delivery Director

NTT DATA
02.2022 - Current

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT (SAP LT)

NTT DATA
10.2021 - Current

SAP Technical Lead & Architect

Accenture
11.2010 - 09.2021

SAP ABAP Developer

Infosys
12.2007 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication

KS Institute of Technology
Pramod Ramamurthy