Data Architect - TAj 3
Data Architect - TAj 3
Tajuddin Mohammed
Data Architect | SAC | Datasphere | HANA | BW | ABAP | BO
+1.512.765.2575 (M), [email protected]
Experience Summary:
18
Experience 18 years SAP
yrs.
Career Summary:
Sr. A R C H I T E C T | P R O J E C T L E A D
Fisher Investments | Plano, Tx, USA Dec 2022 - Present
• Established data connections to diverse SAP and non-SAP data sources within Datasphere,
aligning data with the BDFA (business data fabric architecture) to ensure data precision,
comprehensiveness, and dependability.
• Plan, construct, and upkeep datasets within Azure Data Lake.
• Establish data orchestration utilizing Azure Data Factory Pipelines and Dataflows.
• Engaged with multiple modules within Datasphere, including data integration, cataloging,
semantic modeling, data warehousing, and virtualization.
• Extracted valuable insights from data by amalgamating information from various origins as part of
the open e-data ecosystem. This provides users the flexibility to leverage their investments with
seamless integration of sap and non-sap platforms, significantly simplifying their data landscape.
• Enabled BW/4 Hana extension to Datasphere, allowing a connection between them.
• Demonstrated expertise in performance tuning for SAP systems, including fine-tuning, query
execution, data processing, and system responsiveness; to enhance overall system efficiency
and reduce latency.
• Collaborated closely with the financial team to thoroughly understand business requirements and
role in SAP HANA, SAC, BW, ABAP CDS, Datasphere, optimizing data retrieval and processing
for improved performance.
• Possess an excellent understanding of FPNA and Consolidation, ensuring that data consolidation
and financial planning processes are optimized for peak performance.
• Successfully created a Direct Hana Live connection from SAC to the Hana database (S4), as well
created a BW connection type to get data from BW embedded S/4 Hana system. while optimizing
data transfer and query performance.
• Integrated AMDPs for SAP ABAP programs, utilizing SAP HANA's capabilities.
• Developed SQL Script-based database procedures for efficient data handling.
• Improved application performance by leveraging AMDPs for data tasks.
• Have mastered in performance tuning in extraction, transfer and Query execution, in order to
deliver a seamless solution to clients.
• Proficient in creating CORS at the Hana DB level, including same-site configuration and SAML
configuration, to enhance data security and access control and maintaining system performance.
• Designed planning models for Employee History with a focus on data model optimization for
faster data retrieval.
• Implemented multi-action and Data actions to project the salary of both internal and external
salespersons, ensuring efficient data processing.
• Crafted CDS Views within S4 Hana, considering performance optimization, and effectively
consumed them in SAC using Data services, streamlining data access for reporting.
• Expertise in enabling smart insights and discoveries over various KPI’s have helped customer to
get insights to unrealized profits.
• Have developed a chatbot application that uses NLP (natural language processing) using python
and its wide array of libraries. This solution have helped the client to reduce the redundant work
done by customer support team.
• Developed an acquired BW connection to efficiently consume CDS views through BW virtual
cubes and 0Data services, optimizing data integration and reporting performance.
• Creating calculation Views (Graphical and script-based), Procedures, Analytical privileges, Roles,
Catalog views, buffer tables, and scheduling XS jobs while considering performance optimization.
Also, handling data loading from Flat files into tables and building hierarchies using SQL scripts.
• Leveraging data replication methods such as Direct Extractor (DXC), SAP LT, and other
techniques in the landscape, with a focus on maintaining data security and access control.
• Ensured data integrity through type-safe parameters in AMDPs.
• Utilized SAP HANA features for enhanced data processing.
• Enhanced code readability and maintainability with AMDPs.
• In order to cater the client’s requirements, have led a team and streamlined their focus on in data
extraction to various sources such as SAC, BOBJ & BI tools.
• Skilled in Power Automate for automating workflows and integrating processes. Created
automated workflows to streamline business operations and eliminate manual work. Successfully
integrated Power Automate with multiple applications and services, including SharePoint and
Microsoft 365, enhancing process efficiency.
• Created engaging and dynamic Power BI dashboards. Employed DAX (Data Analysis
Expressions) for advanced calculations and data modeling. Integrated Power BI with diverse data
sources, encompassing both cloud and on-premises databases.
• Performed multiple POCs to the client in pre-sales activity.
• Handling support requests for developing business logic changes in existing reports and ensuring
that these changes adhere to authorization requirement.
• Providing architectural solutions for customer requirements and project roadmaps, with a focus
on authorization and security.
ARCHITECT
SABIC | Riyadh, KSA Sept 2017 - June 2022
• Expertise in HANA Information Models, including Attribute, Analytical, and Calculation views.
Proficient in creating Functions, Procedures, Packages, Catalog, Content, HDI Container, and
enabling Cross-Container access through the creation of Synonyms/Virtual Tables.
• Data Modeling Proficiency, specializing in crafting Dimension, Cube, and Star Join-based
Calculation Views. Adherence to industry best practices and excellence in generating Private, Re-
use, and Reporting views to promote modularized modeling.
• Proficient SQL Scripting for crafting SQL script views and custom logic within the SAP HANA
environment.
• Data Management Excellence, encompassing Variables, Input parameters, Calculated columns,
and Filter expressions.
• Cloud Deployment Competence, with proficiency in deploying solutions across diverse HANA
environments, including Hana Cloud, Hana on Azure Cloud, Cloud Foundry, and On-Premises
installations.
• Applied AMDPs to optimize complex queries and reporting.
• Collaborated for SAP HANA performance tuning with AMDPs.
• Managed error handling within AMDPs for data integrity.
• Maintained documentation for AMDPs and continued learning.
• SAP HANA Security Expertise, covering User Management, Roles, Privileges, and robust
security management.
• Git Repository Operations Proficiency, including tasks like repository cloning, DB artifact building,
and container management.
• Mastered in HANA ALM, with deep knowledge in utilizing HANA Application Lifecycle
Management (ALM) for efficient HANA Views transport across systems and meticulous
management of Delivery Units for objects.
Classification: General Business Use
• Data Provisioning Proficiency, including Data Provisioning methods like SLT, BODS, DXC, SDA
(SDI), and handling flat files.
• Extensive HANA Environment Experience, specializing in creating diverse views.
• Data Provisioning and Monitoring Expert, proficient in initiating data provisioning and monitoring
activities in HANA Studio, particularly skilled in SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) processes.
• Data Extraction Capabilities, proficient in extracting data from various source systems, including
SQL and ECC, and seamlessly transferring data to the target system using SAP LT, RFC, DB
connections, and BODS.
• Data Replication Skills, well-versed in Data Replication scenarios within SAP HANA, covering
SLT, BODS (ETL Extraction), DXC, SDA (SDI), and handling flat files.
• HANA Administration Proficiency, including Authentication, security management, backup and
recovery, and proficiently managing the Persistency layer.
• Utilization of Development Tools, accomplished in utilizing development tools such as Lumira,
Web Intelligence, Analysis for Office, Crystal, and Dashboards to create insightful solutions.
• S/4HANA Experience, with substantial experience in S/4HANA Embedded Analytics, contributing
to enhanced analytics capabilities.
• SAP Analytics Cloud Knowledge, possessing knowledge and practical experience with SAP
Analytics Cloud, enabling effective data analytics and visualization, and successfully completing
assignments within the SAP analytics domain.
Sr. C O N S U L T A N T
PWC (Infosys)| Tampa, FL, USA Mar 2015 – Sept 2017
• Designed and developed HANA (Native HANA) Models, BI/BO Reports, and Tableau/Power BI
Dashboards.
• Have created various DIBO and its configuration between different reports that provides live data
during management discussions.
• Realized the power of SAC, using its predictive analytics capabilities.
• Developed Data actions and used them in Multi-actions to help and ease business teams in
month end closing process.
• Utilized advanced SAP HANA features like Decision Tables, Procedures, Input Parameters, and
Variables.
• Created HANA Views using Web IDE, GIT Repository functionality, and HANA ALM (HALM).
• Designed, Developed, and Debugged various Information Models, including Attribute, Analytic,
and Calculation Views for data modeling.
• Worked extensively with SQL Script views/models, Table functions, and stored procedures.
• Focused on Performance Tuning, optimizing existing Calculation Views, Procedures, and SQL
logics.
• Proficient in data modeling, dataset preparation, merging, appending, custom hierarchies, custom
calculations, groupings, formatting values, data wrangling, and defining dimensions and
measures.
• Gained exposure to visualizations, including charts, tables, maps, filters, dropdown menus,
interactive objects, and pictures.
• Managed pre and post-development activities, such as Roles and Authorization, Schemas, and
Data Provisioning processes for HANA DB Landscape.
• Conducted interviews with process owners and stakeholders to understand business processes
and workflow.
• Translated business requirements into functional and technical design documents.
• Identified and resolved defects in different landscapes (Development, Quality.
• Preproduction, and Production environments) in coordination with the team.
Classification: General Business Use
• Collaborated with senior technical managers and staff within the Information Services and
Technology organization, including SAP functional areas.
• Coordinated Regression Testing, Performance Testing, and User Acceptance Testing to ensure
functionality.
• Tracked and managed defects in JIRA and SharePoint, providing necessary workarounds or
remedies.
• Ensured timely response and resolution of deliverables.
• Worked closely with end users during object/report validation.
• Prepared daily and weekly status reports and maintained quality documents.
• Created a knowledge base of activities for future enhancements.
CONSULTANT
SABIC (Al-Falak) | Riyadh, KSA Aug 2009 – Mar 2015
SYSTEM ANALYST
Sony Ericsson | Mumbai, India Mar 2006 – Aug 2009
• Strong capabilities in handling technical upgrades, particularly the transition from SAP version
4.6c to ECC 6.0, and providing post go-live support.
• Extensive involvement in upgrading standard SAP programs, encompassing a wide range of
elements such as Programs, Data Elements, Tables, Domains, Search Help, and Function
Groups, utilizing tools like SPAU and SPDD.
• Successful execution of all necessary upgrade steps, including PREPARE R3UP, SPDD, and
SPAU, to ensure a smooth transition.
• Active involvement in cutover and go-live activities, including tasks related to data loading,
migration, and customer modification, contributing to the project's overall success.
• Proven track record of making modifications to existing menu and screen painter functionalities to
enable the development of custom screens tailored to specific project requirements.
• Development of Remote Function Modules and utilization of BAPIs in custom program
development, enhancing the system's capabilities.
• Creation of Module Pool programs for multiple screens, particularly within the HR payment
program.
• Implementation of Business Add-Ins (BADI) in accordance with functional requirements to enable
the automatic creation of Purchase Orders for each Sales Order, streamlining processes.
• Incorporation of OSS notes as necessary for addressing both basis requirements and functional
fixes, ensuring the system's reliability and performance.
• Utilization of enhancement points, User Exits, and BADI functionalities throughout the work to
meet diverse project requirements and enhance system functionality.