Karthik Ram Kumar

Experienced SAP BASIS/HANA professional with over 11 years of hands-on expertise in migration, support, implementation, and upgrade projects. Skilled in managing various SAP products including S/4 HANA installation /S/4 FPSL, SAP NetWeaver, ERP, SRM, CRM, BW, GBT, APO, Live cache, MDM, PI, BPC, and BA. Proficient in working with Hana and Oracle databases, with additional Basis knowledge in GCP. Currently serving as an SAP Basis/HANA Senior Lead at PayPal India Private Limited in Chennai.

• SAP Certified Technology Associate- SAP HANA 2.0 SP04
• Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer.
• SAP Certified Technology Associate- SAP NetWeaver 7.5 (SAP HANA)

• Successfully led and executed a complex SAP HANA migration project, upgrading the database to HANA 2.0, enhancing system performance by 30%, and reducing maintenance overhead by 20%.
• Implemented High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions for SAP HANA systems, achieving 99.99% uptime and ensuring business continuity during critical events.
• Streamlined system administration processes by automating routine tasks using SAP Solution Manager, resulting in a 40% reduction in manual effort and improved operational efficiency.
• Played a key role in the design and implementation of a real-time data reduction implementing NSE for the cold Data.

• Database Administration, - Expertise in managing HANA Database including installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and troubleshooting. - Upgraded Hana from version 1.0 to 2.0 SP04/REV, overseeing the entire process. - Installed SAP HANA on standalone and multi-node setups, managing database administration and comprehensive monitoring of HANA appliances. - Managed Replications, Disaster Recovery (DR) concepts, and clustering, including Multi-Target Replication and HANA Active -Active System Replication. - Experienced in the migration of HANA databases from single-host to multi-host environments. - Possess expertise in Table Distribution strategies. - Configured SDI Real-time replication/Flow graph from HANA DB to HANA DB. - Implemented Dynamic Tiring/NSE for production environments. - Deployed HANA Cockpit 2.0 to support existing HANA systems. - Skilled in troubleshooting performance issues and administering HANA databases. - Managed additional add-on installations, backup and restore operations, and revision patch upgrades within the HANA database environment.
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery, Implemented and managed High Availability (HA) solutions for SAP HANA, ensuring continuous system availability and minimal downtime during planned maintenance or unexpected outages. Designed and executed Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies, including data replication, failover procedures, and recovery testing, to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or disasters. Conducted regular HA/DR assessments and audits, identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities or gaps in the infrastructure to enhance system resilience and minimize risks. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and document comprehensive HA/DR policies, procedures, and runbooks, providing clear guidance for incident response, recovery processes, and post-disaster recovery activities.
• System Upgrades and Migrations, Led successful SAP system upgrades, including enhancement pack (EHP) upgrades and service pack (SP) installations, ensuring compatibility with HANA database versions and minimizing disruption to business operations. Managed end-to-end system migration projects, including planning, testing, and execution phases, to transition SAP environments to new hardware or cloud platforms while maintaining data integrity and system performance. Collaborated with functional teams and stakeholders to assess system requirements, identify upgrade/migration risks, and develop migration strategies that align with business goals and timelines.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization, Implemented proactive performance monitoring solutions for SAP systems, utilizing tools like SAP Solution Manager, to identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimizing system response times and resource utilization. Conducted regular performance tuning activities, including database optimization, memory management, and workload analysis, to improve overall system performance and ensure efficient operation of SAP applications. Collaborated with infrastructure teams to monitor server resources, network latency, and storage performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing optimizations to enhance system stability and scalability. Developed and maintained performance monitoring dashboards and reports, providing real-time insights into system health, capacity utilization, and performance trends to support data-driven decision-making and proactive issue resolution.

• Father's Name: Balasubramanian. R
• Date of Birth: 06/21/1991
• Gender: Male
• Marital Status: Single