Martin Andrade

SAP BASIS ARCHITECT

A seasoned SAP Basis technical architect, I bring a wealth of expertise across all facets of SAP Basis functions and Security, thriving in diverse environments encompassing both Unix and Windows platforms. My professional journey has been marked by successful leadership in substantial projects, notably steering SAP Business Technology Platform (NEO and Cloud Foundry) implementations and migrations, executing S/4HANA conversions (Brownfield) and upgrades, orchestrating new implementations (Greenfield), facilitating end-to-end Fiori deployments, implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, and overseeing major/minor upgrades. My track record not only speaks to my ability to architect and design infrastructures but also highlights a knack for implementing cutting-edge technologies that directly contribute to achieving robust business outcomes.
background

Professional
experience

2022 - Present

SAP Basis - Architect

Maple Leaf Foods

S/4HANA Upgrade / Migrations / SAP IBP RTI
Managed the shift from S/4HANA 1909 to S/4HANA 2023, presenting the prerequisites and steps needed for the upgrade to the leadership team. Demonstrated an in-depth understanding of requirements, presented a solid strategy to the leadership team, and guided the team through the initial upgrade. Spearheaded migrations from Oracle to HANA, providing a clear roadmap and gaining approval for the smooth migration of four systems to HANA. As the Technical Architect for SAP IBP RTI (Real-Time Integration) and SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), directed the implementation of real-time integration between IBP, SAP BTP, and S/4HANA, achieving the milestone of being the first company to go live with this integration in June 2022.

2021 - 2022

SAP Basis - Consultant

Maple Leaf Foods

SAP Roadmaps and Plan
Assembled the SAP Technical Roadmap for Maple Leaf Foods, incorporating details on future versions, migration options, recommendations, and the anticipated direction for each product. The roadmap outlined factors driving upgrades and migrations, provided a concise overview of patches and upgrades, outlined plans for short and long-term system maintenance, discussed Proof of Concept (PoC) options, migration tools, PoC approach and systems, and included considerations for architectural concepts and database growth.
SAP ITCM
As the Technical Lead Architect, I spearheaded the seamless integration efforts encompassing SAP ITCM, SAP BTP, S/4HANA, and CRM, playing a pivotal role in propelling our company to become the inaugural adopter of ITCM. Collaboratively contributing to SAP’s technical documentation, I assisted in crafting a comprehensive resource that is now accessible to all SAP customers, further solidifying our commitment to innovation and knowledge sharing in the industry.

2020 - 2021

SAP Basis - Specialist

Maple Leaf Foods

SAP S/4HANA Conversion
As the Technical Lead Architect for the S/4HANA Brownfield Conversion project, I was responsible for the successful completion of the project on October 11th. I implemented a standard approach that significantly reduced business downtime from 68 hours to just 17 hours, and further reduced it to 8 hours using the DOC approach. My leadership and management of the Basis, database, and Linux teams, as well as my collaboration with hardware, functional, and external vendors and SAP Architects, contributed to the success of the project. Furthermore, my efforts enabled the company to avoid the additional 6 to 8 months of work that would have been required for an ECC EHP7 upgrade prior to proceeding with the S/4HANA Conversion project.

2016 - 2020

SAP Basis - Sr Analyst

Maple Leaf Foods

SAP IBP / SAP BTP / SSO Implementations
As a pivotal contributor to our technological advancements, I led the successful implementation of SAP IBP, serving as the technical lead for seamless integration with S/4, APO, BW, and cloud systems IAS/IPS. Additionally, I played a key role in driving innovation by spearheading the SAP BTP implementation, crafting one of Canada’s first environments in the NEO platform. Taking charge of the entire architecture, I orchestrated the setup of Mobile Services, oData Provisioning service, Identity Authentication Service using Principal Propagation, GIT, and ensured seamless integration with S/4. In a parallel project, I undertook the roles of project manager, technical lead, and consultant, successfully executing a cost-effective Single Sign-On (SSO) implementation for all ABAP and JAVA systems, a feat previously deemed challenging due to high costs. This initiative also provided an opportune moment to implement SSL (HTTPS) across all ABAP and JAVA systems, showcasing my commitment to effective, comprehensive, and budget-conscious solutions.

2014 - 2016

SAP Basis - Analyst

Maple Leaf Foods

Implementations and Upgrades
Demonstrating expertise in system installation, upgrade, and support, I’ve managed diverse systems such as ECC, APO, EWM, BW, IDM, BOBJ, BPC, CRM, FIORI, MII, PORTAL, MDM, DS, TREX, WWI, PI, SOLMAN, SRM, TM, HANA, and GRC. My role encompasses resolving technical issues, implementing structured changes for minimal disruption, and creating/maintaining system documentation. I provide third-tier support for SAP systems, manage the ticket queue for Basis and Database teams, and contribute to daily administration and troubleshooting in a complex 24+ system SAP landscape. Serving as Queue Captain, I organize and oversee the ticketing process and played a pivotal role in designing the main landscape diagram for Production and Non-Production Systems.

2013 - 2014

SAP Security - Analyst

Maple Leaf Foods

Responsability
Comprehensive background in SAP security, I specialize in requirements gathering, design, and configuration of SAP security across a broad spectrum of systems, including ECC, APO, EWM, BW, BOBJ, BPC, CRM, FIORI, MII, PORTAL, MDM, DS, TREX, WWI, PI, SOLMAN, SRM, TM, HANA, and GRC. My proficiency extends to developing tailored solutions that align with business objectives throughout the entire SAP landscape. I possess expertise in SAP authorization concepts and architecture, role design, user administration, and systematic resolution of Segregation of Duties (SOD) conflicts.

2012 - 2015

Leadership Program

Maple Leaf Foods

Leadership Track Program
Successfully completed the Leadership Track Graduate Program at Maple Leaf Foods, a three-year rotational development initiative designed for high-potential graduates. This program not only equips participants for leadership roles but also fosters cross-functional expertise. Noteworthy is the track record of program alumni, who have ascended to executive positions within the company, underscoring the program’s effectiveness. Maple Leaf Foods is committed to nurturing the career growth of its talented employees, exemplifying a dedication to professional development and advancement within the organization.
competence

Technical
proficiency

school

Higher
education

St. Francis Xavier University Bachelor of Informations Systems 2008 – 2012
Essential

Core
qualifications

In-depth expertise in SAP Basis and Security, with extensive hands-on experience.

Proficiency in technical concepts and systems analysis, with a track record of successful system design and deployment.

Strong communication and organizational skills, enabling effective collaboration and project management.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player, contributing to the success of team-based initiatives.

proficiency

Technical
expertise

SAP On-Premise

ABAP/JAVA – NW 7.3/7.4/7.5, S/4HANA 1709/1809/1909/2020/2021/2022/2023, Fiori, PI, APO, EWM, CRM, MDM, TREX, WWI, SRM, TM 9.0, ECC EHP7, BI 7.4/7.5, EP 7.4/7.5, IDM 8.0, Solution Manager 7.2, SAP Focused Run, GRC 12.0, AVM, MII 15.3, BPC 10.5, DS 4.2, BOBJ 4.2, Content Server, SAP Web Dispatcher, Cloud Connector and Data Services Agents.

OS/DB

Oracle and HANA.
Linux and Windows.

SAP CLOUD

ARIBA/CIG, SAP BTP(NEO and Cloud Foundry), SAP IBP(Mobile Services, Integration Suite, oData provisioning Service), SAP ITCM, SAP Concur, Success Factors, IAS/IAG/IPS(Cloud IAM), SAP Cloud ALM and SAP Cloud Integration for Data Services.

know-how

Technical
skills

Architecting / Implementations / Conversions(DOC) / Upgrades(ZDO and NZDM) / Kernel Upgrade / System Refresh / Client Copy / System Integration / Archiving / Application Security
showcase
Recent

CLOUD 2023

SAP BTP Migration

Technical Architect for the migration from NEO to Cloud Foundry. Currently setting up a replica of our NEO Subaccounts in Cloud Foundry and defining migration options for each of our services.

CLOUD 2022

SAP IBP RTI

Technical Lead Architect for implementation of RTI(Real Time Integration) for IBP. One of the first companies to setup the integration between IBP and S/4. Go Live date of June 2022.

CLOUD 2021

SAP ITCM

As Technical Architect, I led the successful integration between SAP ITCM, SAP BTP, and the MLF environment, making MLF the first company to go live with this solution. I contributed to the documentation that is now available to all SAP clients. The go-live was smooth, with no technical issues reported.

CLOUD 2020

CIG Implementation

As Technical Lead and Consultant, I was responsible for the technical migration from CI7 to CIG (SAP Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway) in collaboration with SAP Architects. This ensured a successful transition to the new platform.
CLOUD 2018

SAP IBP

Technical Lead/Consultant for the implementation of IBP at Maple Leaf Foods. Architected the solution and implemented IAS, IPS and IAG(SAP Cloud IAM).

CLOUD 2016

SAP BTP

Technical Lead/Consultant for one of the first implementations of SAP Cloud Platform in Canada. As part of this project we won the SAP innovation award. Architected and implemented the whole solution.

ON-PREMISE 2021

SAP Road Map

Set an strategic technical direction on the roadmap of Maple Leaf Foods SAP systems, which included the releases of each system, future versions, migration options, recommendations, and vision, Reasons for upgrading/migrating, high level patch and upgrade overview, short and long term housekeeping, PoC Options, migration tools, PoC approach and systems, PoC Architectural concept and database growth.

ON-PREMISE 2020

S/4HANA Conversion 1909

Technical Lead Architect for the 2nd DoC S/4HANA conversion project in the world and the first one in North America. Built a 500+ page cookbook that included all the needed steps for consultants and architects to follow.

ON-PREMISE 2018

EHSM

Implementation

ON-PREMISE 2017

Single Sign On Implementation

Consultant/Project Manager for a Big Bang SSO implementation(15 SAP Solutions, 70+ different environments and 5 different clients using SAML, SPNEGO and Kerberos) As part of this project I also implemented HTTPS across the landscape.

ON-PREMISE 2016

SAP Data Services

Implemented

ON-PREMISE 2017

Single Sign On Implementation

Consultant/Project Manager for a Big Bang SSO implementation(15 SAP Solutions, 70+ different environments and 5 different clients using SAML, SPNEGO and Kerberos) As part of this project I also implemented HTTPS across the landscape.

UPGRADE 2023

SAP BW

SAP BW Upgrade from 7.4 to 7.5.

UPGRADE 2023

SAP AVM

SAP AVM upgrade from 7.4 to 7.5

UPGRADE 2023

SAP GRC

GRC 10.1 to GRC 12.0.

UPGRADE 2023

SAP TM

TM 9.1 to TM 9.3.

UPGRADE 2023

SAP BOBJ

BOBJ 4.1 to 4.2 Upgrade

UPGRADE 2023

SAP BPC

BPC 10.0 to 10.1 and

UPGRADE 2023

SAP APO

APO patched from SP6 to SP23.

UPGRADE 2023

SAP MII

Recent upgrades I have performed have been, MII 14 to 15.1 and then NW Java 7.4 to 7.5.

UPGRADE 2023

SAP Enterprise Portal

Enterprise Portal Patch from 7.4 SP6 to 7.4 SP23, AVM(greenlight) implementation, IDM Patch from SP3 to SP5 and PI dual stack upgrade from 7.4 SP 4 to 7.4 SP 22.

PATCH 2023

SAP IDM

Patch

UPGRADE 2023

SAP PI

Dual Stack Upgrade

UPGRADE 2023

SAP Enterprise Portal

Enterprise Portal Patch from 7.4 SP6 to 7.4 SP23, AVM(greenlight) implementation, IDM Patch from SP3 to SP5 and PI dual stack upgrade from 7.4 SP 4 to 7.4 SP 22.

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ma@martinandrade.ca

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