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Kourosh GhouchkhaniSenior SAP Solution ArchitectOrlando, FL 32746 • 214-973-2148kourosh01@gmail.com • LinkedInHighly analytical and accomplished professional with substantial experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing innovative SAP solutions across diverse cloud environments.Proven expertise in leading complex SAP migrations to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, optimizing infrastructure for scalability, performance, security, and high availability. Known for designing and executing technical roadmaps, S/4HANA transformations, and modernizations in line with SAP’s Clean Core principles. Proficient in spearheading end-to-end system lifecycle management, including performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and ensuring system integrity through meticulous SAP Basis administration. Astute in streamlining SAP landscapes, minimizing system downtime, enhancing service delivery, and boosting operational efficiency, while exceeding stakeholder expectations. Deft at managing cross-functional teams, driving strategic initiatives, and delivering operational excellence. Skilled in delivering high-impact solutions to enhance service quality and support long-term business objectives.Areas of Expertise•SAP Architecture & System Design•SAP S/4HANA Migration & Transformation (Brownfield)•Cloud Strategy & Migration (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)•SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Integration & Management•Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Advisory•IT Project Management across Complex Business Processes•End-to-End Project Management & Implementation•Leadership & Mentoring for Cross-Functional Teams•Cloud Infrastructure Design & Automation (Infrastructure as Code)•SAP Performance Optimization & System Scalability●●Professional ExperienceHR Link Consulting Group, Mission Viejo, CA 8/2024–Now Independent Consulting As a trusted advisor, I specialize in guiding enterprise clients through the complexities of their digital transformation journeys, with a strong focus on RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud (Private Edition), multi-cloud environments, and Clean Core strategies. My role involves collaborating with technical and business leaders to design and implement scalable, future-ready SAP landscapes, leveraging AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to meet the evolving needs of organizations.•Cloud Architecture & Migration: Led technical assessment workshops with customers, partners, and SAP Professional Services to define future cloud architectures, develop migration roadmaps, and implement S/4HANA transformations in multi-cloud environments.•Provided expert guidance on key non-functional capabilities, including Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Networking, and Technical Operations, ensuring clients are equipped for long-term success and resilience in the cloud.•Worked with internal teams to generate accurate pricing tools, providing ongoing support to sales teams and ensuring optimal pricing models for SAP solutions.•Led technical discussions with clients, orchestrating expertise from cross-functional teams within Cloud Services to address complex issues and ensure successful outcomes across the Customer Success board area.Lemongrass Consulting, Orlando, FL2021 – 2024Senior SAP Solution ArchitectSpearheaded design and delivery of client SAP portfolios on cloud platforms by collaborating with internal and external partners across infrastructure, networking, security, and data migration efforts. Operated as advisor to CEO and client resources, overseeing end-to-end project lifecycle by utilizing Agile and SAP Activate methodologies. Produced comprehensive architectural blueprints and documentation for S/4HANA transformations and application modernization in line with SAP’s Clean Core principles. Defined and implemented Designed hybrid cloud networks with high availability and disaster recovery in mind, ensuring seamless connectivity and resilience for SAP workloads across on-premises environments and cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP. Oversaw architectural planning and execution of SAP migrations, while administering complex systems such as ECC, SAP PI/PO, Netweaver, and BW for seamless transitions to cloud environments.●Led migration of on-premises systems to cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP aimed at optimizing infrastructure for scalability and performance.●Designed hybrid cloud networks with high availability and disaster recovery in mind, leveraging technologies like SD-WAN, VPN, Direct Connect, and ExpressRoute to ensure seamless connectivity and resilience for SAP workloads including S/4HANA, HANA System Replication, and SAP PI/PO across on-premises data centers and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Led lift-and-shift migrations of the entire SAP portfolio—including ECC, S/4HANA, BW, CRM, SRM, PI/PO, and Solution Manager—to AWS, Azure, and GCP, enabling seamless integration with enterprise systems through SAP’s latest cloud technologies and proven best practices.●Executed optimized deployment and fine-tuning of SAP environments within client cloud landscapes, improving operational efficiency and system performance.●Provided high-impact architectural blueprints for S/4HANA transformations and modernization, driving efficiency in compliance with SAP’s Clean Core principles.●Provided expert guidance on key non-functional capabilities, including Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Networking, and Technical Operations, ensuring clients are equipped for long-term success and resilience in the cloud.●Worked with internal teams to generate accurate pricing tools, providing ongoing support to sales teams and ensuring optimal pricing models for SAP solutions.Auritas Consulting, Orlando, FL2017 – 2021SAP Basis ManagerPioneered establishment and execution of global SAP Basis technical standards and enhanced application performance and efficiency. Conducted in-depth hardware and software assessments, driving improved computational efficiency and ensuring seamless scalability for SAP deployments. Oversaw successful upgrades across ECC and S4H landscapes, ensuring operational continuity. Managed implementation and ongoing support of SAP technical landscapes, ensuring robust system reliability and high performance. Led successful implementation of S/4HANA, driving digital transformation and optimizing system performance for enhanced business operations. Directed OpenText implementation, streamlining enterprise content management and improving document processing efficiency. Spearheaded SAP BTP deployment, enabling seamless integration of applications and accelerating innovation through cloud-based solutions.●Completed several S4H migration projects, offering strategic technical advisory to CEO and IT executives. ●Identified and resolved vendor-related configuration issues, as well as reduced system downtime by 40%.●Streamlined upgrades and migrations, achieved ~0% downtime in SAP maintenance window, and increased system uptime directing strategic configuration and validation of SAP landscapes.●Steered planning and execution of full lifecycle SAP application and database upgrades, including system/client copies, kernel patches, and OS updates.NTT Data, Dallas, TX2015 – 2017Senior SAP Basis ConsultantPerformed data center migration for one of the largest Telecom companies in North America. Conducted homogeneous and heterogeneous system migration to lift and shift SAP workloads to Datacenter. Conducted advanced HANA appliance and TDI sizing for SAP environments, facilitating efficient and scalable cloud deployments for optimized performance. Managed daily operations of the SAP landscape responding to Jira and Service Now tickets. Administer quarterly miniatous on wide range of sap software (BW, CRM, SRM, PI/PO, and SAP landscapes. Spearheaded SAP BODS and BOBJ system operations across Windows and Linux environments, including patch management and EHP/version upgrades using SUM tool. Managed database backup scheduling and maintenance tasks via Cronjobs for data protection and optimized backup processes.●Achieved near-zero downtime in SAP maintenance by implementing advanced system optimization strategies. ●Championed migration of SAP ERP Business Suite products and SAP NetWeaver 7.0+ (including ERP 6/EHP6, BPC 10.1, BI 4, BW 7+, SCM 7+, CRM 7+, SRM 7 EHP2, MDM 5, PI/PO 7.41, Biller Direct 7 SR3, NW7.0).Agrium, Calgary, CA2013 – 2015Senior SAP Basis ConsultantDirected daily SAP Basis operations including system administration, performance optimization, and system refreshes for SAP environments on DB2 UDB, IBM Blue, and SAP HANA databases. Installed HANA database and performed critical pre/post-installation activities for smooth system setup and operational readiness. Directed SAP cloud enablement initiatives and architected scalable migration solutions to AWS, GCP, and Azure.Additional ExperienceSenior SAP Basis Consultant | Agrium, Calgary, CASenior SAP Basis Consultant | Deloitte Consulting, Vancouver, CASAP Basis Administrator | Hewlett Packard, Toronto, CAEducationBachelor of Science in Computer Science | Azad University, Tehran, Iran Certifications•SAP S4H Migration, SAP•SAP ADM 100, 200, 300, 326•Yale Business Consulting CertificateKEY PROJECTS:•Private Client (Azure), 2024 – Led a critical lift-and-shift migration to Azure, prioritizing security and scalability following a major ransomware breach. Successfully re-platformed all SAP systems, ensuring hardened infrastructure, improved resilience, and future-ready cloud architecture. •Private Client (AWS), 2023 – Executed a secure migration of SAP workloads to AWS, focusing on high availability, compliance, and performance. Re-architected the landscape to leverage AWS-native services, enhancing system resilience and aligning with enterprise cloud strategy.•Private Client (SAP on Azure), 2021 – Led the implementation of RISE with SAP on Azure, aligning SAP transformation with McKesson’s cloud-first strategy. Oversaw technical migration, system readiness, and integration efforts to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant SAP operations in the cloud.•Private Client (GCP), 2021 – Managed the migration of SAP systems to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), delivering a robust and scalable architecture. Implemented best practices for performance optimization, cost control, and security compliance, supporting Nokia’s global SAP landscape transformation•Private Client, New Jersey, 2021 – Architected and executed the migration from ECC 6.0 EHP8 to S/4HANA 2022. Oversaw all phases of the transformation, including system sizing, infrastructure planning, custom code analysis, DMO execution, and post-migration optimization to ensure a stable and high-performing S/4HANA landscape.•Private Client, New Jersey, 2020 – Architected and executed the migration from ECC 6.0 EHP7 to S/4HANA 2020. Oversaw all phases of the transformation, including system sizing, infrastructure planning, custom code analysis, DMO execution, and post-migration optimization to ensure a stable and high-performing S/4 Hana landscape.Technical ProficienciesGoogle, Amazon Web Services (AWS), RISE with SAP, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Integration & Extension Suite