Uzzawal Vemparala
Basel
Summary
Seasoned SAP professional with 23+ years of experience in project management and data migration across ECC and S/4HANA platforms. Specialized in life sciences engagements with clients like Roche, AstraZeneca, Lonza, and McKesson. Proven success in leading global deployments, setting up offshore migration factories, and managing ERP rollouts. Expertise spans ETL, data governance, solution architecture, agile delivery, and stakeholder engagement using tools like ADMT, IDSS, LTMS/LTMOM, and JIRA.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager - Roche Pharmaceuticals
Infosys Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
- Participated in RFPs and client orals to secure S/4HANA data migration projects.
- Communicated progress, risks, and issues to project leadership regularly.
- Led end-to-end data migration strategy and execution for SAP S/4HANA and ECC implementations, ensuring compliance with business and technical requirements.
- Designed and implemented data migration plans, including scoping, mapping, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation across multiple legacy systems.
- Utilized SAP BODS as primary tools for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
- Defined data governance framework and quality standards to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of migrated data.
- Collaborated with functional teams (FI, MM, SD, PP) and business stakeholders to validate migration objects and resolve data discrepancies.
- Managed mock loads, cutover activities, and post-go-live support, ensuring zero disruption to business operations.
- Managed complex BODS jobs and workflows for large-scale data migration, optimizing performance and reducing load times.
- Conducted data profiling and cleansing using BODs tools to improve data integrity and readiness for migration.
- Led data migration workshops, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.
- Delivered status reports, risk assessments, and issue resolution plans to senior management and project sponsors.
- Ensured compliance with SAP best practices and GDPR/data privacy regulations during migration activities. Utilized tools like SOLMAN and JIRA for project tracking and documentation.
- Participated in PI meetings to understand build scope and align teams.
- Proactively highlighted build-related risks to support informed decision-making.
- Client: Hoffman-La Roche, Basel Switzerland (Nov 2021 to till date)
S/4 HANA - Data Migration Lead - Bausch Health
Infosys Ltd.
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Participated in design workshops and Fit-Gap analysis sessions.
- Presented and validated data migration methodology with client SMEs and leadership.
- Supported GAP analysis and introduced new technical processes.
- Used ETL and Data Quality tools for SAP ERP migration and rollouts (ADM).
- Executed SAP migration plans across diverse legacy environments.
- Leveraged Syniti ADM tool for data transformation and object mapping.
- Provided functional support for MDG-scoped objects and coordinated with onsite DM manager.
- Communicated status, risks, action items, and issues to program stakeholders during weekly meetings.
- Role: Data Migration Lead (Offshore)
Data Migration Lead , Lonza
Infosys Ltd.
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Participated in design workshops and Fit-Gap sessions.
- Conducted onsite meetings with Business SMEs, IT, and Infosys teams to deliver DMOL and DMOWs.
- Used Infosys IDSS tool for data extraction, transformation, mapping, and reconciliation reporting.
- Prepared and communicated Data Load Cycle (DLC) plans across stakeholders—Program Management, Business, and IT—for DFDS, HC, and DFS lines.
- Reported status, issues, action items, and risks during weekly stakeholder meetings.
- Played a key role during cutover activities for loading master and transactional data.
- Received the Swiss Star Award (2019) for excellence in delivery.
- Frequent travels to sites in Europe
Data Migration Manager - Boehringer Ingelheim
Infosys Ltd.
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Set up and managed the Data Migration Factory for SAP ECC projects.
- Led Carve-in and Carve-out migrations from offshore into ECC systems.
- Utilized Infosys IDSS tool for data extraction, transformation, mapping, and reconciliation reporting.
- Delivered cluster-based rollouts, completing migrations for pathfinder countries (Turkey, South Africa, North America).
- Communicated status, risks, and action items to stakeholders during weekly meetings.
- Forecasted 30/60/90-day demand and analyzed impact of new projects on factory resources.
- Traveled to Germany for strategic discussions on Data Migration Factory setup.
- Awarded Best Emerging Project (2018) by the client program manager for delivery excellence.
Onsite Project Manager - Astra Zeneca
Infosys Ltd.
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed Data Centre migration projects for several SAP landscapes like EUSAP, ICON, Asia SAP, SOLMAN, NWDI, TREX, Shared Services, SSO(single sign on), CPS etc.
- Managed EHP7 upgrade for EUSAP from EHP4 to EHP7 & Asia SAP EHP7 upgrade for AstraZeneca.
- Set up and led the SAP Data Center Migration & EHP7 Upgrade project.
- Managed onsite/offshore SAP teams and multiple complex workstreams.
- Created and executed project and cutover plans across vendor and customer teams.
- Used PANAYA for testing and upgrade activities.
- Oversaw full lifecycle from sandbox migration to hypercare.
- Led successful go-live through effective coordination during cutover.
- Regularly communicated project status, risks, and actions to stakeholders.
AZ IS PM (client Role) -Astra Zeneca
Infosys Ltd.
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Led SAP rollout across global landscapes (EU, UK, Asia, NAM, LATAM).
- Managed project setup, financials, and reporting via Clarity tool.
- Coordinated with senior stakeholders in Gate/DP meetings.
- Delivered monthly financial reports and tracked effort/cost.
- Achieved top-tier ELF score (7/7) from AZ leadership for delivery excellence.
- Astra Zeneca Project-3 Tolling Automation phase 2(supply)
Onsite Test Manager (EMEA & UK ) - Astra Zeneca
Infosys Ltd.
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Led the SCoA project to harmonize ~25,000 GL accounts into a unified Chart of Accounts (~2,000 GLs).
- Improved accuracy of internal reporting and reduced dependency on multiple consolidation tools.
- Enabled long-term cost savings and streamlined financial processes for AstraZeneca.
- Astra Zeneca Project-2 , SCOA- Single Chart of accounts
- Led testing strategy development to align with project goals and enhance quality assurance processes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage across multiple platforms.
- Developed detailed test plans and scripts, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to industry standards.
- Defined testing and acceptance strategies and determined quality assurance benchmarks.
Offshore PM & Release Manager - AstraZeneca
Infosys Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed SAP project lifecycle from requirements to go-live.
- Led RICEFVW estimation, development, and testing phases.
- Oversaw budget, staffing, and delivery across onsite/offshore teams.
- Coordinated with business stakeholders using LDMS and Fusion tools.
- Delivered end-user training and supported cutover as Release Manager.
- AstraZeneca Project-1 , Russian EERP
Technical Lead Consultant - SPO
IBM
10.2010 - 01.2013
- Lead Consultant for IBM SPO project in onsite-offshore model.
- Traveled to the Netherlands for key interface design and landscape streamlining.
- Led a team of 14, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables across project and production systems.
Technical Lead Consultant - Atlas Copco
IBM
03.2008 - 10.2010
- Served as Technical Lead for SAP support and enhancement project.
- Delivered critical interface designs across logistics, PP, CS Rental, and BIW modules.
- Supported global rollouts and resolved long-standing issues with dynamic solutions.
- Contributed from project initiation, driving offshore delivery and system improvements.
Technical Lead Consultant - Yara Chemicals
IBM
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Technical Lead for SAP migration project at onsite (UK), covering MM, SD, and FICO modules.
- Led requirement gathering, effort estimation, and technical scoping.
- Developed conversion programs and ECATTs for data mapping to R/3 system.
- Played a key role in go-live and hypercare activities.
Sr. ABAP Lead Consultant - Shell GSAP
IBM
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Led end-to-end implementation and rollouts for Hungary, Malaysia, and UK under Shell’s GSAP program.
- Designed global SAP templates across MM, SD, FI, QM, IS-Oil modules for standardized deployment.
- Acted as BSP team lead, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
- Contributed to business process simplification and system consolidation across landscapes.
Sr. ABAP Consultant - Panasonic
IBM
11.2004 - 07.2005
- Involved in support, enhancement and development activities in the areas of Reports, Scripts, BDC, s RFC and ALE/IDoc interfaces and Modules SD and MM.
Associate Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2004 - 10.2004
- ABAP Consultant, Delphi Automotive, Troy, Detroit, USA (Jul 2004 to Oct 2004)
- ABAP Consultant for SAP ERP support at Delphi Automotive (TCS client, Troy, USA).
- Handled Level 3 development and issue resolution across FICO, MM, and SD modules.
- Developed and tested customized solutions for ongoing support activities.
SAP ABAP Technical Consultant
Ygyan Consulting Services
10.2003 - 06.2004
- ABAP Consultant, Indorama Synthetics Private Limited, MIDC Nagpur (Oct 2003 to Jun 2004)
- As an ABAP Consultant responsible for development and testing customized SAP ERP solutions for support activities for Ygyan client, Indorama Synthetics based in Nagpur, India.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
Nagarjuna University
India04-2000
Skills
Domain: Life sciences, Oil and Gas, Consumer Goods, Retail and Manufacturing
- Technical: SAP ABAP, SAFe Agile , PANAYA , EHP Upgrade, S4 HANA Data Migration using ADMT, IDSS, LTMS, JIRA, SOLMAN, Data Migration, ETL Processes, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Profiling, Solution Design/Architecture, Project planning,Scope management,Client relationship management, Agile methodology ,Requirements gathering ,KPI tracking , Client liaison , Cross-functional coordination , Multi-project management , Project goals and milestones
Timeline
Senior Project Manager - Roche Pharmaceuticals
Infosys Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
S/4 HANA - Data Migration Lead - Bausch Health
Infosys Ltd.
04.2020 - 09.2021
Data Migration Lead , Lonza
Infosys Ltd.
06.2018 - 03.2020
Data Migration Manager - Boehringer Ingelheim
Infosys Ltd.
10.2016 - 05.2018
Onsite Project Manager - Astra Zeneca
Infosys Ltd.
06.2015 - 09.2016
AZ IS PM (client Role) -Astra Zeneca
Infosys Ltd.
01.2015 - 10.2015
Onsite Test Manager (EMEA & UK ) - Astra Zeneca
Infosys Ltd.
07.2014 - 01.2015
Offshore PM & Release Manager - AstraZeneca
Infosys Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2014
Technical Lead Consultant - SPO
IBM
10.2010 - 01.2013
Technical Lead Consultant - Atlas Copco
IBM
03.2008 - 10.2010
Technical Lead Consultant - Yara Chemicals
IBM
09.2007 - 03.2008
Sr. ABAP Lead Consultant - Shell GSAP
IBM
08.2005 - 09.2007
Sr. ABAP Consultant - Panasonic
IBM
11.2004 - 07.2005
Associate Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2004 - 10.2004
SAP ABAP Technical Consultant
Ygyan Consulting Services
10.2003 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Technology -
Nagarjuna University
Awards and Achievements
Swiss Star Award for Project excellence, Best Emerging project, Scrum Master – certified