Babu Selvam

Technology Lead

Summary

Accomplished Technology Lead with 16+ years of experience driving SAP S/4HANA implementations, data migrations, and enterprise-scale transformations. Proven expertise in managing complex SAP projects across ABAP, Fiori, MuleSoft, and cloud technologies, with a strong track record of delivering zero-downtime releases and leading global teams. Combines deep technical knowledge with strategic leadership to align technology solutions with business objectives and ensure enterprise architecture compliance.

Skills

SAP S/4HANASAP Project ManagementABAP DevelopmentSAP FioriMuleSoftOutSystemsRedwoodOpenTextSAP RISESAP ActivateAgile MethodologiesSAP Solution ManagerChaRMData MigrationSystem ArchitectureCode SynchronizationRICEFW DevelopmentSAP MMSAP PMSAP PPSAP TMSAP SCMSAP SDSAP FISAP RE-FXSAP PSSAP HROrder-to-Cash (OTC)Plan-to-ProduceABAP Test Cockpit (ATC)CDS ViewsSMARTFORMSBADIBAPIUser ExitsCross-platform IntegrationCutover ManagementGo-Live OperationsHypercare SupportEnvironment BuildDual Landscape MaintenanceResource AllocationCapacity PlanningGlobal Team ManagementVendor TransitionProcess AutomationQuality AssuranceEnterprise ArchitectureCloud MigrationRisk MitigationBudget ControlStakeholder Management

Experience

Technology Lead — Accenture LLP - Client: Stericycle

Aug 2020 – Present · Dallas, TX

Led end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Technology delivery for multiple business units, managing various technologies and teams for ABAP, Fiori, MuleSoft, OutSystems, Redwood, and OpenText to achieve cross-platform automation and data flow
Architected and enforced technology processes, development standards, and onboarding playbooks, reducing ramp-up time and improving code quality
Directed project estimation, capacity planning, and resource allocation across a global (US, Canada, India) onshore-offshore model to meet aggressive timelines and budget targets
Owned environments build and dual-landscape configuration, implementing robust code synchronization to eliminate integration drift and accelerate releases
Managed daily technical execution and delivery governance, ensuring milestones met with measurable KPI adherence and budget control
Coordinated cross-value-stream collaboration with product and business leads to align technical deliverables with strategic objectives and business outcomes
Reviewed and approved technical solution designs and specifications to enforce SAP best practices, performance, and enterprise architecture compliance
Planned and executed cutover, go-live, and hypercare operations, delivering zero-downtime releases and rapid post-go-live stabilization
Defined and executed SAP upgrade strategy, leading a successful migration from S/4HANA 1809 to 2023 with comprehensive risk mitigation and validation
Performed technical feasibility and migration planning for SAP RISE, producing a phased cloud transition roadmap with resource, cost, and dependency management

SAP Development Manager/Technical Lead — Accenture LLP - Client: Boeing

Sep 2017 – Jul 2020

Led end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Greenfield implementation, driving development across multiple business workstreams using Agile and SAP Activate methodologies
Established scalable development standards, toolsets, and governance; built and onboarded a high-performing global team
Delivered three full-cycle S/4HANA deployments, managing complete lifecycle of custom RICEFW object development, testing, and delivery
Owned development for Order-to-Cash (OTC), ensuring timely, high-quality delivery aligned with evolving business needs and integration points
Directed Plan-to-Produce development, overseeing technical design, interface integration, and defect resolution
Managed SAP landscape build including system provisioning, configuration, and synchronization across project phases and workstreams
Led SAP upgrade from 1809 to 1909, coordinating all technical planning, regression testing, and cutover with zero production downtime
Maintained multi-system landscape integrity using SAP Solution Manager and ChaRM Retrofit to ensure consistent code and transport synchronization
Oversaw distributed development teams across four geographies, handling project estimation, planning, execution, and on-time delivery
Led cutover, go-live, and hypercare efforts, ensuring seamless production deployment and rapid post-go-live stabilization

SAP ABAP Development Lead/Technical Lead — Accenture LLP - Client: Molson Coors

Jun 2016 – Aug 2017

Led parallel delivery of two SAP projects with staggered go-live timelines, managing ABAP development teams across five global locations: Denver, Milwaukee, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Mumbai
Directed full lifecycle of development from planning, estimation, and execution to final delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams in three geographic regions
Championed ABAP development standards, establishing consistent coding practices, review protocols, introduce innovation and automation and development processes aligned with SAP best practices
Orchestrated seamless vendor transition, taking over development from a previous partner and realigning delivery under Accenture ownership
Led large-scale custom code remediation, upgrading legacy code to align with SAP's ATC (ABAP Test Cockpit) standards and modern ABAP guidelines, Code push down CDS
Acted as central point of coordination between value stream leads, architects, and QA teams to ensure cross-stream alignment and delivery consistency
Served as SAP Dual Landscape Maintenance Lead, ensuring robust synchronization and code integrity across parallel development and quality systems
Streamlined development processes, reducing defect rates and rework by implementing automated quality checks and reusable code libraries
Enabled accelerated delivery cycles, by introducing agile practices within traditional waterfall environments to enhance responsiveness
Recognized as testing and quality lead, ensuring unit and integration testing completeness, and resolving technical issues early in the development cycle

SAP ABAP Development Lead/Technical Lead — Accenture LLP - Client: Cargill

Sep 2009 – May 2016

Led ABAP development across key SAP modules (MM, PM, PP, TM, SCM), delivering scalable and high-quality RICEFW objects aligned with business needs
Directed ABAP team in environment build activities, including system provisioning, refreshes, and SAP system upgrades across multiple landscapes
Owned technical cutover planning and execution, ensuring seamless deployment with minimal risk across complex system landscapes
Oversaw multi-landscape synchronization and enhanced ChaRM retrofit processes using SAP Solution Manager to maintain code integrity and traceability
Managed a blended delivery team of 20+ onshore/offshore ABAP developers and 3 client-side resources, ensuring workload balance and timely execution
Maintained and optimized team work plans, driving task prioritization, scheduling, and delegation for efficient RICEFW delivery
Reported project status to senior leadership, presenting progress updates, key metrics, risks, and issue mitigation plans with clarity and precision
Drove process innovation and automation, implementing tools and practices to reduce manual effort, increase efficiency, and improve development turnaround time
Engineered ABAP solutions for new system rollouts, enhancements, and ongoing support, ensuring high reliability and technical alignment
Led enterprise-level reporting initiatives, tracking solution utilization and performance across three complex, multi-system SAP landscapes

Technology/Development Lead — Accenture LLP

Aug 2009 – Present

Led end-to-end SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Technology delivery for multiple business units, managing various technologies and teams for ABAP, Fiori, MuleSoft, OutSystems, Redwood, and OpenText to achieve cross-platform automation and data flow
Architected and enforced technology processes, development standards, and onboarding playbooks, reducing ramp-up time and improving code quality
Directed project estimation, capacity planning, and resource allocation across a global (US, Canada, India) onshore-offshore model to meet aggressive timelines and budget targets
Owned environments build and dual-landscape configuration, implementing robust code synchronization to eliminate integration drift and accelerate releases
Managed daily technical execution and delivery governance, ensuring milestones met with measurable KPI adherence and budget control
Coordinated cross-value-stream collaboration with product and business leads to align technical deliverables with strategic objectives and business outcomes
Reviewed and approved technical solution designs and specifications to enforce SAP best practices, performance, and enterprise architecture compliance
Planned and executed cutover, go-live, and hypercare operations, delivering zero-downtime releases and rapid post-go-live stabilization
Defined and executed SAP upgrade strategy, leading a successful migration from S/4HANA 1809 to 2023 with comprehensive risk mitigation and validation
Performed technical feasibility and migration planning for SAP RISE, producing a phased cloud transition roadmap with resource, cost, and dependency management

SAP Technical Consultant — Wipro Infotech

Oct 2008 – Aug 2009

Led ABAP development efforts in a full-cycle SAP implementation, delivering SMARTFORMS, enhancements, user exits, custom reports, and dialog programming
Handled cross-module development across SAP RE-FX, SD, MM, FI, PS, and HR, providing robust and scalable technical solutions tailored to business needs
Managed a team of 8 developers, mentoring junior members and monitoring delivery quality, timelines, and knowledge growth across functional and technical areas
Engaged in full development lifecycle, from requirement analysis and functional design sign-offs to technical design, development, and deployment
Produced high-quality technical designs, reviewed peer deliverables, and enforced adherence to SAP coding and performance standards
Executed unit testing and troubleshooting, ensuring stability and performance of custom objects in development and production environments
Collaborated with multiple internal teams and external vendors, enabling smooth coordination, issue resolution, and aligned technical delivery
Ensured timely and quality delivery, meeting all project deadlines and maintaining high customer satisfaction through proactive communication
Documented deliverables at each project stage, including development notes, review feedback, testing protocols, KT materials, and go-live summaries

ABAP Programmer — Kalpataru Limited

Feb 2008 – Oct 2008

Led ABAP development efforts in a full-cycle SAP implementation, delivering SMARTFORMS, enhancements, user exits, custom reports, and dialog programming
Handled cross-module development across SAP RE-FX, SD, MM, FI, PS, and HR, providing robust and scalable technical solutions tailored to business needs
Managed a team of 8 developers, mentoring junior members and monitoring delivery quality, timelines, and knowledge growth across functional and technical areas
Engaged in full development lifecycle, from requirement analysis and functional design sign-offs to technical design, development, and deployment
Produced high-quality technical designs, reviewed peer deliverables, and enforced adherence to SAP coding and performance standards
Executed unit testing and troubleshooting, ensuring stability and performance of custom objects in development and production environments
Collaborated with multiple internal teams and external vendors, enabling smooth coordination, issue resolution, and aligned technical delivery
Ensured timely and quality delivery, meeting all project deadlines and maintaining high customer satisfaction through proactive communication
Documented deliverables at each project stage, including development notes, review feedback, testing protocols, KT materials, and go-live summaries

SAP Technical Consultant — HITECH

Oct 2006 – Feb 2008

Contributed to end-to-end SAP implementation, delivering high-quality custom developments including SMARTFORMS, BADI, BAPI, User-Exits, and dialog programming
Developed custom reports and interfaces across core SAP modules: Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), Finance (FI), and Production Planning (PP)
Participated in detailed requirement analysis, collaborating with functional teams for Functional Design (FD) sign-offs and translating business needs into technical solutions
Prepared robust technical designs and conducted peer reviews to ensure scalable and maintainable code structures
Executed custom development with a strong focus on SAP best practices, ensuring code reusability, efficiency, and performance
Led unit testing and troubleshooting, identifying and resolving technical defects to ensure seamless application behavior post-deployment
Maintained rigorous quality standards, performing self and peer code reviews to uphold development integrity throughout the lifecycle
Generated detailed documentation at every phase, including development specs, review logs, testing protocols, and knowledge transfer materials
Provided production support, resolving post-go-live issues and ensuring business continuity through timely fixes and enhancements
Invested in continuous learning, actively enhancing SAP technical skills and sharing knowledge within the team to build overall technical capability

Software Developer — Mansoft

Jun 2005 – Sep 2006

Developed and maintained HR applications, participating in full SDLC from requirement analysis and technical design to deployment and support
Ensured high code quality through self-reviews, adherence to standards, and execution of unit testing and debugging
Prepared technical documentation at each stage development, testing, reviews, and knowledge transfers—for seamless handover and maintenance
Provided ongoing software support, troubleshooting production issues and implementing enhancements to meet evolving business needs
Committed to continuous learning and knowledge sharing, contributing to team growth and process improvement

Education

B.Tech., Computer Science

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

Jan 2005 – Present

Certifications

SAFe 4 Certified Agilist

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