LAVANYA AMBIKA
Gdansk,Poland
Summary
Strategic SAP Change & Release Lead with 15 years of SAP experience across complex, multi-layer S/4HANA landscapes. Expert in Change Management, SAP ChaRM, Technical Release Governance, and Agile rollout project delivery. Proven track record of leveraging JIRA and Kanban frameworks to optimize sprint planning, manage dependencies, and streamline high-risk global deployments. Leading transformation into SAP Cloud ALM (CALM) to modernize release frameworks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Development Manager
ROBERT BOSCH
Gdansk
04.2022 - Current
- Agile Project Delivery: Lead complex S/4HANA rollout project delivery using Agile methodologies , utilizing JIRA and Kanban to manage backlogs, track technical debt, and accelerate sprint velocity.
- Change Leadership: As a Release Manager, led Annual Technical Upgrades and Production Deployments across Complex, Multi-layer Landscapes using ChaRM.
- Process Transformation: Drive CPI by streamlining processes and guidelines for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition and Cloud ALM integration.
- System Governance: Oversee System Line in S/4HANA On-prem environment, ensuring optimal production functionality and business continuity.
Specialist - Package Implementation
LTI - LARSEN & TOUBRO INFOTECH
Warsaw
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Change Management : Served as Technical Lead for Accounts Receivable during an ECC to S/4HANA migration, managing the transition from regional silo to a unified system.
- Conflict Resolution : Facilitated decision-making and resolved custom development conflicts while consolidating multiple regional supply chain systems into a single global instance.
- Organizational Sensitivity : Partnered with Central Finance teams to mitigate the impact of number range consolidation and process standardization.
Senior/Associate Technical Consultant
LTI - LARSEN & TOUBRO INFOTECH
07.2015 - 03.2019
- International Transformation : Supported financial transformation projects in Costa Rica, developing CDS models to reconcile data for Central Finance systems.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery processes.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely execution.
- Continuous Improvement : Developed Webdynpro ABAP objects to enhance user experience and simplify complex standard SAP functionalities.
- Mentored junior associates, providing guidance on best practices.
Education
Executive MBA -
ESADE Business School
Barcelona08-2028
Bachelor of Engineering - ECE
College of Engineering, Kidangoor
01-2009
Skills
- Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Rollout Project Delivery
- Tools: JIRA, SAP ChaRM, SAP SolMan, Cloud ALM (CALM)
- Core Competencies: S/4HANA On-Prem, Technical Release Governance, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving
Websites
Certification
- Diploma in IT Project Management, Beetroot Academy (Agile & Project Governance)
- SAP Certified Specialist, S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade
- SAP Certified Development Specialist, ABAP for SAP HANA
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- Orchestrated global S/4HANA rollouts ensuring 100% production stability.
- Improved CPI by redesigning release guidelines and documentation standards.
Visa Status
- · Eligible to work in the EU under Blue Card scheme
Timeline
Technical Development Manager
ROBERT BOSCH
04.2022 - Current
Specialist - Package Implementation
LTI - LARSEN & TOUBRO INFOTECH
05.2019 - 03.2022
Senior/Associate Technical Consultant
LTI - LARSEN & TOUBRO INFOTECH
07.2015 - 03.2019
Executive MBA -
ESADE Business School
Bachelor of Engineering - ECE
College of Engineering, Kidangoor