Nivas Muthusamy

With over 12 years of progressive experience in SAP ABAP and ABAP on HANA, I specialize in designing and implementing robust solutions that seamlessly blend technical and functional expertise. My career spans various domains including Information, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Royalty Management. I have successfully managed and delivered numerous projects, including 6 Implementations, 2 Upgrades, 1 S/4 HANA Migration, and 5 Support projects. My expertise covers a broad range of SAP modules and technologies, and I am known for my ability to lead teams, manage complex technical challenges, and deliver quick, effective solutions that meet client needs.

With over a decade of experience in SAP ABAP and related technologies, I have consistently delivered high-quality technical solutions across diverse industries including Information, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Royalty Management. My expertise spans core ABAP, SAP HANA, and cloud integrations, along with a strong focus on team leadership and project management.

Key Roles and Achievements:

• SAP ABAP Technical Lead at Sony Music Entertainment, Cognizant Technology Solutions, UK (07/2024 - Present): Overseeing technical team activities, guiding development and enhancement of SAP AL and SAP CL modules, managing incident resolution via JIRA, and leading knowledge transfer sessions.
• SAP ABAP Technical Lead at Warner Music Group, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Canada/India (06/2017 - 07/2024): Led development and support for multiple SAP modules, designed communication channels for data transfer, monitored business process integration, and supported ECC and PI upgrades.
• SAP Webdynpro Developer at Actavis Supplier Portal, Cognizant Technology Solutions, India (06/2015 - 05/2017): Analyzed existing processes, provided web services details, and supported supplier portal development.
• SAP ABAP Developer at Sony Music BMG, Cognizant Technology Solutions, India (11/2014 - 05/2015): Managed MM-related development objects, created outbound IDOCs, and performed performance tuning and batch job management.
• SAP ABAP Developer at Heidelberg Cement India Limited, Arteria Technologies Pvt Ltd, India (02/2014 - 10/2014): Developed tailored solutions, enhanced reports, and managed transport requests and SAP transport activities.
• SAP ABAP Developer at DBMS, Arteria Technologies Pvt Ltd, India (01/2013 - 01/2014): Developed HR module reports, custom info types, smart forms, and managed CR and SAP transport activities.
• SAP ABAP Developer at Aditya Birla Group, Arteria Technologies Pvt Ltd, India (11/2011 - 12/2012): Developed background jobs, smart forms, and RFCs, implemented validations, and ensured quality control through code reviews and transport management.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional technical skills, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to lead teams towards achieving project goals efficiently and effectively.

SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore, India | Bachelor of Information Technology | Graduated in 2010