Sohail A.

♦Led ERP modernization architecture and governance, shaping target-state options for Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, Maintenance Cloud, Supplier Portal, Accounting Hub, Oracle CCB and enterprise integration/data standards. ♦Produced end-to-end architecture views (business/application/data/technology) and ADR-driven decisions aligned to privacy, funding, and delivery constraints. ♦Guided cross-functional stakeholders through fit-to-standard approach and roadmap sequencing to reduce customization and long-term cost of ownership. ♦Defined migration/integration approach for legacy finance and procurement capabilities transitioning to cloud ERP. ♦Acted as a Enterprise Architect/principal technical advisor on Cloud ERP implementation, Azure Cloud (Azure Infra, Networks, Storage, Apps and Azure DevOps), GenAI technology adoption, architectural decisions, regulatory compliance considerations, and integration of AI-driven analytics into public sector digital services. ♦Designed and implemented a transformative hybrid multi-cloud GenAI architecture leveraging, Azure, and OCI to optimize computational performance, model scalability, and cost-efficiency tailored to government analytics, predictive policy modeling, and citizen engagement scenarios. ♦Developed cloud-native Digital Apps, Azure API integration, GenAI application strategies utilizing Kubernetes clusters (EKS/AKS) for scalable container orchestration, Serverless compute (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) for inference workloads, and containerization with Docker and OpenShift for rapid model deployment and iterative development. Owned end-to-end architectural blueprints for Cloud, GenAI initiatives, aligning technology roadmaps, from conceptual solution design through deployment, with government digital transformation goals and ensuring adaptability to emerging AI technologies, regulatory frameworks, and advanced data privacy techniques.

Led end‑to‑end discovery and assessment for an Energy Oil & Gas customer having multiple ECC systems and legacy applications, cataloguing business processes, custom code, interfaces, and data quality to create a single, trusted baseline for transformation. Conducted fit‑to‑standard, clean‑core, and extensibility workshops with business and IT, mapping current processes to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud best practices and rationalizing Z‑customizations and legacy solutions. Designed target-state Clean Core architecture: S/4HANA RISE PCE core with BTP side-by-side extensions (ABAP Cloud/RAP + CAP) and Integration Suite (CPI, API Mgmt, Event Mesh). Published governance deliverables (decision tree, RICEFW disposition, ADRs/exception log, quality gates) to prevent core modifications and manage upgrade risk. Defined ABAP retirement/retrofit approach using ATC/Cloud Readiness, re-platformed critical Z logic to RAP services and CAP microservices with secure routing/auth. Delivered PoCs: CAP + SAP Build Work Zone extension integrated via CPI/Event Mesh, Datasphere + SAC analytics with row-level security and governed models. Introduced SAP Joule for Developers to accelerate code understanding and remediation planning (ABAP AI + SAP Build) under enterprise controls. Designed and documented cloud foundation and connectivity end to end architecture, developed network, integration and security patterns for ARB) final design on network segmentation, security patterns, connectivity architecture, and migration sequencing across SAP and non SAP workloads.

Cloud S/4 (non‑RISE) security blueprint: Produced the target architecture for S/4HANA in cloud (non‑RISE) with BTP, CPI/API Mgmt/Event Mesh, and SAC/Datasphere; updated cloud & security reference architectures and authored diagram packs (zones, data‑flows, trust boundaries, identity/propagation). ♦ Lead RISE/BTP Architect & Cyber SPOC: Design authority for the discovery phase; single contact for ♦IAM, Cyber, and Operations on current‑state reviews, SAST/DAST/pen‑test closure, DDoS handling, and fit/gap for the target state. ♦ PoCs & next‑phase planning: Proved BTP, Datasphere, CPI, and DevOps pipelines with security controls (AppRouter/JWT, Destinations, Cloud Connector); delivered roadmap and ROM estimates for build. ♦ Integration rationalization: Mapped and consolidated cloud‑to‑cloud (SuccessFactors, Concur, Fieldglass) and on‑prem‑to‑cloud flows; retired/re‑platformed Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, custom add‑ons, IDoc brokers; standardized on CPI + API Mgmt + Event Mesh. ♦ Landing‑zone gaps & secure connectivity: Assessed RISE‑style landing‑zone gaps vs current estate; designed segmented VNets, private routing, controlled egress, DNS/resolver patterns, and WAF/DDoS posture; documented TLS and Key Vault/KMS ownership/rotation. ♦ Clean Core & gates: Introduced Clean Core decision trees (refactor/retire/side‑by‑side) and embedded security gates in GitHub (branch policies, secret scanning, SAST), with ARB checkpoints before build/deploy. ♦ DevSecOps & vulnerability mgmt.: Integrated SAST, DAST, dependency scans, and pen‑tests into GitHub/Cloud ALM pipelines; enforced blocking rules; tracked mitigation to closure. ♦ Outcomes & artifacts: Reduced interface incidents 25%, –10% MTTR, decommissioned 8 systems, ~15% infra cost down; delivered diagram packs, refreshed reference standards, ADRs, and runbooks for handover.

♦ Lead Architect & Cyber SPOC: Design authority for enterprise programs and M&A; single contact for CISO/Cyber teams on risk reviews, DDoS events, vulnerability remediation, and security sign-offs. ♦ Unified Cloud & Security Architecture: Designed a secure multi-tenant landing zone across ERP, enterprise apps, extensions, and analytics on BTP & Azure, integrated SaaS platforms with segmented zones, private connectivity, controlled egress, and centralized logging/SIEM. Updated reference blueprints and security diagrams aligned with NIST, SOX, and TSA transport directives. ♦ Identity & Access at Scale: Architected federated identity (IAS/IPS ↔ Microsoft Entra/Okta) with SCIM provisioning and ABAP role mapping, migrated ~3.8 M identities and enforced step-up for privileged access. ♦ Application Security & DevSecOps: Embedded SAST, DAST, and Pen-testing in CI/CD for BTP apps, resolved findings (secrets, token scopes, TLS/mTLS, CORS/CSP), enforced AppRouter/JWT hardening, and blocked non-compliant builds at release. ♦ External Digital Channels: Delivered CAP + Work Zone portals (MyAccount, Dealer, HVAC, Meter Reading) secured by API Mgmt. and WAF/DDoS controls; validated incident playbooks with operations and Cyber teams. ♦ IT/OT Integration & Compliance: Defined private integration patterns linking S/4 IS-U with SCADA, ArcGIS, Maximo via CPI/Event Mesh, documented trust boundaries and data flows meeting regulatory TSA & utility standards. ♦ M&A Architecture Leader: Directed due diligence and TSA integration, reused identity, network, and data patterns for accelerated carve-outs and regulatory alignment. ♦ ERP & BTP Modernization: Led secure delivery of ECC to S/4HANA IS-U (EAM, Billing, FI-CA, Customer Service) and BTP services (CPI, CAP, RAP, HANA Cloud) with AI/ML and IoT extensions, maintained decision trees and reference architectures for ongoing reuse.

♦ Developed comprehensive technology strategies, managing multi-million-dollar IT portfolios and aligning technology investments with business objectives. ♦ Provided strategic, business-focused leadership to a high-performing technical team, driving innovation and operational excellence. ♦ Led executive engagement from the IT side and played a key role in Celestica’s transformation to a digital enterprise and cloud strategy. ♦ Led enterprise-wide digital transformations, modernizing operational data platforms and optimizing finance and ERP processes to significantly enhance efficiency and reduce complexity. ♦ Developed multi-millions of dollars Business case for digital transformation and cloud migration, presented to the C-Level executives. ♦ Developed strategic and tactical roadmaps for the deployment of SAP digital solutions with quantifiable business value drivers and compelling business cases; ♦ Developed the multiple regional ECC 6.0 instances consolidation and migration strategy for SAP S/4 HANA and leading the pilot deployment by following SAP Model Company approach. ♦ Managing relationship and negotiation of strategic technology vendor licenses, played a key role in the multi-million dollars license deal for SAP digital transformation program, on-premise to Cloud migration and services contracts. ♦ Led the Application Portfolio Rationalization exercise for infrastructure and data centers consolidation, migration to new technology platforms, application modernization, replacement, enterprise data management and modern ways of integration with customers and suppliers; ♦ Merge and Acquisition leader from the IT side played a key role in the successful delivery of M&A projects. ♦ Pilot Project for Blockchain-based Supply Chain Management & Blockchain-based Self-Sovereign Identity Solutions. ♦ Driving innovation and leading digital transformation initiatives for Business leaders and Celestica’s customers using the SAP solutions and MS Azure platform.

♦ Designed the multi million dollars ERP transformation project solution architecture, deployment plan and data migration and deployment strategy for the other business units (Utilities, Energy, Mining); ♦ Led IT engagement to develop the digital transformation technology roadmaps, Business cases and Enterprise architecture alignment with Business strategy and presented to C-Level executives; ♦ Partnered with IT & Business Leaders to analyze requirements, & coordinated adoption of digital technologies; ♦ Architected post implementation process improvement initiatives and delivered enhancements and innovative technology projects leveraging SAP Cloud Platform and Azure Cloud services; ♦ Negotiated multi million dollars license deal post ERP implementation for SAP cloud solutions (Successfactors, Ariba, Fieldglass) and led the deployment of SAP SaaS solutions; ♦ Led the AECON Enterprise Architecture team and developed reference as well as destination solution and technical architecture standards and usage guidelines; ♦ Managed projects and worked alongside management and functional area leaders to define, develop and implement management reporting requirements to achieve business goals. ♦ Designed and implemented small to large scale integration frameworks, platform components and processes adopting various technologies. ♦ Conducted design reviews, solution architecture and integration architecture reviews, gap analysis and assessment when required. ♦ Participated in initial project understanding, effort and cost estimation, and business negotiations and business case development. ♦ Design Aecon UX strategy, mobility architecture roadmap to increase user satisfaction, Bedrock solution adoption, design driven development and one UX for all SAP solutions. ♦ Designed Solution Architecture and co-innovate SAP CPM product with SAP development team, CPM was deployed first in Aecon.

♦ Developed opportunity, execution plans, managed teams through the process of scoping, estimation and delivery of projects to meet client outcomes; ♦ Led Presales activities including RFP responses, dry-runs, solution demos, technical and C-suite presentations; ♦ Delivered complex and large Process Improvement Programs and ERP transformation engagements for various PwC clients; ♦ Prepared executive presentations and Business cases for CxO’s, IT and business leaders, prepared possible high level solution artifacts, provided effort and cost estimation for overall solution delivery; ♦ Guided customers in designing technology roadmaps, migration approach and migration plan for new SAP technology offerings (SAP HANA, Ariba, Successfactors, SAP Mobile solutions and SAP Fiori); ♦ Managed customer relationship and ensured customer satisfaction & manage project profit margins.

Client: (Oil & Gas AB, Canada) Working with Program Integration team responsible for overall delivery of the Suncor PIP. Working closely with various work streams (Process integration, Solution Integration, Technical, managed services etc) and having the primary accountability for developing the SI & TC Solution Plan, including solution, scope, estimates, contingency, costs, schedule, delivery model, resource/sourcing plan, assumptions & risks for PIP. Working with the Solution, Process, IS, Operation and sustainment team and provide them the Solution Architecture understanding for (SAP Ariba supplier portal, Successfactors LMS and Workforce Analytics, Master data governance tool, Reliability with in MRO). Ensuring that the documented solution is deliverable based on the agreed level of delivery risk and assumptions, and that design is signed off by all the stage gates as per client project implementation methodology. Increases the ability to deliver to cost and schedule commitments because of improved estimate accuracy, leading to a repeatable and predictable way of delivering work. Working closely with Sales teams and design and architect complex SAP solutions also support proposal and orals, and refine the solution Plan accordingly. Ensure consistency between the Solution Plan, baseline scope, estimate, and the resulting proposals and contracts.

Played key role in overall improvement in margins and lowers costs by improving department ability to accurately estimate, plan and source deals. 1. Client: Discrete manufacturing ON, Canada Working with business users and gathered the high level business requirements and positioned SAP BW on HANA. Showed the SAP NetWeaver BW on HANA value proposition to top management where business users used complex analysis and planning scenarios with unpredictable query types, high data volume, high query frequency and complex calculations can be processed with a high degree of efficiency where cube loading speeds up about 10 (times), DSO activation 4.15 (times), BW query 60-80 (times). Prepared the project plan for the migration of existing SAP BW data warehouse system to HANA with a data volume of 2TB 2. Client: Transmission Company AB, Canada Worked with the business users and gather the necessary requirements. Designed the solution architecture for land acquisition tool a web based solution which includes the SAP Land use management, SAP Asset accounting, SAP maintenance facility management, SAP finance & controlling, SAP real estate management and SAP enterprise portal the solution have integration with GIS system MS SharePoint Portal. 3. Client: Healthcare Shared services, SK Canada. Performed high-level analysis of customer business processes and requirements to create solution specifications for complex Business scenarios. Designed the Solution Architecture for the following business processes (Resource Acquisition, resource development, resource maintenance, governance planning, resource reward, resource engagement & departure) with a shared services framework in SAP for finance, human resources and procurement with (SBO, SAP ERP, SAP Ariba Portal, SAP SSF, SAP Successfactors Workforce Analytics.

A highly accomplished ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) professional with extensive experience in establishing and leading an ERP consulting practice from inception to maturity. With a proven track record in RFI/RFP responses, ERP license sales, presales solution architecture, and full-cycle ERP implementations as a system integrator, successfully driven numerous high-impact projects across industries. Managed consulting practice with progressive growth in management and leadership experience have led from consultant role to team lead, project and program management of global implementations having experience in establishing ERP Delivery Center, COE, PMO, designing and implementing Delivery Models for global and local engagements. Led multiple Oracle EBS, Oracle CCB & SAP ERP 6.0 EHP1-EHP5, SAP SRM, SAP MII, SAP Treasury & Risk Management and SAP Mobility solutions Implementations with localization expertise across various industries SAP Rapid deployment Solutions for manufacturing, financial & banking, chemicals, Oil & gas and professional services industries SAP Best practices activation and deployment of Treasury & risk management rapid-deployment solution Streamline the implementation processes with excellent team building and client relationship skills also define & architect the design for solutions. Improve/Optimize development related processes, initiate innovative approaches and provide direction to development teams for solution realization. Participates in project reviews and creates action plans to bring escalated projects back on track. Strong communication skills with technical and project management focus. Acts as thought leader or moderator of a technology related community.

Tailor the TOGAF and SAP EAF to an organization need Derive an Enterprise Architecture program which matches to the business and IT strategy. Use modeling methodologies to elaborate the as-is and to-be architecture of an organization. Identify and create suitable artifacts and Enterprise Architecture content for all architecture domains, specially IS-Oil, Manufacturing and IS-ECO and IS-HER. Linking Enterprise architecture with Business Process Management SAP SWIFT Integration Expert, successfully implemented SAP BCM on couple of customers for streamlining the bank communication. SAP Integration Package for SWIFT implementation to help customers with, * Comprehensive electronic payments and bank integration * Support of straight-through-processing (STP) * Support for the SWIFT FIN and FileAct messaging services * Enhanced global cash management and transparency * Support of ISO 20022 payment standard

Lead the technical design of large, complex SAP projects Strong experience in SAP Netweaver and SAP Netweaver Components. Design and Implement the SAP landscapes Strong experience in (SAP MDM, SAP Portals, SAP XI / SAP PI, SAP WAS, SAP BI, SAP Web Dynpro) Involved in SAP Business Object Implementation Projects Integrating SAP with NON - SAP Systems Lead the SAP Support/Managed Services dpeartment Involve in SAP Pre-Sales / Business Development with strong SAP Client facing Consulting experience