Vilas Sawant

Manager @ Aakar Foundry Pvt Ltd

About

With over 15 years of expertise in SAP Business One (SAP B1) implementation, administration, and Windows System Administration, I specialize in optimizing business processes through seamless ERP execution and robust IT infrastructure management. Throughout my career, I have successfully led SAP B1 implementations across engineering, manufacturing, and trading organizations, ensuring streamlined workflows, system security, and operational efficiency. My ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges, configure systems, and enhance IT security (firewalls, VPNs) has helped organizations improve system reliability and business continuity. Key skills and expertise include: ✔ SAP B1 Implementation & Support – Blueprinting, Functional Specs, Customization ✔ Windows System Administration – Active Directory, Server & Firewall Management ✔ IT Security & Infrastructure Management – VPNs, Firewalls, Backups, Compliance ✔ Project Management & Leadership – ERP Coordination, Training, User Support ✔ Data Migration & Reporting – Master Data, SQL Server, DTW Migration Passionate about leveraging technology for business transformation, I thrive in high-pressure environments and excel in problem-solving, team collaboration, and process optimization. If you're looking for an ERP & IT expert who can drive digital transformation and operational excellence, let’s connect!

Country

India

City

Pune

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Active Directory, Windows Server, System Administration, VMware ESX, VMware, DHCP, Microsoft Exchange, Troubleshooting, Sonicwall, ITIL, Symantec Backup, DNS, Operating Systems, Group Policy, IT Operations, Servers, Vendor Management, IT Service Management, IT Management, Sonicwall Firewall

Experience

Manager

Aakar Foundry Pvt Ltd

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dy Manager (SAP B1)

Aakar Foundry Pvt Ltd

2022-6 - 2025-1 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Pune, Maharashtra, India

14+ years’ experience in SAP B1 & Windows System administration. Prime focuses on Server Administration and Application support tools. Assisted in the planning and modification, configuration analysis, network analysis, general troubleshooting of server and applications. Researches reproduces and resolves technical issues reported by users. Skilled in motivating and leading peers, and scheduling project activities. Good problem-solving skills with an ability to work under pressure.

Sap B1 Administrator

Indian Oxides and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

2018-12 - 2022-5 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Senior Executive IT

Kusters Calico Machinery Pvt Ltd

2017-2 - 2018-12 · 1 yr 11 mos

Vadodara Area, India

 SAP B1 implementation, administration, maintenance. Co-ordination with ERP service provider for fulfilling user requirements  Responsible for Windows Active Directory including managing and creating Groups and Users for providing various levels of Access Permissions.  Manage VMware  Expertise in project coordination activities and ensure completion of the projects within the time & budget and optimize resource utilization  Manage daily backups & restorations, backup reports & logs using Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 as per the backup policy defined  Cyberoam Firewall Management

System Administrator

Aichelin Unitherm

2010-11 - 2017-2 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Pune

 Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012 installation, deployments, troubleshooting  Responsible for Windows Active Directory including managing and creating Groups and Users for providing various levels of Access Permissions.  Active Directory installation and Configuration.  Active Directory users and group management  Manage In house Mail Server.  SAP B1 implementation, administration, maintenance. Co-ordination with ERP service provider for fulfilling user requirements.  Expertise in project coordination activities and ensure completion of the projects within the time & budget and optimize resource utilization.  Monitor ticketing system for new tickets and work-items. Update existing tickets. Maintain hardware inventory control in ticketing system.  Troubleshoot server hardware and software issues and escalate accordingly  SQL Server 2008 installation & configuration for Windows Server 2012.  Polycom V.C Configuration.  Manage daily backups & restorations, backup reports & logs using Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 as per the backup policy defined.  Troubleshoot issues related to O/S deployment, System reporting or any hardware related issues.  Sophos Firewall (SG125) Deployment, Management & Log monitoring.  Maintaining user profiles, user accounts, user rights, profile issues, on Active Directory.  Maintenance of all the IT Asset management, Vendor management and all interaction regarding the service or warranty related.

Desktop Engineer

OPENVIEW Technology

2007-3 - 2010-11 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Pune

 Assembling and Installation of a PC.  Installation of Operating Systems.  Working on Peer-Peer N/W & Domain.  Installing and configuring new hardware and software  Adding, removing, updating user account information and resetting passwords  Troubleshooting any reported problems, system performance tuning and answering technical  Maintains all the printers and troubleshoots when needed  Installing, Configuring and troubleshooting MS outlook. And related problems.  Taking Backup of Mail and Restoring mails  Configuring, Installing and troubleshooting windows Applications.  Updating the patches & service packs.  Maintaining of Local & Network Printers  Troubleshooting H/W and N/W related issues.  Resolving user problems onsite as well as remotely.  LAN Installation & Configuration for Desktop & Laptop Users.