Nilesh Ramesh Ahir

A highly accomplished and results-oriented Digital Solution Specialist with 21+ years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in SAP Data and Analytics solutions.

An Infosys Certified Digital Solution

Specialist and TOGAF-certified Enterprise Architect with a proven track record of architecting, designing, and implementing innovative solutions for diverse industries. Expertise in SAP BDC, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, and AI/ML technologies, driving digital transformation and delivering significant business value to clients. Passionate about mentoring, process improvement, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize data and analytics platforms.

Digital Solution Specialist - Infosys - Mohali, Punjab

(2022-08)

• Spearheaded the development of data and analytics strategies for multiple large engagements and RFPs, leveraging SAP BDC, SAP Datasphere, BW, HANA, and Cloud technologies, resulting in improved decision-making capabilities for clients.
• Collaborated with Business and IT stakeholders to understand their data and analytics platform needs, translating business requirements into actionable solutions that aligned with enterprise architecture constraints and drove digital modernization.
• Defined AS-IS and TO-BE architectures, creating transition state architectures for seamless digital modernization transformations with minimal business impact.
• Led the development and implementation of solution architectures, ensuring adherence to best practices and delivering tangible business outcomes.
• Assessed organizational AI readiness and proposed AI enablement strategies, enabling clients to leverage AI/ML and Gen AI for competitive advantage.
• Contributed to the SAP COE at Infosys by developing POVs, POCs, tools, and accelerators for cutting-edge SAP data and analytics products.
• Recognized as a top 10% talent within Infosys, achieving a digital quotient of 260.

Lead Architect - Atos - Mumbai, Maharashtra

(2017-04 - 2022-07)

Nilesh worked with ATOS for 5 years with capacity of Lead Architect and performed various roles like Lead Architect, Senior Architect, Solution Architect and Consultant on various large engagements and programs. Moreover, he designed and executed the certification program for SAP COE at Atos for upskilling and cross skilling the Sanskrit resources in order to achieve highly efficient and effective work force in competency for taking future challenges. The main responsibilities include working closely with business, Client's IT team and key stakeholders to understand the pain points, requirements and propose solution architecture, design followed by implementation using best practices.

Solution Architect - IBM - Pune, Maharashtra

(2008-07 - 2017-03)

• Designed and developed next-generation data and analytics solutions for large SAP implementations at IBM, serving both domestic and international clients.
• Provided strategic consulting and technology advisory services to clients, helping them optimize their data and analytics platforms and achieve their business goals.
• Contributed to the SAP community by publishing over 45 white papers on innovative solutions, strategies, and solution architectures.
• Developed tools and accelerators for the COE, mentoring colleagues and fostering technical growth within the organization.
• Recognized as a Top 1% talent within IBM globally.

Senior Software Engineer - Intel - Bangalore, Karnataka

(2003-02 - 2006-03)

• Contributed to in-house projects involving SAP ECC, CRM, SRM, BW, and non-SAP technologies like TIBCO at Intel.
• Played a key role in the core architect team, developing the strategy for positioning SAP BW within Intel's landscape alongside the existing Teradata data warehousing solution.

Chemical Engineer - DFPCL - Mumbai, Maharashtra

(2001-07 - 2002-01)

• Managed the Weak and Concentrated Nitric Acid Plant as an assistant shift in-charge at DFPCL, a Petro-chemical manufacturing company.
• Redesigned scrubbers in the Ammonia Plant, contributing to reduced losses and improved efficiency within the Technical Services department.

Masters in Engineering - Software System - BITS Pilani (2002-12)

B-Tech - Chemical Engineering - LIT Nagpur (2000-05)