Samba Vajja

20+ years of experience across Oracle Apps R12/11i/10.7 implementation, re-implementation, R12 upgrades, and Support & Enhancement projects. Extensive experience as an Oracle EBS R12 Techno-Functional Consultant, having served as Oracle Financials Manager for a multinational Technology-vertical client, handling EBS Finance Receivables, GL, and Payables. Currently leading Application Support & Maintenance for a US Real Estate, Mortgage, Financial, and Insurance client, delivering across AP, AR, GL, FA, OM, INV, SCM, iExpense, and Purchasing modules for the US region.

Proven track record of driving innovation and automation within delivery teams, reducing ticket backlog and improving CSI (Continuous Service Improvement) margins. Strong hands-on experience building RDF reports using Report Builder and retrofitting reports to R12 standards, along with XML Publisher (BI Publisher) reports. Proficient in building interfaces, conversions, and customizations using Oracle EBS RICE methodologies.

Experience with Discoverer Reports (Discoverer Plus, Viewer, and Desktop) and performance tuning of SQL queries using Explain Plans. Solid understanding of core business flows, including Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay. Strong skills in requirement gathering, solution design, debugging, issue resolution, testing, and documentation.

Result-oriented and goal-driven, with strong analytical skills and a focus on delivering business value. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with proven project delivery experience from inception through stabilization and steady-state operations. Strong leadership skills with a high focus on innovation, automation, and Continuous Service Improvement in project delivery.

Skilled at team building and cross-skilling resources for optimal knowledge sharing and delivery. Knowledge of Python, Claude, Chroma DB (Vector DB), and building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.

Sr. Project Manager – Oracle EBS Finance - Cognizant

(2022-04 - 2026-08)

Rolled out Oracle Financials modules (AP, AR, GL, FA, iExpense) for Mexico for the Prudential Financial client, including customer, supplier, employee, and asset conversions, open balance conversion, and development of inbound/outbound interfaces and reports.

• Managed deliverables and gathered requirements directly from the client as Project Manager.
• Planned, organized, prioritized, and managed multiple work efforts across application teams.
• Developed and delivered effective presentations to senior management to communicate project updates and support decision-making.
• Managed and tracked project progress against the project plan.
• Led the upgrade project from R12.2.6 to R12.2.13.
• Handled support tasks including regular technical activities and production performance issues.
• Managed month-end close activities.

Sr. Project Manager – Oracle EBS Finance - Cognizant

(2014-06 - 2022-03)

• Led the R12 implementation and data migration from 11i to R12 across all Financials modules (GL, AP, FA, PO, AR, OM, SCM, INV); took complete ownership of Finance track deliverables.
• Managed deliverables and gathered requirements from the client as Project Manager.
• Worked with the technical team during development to resolve technical issues and enforce coding standards; conducted code reviews and performance tuning of financial module customizations.
• Ensured monthly release cycles were planned and delivered on schedule.
• Ensured smooth month-end and year-end financial closures for the business.
• Proactively provided solutions for problem areas with a strong focus on CSI items.
• Fostered an innovation and automation culture, automating nearly all month-end activities for time and cost efficiency.
• Tracked all enhancements, automations, and critical deployments, including go-live support for enhancement projects.
• Drove stakeholder and business meetings, providing regular status updates and plans for new rollouts.
• Built strong rapport with the business community and resolved end-user issues across Finance modules.
• Managed effective and efficient ERP delivery activities within the designated region.
• Implemented and managed project changes to maintain overall project/program schedules.
• Performed performance tuning for long-running programs.
• Conducted post-implementation reviews and provided ongoing support.
• Provided month-end support and issue resolution, including day-to-day production support and book-close assistance.

Finance Track Lead – Oracle Applications 11i Support - Cognizant

(2006-06 - 2014-05)

• Led the 11i implementation, upgrade, and data migration from 10.7 to 11i across all Financials modules (GL, AP, FA, PO, AR, OM, INV).
• Managed the Finance track (AR, GL, AP, PO) plus custom OM modules and third-party integration systems.
• Led the team across all activities, ensuring zero escalations and on-time delivery of new solutions and automations.
• Provided solutions for critical business issues and resolved recurring AMS issues with automated fixes wherever possible.
• Handled daily support activities, Month-End Closure (MEC) activities, and critical support issues.
• Tracked enhancements, automations, and critical deployments, including go-live support for enhancement projects.
• Presented weekly and monthly project status updates at client status meetings.
• Built strong rapport with end users and resolved Finance module issues effectively.
• Implemented Oracle Application Object Library (AOL) features, including Flex fields in Forms and Reports, and managed Concurrent Programs.
• Delivered hands-on RICEW (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, Workflow) components.
• Prepared technical design documents for customizations and conversions using AIM documentation methodology (MD070, CV60).
• Wrote stored procedures, packages, functions, and database triggers using SQL and PL/SQL.
• Created SQL*Loader control programs and PL/SQL validation scripts for validating and pre-processing legacy data from feeder systems into Oracle Applications.

Technical Consultant - Cognizant

(2003-06 - 2006-05)

Oracle Applications 10.7 support and enhancement.

• Worked on enhancements and development of interfaces, RDF reports, and various objects in 10.7, referencing MD-50 documents.
• Created MD-70, change documents, and UTPs for delivered RICE objects.
• Migrated data from legacy systems into Oracle Applications 10.7.
• Prepared and reviewed project documents, including Change Documents/MD-70, Unit Test Plans, use case documents, and setup documents.
• Participated in weekly status meetings and one-on-one calls with the client CSIT team for requirements gathering and technical issue resolution.

Application Developer - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

(2002-07 - 2003-06)

NRB Bearings 11i implementation project, spanning Development, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, SIT, UAT, and go-live phases.

• Worked on all RICE components, referencing MD-50 documents.
• Created MD-70, change documents, and UTPs for delivered RICE objects.
• Prepared and reviewed project documents, including Change Documents/MD-70, Unit Test Plans, use case documents, and setup documents.
• Delivered expertise in analysis, customizations, localizations, migrations, conversions, interfaces, and implementation across Oracle Applications 11i (AP, AR, OM, Purchasing, Inventory, System Administration, APIs, and Open Interfaces); developed XML Publisher and RDF Reports for Finance modules.
• Implemented Oracle AOL features, including Flex fields in Forms and Reports, and managed Concurrent Programs.

Application Developer - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

(2002-01 - 2002-06)