Vishwanath Hegde

• Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
• Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and engagement.
• Mentored junior staff, fostering skills in project management and client relations.
• Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Project 01:
  Roll Outs of SAP EHSM Solution
  
  Led Fit-Gap workshops with EDGE entities to capture business
  requirements and process gaps.
  Authored functional specifications for RICEFW objects, focusing on
  custom reports and minor system enhancements.
  Designed and developed the global SAP EHSM template for Incident
  Management and Risk Assessment processes.
  Performed entity-specific SAP EHSM configurations to meet business
  requirements.
  Executed and documented System Integration Testing (SIT) and
  Functional/User Testing (FUT).
  Designed the role matrix and managed role-to-user mappings.
  Led and delivered key user training sessions across EDGE entities.
  Managed and executed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business
  stakeholders.
  Oversaw data migration activities, ensuring data accuracy and
  completeness.
  Executed production cutover activities and supported go-live readiness.
  Provided hyper care support and resolved post-go-live issues and defects.
  Delivered detailed end-user training and knowledge transfer to business
  users.

Project Type 02:

Implementation :- SAP EHS Sustainability Solution in all 27 manufacturing EDGE entities .

Conducted Fit Gap work shop with entity POCs to collect the entity
specific requirement .
Designed and developed the global SAP Sustainability template on Scope
01, Scope 02 and Scope 03 in order to comply with UAE Federal Decree
Law-2026.
Prepared the functional specification document to fill the business
requirement.
Executed and delivered SIT and UAT
Prepared user training documents
Conducted User Training
Prepared GRC roles matrix
Led the data preparation and data migration
Production cut over activities
Post go live support
Hyper care support

Project Type 03:
Upgrade of SAP S4/HANA 2020 to SAP S/4HANA 2025

Analysis of impact on existing process post upgrade
Analysis of list of additional features available in the upgrade system.
Analysis on list of deprecated Fiori apps and its impact on the current
business process.
Analysis of impact on GRC role in upgraded system.
Delivered the SIT in upgraded system.
Conducted the UAT and got the sign off
Involved in the post upgrade live activities.

• Client: - Illumina Inc.
• Project Type: -Implementation of SAP EHS Product safety, VERISK 3E 2404, PCN and ECHA portal integration with SAP, BOMBOS integration, designing of WWI report templates and data migration.
• Designed customer-specific solutions by conducting detailed Fit-Gap analysis.
• Implemented SAP EHS VERISK 2309 and subsequently upgraded to VERISK 2404.
• Served as Solution Architect, leading a team of 4 EHS consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Configured core components including SAP EHS, WWI Server, OCC Tool, Expert Server, and integrated with PCN and ECHA portals.
• Authored the Business Blueprint and Functional Specification (FS) documents.
• Contributed to the BOMBOS solution design (execution handled by another consultant).
• Led and executed system cutover activities to ensure a smooth transition.
• Conducted Train-the-Trainer sessions and facilitated end-user training.
• Led the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase.
• Supported data migration activities from ECC to S/4HANA.
• Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete high-impact projects, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Pre sale experience:-

Client- Monster Energy, Bloomberg, Vikram Solar.

• Provided expert guidance during mergers and acquisitions, facilitating smooth transitions for all parties involved while minimizing disruption or loss of productivity.
• Championed the adoption of cutting-edge technology solutions to optimize business operations across departments seamlessly.

• Client: - ITC Info tech/British American Tobacco
• Project Type:-Implementation of VERISK3E 2204, SVT, GLM.
• Implemented SAP EHS-product safety solution
• Implemented VERISK 3E 2204 version along with PCTEC 2204.
• Designed and integrated hanler system to SAP in order to pass comp data to pure.
• Designed customized SDS template.
• Installed Expert rules and customized some of expert rules.
• Designed Multi call rule for EU.
• Designed T2PO functionality in order to get mass comp data.
• Designed Recipe label.
• Provided user training.
• Over look documentation and handled team.
• Over look project cost and project plan etc.
• Implemented REACH SVT for import scenarios.

• Project 01:- Cargill Business services-Solution architect.
• Delivered 04 end to end implementation projects as solution architect within Cargill for different business functions and regions.
• Successfully delivered Product safety (SERC 1904 ,BOMBOS, Trade secret functionalities, solution in Cargill as part of Corner stone project, Galileo phase 2 ,Thor implementation projects.
• Successfully delivered Product safety ( Verisk 3E 2204) along with Substance volume tracking, Global labeling management.
• Successfully implemented Dangerous goods management for US region.
• Arrange and provide SAP EHS solution work shop to global business team.
• Fit and gap analysis of complex business process and provide solution.
• Writing FSD
• Configuration of system based on requirement
• Preparation of project related documents such as BPD and training documents.
• Lead project cut over activities in each client
• Technical discussion with vendor technical person
• KT to AMS team( AMS team was handled by Cognizant).
• Handling of AMS team and support to AMS team to solve critical incidents.
• Project 02:- Maruti Suzuki Private limited as Solution Architect.
• Implementation of SAP Product Compliance for the discrete industry.
• Provided solution for complex CDX integration with SAP.
• Worked on creation of MDS for material
• Worked on managing IMDS Compliance scenarios
• Designed pure to real substance design as per customer requirement
• Worked on creation of new regulatory requirement .
• Worked on Product analytical reports
• Involved in project related documents review.
• Worked on data migration .

• Worked for Deloitte USI customer Hawaii Electrical company to implement SAP EHS-Incident management as independent SAP EHS SME
• Customer wanted their EHSM-Report incident, report near miss and report safety observation processed to be implemented through SAP
• Gathered requirement from different business users
• Customer requirement to download all incident reports in excel were delivered
• Customer requirement to generate OSHA 301 report was delivered
• Customer requirement to route incident process by their org hierarchy were delivered
• Customer requirement to have business specific roles were delivered
• Used Azail process in implementation.
• Streamlined processes to increase efficiency, enabling teams to complete tasks ahead of schedule.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, leading to successful project outcomes.
• Provided thought leadership on industry-specific topics, establishing reputation as authority within field.
• Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of organizational needs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted solutions.
• Presented findings at conferences and workshops, showcasing expertise and building credibility within industry.
• Installed, configured and monitored new system features based on user needs.
• Prepared proposal documentation and specifications based on user analytics.

• Working as SME and Practice Head for SAP EHSM in KPIT .
• Handling multiple implementation and support projects as solution architect.
• Handling Pre-sale part.
• Handling and developing SAP EHSM in house team by configuring KPIT EHS solution system then training team.
• Project 01: - Implementation of SAP EHS EBIL.
• Customer: -Elentas Beck India private limited (Member of Altana Group).
• Technology used-Product safety, WWI, GLM , Dangerous goods management.
• Business scenario/Requirement:-
• Creation of MSDS for Indian plant products
• Creation of different types of labels by sing GLM tool
• Restriction/limit quantity of materials under REACH for EU by using SVT.
• Responsibility Handled:-
• Business solution for above customer business scenarios
• Workshops with end user
• Configuration of system
• Written FS for RICEF/W
• End user training
• Data migration/data upload by using OCC
• UAT defects works etc....
• Project 02: - Implementation of Incident management Customer: -Hawaii Electrical Company Inc.
• Technology Used: - SAP EHSM-Incident Management
• Business Scenario/Requirement:- Incident, near miss, Safety observation process to be mapped with SAP EHSM IM.
• Responsibility Handled:-
• Solution Architecture /Business solution to above business requirement All other implementation responsibility.
• In addition to above responsibility, I was leading SAP EHS team for this project too

• Subject matter Expert for the client Petro Rabigh. Project: - IT Phase II implementation for SAP EHS 3EHSM6.0.
• Following components of EHS/EHSM were implemented
• SVT, Hazardous substance management-Development of New chemical work flow. Waste management.
• Creation of waste Profile sheet, waste disposal process with several complex approval process
• EHSM 6.0 Incident management, risk assessment and Environment Management for Automation and record of all types of incidents with adequate approval process.
• Developed other process like of hazard register, JSA, Near miss/Safety suggestion, Safety observation process (Workers safety) and Developing of compliance related forms and reports with environment management for air, water, emission tests.
• Starting from collecting of requirement from business team and documentation of BBPs and Creation of FS for all above process and co- ordinate with implementation partner and business.
• Handling Huge SAP EHS team as Subject matter expert Had great experience in EHS-FIORI mobile apps for starting from collecting of requirement from business team and documentation of BBPs and Creation of FS for all above process and co-ordinate with implementation partner and business.
• Handled Huge SAP EHS team as Subject matter expert Had great experience in EHS-FIORI mobile apps for business needs.

• It was system upgrade from EHP 6 to EHP 7 and then implementation cum support cum roll out projects with below responsibilities.
• SAP EHS Component used : Product safety, Basic data and tools, Material master data, WWI, GLM tool.
• Conducted the workshops to understand 3 gather business requirement and converted the business requirement into Business Blue print Document with fit Gap mitigation analysis.
• Configured system and developed deferent types of labels as per business needs by using WWI according to business requirements for online and off-line business process.
• Written functional specification and coordination with technical team for custom development to full fill requirement. I had great experience in data loading by using OCC tool.
• Installed WWI server with server sizing and established RFC connections. Installed and tested CAB label printer in WWI server and established printer in SAP server.
• Conducted Functional Unit Testing, Integration testing, UAT scenarios.
• Worked for a roles of users, Go-Live preparation, preparation of End user manuals, providing training to users, Cut off activities and data migration activities.
• Go-Live and Post Go-live support.
• Prepared complete set documents like of training document, Business Blue print Document, Configuration document, KT document, and project cut over document, End to end project solution documentation etc.
• Did a roll-out project for the other countries with the same solution.

• Freelancer / Bengaluru / Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
• SAP EHS Component used: Occupational Health and IHS
• Implemented below components in SAP EHS : Basic data and tools:
• Configuration and customization of Report definition, Report symbols etc.
• WWI installation.
• Product safety: Configuration and customization of Phrase management Report management
• Configuration and customization of Report /Report template creation by using WWI.
• Configuration and customization of creation of MSDS reports, creation of SOP training document by using WWI.
• Configuration and customization of specification master Data Settings Occupational Health.
• Configuration and customization of workers health safety, safety measures, protocol.
• Configuration and customization of Injury/ Illness log entry reports Industrial Hygiene and Safety.
• Configuration and customization of work area (master data) management
• Configuration and customization of risk management
• Configuration and customization of Agent management
• Configuration and customization of risk analysis
• Configuration and customization of accident/incident log
• Configuration and customization of reporting system.
• Preparation of BBP Document, Unit Test cases, configuration documents, user manuals and execution of training to core teams. Data migration activities by using data editor tool.

• COURSES, IOSH