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SivaGanesh Gudela

SivaGanesh Gudela

SAP S/4 Insurance Manager
The Hague

Summary

A highly experienced SAP S/4 Insurance Manager with over 20 years of expertise in SAP implementation, financial transformation, and managing end-to-end finance processes. Proficient in integrating SAP S/4 Insurance modules, driving digital transformation, and ensuring financial compliance. Known for leading cross-functional teams, optimizing business processes, and delivering successful projects for global clients.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Principal Consultant

msg global Solutions Benelux B.V
Utrecht, Netherlands
06.2022 - Current
  • As an Engagement Manager, I continued to oversee msg Europe consultants' work allocation, ensuring they were assigned to relevant projects and maintained high levels of billable work. During this period, I successfully sustained the >95% billable work achievement, a benchmark I had consistently met during my tenure in msg Asia.
  • In my current position, I am the Test Manager for a leading bank in Finland, where I am responsible for validating Subledger postings for their SAP FPSL implementation. To ensure proper process alignment and high-quality testing outcomes, I collaborate with multiple teams, from source systems to end systems. In order to ensure efficiency and consistency across all teams, I designed a robust testing process. Client recently commended me on my contribution to the timely delivery of a new product that had previously faced delays.
  • In my role as a Core Insurance Product Owner, I am responsible for strategic planning and identifying business opportunities to drive growth. My focus is on strategy planning, which involves setting long-term product roadmaps, optimizing processes, and ensuring the successful delivery of solutions that meet both client and organizational objectives.

Principal Consultant

msg global Asia Pvt Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
02.2015 - 06.2022
  • At a major Insurance Provider in Singapore for their SAP for Insurance implementation, lead claims team in development of 300+ products along with testing and change management process. Also managed Data Migration for all modules in conducting discussions with client, documentation, development and testing.
  • Extended this solution to their subsidiary in Indonesia, developed 40+ products in different lines of business, added new features and managed this account along with AMS services for 6 years with a positive customer feedback and within their timelines and budget. Customer was so happy as we got business from 2 new customers with their feedback.
  • Acted as a Product Owner for SAP Germany in designing and developing new functionalities in SAP Fiori by developing new applications to ease customers business. These new developments are part of their standard system and available in new releases.
  • Acted as a Engagement manager to monitor msg Asia consultants work allocation and allocate them with new projects and make them billable with sufficient work allocated. Achieved >95% billable work in msg Asia during my tenure for consecutive 2 years.
  • To stabilize a customer system in Argentina, upon Managements request, analysed system quality and quality measures taken by them….provided a proper regression test planning to improve the quality of solution.
  • Acted as a Test Manager for a leading Reinsurance organization in Japan to plan properly to enhance quality along with planning and strategies

Principal Consultant

msg global India Pvt Ltd.,
Bengaluru, India
10.2013 - 02.2015
  • Responsible for leading the SAP Claims team for a major SAP for Insurance implementation project for a client in Saudi Arabia. The role involved working closely with the client to determine their business needs and translate those requirements into a comprehensive SAP system.
  • Participated in the requirements gathering, blueprint documentation, project planning, estimations, and strategy phases.
  • In Beijing, I was responsible for the redesign and development of a new claims product as part of SAP's broader offerings, which included management of the entire product development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to design, development, testing, and delivery.
  • I provided critical support for the seamless integration of SAP ICM (Incentives and Commission Management) into SAP's newly acquired Camillion product, now known as SAP PQM (Product and Quotation Management).

Senior Consultant

Deloitte Consulting India Pvt Ltd.
Hyderabad, India
05.2011 - 10.2013
  • Provided end to end SAP solution on Health Insurance, involved in preparation and realization phase of the Claims Management (FS-CM) processes in the system
  • Effectively managing 20 resources on the project (offshore Functional and Testing teams) to deliver project on time
  • Interacting with senior level executives to determine strategic direction for client's IT systems

Project Lead

Syntel
Pune, India
02.2010 - 03.2011
  • Responsible in setting-up and managing SAP Insurance Lab and its activities
  • Has configured IS-Insurance modules with relative case-studies in the insurance space for training and demo purpose
  • Managed phase roll outs for Auto Club Group, USA - which involves implementing state wide features to the existing claims management set up.

Consultant

Intelligroup Asia (P) Ltd
Hyderabad, India
02.2008 - 02.2010
  • Responsible for SAP ICM Production Support Activities for Ticketmaster's US operations, interacted with end users and provided instant solutions to most complex Production Issues
  • Prepared functional specs and involved in overall set up for new customized processes in UK such as VAT.
  • Involved in business discussions with clients pertaining to custom processes

SAP SD Consultant

Clientel Solutions
Bengaluru, India
02.2004 - 02.2008
  • Facilitated smooth go-live activities by conducting rigorous testing and quality assurance checks during implementation phases.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Senior Medical Representative

Wockhardt, Zydus Cadila etc.,
Vijayawada, India
08.1997 - 09.2003
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.

Education

MBA - Information Technology

Dr. C.V Raman University
India
07.2009 - 06.2011

Accounting

Nagarjuna University
India
07.1994 - 06.1997

Skills

Digital Transformation

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Languages

Telugu, Hindi
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Principal Consultant

msg global Solutions Benelux B.V
06.2022 - Current

Principal Consultant

msg global Asia Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 06.2022

Principal Consultant

msg global India Pvt Ltd.,
10.2013 - 02.2015

Senior Consultant

Deloitte Consulting India Pvt Ltd.
05.2011 - 10.2013

Project Lead

Syntel
02.2010 - 03.2011

MBA - Information Technology

Dr. C.V Raman University
07.2009 - 06.2011

Consultant

Intelligroup Asia (P) Ltd
02.2008 - 02.2010

SAP SD Consultant

Clientel Solutions
02.2004 - 02.2008

Senior Medical Representative

Wockhardt, Zydus Cadila etc.,
08.1997 - 09.2003

Accounting

Nagarjuna University
07.1994 - 06.1997

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