1. Mark Newman CV: +44 7879 497408 / mark.newman@mandant.net
Profile: Mark Newman
Role & Key Points Principal / Expert SAP NetWeaver PO7.4, PI7.31, PI7.3, PI7.1, PI7.0, XI3.0, XI2.0,
ABAP/4, Idoc ALE Development / Integration Consultant / Integration Architect /
SOA Consultant, Enterprise SOA Architect
Previously employed by SAP for six years as SAP UK Senior consultant
responsible for PI/XI. SAP UK involved in designing and pre-implementing PI/XI
for many projects including Whole of Government Accounting Solution amongst
other smaller projects in both XI3.0 and XI2.0. As the first UK XI consultant for
SAP UK, developed the XI Team for SAP UK and nurtured, coached and trained
many other SAP consultants as part of his team.
Combined Consulting duties with extensive delivery of technical training for SAP
Education performing a considerable proportion of XI Training course in the UK
and across SAP’s network of European offices. Co-delivered the first XI 5 day
Boot camp in Europe on behalf of SAP Education.
Since leaving SAP has Designed, Led, Implemented, QA’d and Project Managed
various XI3.0, PI7.0, PI7.1 & PI7.3, PI7.31 & PO7.4 projects including Large
Electronic Product Retail Supplier, Luxury Automotive Manufacture in Crewe,
Software Provider & SAP Partner in Belfast, Central Government, a Brewery in
Leeds, and a UK Utilities (GAS) company in West London.
Mark has extensive knowledge of all aspects of PI7.3, PI7.1, PI7.0, XI3.0 &
XI2.0 from both his project experience and his teaching commitment to SAP UK,
PI7.0 & PI7.1 curriculum, which he continues to deliver on a regular basis. Mark
is currently aligned to deliver the SOA courses for SAP UK along with the PI7.1
courses in the future.
Mark has worked on 50+ customer sites configuring E-Filing (EOY and INYR) as
well as configuration of the DPS service for inbound forms (Tax Codes
notifications etc.)
Since April 2012, Mark has been involved in the Real Time Information (RTI) Pilot
scheme assisting SAP UK in the delivery of the pilot to their customers.
Mark remains actively involved in RTI implementations for customers on varying
versions of SAP PI bot for using the Mandant Hosted E-Filing service as well as
customers own PI systems.
Mark has implemented other non PI/XI globally integrated solutions across
various business sector modules including SAP Retail, SAP IS Utilities, SAP SRM,
Logistics Inbound and Outbound, Materials Management, Sales & Distribution,
Customs & Excise, Plant Maintenance, Financial Accounting / Controlling,
Warehouse
Management, Public Sector Collections & Disbursements and CRM.
SAP Experience
Overall IT
16 years at including 6 years at SAP (UK)
18 years
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Key SAP skills &
Certifications
Key SAP skills &
Certifications
Expert in Exchange Infrastructure (PO7.4, PI7.31, PI7.3 AEX, PI7.3 Dual Stack,
PI7.1.PI7.0, XI3.0, XI2.0) Expert in following adapters, IDOC_AAE, HTTP_AAE,
File, FTP, JDBC, JMS, IDOC, RFC, MAIL,SOAP,HTTP,XI Connectivity (proxies).
Expert in PO7.4, PI7.31, PI7.3, PI7.1, PI7.0, XI3.0 ccBPM, NWBPM, Mapping using
graphical mapping tool, XSLT, XSTL+Java, Java.
Expert in Configuration and Administration of PO7.4 , PI7.31AEX, PI7.3 AEX,
PI7.3 DUAL STACK, PI7.1,PI7.0, XI3.0
Expert in ABAP/4 Development
Expert in E-filing and RTI configuration and implementation
Expert in Informatica Conversion Agent
Expert development of SAP Web Services Web Service Infrastructure (SOA)
Expert in Interface Design/Development
Expert in ALE Development & Configuration Expert in ECC/EWM/CRM
development
Proficient in SRM development
Expert in Idoc Development
Expert in Java, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, XML, XSL, XSD, JSP, Servlets, Applets
Expert in SAP Message Control/Output Control / Requirements Control
Delivery of full XI/PI Certification Courses for SAP UK and EMEA
Highly accomplished delivery of SAP courses in UK and Abroad Work to ASAP
methodology as well as other main stream project delivery mechanisms
Industry experience –
Retail, Manufacturing, Electronic Sales & Distribution, CRM, FI-CA, Utilities,
Public Sector Collections and Disbursements
Certified NetWeaver Consultant Certified MM Consultant, Certified ABAP/4
Consultant, Certified PM Consultant, Certified Workplace Consultant, ABAP/4
Programming, SAP Internet Transaction Server Application programming,
J2EE/WAS configuration, Exchange Infrastructure setup and configuration, Setup
and configuration of mySAP.com Workplace
Delivery of SAP branded courses in multiple SAP subsidiary countries including
SAP AG for launch of mySAP.com for Europe Programming, Applet
Programming, SQL Anywhere database access programming
Certified in the following disciplines:
Certified NetWeaver Consultant
Certified ABAP/4 Consultant
Certified PM Consultant
Certified MM Consultant
Certified Workplace Consultant
Instructor for Delivery of Certification of NetWeaver PI Academy
Career History Primary Roles held:
Lead XI/PI Principal Consultant / SAP Integration Architect / PI Developer /
Design Authority / SAP Project Quality Assurance / SAP Trainer.
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Some key examples of projects undertaken to date include (most recent first):
April 2015 to
Present
Jaguar Land Rover – Coventry
PO7.4 Singe Stack (AEX). – Role Integration Architect, Project Manager,
Implementation Consultant.
Delivery of world first SAP Cloud for Service (C4S) solution integration to SAP HR.
SAP C4S running on SAP Hana Cloud Platform (HCP) and connectivity via JLR
specified XML Gateway. Working with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), JLR
resources and IBM to deliver the integrated solution.
Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) integration to SAP for retrieving
employee attributes using Web Service calls into PI from Web Services client in
ADFS.
Scenarios:
Idoc to Web Services, Web Services (SOAP) to ABAP Proxy.
March 2015 to
Present
Rexam – Luton
PI7.3 Dual Stack Environment – Role Integration Architect / Project Manager
Migration of existing interfaces from hosting provider (HP) to hosting provider T-
Systems. Responsible for the design and reworking of interfaces as part of
standardising the naming and configuration.
Future proofing the interfaces configuration to use Adapter engine only in order
that a move to PO7.4 in later projects would be seamless.
Scenarios:
Proxy to Proxy, Idoc to Proxy, Proxy to Idoc, File to Idoc, Idoc to File, SMTP
January 2015 –
March 2015
M&S – London
PI7.31 AEX Design Authority. Delivery of specification for inbound SAP Adapter
based on PI7.31 Single Stack. Taken on as Integration Architect for Process
Orchestration and working with Tata Consultancy Service as advisor and mentor
for delivery of a template for integration to the SAP environments.
June 2014 to
Present
Mitie Group – Bristol
PI7.0 Lead and then only PI consultant to allow migration from PI7.0 to PO7.4
AEX as well as covering ongoing BAU support. Delivered Integration strategy
and re-aligned governance as well as all the hands-on delivery of various
projects
Single handed delivering PI Object migration of 60+ Interfaces from Dual Stack PI
7.0 to Single Stack PO7.4.
Working with Project Managers, Functional Team members and 3rd
parties for
assurance of delivery.
Working with the Hosting partner to ensure correct components installed.
Post installation configuration and connectivity to SAP Backend for 4 landscape
environments (DEV,QAS, Pre-Prd & Prod) PO systems.
Connectivity including internal File, FTP, SFTP, JDBC, Idoc, RFC, ABAP Proxy, Web
Services.
Connectivity also including external Web Services and HTTP to 3rd
Party services
such as Concur solutions, Coldharbour solutions & HMRC.
Roadmap to include B2B scenarios.
Jan 2014 to June Eurocell Limited – Nottingham
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2014 Integration Design Lead and Technical PI authority – PI 7.31 Dual Stack. Hands
on Implementation of various interfaces including interfacing to WeSupply B2B
provider, Advansys B2C provider and SalesForce.Com CRM.
Migration of XI3.0 to PI7.31 scenarios.
Configuration of Idoc Partner profiles,
All technical connectivity between SAP ERP 6.00 and PI.
September 2013
– Jan 2014
Office Depot - Andover
Integration Design and Hands on PI7.3 Single Stack implementation for
Retail/Warehouse Management interfaces using NetWeaver PI B2B Add-on.
Responsible for delivery of approx 30 interfaces including the development of
maps and UDF’s as well as configuration of the conversions of flat file and EDI
files to/from 3rd
parties.
Configuration of the B2B – SFTP Adapter EDIFACT, EANCOM, DTFF-DISPOR,
DTFF-PICKUP, Plain to XML and XML to Plain
Configuration of the JMS adapters
Configuration of the Generic EDI Adapter.
August 2013 Ardagh – Dublin
Configuration of Interfaces to HMRC for Real Time information in Pi7.3 Single
Stack environment.
Sept 2013 EE – Hatfield
Develop and deliver workshop for PI 7.3 benefits and a comparison of earlier
versions of PI to allow EE to make informed decision on upgrade path and
functionality in PI7.3 as well as the option of Single Stack or Dual Stack.
Detailing and delivery of the Upgrade from XI3.0 to PI7.3 content.
July 2013 –
October 2013
Hafele – Rugby
Development and deployment control of Java Payment Card solution provided
by Mandant Solutions for the authorisation of payment cards over the internet.
Developed originally on a dual stack SAP Web Application server, requirement to
upgrade to 7.3 infrastructure and to split the ABAP and Java stacks
March 2012 –
July 2013
Multiple SAP customer and UK Tax paying organisations setup and configuration
for HMRC RTI E-Filing from SAP ECC6 , SAP PI7.0, SAP PI 7.11, SAP PI 7.31 and
onto HMRC.
Clients include:
The AA – PI 7.0
London Borough of Southwick – PI 7.0
Booker Cash and Carry – PI 7.0
Inmarsat – PI 7.0
Jurys Inn – PI 7.31
Hager – PI 7.0
KCA Deutag – PI 7. 0
Milk Link (Arla Foods) – PI 7.0
University of West England – PI 7.0
London Probation Office – PI 7.3
Lonza – PI 7.11
Marstons – PI 7.0
Continental Teves – PI 7.0
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BMW – PI 7.1
Synthomer - PI 7.0
ARCO – PI 7.0
Leeds City Council – PI 7.31
Kent Police – PI 7.11
Essex Fire Service – PI 7.31
Eurotunnel – PI 7.31
Kuoni Travel – PI 7.3 1
… and more..
Nov 2011 –
March 2012
Kent Police
(Part-time)
Police Service – Kent - PI 7.3 Dual Stack
Integration with ProcServe (Zanzibar) supplier portal from SAP using cXML from
Idoc for Purchase Orders, Invoices and Credits.
Nov 2011 – June
2012
DfT
(Part-time)
DfT – Department for Transport (DVLA) – Swansea – PI 7.1
Integration with ProcServe (Zanzibar) supplier portal from SAP using cXML from
Idocs for Purchase Orders and to Invoices.
Feb 2010 to
March 2011
Waterford,
Wedgwood &
Royal Doulton
(3 days per week)
WWRD – Stoke-on-Trent – Global SAP Rollout 100+ Integration Scenarios (200+
physical Interfaces)
Project: PI 7.3 AEX (single stack). Integration Design Architect, Lead PI
Consultant
Responsible for the design and governance of all aspects of Interfacing into SAP
ECC from various 3 party applications, including Manhattan - PKMS
warehousing system (multiple versions) running on AS400 Mainframe
application.
ECC processing was to replace existing JD Edwards. Various adapters
implemented including:
IDOC_AAE
HTTP_AAE
JDBC
File/FTP
New protocol in SOAP adapter for integration with XI engine on the backend ECC
Used predominantly Graphical Mapping method enhanced with Function
Libraries / UDF’s
Training of internal employees to enable them to form part of the project team.
Continuous coaching/mentoring of whole team including other consultants.
Jan 2011
Tarmac
Tarmac – producer of road coverings.
Ramp up customer for PI 7.3.
Part of the SAP Ramp Up programme for PI7.3.
Implemented IDOC_AAE channel to/from SAP ECC
June 2010 – Jan
2011
Dixons Retail
Electronic Goods Supplier – DSGi Group.
Project: PI7.1 + De-central Adapters
Lead Design Architect for SAP Transformation Programme
Integration of ECC6 EHP4, MDM, EWM and many 3rd
party and in house systems
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as well as supplier integration via email.
Adopted as part of the Integration Services Team as the SAP Expert for Web
Services in SAP.
Design and governance of Web Services approach
Configuration and use of the MDM Web Services Generator
Configuration of SAP UDDI (Services Registry) for the discovery of Web Services
in SAP
Training of internal employees to enable them to support the PI application
from within the Integration Services Team. Continuous coaching/mentoring of
whole team including other consultants.
Integration with AS400 using MQ Series in conjunction with existing internal
policy for integration with mainframe. EBCIDIC conversions in the JMS adapters.
Use of various adapters:
JMS
JDBC
FILE
IDOC
HTTP
SOAP
MDM
Implemented use of SAPJMS queues and Topics running on J2EE engine as POC.
Implemented De-Centralised Adapter engine for scaling of PI 7.1
Various Mapping methods used – Graphical, Java and XSL
Jan 2010 – June
2010
Centrica
Utilities Provider - Staines
Lead Design Architect for Industry Process Simplification PI 7.1 project.
Hands on and Team Lead role included the design, implementation and
templates for approx. 500 Interfaces including File Adapters, Idoc Adapters, XI
Adapters, Web Services using the Web Service Architecture, Design of User
Interface Interaction with Data Archiving and PI Message Store, Informatica
Conversion Agent Design, Implementation and Deployment for Complex XML
Conversions. Implementation of Validations using the standard XSD Validation
option along with a Java based version of the XSD Validation programs including
the use of Global XSD documents.
Control design and development of user Defined Java Functions in central
Function Libraries for additional validations outside the capabilities of XSD
Validation
routes.
Design and configuration of Alerting using the Alerting Framework and CCMS
alerts to Solution Manager.
Configuration of processes to handle files sizes up to 1GB in size within PI
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(converted).
Design of Proxies for high volume workaround for Idoc processing
where processing by ECC SAP-ISU processing found to be slow.
Nov 2009 – Jan
2010
Part-Time
Hafele
Furniture and Fittings supplier - Rugby
Responsible for design and implementation of Web Service clients both in ABAP
and in Java for Credit Card Authorisation Solution in Customer Web-Shop.
Oct 2009 – May
2010
Part-Time
Bentley
Automobiles
Luxury Automotive Manufacturer - Crewe
Project: PI7.1 Design Architect and Implementation Consultant
Responsible for the overall design architecture of various Service Interfaces
within PI7.1 and ECC6 and 3rd Party WMS.
Responsible for implementation of the various interfaces from the ECC6 system
to the 3rd Party Warehouse Management System.
Project managing activities included building and building and implementing a
project plan built using ASAP methodology.
Training of customer technical team who will be responsible for supporting the
PI7.1 interfaces once live in July 2009. Adapters:
Idoc, SOAP, plain_http
2009 and
previous
AMT-SYBEX -
Software House
Belfast (SAP Complimentary Software Partner)
Project: To build PI7.1 System & 3 bespoke Courses to be run on customer site.
Responsible for designing PI7.1 Course material for general PI7.1 as well as
specifically Adapters and BPM.
Delivery of the three courses was held at the customer offices in Belfast.
Adapters:
Idoc, RFC, JMS, SOAP, plain_http, File, JDBC
OFCOM Media Licensing Authority
Project: PI 7.0 Design Expert
Responsible for analysis and re-design of poorly performing interfaces. Also
responsible for support of all interfaces and implementing changes as required,
supporting testing through to go-live. Systems integrated included SAP ECC6 and
Siebel as well as various in-house systems using NetWeaver PI7.0.
Design of Integration scenarios (asynchronous & synchronous) Setup and
configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration Directory
Hand-On Basis Administration and Advisory of existing and new installations of
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PI7.0
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces Implement Idoc
Adapters
Implement RFC Adapters
Implement ABAP Proxies (Client and Server) Implement FTP Adapters
Implement File Adapters
Implement SOAP Adapters Implement Plain HTTP Adapters
Implement Graphical Mapping Programs Implement Java Mapping Programs
Implement XSLT Mapping Programs and XSLT/Java Hybrid Test/Document and
Handover to client
SERCO Services Provider
Project: PI 7.0 Design Expert.
Responsible for enabling pre-implemented non-working interfaces to allow
successful communication and message exchange. Also responsible for design
and delivery of multiple new interfaces including module development and
performance improvements. Design of Integration scenarios (asynchronous &
synchronous)
Setup and configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration Directory
Hand-On Basis Administration and Advisory of existing and new installations of
PI7.0
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces Module
Development for Adapters
Implement Idoc Adapters
Implement RFC Adapters
Implement ABAP Proxies (Client and Server) Implement FTP Adapters
Implement File Adapters
Implement SOAP Adapters Implement Plain HTTP Adapters
Implement Graphical Mapping Programs Implement Java Mapping Programs
Implement XSLT Mapping Programs. Test/Document and Handover to client
Edrington Whisky Manufacturer and Supplier
Project: NetWeaver PI Expert.
Responsibilities included configuring SAP PI7.0 for message exchange after basic
installation and also migrate SAP Business Connector scenarios to the configured
NetWeaver PI system. Also knowledge transfer to client support personnel.
Design of Integration scenarios (asynchronous & synchronous) Setup and
configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration Directory
Hand-On Basis Administration and Advisory of existing and new installations of
PI7.0
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces Implement Idoc
Adapter
Implement File Adapters
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Implement Graphical Mapping Programs Test/Document and Handover to client
Yule Catto /
Synthomer
Pharmaceuticals Company
Project: Solution Architect for Hosted E-filing.
Responsible for design and implementation of ECC6 E-filing to government
gateway via hosted NetWeaver PI7.0. Also responsible for actual transmission of
HR GB End of Year submissions.
Global Construction Company / Supplier of hire equipment
Project: Integration Architect / Design Strategy Authority for integration.
Responsible for tactical and strategic design for internal and external systems.
Deliverables included strategy for integration using SAP PI including designing
standards for future projects and implementations for integration. Also
responsible for delivery of tactical solution for a non PI integration.
Kohler Mira Global Manufacturer / Supplier of Bathroom equipment - Cheltenham
Project: Lead implementation consultant for both PI7.0 and XI3.0
implementations using Idoc scenarios for global sales and distribution with
intercompany billing.
Design of Integration scenarios (asynchronous)
Setup and configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration Directory
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces Implement Idoc
Adapters
Implement Idoc extensions
Implement Graphical Mapping Programs Implement SAP ABAP User Exits
Test/Document and Handover to client
NEOPOST UK Manufacturer of Postage Franking Machines - LONDON
Project: Advisor / Expert and implementation consultant for PI7.0
implementation for integration between mySAP ERP 2004 (ECC5) and 3rd party
CRM system. Was engaged to revise already implemented solution in order to
validate the methods of implementation and advise in an ongoing evolution of
new scenarios. Advised to performance settings from an infrastructure (basis)
perspective. Design of Integration scenarios (asynchronous & synchronous)
Setup and configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration Directory
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces Implement Idoc
Adapters
Implement RFC Adapters
Implement ABAP Proxies (Client and Server) Implement Graphical Mapping
Programs Test/Document and Handover to client
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XEROX Global Printer and Printing Media Manufacturer – UXBRIDGE
Project: Advisor / Expert and implementation consultant for PI7.0
implementation for integration between mySAP ERP 2005 (ECC6), mySAP
CRM5.0, mySAP SRM4.0, NetWeaver 2004s BI and many external 3rd party
applications using plain HTTP, SOAP, Proxies, File, FTP adapters.
Design and implementation of web based user interfaces (UI)using Web Dynpro
for ABAP.
Design of Integration scenarios (asynchronous & synchronous) Setup and
configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration Directory
Hand-On Basis Administration and Advisory of existing and new installations of
PI7.0
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces Implement Idoc
Adapters
Implement RFC Adapters
Implement ABAP Proxies (Client and Server) Implement FTP Adapters
Implement File Adapters
Implement SOAP Adapters Implement Plain HTTP Adapters
Implement Graphical Mapping Programs Implement Java Mapping Programs
Implement XSLT Mapping Programs and XSLT/Java Hybrid Test/Document and
Handover to client
CITB Government Institute for Construction Training – Kings Lynne
Project: Project Managed XI3.0 implementation for integration between SAP
46C and 3rd Party course booking system. Lead the initial design of the
implementation. Interfaces included use of Idoc adapter, plain http, SOAP, RFC
and File adapters.
Design of Integration scenarios (asynchronous & synchronous) Setup and
configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration Directory
Hand-On Basis Administration and Advisory of existing and new installations of
PI7.0
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces Implement Idoc
Adapters
Implement RFC Adapters
Implement SOAP Adapters Implement Plain HTTP Adapters
Implement Graphical Mapping Programs Test/Document and Handover to client
Centrica Business UK Utilities –– Gas & Electric Supply
Project : QA Authority
Project: Implementation of XI for the CRM/IS-Utilities R/3 integration
Advisory and Authority on techniques used for the implementation of XI3.0
using various protocols for communication and interaction.
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Administration of various QA systems to allow parallel testing following the IS-U
Solution partners requirements for testing.
Advised on problematic areas, and suggested solutions where performance
issues had arisen from data take-on procedures.
Supplied documentation to high standard to allow Utilities IT sponsors to make
correct approach in resolving issues.
Design of Integration scenarios (asynchronous & synchronous)
Setup and configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration Directory
Hand-On Basis Administration and Advisory of existing and new
Installations of PI7.0
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces
Implement Idoc Adapters
Implement RFC Adapters
Implement SOAP Adapters
Implement Plain HTTP Adapters
Implement Graphical Mapping Programs
Implement Java Mapping Programs
Implement XSLT Mapping Programs
Test/Document and Handover to client
Carlsberg UK Brewery –– Brewers and Distributors of Danish Beers
Project Manager and Design Authority
Project Managed a project which allowed for the dismissal of a 3rd
party EDI integration sub-system. Basic re-work of the existing
interfaces from 3rd party into XI3.0.
Created framework for automatic backups and archiving, as well as
setting standards for future projects within the Brewery including
using XI3.0 for ecommerce communication to the public.
Design of Integration scenarios (asynchronous & synchronous)
Setup and configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration
Directory
Hand-On Basis Administration and Advisory of existing and new
installations of PI7.0
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces
Implement ABAP Proxies
Implement SOAP Adapters
Implement Plain HTTP Adapters
Implement Graphical Mapping Programs
Implement Java Mapping Programs
Implement XSLT Mapping Programs
Test/Document and Handover to client
HMRC - Aspire UK Government (Tax Payer Accounting) ––
Project Technical Team Lead Project: Whole of Government Accounts Project
(SAFE)
Design of Integration scenarios ( asynchronous and synchronous ) Abap
Development using XI ABAP Proxies
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Setup and configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration Directory
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces Implement File
adapters for various interfaces
Implement JDBC Adapters for various interfaces
Implement XI Business Process Management ccBPM for various scenarios
Implement XSLT mapping programs
Present to customers architecture and integration scenarios for pilot phase
WHSmith News News Paper and Magazine Publisher - Swindon
Principal/Lead XI Consultant
Led Blueprinting/Design and Development of XI Interfaces to replace legacy EDI
interfaces with the leading high street retailers such as ASDA (AS2) and Tesco
SAP (UK) Ltd SAP (UK) Education: XI/PI Trainer
Delivered training both for scheduled XI ‘public’ courses as well as Customer
Specific XI Training course in the UK.
SAP (UK) Ltd Technology Senior Integration Consultant /
Lead Consultant for UK Consulting Group within SAP UK
Mark was selected for fast-track career progression whereupon he become the
lead consultant responsible for XI for SAP UK & Ireland where he was
responsible for designing and pre-implementing XI for Whole of Government
Accounting Solution.
An example of Projects undertaken includes:
HMRC Government -- Tax Payer Accounting (UK) ––
Technical Team Lead Project: Whole of Government Accounts Pilot
Design of Integration scenarios ( asynchronous and synchronous ) Abap
Development using XI ABAP Proxies
Setup and configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration Directory
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces
Implement File adapters for various interfaces Implement JDBC adapters
Implement Plain HTTP & SOAP adapters Implement XSLT mapping programs
Implement Java mapping programs
Present to customers architecture and integration scenarios for pilot phase and
enable framework for future phases.
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Retailing Company (UK) -- Technical Team Lead Project: Financials & HR legacy
system integration
Setup and configure SLD, Integration Repository, Integration Directory
Implement Data types, message types, message interfaces Implement File
adapters for various interfaces
Implement Java mapping functions Implement XSLT mapping programs
Implement Dispatcher processes for File adatpers using Java to cleanse data to
reduce load in XI prior to sending to the integration engine.
Oversee the overall project deliverables from an XI objective. Liase with
customer/partner for the gathering of requirements and best practices for
implementation
Government Tax and Revenue Agency (UK) -- Technical Team Lead Project:
Public Sector collection and disbursements with CRM Design of 20+ interfaces to
government framework systems Technical team lead for all technical aspects of
the project including, Basis, ABAP development, ALE Configuration and Interface
development
Planning resources, internally and externally Liaising with customer for all
technical issues
Responsible for liaising with SAP Application consultants in CRM and FI/CA to
gather bespoke requirements
Distribute work amongst development teams
A member of the development team responsible for developing specific areas of
the customer requirements and ensuring the smooth delivery of the technical
developments
Hold weekly progress meetings with members of the development team
Attend weekly meetings with customer and SAP Project Manager Building
bespoke Idoc types/message types and subsequent processing modules
A member and Lead of technical team responsible for the Application Link
Enabling of R/3 system to SAP Warehouse Management system Responsible for
Inbound and Outbound Logistics Execution messaging between R/3 and
Warehouse Management system. Responsible for design and implementation of
bespoke triggering mechanisms for outbound Idoc processes using non-standard
Idoc types
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Responsible for Idoc enhancements to enable UK Subsidiary to fit in with
existing global R/3
Responsible for design and implementation of bespoke packing algorithm to
propose packaging for materials in deliveries and transfer orders within the
warehouses, to have best fit no wastage proposals.
Responsible for documentation of all developments
Retail Store, Knightsbridge (UK) -- Technical Lead / ALE Data Migration
Consultant
Project: SAP Retail data migration - From highly bespoke 4.0B SAP Retail to
Standard 46C SAP Retail with Organisational changes and data cleansing re-
mapping 2.0M Articles
A member of and leading the technical team responsible for the migration of
data
Responsible for the data cleansing program design and implementation
Responsible for the enhancements of the Standard Idoc types to incorporate
additional data stored in the legacy system. Responsible for development of
bespoke reporting for checking the migrated article data
Responsible for development of bespoke reporting for comparisons across the
two systems
Responsible for documentation of interfaces
Responsible for fine tuning the ALE processes for optimum performance to allow
for tight time-scales
International Electronics Manufacturer and Distributor (UK) -- Interface
development consultant
Project: R/3 Logistics + FI Global implementation
A member of the development team responsible for implementing bespoke and
enhanced solutions for UK phase of project Responsible for the design and
implementation of integrated Customs and Excise Management system
Responsible for the design and implementation of integrated solution for
International forwarding agent
Responsible for the end-user knowledge transfer of all bespoke interfaces
Responsible for training of customer developer for project completion hand-
over
Responsible for design and implementation of bespoke dialog transactions to
trigger all integration scenarios
Technical representative in Liege, Belgium for go-live of Warehouse section of
project