Punithraj Gowda is a certified SAP SuccessFactors consultant with experience in end-to-end SAP implementations including requirement gathering, business process blueprinting, realization, preparation, go-live, and production support. As a consultant, his main responsibilities involve implementing SAP SuccessFactors solutions for clients. He enjoys the continuous learning aspect of the job but finds sitting for long hours challenging.

1. PunithRaj Gowda
Consultant -(Success Factors)
Shravan Shetty ( Career Coach)
The Career Interview 04

2. Lets Explore Careers
Punithraj G is Certified in SAP HCM ,SuccessFactors,
LMS(Learning Management System) & SAP Success
Factors Recruiting with Recruiter Experience
Punithraj has a strong learning attitude towards
familiar and new ventures along with exhibition of
good analytical skills. He is representing the
experience and persistence effort and skills he built
across projects from different IT Companies and
Sectors .
Punith’s Knowledge is in his expertise in full cycle
ASAP implementation methodology starting from
Project preparation, to moving across Business
Process Blueprinting, Realization, Final Preparation,
Go Live, and Production Support.

3. Your current designation
SAP SuccessFactors Consultant

4. What are your main responsibilities towards your job?
End to End implementations- from requirement
gathering to go live.

5. What is a typical day (or week) like for you?
Early starter.
1st half of the day is most important to finish up
with the To-do list.
Mostly the days are scheduled.

6. What do you like most about your work?
Continuous learning.

7. What do you like least about your work?
Sitting for long hours.

8. What kinds of problems do you deal with?
Problem are everywhere sometimes it take little long
time to find a solution.

9. What kinds of decisions do you make?
If technical then I take decisions on what
configurations works best for our clients.

10. How does your job affect your general lifestyle?
Commuting was the issue but in current situation it’s off
site.

11. What current issues and trends in the field should I
know about/be aware of?
Health and Food has to be the top of the priority.

12. What are some common career paths in this field?
SAP has a vast range of opportunities to explore.

13. What kinds of accomplishments tend to be valued
and rewarded in this field?
Any new simplifying ideas are much appreciated.

14. What related fields do you think I should consider
looking into?
Any ERP solutions

15. How did you become interested in this field?
Working with technology.

16. How did you begin your career?
From a HR Recruiter to SAP HR Consultant

17. How do most people get into this field?
What are common entry-level jobs?
To work in SAP, certification on any
chosen module is a must.
SAP has its own certification process.

18. What steps would you recommend I take to prepare to enter
this field?
SAP Help Portal will help you guide through
everything SAP has to offer.

19. How relevant to your work is your
undergraduate major?
2 on a scale of ( 1 to 5 )

20. What kind of education, training, or background
does your job require?
UG/PG in related subject. Industry/ domain
knowledge wil help to pick up the module fast.

21. What skills, abilities, and personal attributes are essential
to success in your job/this field?
Continues learning is the key.

22. What are the most effective strategies for seeking a
position in this field?
Better to have a Certification.

23. Can you recommend trade journals, magazines or
professional resources ?
I recommend
SAP Community portal.

24. If you could do it all over again, would you choose
the same path for yourself? If not, what would you
change?
Definitely happy with this path.
If I have to look at other interests of life, then I would
shift to agriculture.

25. What would be the salary at the entry level in this
career line?
Minimum of 3-3.5lkhs - annual.

26. What advice would you give someone who is
considering this type of job (or field)?
Go for it, you will have a bright career in SAP.

27. https://www.linkedin.com/in/punithraj-gowda-30151923

28. Thank You