Avinash Rajan
Technical Solutions Architect Lead @Asda
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WORK HISTORY
Technical Solutions Architect Lead @Asda
Leeds, GB
Lead technical solutions architect at ASDA, a diverse role that encompasses strategy, architecture and SAP roadmaps
EDUCATION
Wadia College, University of Pune
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Master's degree in Computer Mgmt, I.T Management
ABOUT AVINASH RAJAN
Global Head of SAP S/4 Platform Enablement reporting to Sr. Director, CIO. A seasoned Lead Architect with deep expertise in Platform, Solution, Technical, and Integration architecture, delivering complex global SAP initiatives across full project lifecycles.S/4HANA transformation, developing roadmaps and evangelising adoption of a \'Clean Core\' strategy. Working on platforms like BTP, GTS, CAR, Ariba, ECC, Team Centre, BW, SAC, SFDC, PI/PO, MBC, etc.Championing IT innovation - Evaluating, introducing, and onboarding new technologies and tools to accelerate business agility and growth.Key Contributions:• Shaping strategy, SAP roadmaps and driving IT innovations.• Developed platform and environment strategies to onboard 3 OpCos (M&A).• Steered build of a scalable IT ecosystem integrating Tricentis (Testing), Epi-USE, Active Control, and ALM tools.• Authored the Platform Strategy and Change distribution document.• Rationalized legacy environments and defined lean ‘To-Be’ architectures.• Led product evaluations, benchmarking, and vendor negotiations.• Managed Basis operations including performance tuning, sizing, network/security.• Presented architecture decisions at ARB and executive leadership forums.• Collaboration with directors of Procurement and Legal teams to align on compliance, licensing, and product capabilities.• Engaged with directors of Testing and Data for environment planning and development.Recognized as a hands-on technologist and problem solver with proven SAP Basis Leadership, Data Management, and Integration Management experience. Global head of SAP Max-Attention.Former Co-Chair of UKISUG for Enterprise Architecture.SAP Certifications:• SAP Certified BTP Solution Architect• S/4HANA Conversion & System Upgrade• Cloud Platform Development Associate• Activate (Agile PM)• NetWeaver (Basis)Core Competencies:• Architecture, influence strategy and roadmaps• Manage teams for SAP integration with PO/PI, CPI, Cloud & DC migrations (Azure)• Innovation, Transformation, Stakeholder & Vendor Management• Troubleshooting, Budgeting, Contract & Requirements Analysis• IT Leadership, Team Management, Digital Enablement• Problem solving, RCA Key Achievements:• Simplified complex IT landscapes, driving cost savings and operational efficiency.• Led JDA/BY Data Centre migration.• Won SAP Gen AI Adoption Event (Oct 2024), SAP London.• Hackathon winner – SAP TechEd @Barcelona.• Delivered BTP-led innovation (Chatbots, ML, Analytics, Mobile Apps).• Speaker at SAP TechEd, UKISUG, turning tech into business value.
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