Kai Merklein
SAP Solution Architect @RSM Ebner Stolz
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WORK HISTORY
SAP Solution Architect @RSM Ebner Stolz
Karlsruhe, DE
Technical leadership in the emerging In-House SAP team during the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, SuccessFactors, Datasphere, Analytics Cloud, and SAP BTP.* Design and governance of the end-to-end SAP cloud architecture aligned with the company’s IT strategy, in close collaboration with implementation partners.* Lead advisor to program and project management on technical matters, ensuring seamless coordination with external partners.* Identification and evaluation of generative AI use cases to drive innovation, improve process efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making.* Review and quality assurance of development work, technical configurations, and documentation provided by implementation partners, particularly in the area of the SAP Cloud Integration Suite and the integration of SAP Cloud Identity Services with Microsoft Entra ID.* Establishment of IT governance frameworks and processes to ensure SAP landscape security, compliance, and operational excellence.
EDUCATION
University of Augsburg
Master's degree
SKILLS
ABOUT KAI MERKLEIN
I currently work as a Solution Architect at RSM Ebner Stolz, where I help to shape and evolve the company’s overall SAP architecture. I’m responsible for the design, optimization, and governance of the integration architecture across various SAP solutions, including S/4 HANA Public Cloud, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). As part of this, I also explore opportunities to enhance efficiency and decision-making through the use of AI-driven capabilities within the SAP ecosystem. My responsibilities include developing and maintaining the holistic SAP landscape, establishing IT governance policies with a strong focus on cloud best practices, security, and compliance. I lead technical aspects of SAP integration projects, coordinate external service providers, and oversee the audit and continuous improvement of the SAP system environment to ensure scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions.Previously, I was part of the Business AI Chief Architects Team at SAP SE, where I contributed to shaping SAP’s AI Technology Strategy and ensuring architectural alignment for AI feature development and integration across the entire SAP product portfolio. Earlier, I served as Chief Development Architect, leading initiatives to build AI-driven features that delivered customer value through the SAP Market Communication Cloud for Utilities SaaS solution. With a strong background in cloud-native software development, I leveraged the SAP Business Technology Platform—particularly the Kyma runtime and fully managed Kubernetes clusters—to engineer scalable, efficient solutions.I am passionate about clean structures, efficiency, and transparency, with a focus on creating robust and future-proof system architectures. My commitment to software craftsmanship, combined with agile development principles, has been a cornerstone of my success. In addition to my technical expertise, I have led diverse international teams, consistently delivering high-impact projects and products for some of SAP’s large enterprise customers.
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