Naresh Chittamur

About Naresh Chittamur

I am a Master Data Governance and SAP MDG professional with over 16 years of experience designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise master data solutions for global organizations across manufacturing, retail, life sciences, and cloud-driven supply chains.Across my career, I have led and contributed to large-scale SAP MDM and SAP MDG initiatives covering Material, Customer, Vendor, and Business Partner domains. My experience spans global template rollouts, data migrations, governance framework design, and modernization programs that helped organizations move from fragmented, manual master data processes to centralized, auditable, and scalable governance models.I have worked extensively across SAP ECC, SAP MDG, SAP MDM, and S/4HANA landscapes, designing data models, workflows, validation rules, replication mechanisms, and integration patterns that support both operational stability and long-term growth. My work has supported critical business functions such as forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, sales, and inventory management, ensuring master data is accurate, consistent, and fit for enterprise use.In recent years, my focus has expanded to cloud-scale and high-volume master data environments, including governance of complex material structures, BOMs, and supplier-related data. I have also been involved in forward-looking initiatives exploring how automation and AI-driven approaches can enhance master data quality, reduce manual effort, and improve day-to-day operational efficiency.Throughout my career, I have served in roles including Solution Architect, Advisor, and Techno-Functional Consultant, working closely with business, supply chain, and IT stakeholders. I bring a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a strong emphasis on building practical, sustainable solutions grounded in clear governance principles, minimal customization, and strong data ownership.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Microsoft

   Apr 2020 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   I work as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Master Data Management (MDM) for cloud supply chain systems that support large-scale AI and data center infrastructure. My role centers on establishing strong governance, architecture, and operating processes for critical infrastructure master data, including racks, servers, networking equipment, and related components that power hyperscale environments. I lead the solutioning, onboarding, and ongoing management of core master data domains such as Material Master, Approved Manufacturer List (AML), Planning Bills of Materials (BOMs), and Source List data across enterprise master data platforms. I ensure this data is standardized, enriched, validated, and consistently maintained at a high level of quality to support downstream planning, execution, and analytics. A key responsibility of my role is making master data planning-ready and fully relevant for Integrated Business Planning (IBP). I work closely with demand planning, supply planning, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure data structures and attributes support accurate forecasting, capacity planning, and build plans for cloud and AI infrastructure. This enables scalable operations, improved forecast accuracy, and faster decision-making across the supply chain. In addition, I am an active contributor to key strategic initiatives aimed at standardizing Microsoft’s supply chain planning and master data management practices. These projects help modernize data foundations, reduce complexity, and enable Microsoft to move faster and smarter ensuring the company stays ahead in the rapidly evolving cloud and AI landscape.

Education

• University of Madras

  Information System Management

• All India Management Association (AIMA)

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2006 — 2009

• DTEA

  School, School

  2001 — 2003

• University of Madras

  Bachelor's degree, Infomation Management

  2003 — 2006