Venkata Puthalapet

About Venkata Puthalapet

SAP Transformation Leader | S/4HANA | BTP | Ariba | AI-Driven Innovation | Process Intelligence | Digital FinanceResults-driven SAP cross-functional expert with over 15 years of global experience leading enterprise digital transformation across Finance, Procurement, and IT. Proven track record in delivering end-to-end SAP implementations, process optimization, and business integration across diverse industries — including Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Medical, Packaging, Retail, and Pharmaceuticals.Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA (greenfield and brownfield), RISE with SAP, SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), SAP FIORI, Ariba (Buy & Pay, S2P), OpenText VIM, OneSource, Vertex, Verian, and Bravo. Strong foundation in Accounting & Finance backed by an MBA, Master’s in Finance, and Chartered Accountant certification.Currently focused on driving transformation through:SAP Joule (AI Copilot) & Generative AI in Finance/Procure-to-PaySAP BTP innovations: Integration Suite, Extension Suite, Event MeshSAP Signavio for process mining, modeling, and continuous improvementIntelligent Spend Management and Supplier Collaboration (SAP Ariba + Coupa + Fieldglass)Finance Transformation powered by real-time analytics, Central Finance, and AI-driven automationCloud-centric architectures and composable ERPProven ability to lead cross-functional, high-performance global teams and deliver measurable business outcomes. Skilled at aligning IT with strategic business goals, identifying improvement opportunities, and leveraging new technologies to drive continuous value.Education & Certifications: MBA, Master\'s in Accounting & Finance Certified Chartered AccountantKey Focus Areas:SAP S/4HANA & RISE with SAPSAP BTP (Integration Suite, Extension Suite)SAP Signavio and ARIS – Process IntelligenceAriba, Coupa, P2P, S2P, and Supplier Risk - Intelligent spend AutomationOpenText VIM, E-Invoicing, Eskar - OCR and Invoice AutomationOneSource, Vertex - Tax AutomationTreasury Integration - payment factory implementationIntelligent Automation in FinanceProject & Change Management

Experience

1. SAP Business Systems and Process Architect

   Merck Group

   Aug 2016 — Present

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Certified Chartered Accountant(CPA), Accounting/Finance/Audit

• WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics

  Master of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

• Sri Venkateswara University

  Masters in Accounting\Finance