Virendra Kushe

Global SAP Leader @Axalta Coating Systems

Gurugram, IN

Scaled the IT Global Capability Centre (GCC) into a world-class delivery organization providing SAP applications and infrastructure professional services to Axalta sites worldwide, with a strategic vision to grow and develop IT talent in India.• Lead the HANA BASIS & SAP Infrastructure practice and drive Business IT Transformation initiatives, delivering improved IT services and support to global captive environments.• Serve as a key member of the Global Governance Team responsible for major incident management and complex project execution across Axalta’s SAP landscape.• Lead the end-to-end Run and Maintain (RnM) operations for the global SAP environment, ensuring optimal system performance, stability, and scalability.• Successfully managed SAP version upgrades, including the transition from SAP S/4HANA 2020 to S/4HANA 2023, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors to meet timelines and quality goals.• Oversee vendor and partner relationships, managing teams supporting RnM and project delivery to maintain high service standards.• Responsible for day-to-day SAP landscape operations, including performance optimization and infrastructure management on Microsoft Azure, supporting over 320+ virtual machines.• Manage the N+1 landscape for SAP upgrades, rollouts, and disaster recovery readiness.• Lead implementation and governance of SAP Cloud Applications such as SAP BTP, SAC, Ariba, IBP, and Concur, driving cloud adoption and integration.• Accountable for IT audit readiness and SOX compliance, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and enterprise controls.• Own business continuity and disaster recovery planning for Axalta’s global SAP environments, safeguarding mission-critical operations.• Oversee SAP Bolt-ons and Integration projects, driving seamless interoperability between SAP and third-party systems.

Pune University

Bachelor of Engineering in Computers, Computer Science