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Babu Siva Prasad Dachepalli

F.IOD • IIMA • XLRI
SAP | SAFe SPC 6 | PfMP | PMP | PMI-ACP | ITIL V3 Expert | TOGAF | LSSGB | LSSMBB | GRC | CSMP | CSP-PO | CSPO | CSP-SM | CSM | ICP-ACC | ICP-ATF
Visionary Technology Leader | Strategic Portfolio & Product Management | Global Delivery Excellence | Lean-Agile Enterprise Transformation Coach & Trainer
[email protected] +91 63099 49677 (WhatsApp) in/bdachepalli Hyderabad, India

Executive Profile

Visionary technology leader with around 20+ years of strategic SAP expertise and SAFe Practice Consultant, spearheading digital transformation across Fortune 500 companies. Orchestrated major SAP projects, including 10 implementations, 11 rollouts, 2 upgrades, 5 AMS projects, 1 carve-out, and 1 OS/DB migration, and leading global teams of 550+ professionals, being accountable for $40M SAP Practice. Consistently drove 20-30% efficiency gains while elevating customer satisfaction. Proven success in optimizing multi-million-dollar portfolios and harmonizing SAP landscapes with agile methodologies. Uniquely positioned to drive large-scale SAP transformations, develop IT strategies, and ensure business agility and operational excellence.

Key Highlights

20+
Years of Strategic SAP Leadership
550+
Global Team Members Led
$40M
SAP Practice Portfolio
30%
Efficiency Improvement

Core Competencies

Strategic SAP Portfolio and Product Management

Driving enterprise-wide SAP initiatives and portfolio optimization

Digital Transformation Leadership

Spearheading digital initiatives and technological innovation

C-Suite Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Building strategic partnerships and executive relationships

Global Program & Delivery Excellence

Managing complex, multi-regional implementation programs

Technology-Business Alignment

Bridging technical capabilities with business objectives

Innovation and Cross-functional Collaboration

Fostering innovation across organizational boundaries

Change Leadership and Management

Driving organizational transformation and adoption

Operational Efficiency & Growth

Optimizing processes and driving sustainable growth

Process Redesign and Optimization

Streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency

Professional Experience

ApexCognita

Founder & CEO
July 2024 - Present Hyderabad
  • Company Registration and Certifications: Registered with Startup India and Udyam portals. Secured DPIIT and MSME certifications.
  • Intellectual Property Development: Filed 13 trademarks and 7 patents, strengthening the company's intellectual property protection.
  • Advisory Board Onboarding: Onboarded two senior leaders to the Advisory Board, enhancing strategic leadership and expertise.
  • Ideation and Fundraising: Led the ideation phase and pursuing seed funding opportunities to drive innovation and growth.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Pursuing partnerships with SAFe for Lean-Agile Enterprise Transformation Coaching and SAFe Training.
  • Vision and Leadership: Defined the company's vision and mission to drive long-term strategic direction.
13
Trademarks Filed
7
Patents Filed
2
Advisory Board Members

Microsoft

Principal Software Engineer | Role: SAP Design & Operations Leader
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 Hyderabad
  • Achieved a 50% reduction in SAP incident volume and improved response times by 30% through strategic process improvements.
  • Developed telemetry dashboards, enhancing decision-making and operational visibility across SAP landscape.
  • Led Agile teams to deliver efficient projects while ensuring compliance with service and privacy protocols.
  • Cultivated relationships with global managers & partners, driving IT-business alignment across lines of business.
  • Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration between IT initiatives and business objectives.
50%
Incident Reduction
30%
Response Time Improvement

Wipro Limited

Delivery Manager | Role: SAP Cluster Delivery Manager
Mar 2020 - Jan 2022 Hyderabad
  • Directed 250+ global professionals, managing $20M annual portfolio with 20% YoY growth.
  • Improved team effectiveness by 25% and client satisfaction by 30% through strategic talent initiatives.
  • Implemented performance scorecards and development plans, boosting retention rates by 15%.
  • Led digital transformation initiatives, including AI/ML integration.
  • Orchestrated hiring and restructuring across multiple time zones, enhancing global team performance.
$20M
Annual Portfolio
250+
Global Team Size
20%
YoY Growth

Genpact

Senior Project Manager | Role: SAP Global Competency Head
Jun 2016 - Mar 2020 Hyderabad
  • Led 550+ global SAP professionals, optimizing $40M sales pipeline and improving win rates by 22%.
  • Established comprehensive PMO framework, driving efficiency across multiple industries.
  • Executed critical projects like GE Repairs OS/DB Migration with 100% on-time, on-budget completion.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with SAP and key vendors, driving innovation and organizational alignment.
  • Coached Agile teams, fostering efficient project development and delivery.
  • Spearheaded Go-To-Market strategies and upskilling initiatives for SAP Transformation Practice.
550+
Global Team Members
$40M
Sales Pipeline
22%
Win Rate Improvement

General Electric

Lead IT Project Manager | Role: SAP Program & Operations Manager
Apr 2008 - May 2016 Hyderabad
  • Directed multiple SAP implementations and upgrades, consistently meeting or exceeding KPIs.
  • Improved vendor performance by 35% through innovative scoring system across 14 global vendors.
  • Reduced change resistance by 40% and increased user adoption by 50% via strategic change management.
  • Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies, reducing process inefficiencies by 25%.
  • Spearheaded Agile Transformation across P&Ls, resulting in improved project delivery.
  • Managed relationships with Executive CIOs and global teams, ensuring seamless project alignment.
35%
Vendor Performance Improvement
50%
User Adoption Increase
25%
Process Efficiency Gain

Earlier Career

Satyam Computers

Project Lead | Role: Lead SAP SD Consultant
Dec 2006 - Apr 2008

Intelligroup

Consultant | Role: SAP SD Techno-Functional Consultant
Nov 2004 - Dec 2006

Teamware Solutions

Software Engineer | Role: SAP ABAP/4 Programmer
Jun 2004 - Nov 2004

Education & Executive Development

Formal Education

Master of Computer Applications

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
2003
Formal Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Sri Venkateswara University
1999
Executive Education

Senior Executive Development Program

XLRI
Transformational Leadership
2022
Executive Education

Accelerated General Management Program

IIMA
2018
Executive Education

Disruptive Strategy

Harvard Business School Online
2021
Executive Education

Digital Strategies for Business

Columbia Business School
2018

Professional Certifications

SAP

  • SAP Activate Project Manager
  • Design Thinking
  • S/4HANA Implementation Scenarios for Architects
  • S/4HANA Cloud Onboarding
  • S/4HANA Sales (1610)
  • S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement 1709

Project Management

  • PMI-PfMP
  • PMI-PMP
  • MSP (P)

Lean-Agile

  • SAFe SPC 6.0.1
  • SAFe POPM 5.1
  • CSP-PO, CSPO
  • PMI-ACP
  • CSP-SM, CSM
  • ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF

Quality & Governance

  • TOGAF 9.2 Certified
  • ITIL 2011 V3 Expert
  • GRC Professional & Integrated Data Privacy (OCEG)
  • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (LSSMBB)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)
  • IT Business Manager
  • Certified Corporate Director (IOD)

Process Mining

  • Celonis: Analyst
  • Celonis: Data Engineer
  • Celonis: Sales Professional

Strategic Technology Leadership Experience

Functional & Technical

FI CO FSCM RAR MM SD CS PP PS QM PM HCM SuccessFactors APO SCM Ariba CRM SAP Fiori Solution Manager ABAP/4 NetWeaver Security Basis GRC

Middleware & Integration

SAP XI/PI/PO CPI WebMethods

Databases

SAP HANA Oracle SQL Server MaxDB

Infrastructure & Planning

  • Led topology planning and infrastructure setup for APO, LiveCache, MaxDB, MES, & MII
  • Established and managed SAP Lab for SAP SAAS applications and On-premise solutions

Implementation Track Record

10
Implementations
11
Rollouts
2
Upgrades
5
AMS Projects
1
Carve-out
1
OS/DB Migration

Key Achievements

Strategic Impact

30%
Higher Customer Satisfaction
Led SAP initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, achieving significant improvement in customer satisfaction scores
25%
Team Effectiveness Improvement
Enhanced global team performance through strategic talent initiatives and leadership

Operational Excellence

$126K
Cost Savings
Achieved significant cost savings through strategic SAP initiatives and process optimizations
40%
Security Incidents Reduction
Established robust risk management frameworks, enhancing security and audit outcomes

Leadership Impact

550+
Global Team Members Led
Successfully managed and mentored large global teams across multiple time zones
15%
Retention Rate Improvement
Enhanced team retention through strategic talent development initiatives

Professional Affiliations

Life Fellow Member

Institute of Directors, India

Life Member

Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

Life Member

Computer Society of India

Member

Project Management Institute

Alumni

IIMA

Language Proficiency

English
PTE Score: 79
Professional Proficiency
Telugu
Native Speaker
Native Proficiency
Hindi
Professional Proficiency
Professional Working Proficiency
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