Vikas Kakkar

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About Vikas Kakkar

Experienced Senior IT Leader with over 26+ years of expertise in solution development, client engagement, and enterprise IT strategy. Proven track record in practice building, IT business strategy, digital transformation, engagement partnership, managed services operations, consulting, and enterprise systems implementation across multiple business units and industries.I have led end-to-end technical workstreams for SAP implementations, upgrades, OS/DB migrations, S/4HANA PCE Greenfield deployments, RISE migrations, Bluefield (Selective Data Transition) programs, SAP BTP services implementation, SAP Datasphere, SLT and complex integrations, Enterprise Cloud Services, and large-scale cloud transformations. My experience spans mission-critical production landscapes and development initiatives supporting multiple business functions.Brings 22+ years of deep technical expertise in SAP architecture, SAP BASIS, database management, and Enterprise Architecture, including designing and implementing SAP landscape strategies, roadmaps, and enterprise modernization initiatives with a strong focus on stability, scalability, and business alignment. Recognized for building trusted client relationships, managing and mentoring teams, leading cross-functional global initiatives, and effectively handling customer expectations, negotiations, and stakeholder alignment to consistently deliver high-quality outcomesOrchestrated the development of a comprehensive enterprise architecture model for the organization, encompassing business, applications, data, and technology layers, closely aligned with the customer’s business strategy and operating model.CORE COMPETENCIESOutsourcing Strategy/Operations Planning & Management Business Development P&L Management Client Relationship Management, Program Management, Business Process Improvement, Business Case Development & Management Digital Transformation, Managed Services & Transition Management Service Level Metrics,ITIL/IT Run Management, Governance Contractual Compliance Delivery Management, Custom Application Development