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Houston, Tx, Us

The Woodlands, Texas, Us

SynthSphere Group is a forward-thinking holding company at the frontier of artificial intelligence and generative technology applications. We serve as an umbrella entity to a suite of innovative business ventures, each tailored to leverage the immense potential of generative AI across various market sectors. Our spectrum of ventures includes ContentCraft, MarketMind, SocialSprint, ArtiFusion, FinanceForesight, LearnLoom, ChatCrafters, SEOSprint, and WellnessWave. These ventures span the realms of custom content creation, personalized marketing campaigns, automated social media management, AI-generated art and design, financial analysis, e-learning course generation, custom chatbot development, SEO optimization, and AI-driven health and fitness solutions.At SynthSphere Group, we believe in harnessing the power of generative AI to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals alike. Our core objective is to remain at the cutting edge of AI technology, continually exploring new avenues to apply generative AI in solving real-world challenges. Each venture under our wing operates with a shared vision of delivering exceptional value, superior user experiences, and tangible results, all underpinned by the revolutionary capabilities of artificial intelligence.Our approach is collaborative and cross-disciplinary, fostering a culture of continuous learning, exploration, and improvement. Through strategic partnerships, rigorous research, and a customer-centric approach, we aspire to set new benchmarks in how generative AI can be employed to better our lives and propel businesses forward in a digitally-driven world. SynthSphere Group is more than a holding company; we are a coalition of visionary ventures committed to making a significant, positive impact through the smart application of generative AI technology.

San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo Leon, Mx

As an SAP Project Manager, I had the opportunity to lead the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA On-premise 2020 in Mexico using the SAP Activate Methodology as a framework for the project. My responsibilities included identifying the key business processes and functional areas that would benefit from implementing SAP S/4HANA, such as finance, controlling, procurement, manufacturing, project system, sales, and plant maintenance.Throughout the project, I was responsible for planning and preparing for the implementation, including identifying resources, creating a project plan, and collaborating with team members to ensure the successful execution of the project. I also worked to install and configure SAP S/4HANA according to the guidelines provided by SAP Best Practices, including setting up the system landscape, defining customizing settings, and configuring user roles and authorizations.To ensure that the system met the business requirements, I worked with the team to test the SAP S/4HANA system extensively, using repeatable test scripts and ensuring that all processes were functioning as expected. I also trained users on how to use SAP S/4HANA, including the new user interface provided by SAP Fiori.Throughout the project, I continuously used SAP Best Practices to improve business processes and drive operational efficiencies. I also monitored and maintained SAP S/4HANA to ensure it was up-to-date and compliant with business rules.Overall, my experience as an SAP Project Manager on this project allowed me to gain in-depth knowledge of the SAP S/4HANA On-premise 2020 implementation process and a thorough understanding of the SAP Activate Methodology. Through my collaboration with team members and key stakeholders, I was able to successfully deliver value to the organization by implementing an efficient and effective SAP S/4HANA solution.

I lead decentralized ledger projects and act as the link between developers and clients. Ensuring developers are on point about each project’s scope and assessing to meet the client’s expectations. Helping business objectives align with blockchain technology and am responsible for managing the team.I outline the objectives, purpose, roadmap, and deliverables. Overseeing the entire blockchain infrastructure process, resource monitoring, and reporting, overlooking security protocols and transaction management systems, and developing any specialized features.I am Establishing the Proof of Concept and go-forward plan, handling issues from blockchain processes, and ensuring that all systems have the highest performance and reliability. I am tracking all processing activities constantly at their peak efficiency and reliability.I am designing and building POC plans and creating use cases to be scorecard and prioritized, Developing roadmaps to deploy the solution, and making plans for considering production releases.

Boston, Us

Program Manager for SAP Success Factor Implementation, Integration with OKTA and AZURE Program Manager for SAP Concur Travel, Request and Expense Implementation, Integration with new Travel AgencyProgram Manager for SAP Vendor Portal Mexico ImplementationProgram Manager for SAP Supplement Bill of Landing ImplementationWork with clients and partners to define project scope, goals, deliverables, tasks, and identify requirements.Led a team responsible for implementing software solutions, digital transformation, SAP Solutions, and collaboration technology.Facilitate meetings with clients to resolve issues, collaborate on solutions, and communicate project status and presentations.Manage budget, timeline, and resources for successful project completion.Drive the project and execution to meet client delivery timelines and expectations. Manage client resources and the work within budget and timeline.Escalate issues ahead of time, removing any impediments to the project's successful completionProvide status reporting to client and project stakeholders; where we are with project deliverablesSchedule layout of what tasks are needed to complete the project and in what timeframeParticipate in internal collaboration meetings to share updates and find opportunities for new business Act as a consultative, trusted advisor for clients on projectsCoordinate with Leaders group and other IT leaders to ensure business needs.Produce and maintain project documentation, including SOWs, requirements, meeting notes, status reports, change management, and client approval documents.Experience working with client-senior management teams on business and technology.Communicate effectively with internal and client teams to ensure expectations are set, and all deliverables are met on schedule.

Palo Alto, California, Us

Compiled SAP Agile project management, focusing on implementing Scrum events, building Scrum artifacts, and understanding Scrum roles. Completed effective project documentation throughout the various phases of the project. Defined strategic communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management through SAP Business Process real-world scenarios. Managed SAP Activate Methodology and SAP Accelerators.Organized SAP Project Manager, planning, monitoring, and controlling high-risk impact SAP Finance, Human Resources, Controlling, BCS, and FPSL cutovers involving multiple global systems for projects valued between $3m -$12mAdministered analytical and quantitative techniques to drive cost while delivering on customer experience. Orchestrated teams of up to 30 with members spanning Developers, Functional consultants, Internal Resource Analysts, Managers, and C-Suite.Arranged with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide resources and staffing needed to execute deliverables.Software Tools: Project Online, Jira Software, Confluence, Azure DevOpsMethodology: Agile, Activate, ASAP Scrum

Southfield, Michigan, Us

Asset Accounting and Push Down Accounting Implementation for China, Philippines, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Geneve, Russia and The United States.• Selected to serve as Senior SAP Finance Control Consultant, I accomplished the customizing for Push Down Accounting for Assets Accounting to help to complete the acquisition of Federal Mogul. Using LSMW for all master data updates and asset values.• Performed as a reliable FICO Team Lead for unit and integration testing of a new configuration for Push-Down Accounting, provided feedback and recommendations to business users.• Accomplished company objectives by leading business requirements gathering workshops; planning and evaluating department activities according to defined design specs. • Worked for project improvements that address complex business processes as required by ASC 805-10, ASC 805-20, and ASC 805-30 within Fixed Asset accounting.

Palo Alto, California, Us

• I am accomplishing department objectives by managing the SAP staff team; planning and evaluating department activities according to defined design specs. • I am accelerating staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.• I am mentoring process improvements that address complex functional and package technology gaps within a single business process.

New York, New York, Us

Asset Accounting and Parallel Accounting Implementation for Seventeen countries in LATAM Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Three countries in Europe, Poland, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.• Selected to serve as Senior SAP Finance Control Consultant, I accomplished the customizing for Parallel Accounting and Assets Accounting to use US GAAP, Local GAAP and Tax Ledger for Accounting Principles and IFRS.• Performed as a reliable FICO Team Lead for unit and integration testing of a new configuration for Parallel Accounting, provided feedback and recommendations to the technical team.• Worked as Solution Architect with IT members technical resources to devise and recommend solutions based on the understood requirements.• Accomplished department objectives by managing the SAP staff team; planning and evaluating department activities according to defined design specs. • Accelerated staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.• Worked for project improvements that address complex functional and package technology gaps within different projects and business processes.

Norfolk, Virginia, Us

SAP S/4 HANA 1709 Rollout & Local US ImplementationSAP S/4 HANA 1709 Implementation • Selected to serve as an SAP S/4 HANA Finance Roll-Out Manager. I accomplished the customizing for Assets Accounting to use Asset Accounting, Asset Accounting - Group Ledger IFRS, Asset Under Construction, Asset Under Construction - Group Ledger IFRS • Performed as Reliable Business Process Expert being the SPOC for all Finance SAP Standard Process and providing support to the CFO, BPO, and BPU a follow-up and communication to the project, ensuring impact and feedback from a financial perspective; Record to Report to secure a smooth process standardization.• Managed and supported the implementation of business solutions by identifying business needs, Gaps, New Business Requirements, and their corresponding technical solutions. Leading the regional (Norfolk and Florida) deployment for finance teams. Vertex implementation and integration.SAP FI - CO - PSIFRS Compliance GL, AP, AR, AA, TR, CC, CE, PC, IO, PC, PA, Projects (CAPEX), RAR (Revenue Accounting and Recognition) VERTEX Implementation and Integration. Inbound/outbound interfaces, enhancements, Vertex upgrade/testing and deployment

Palo Alto, California, Us

Assigned as an expert for SAP FI-AR, SAP FI-AP E2E process; Financial journal entry with intelligent robotic process automation.FI configuration for SAP S/4 HANA 1709-1809 and C/4 HANA 1905Back office, functional/technical perspectiveExpert-level knowledge with Master Data for AP and AR. Experienced integrating SAP C/4 HANA 1905, SAP Leonardo Machine Learning Foundation, SAP Concur Expense, Thomson Reuters, Blockchain Services, ML Foundation. Oriented to IFRS Guidelines and Local GAAPExperimented in building and rolling out SAP templates

Palo Alto, California, Us

Recruited into a hybrid role that combines SAP FI S/4 HANA 1709 -1810 with Leadership in Digital Transformation, Machine Learning, and SAP Cash Application. Working in (IT) a team of consultants, developers, architects, and project managers to scope, design and implement SAP Leonardo (1905b) solutions in holistic end-to-end scenarios. • Hand-picked to serve as an SAP S/4 HANA Training Lead. Earned this expanded role following the preparation of LEARN, one of the most prominent training strategies for K-Users and end users.• Performed as Project technical leader being the SPOC for all technical and administrative tasks like assigning the defect and provide follow up and communication to the Project; attend to all the Project Meetings and provide impact and feedback from a financial perspective; lead Change Management Process to secure a smooth process standardization.• Performed as Lead for Finance workshops to present business requirements and develop process maps integrating logistic modules, SAP SD and MM for Order to Cash and Order to Pay. Working effectively in a cross-functional project team to communicate and report status updates to stakeholders.• Managed and supported the implementation of business solutions by identifying business needs and their corresponding technical solutions, leading the regional deployment teams in regards to finance.

St. Petersburg, Florida, Us

Upgrade SAP S/4 HANA 1610 to SAP S/4 HANA 1709 –San Diego Plant, CA. United States• Coordinated functional team resources and activities under the project timeline. Accountable for the overall success of the project operating team and delivery of business requirements.• Identified evolving business needs required to support future opportunities and processes, while ensuring system configuration requirements were able to accommodate prospective enhancements. Guaranteed that user acceptance criteria were clearly defined and understood by key stakeholders.• Worked with teams to resolve implementation issues on a timely basis and escalated business decisions when appropriate. Established a process for integrating proactive risk management with the overall program priorities and initiatives.Roll Out Global Template SAP S/4 HANA 1709 for Guadalajara, Hungary, and Spain PlantsSAP FI Sr Consultant S/4 HANA 1709 | SAP Implementation Specialist• Performed as the SAP Implementation Specialist for design, build and implementation of SAP FICO modules with cross-functional modules, CO, MM, PS, SD, PP, QM, and EWM from a finance perspective.• Managed and supported the process standardization, provided recommendations by analysis and translating reporting requirements into technical specifications, emphasizing RICEFWs for non-standard flows as a new business process.• Performed as Lead for SAP Finance workshops to gather business requirements, implement best practices and support review activities, configurations, master data definitions and developed of to-be scenarios, produced the process maps for integration with logistic modules.

Mérida, Yucatán, Mx

• Enabled the business to remain focused on strategy, a full cycle Implementation using the ACTIVATE methodology and Finance Best Practices for SAP S/4 HANA 1709 On-Premise.• Achieved the full deployment of SAP Best Practices, for General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Product Costing, Material Ledger, Profitability Analysis, Credit Management, Cash Management, and Bank Management. • Defined processes for end users and business stakeholders, such as guidance on technical feasibility and the suitability for Non-SAP standard solutions.• Deployed Mexico Localization, statutory tax reports with Advance Compliance Reporting standard tools from SAP S/4 HANA 1709.

Wilmington, Ma, Us

SAT Compliance for Annex 20 in Complemento de Pagos for: Kellogg's (http://www.kelloggcompany.com/)Brown-Forman (https://www.brown-forman.com/)Dyno Nobel (https://www.dynonobel.com/)Kerry (http://www.kerrygroup.com/)Ashland (http://www.ashland.com/)Corning (https://www.corning.com)Discovery Communications (https://corporate.discovery.com/)Grainger (https://www.grainger.com.mx/)Philips (https://www.philips.com.mx/)Qiagen (https://www.qiagen.com/us/) Rockwell (https://www.rockwellautomation.com/)Valvoline (https://www.valvoline.com/)SunChemicals (http://www.sunchemical.com/)VWR (https://us.vwr.com) Johnson & Johnson (https://www.jnj.com/)

Winchester, Virginia, Us

SAP Financials consultant.I run the SAP ERP Financials consultants department.Planning, Management, Financial Management and Programmatic effectiveness.Applying strong knowledge of the business processes for designing, developing, and testing SAP functions associated with financial operations, including expertise in Funds Management (FM), General Ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset management, cost center accounting, product cost controlling, profitability analysis, profit center accounting.I was involved in the blueprint and design sessions and creating functional requirements.Configuring SAP FM and FICO systems to meet client business requirements, including integration between FI, CO, MM and the FM module, implementation of SAP best practices were the basis of the scope.Applying strong knowledge of international standards, including Value Added Tax Solutions, to design SAP FICO solutions for national business partners.Conducting knowledge transfer and training of end-users, including best practices.Providing leadership to junior systems consultants and users assigned to the project.SAP SupportSAP FM SAP FSCM - Liquidity management - Cash ManagementWorking for planning, management and Financial Management.Applying business processes for designing, developing, and testing SAP functions associated with financial operations, including expertise in Funds Management (FM), General Ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset management, cost center accounting, product cost controlling, profitability analysis, profit center accounting.I am involved into the blueprint and design sessions to create functional requirements.FI Implementation to meet client business requirements, including integration between FI, CO, SD, PS and FSCM, SAP best practices were the basis of the scope.

Frankfurt Am Main, De

SAP Sr Consultant for SIEMENS Munich, Germany. Testing and production support deliveryFunctional and technical specification developmentDeveloping systems requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.Troubleshooting and resolving SAP Billing module problemsPost-implementation Application SupportApplication OptimizationOngoing Improvement of SAP SolutionsGlobal Follow-the-Sun Support: Monday – Friday; 1:00am – 10:00pm CETOn-call SupportLive Remote SupportDaily, Weekly & Monthly Updates; Newsletters; ReportingSkype-enabled Call CenterMulti-language Support: Spanish, English and GermanAMS Customer Ticket tool. SLA in 24 - 36 hrs. High priority help desk tickets 1 hour analysis.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Senior Business Analyst - SAP Financials - ITIL FrameworkApplying strong knowledge of international standards, including Value Added Tax Solutions, to design SAP FICO solutions for national business partners.Conducting knowledge transfer and training of end-users, including best practices.Providing leadership to junior systems consultants and users assigned to the project.Applying business processes for designing, developing, and testing SAP functions associated with financial operations, including expertise in Funds Management (FM), General Ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset management, cost center accounting, product cost controlling, profitability analysis, profit center accounting.I am involved with the blueprint and design sessions to create functional requirements.FI Implementation to meet client business requirements, including integration between FI, CO, SD, PS and FSCM, SAP best practices were the basis of the scope.

Walldorf, Bw, De

SAP FISAP COSAP FMSAP PSSAP TRMSAP PSCDSAP FICASAP GRCSAP FSCM- Training.- Team Building- Operations & Support

México, Distrito Federal, Mx

Performing detailed analysis of moderate to complex business process requirements and provide appropriate system solution; assisting with the collection, interpretation, validation, and documentation of customer requirements Mastering existing solution for past implementation quickly and provide professional value adding advisory for improvements Managing business requirements and highly involved in the analyzes, designs, develops, tests, issue solving Proactively identifying and managing business process and/or technical enhancements

Houston, Texas, Us

Working closely with SAP architects, technical teams, functional analysts to deliver project scope on time, on budget and with high-quality deliverables. Elaborating effective presentations and leading design workshops with clients/customer project teams.Communicating effectively with clients regarding the SAP project, technology, and functionality.Developing accurate work estimates, project budgets, and timelines.Ensuring client satisfaction targets were achieved

Mexico, Df, Mx

Supporting the processing transactions associated with budget entry supplements transfers, return funds, reservations funds, commitments budgetary ledger, special purpose ledger, and budget version planning.Performing year-end close.Enabling automatic availability control/checking.Reconciling differences between AVC and FM ledgers.

Mx

Full project implementation SAP PSCD/TRM/FICASupporting SAP implementation pursuits, supervising and coaching junior colleagues.Designing solutions and leading the technical and functional work streams Leading the team to coordinate and deliver end to end solutions for new and existing projects for SAP Public Sector Collection and Disbursement (PSCD), SAP Finance-Contract Accounting (SAP FI-CA), SAP Tax and Revenue Management (TRM).Knowledge of Mexican statutory financial accounting and reporting requirements management accounting techniques and integration touch points to SAP Funds Management (FM), SAP FI GL and SAP PSCD (Reconciliation Key)

Houston, Texas, Us

Working closely with SAP architects, technical teams, functional analysts to deliver project scope on time, on budget and with high-quality deliverables. Elaborating effective presentations and leading design workshops with clients/customer project teams.Communicating effectively with clients regarding the SAP project, technology, and functionality.Developing accurate work estimates, project budgets, and timelines.Ensuring client satisfaction targets were achieved

- Providing first-level IT support for end-user hardware such as laptops, desktops, phones, printers, and other peripherals- Supplying first-level IT support for end-user software, including ERP SAP FI, Windows, Microsoft Office, and various software applications- Responding and follow-up on all IT support tickets submitted via phone, email and in person- Supporting local and remote users accessing the network via VPN and Remote Desktop

London, England, Gb

Answering user inquiries about computer software or hardware operation to solve problems.Overseeing the daily performance of computer systems.Reading technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and solve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.Doing the setup equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.Developing training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software.

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Information Technology Administrator.Systems administrator, Technology Coordinator of information. Lotus Notes Administration, Implementation and design of solutions with software, Requirement analysis for ERP system (MFG / PRO), network security, service and attention to the end user. Configurations and support, technical and functional support to ERP's applications. Large volumes of Databases.

Master'S Degree, Finance

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Electronic And Telecommunications Engineer