Badarinadh Gelli

CEO

Hyderabad, Telangana, India21 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led multi-country SAP transformations with 100% SLA adherence.
Achieved 6-12% YoY portfolio profitability through governance.
Built high-performing global teams of 300+ FTE.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS transformation leader with extensive experience in SAP solutions and governance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Sap S/4hana TransformationProgram GovernanceEnterprise Solution ArchitectureSap Bw

Other Skills

Stakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementDelivery ManagementEnterprise StrategyCloud MigrationDelivery GovernanceKPI ReportingBI OptimizationData IntegrityData IntegrationReporting SolutionsFinancial ReportingData AccuracySAP BW MigrationData Warehouse

About

Seasoned SAP Delivery Leader with around two decades of experience, including 8+ years leading large-scale S/4HANA transformations and global delivery programs across Retail, Manufacturing, CPG, Health, Telecom, Media & Mining sectors. I specialize in program governance, stakeholder management, and architecture-led modernization to deliver predictable outcomes and measurable business value. I have led multi-country SAP transformation and AMS portfolios, strengthening delivery governance to achieve 100% SLA adherence (up from 82%), reducing escalations by 40%, and driving 6–12% YoY portfolio profitability through strong risk, financial, and change controls. My experience spans S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, enterprise analytics, and cloud modernization, partnering closely with business and IT leadership to align technology programs with enterprise strategy. Known for building and leading high-performing global teams of 300+ FTE, I bring a disciplined, transparent, and outcome-focused leadership style. I operate across SAP Program Management, Delivery Management, and Delivery Head roles, partnering with organizations where transformation leadership, governance excellence, and stakeholder engagement are critical to success.

Experience

21 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

7 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

13 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

Tata consultancy services

SAP Delivery & Program Leader

Oct 2012 – Present · 13 yrs 7 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Project Lead / Delivery Manager / Delivery Head
SAP S/4HANA Transformation Leadership & Enterprise Strategy :
Led end-to-end SAP S/4HANA transformation programs through readiness assessments, roadmap design, and Greenfield/Brownfield strategy definition. Presented modernization and cloud migration
recommendations to senior leadership for alignment. Navigated complex initiatives including
M&A integration, carve-outs, and enterprise-wide data governance.
Delivery Governance, Risk Management & Operational Excellence :
Established governance frameworks that improved SLA adherence , delivery predictability and escalation control across global SAP portfolios. Implemented KPI-driven reporting , risk frameworks and structured transition models enabling zero-disruption migrations.
Enterprise Solution Architecture, Analytics & Integration Excellence :
Directed enterprise solution architecture for multimillion-dollar SAP programs, driving due diligence,
feasibility analysis and scalable design. Modernized BI ecosystems for 50,000+ users, optimized 250+ extractors, and executed zero-defect BW integration cutovers ensuring data integrity & readiness.
Global Service Delivery, AMS Maturity & Problem Management :
Led global AMS operations integrating ITIL ,Agile, and DevOps to achieve 100% SLA/KPI compliance. Collaborated with regional delivery teams to strengthen incident , problem and change management
processes, reducing recurring issues by 30%. Established RCA-driven problem management
and operational dashboards enhancing service stability.
Client Advisory, Stakeholder Management & Portfolio Financial Management :
Advised business and IT leaders on enterprise strategies ensuring alignment with transformation outcomes and modernization priorities. Strengthened stakeholder governance improving client satisfaction by 32% and enabling $4.2M in renewals. Drove financial governance delivering 6–12% YoY profitability and unlocking $5M–$15M annual account growth

SAP S/4HANA TransformationProgram GovernanceStakeholder ManagementEnterprise Solution ArchitectureRisk ManagementDelivery Management

Thomson reuters

SAP Project Lead / Project Manager

Mar 2009 – Sep 2012 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

SAP BI / Analytics Lead / Project Manager
Played a key role in delivering SAP BW-based financial and management reporting solutions for global business users, working closely with finance stakeholders.
Key Contributions:
Directed a 20-member offshore ABAP & BI team, scaling and strengthening the SAP BI practice to support expanding global reporting demands.
Ensured 100% on-time OTC reporting SLAs by driving extractor upgrades and optimizing 250+ data sources ,improving reporting performance and data accuracy.
Orchestrated 6 global SAP BW and integration cutovers under tight timelines by managing extraction, validation, and dependency resolution, achieving zero defects and zero data loss.
Designed and delivered SAP BW financial analytics supporting management, regulatory and operational reporting. Collaborated closely with business users and onsite teams to gather requirements and ensure reporting accuracy.

SAP BWData IntegrationStakeholder ManagementReporting Solutions

Computer sciences corporation (csc)

Senior SAP BW Consultant / Team Lead

May 2004 – Jan 2009 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Senior SAP BW Consultant / Team Lead
Delivered SAP BW and enterprise analytics programs for global clients, managing offshore delivery and collaborating closely with business and IT stakeholders.
Key Contributions:
Led the migration of two large SAP BW systems for BHP Billiton into an enterprise data warehouse under complex delivery constraints
Delivered a standardized SAP BW financial reporting framework for Bombardier Transportation, improving enterprise-wide visibility and reporting consistency
Led a 10-member offshore team to design SAP BW analytics solutions for Delphi across Finance, Supply Chain, and Project Management
Managed onsite–offshore coordination and delivery governance across multiple client engagements

SAP BWStakeholder ManagementDelivery Governance