Balaij Uppala
About Balaij Uppala
Balaij Uppala is an SAP Integration Lead/Architect/Migration Manager at Alight Solutions in Hyderabad, India, with extensive experience in SAP integration and consulting roles across multiple global locations.
Title and Current Role
Balaij Uppala is currently serving as the SAP Integration Lead/Architect/Migration Manager at Alight Solutions in Hyderabad Area, India. His role involves leveraging his extensive expertise in SAP integration to manage and lead various projects effectively.
Previous Experience at Mindtree
Balaij Uppala worked at Mindtree for two years from 2013 to 2015 as an SAP Abap/PI/PO Lead. His tenure included assignments in Bangalore, India, and Bangkok, Thailand, where he was responsible for leading SAP projects and providing solutions for integration and programming.
Experience at HCL AXON CANADA
From 2011 to 2013, Balaij Uppala was employed at HCL AXON CANADA as an SAP Integration Lead based in the Toronto, Canada Area. Earlier, in 2011, he briefly served as an SAP PI Senior Consultant in Chicago. His role involved managing SAP integration projects and ensuring efficient deployment and execution.
Early Career at HCL AXON
Balaij Uppala's early career includes significant experience at HCL AXON from 2006 to 2010, where he worked as an SAP Abap/PI Consultant in Bangalore. In 2010, he also had a four-month stint as an SAP PI Consultant in London, United Kingdom. His responsibilities covered a range of SAP integration and consulting tasks.
Education Background
Balaij Uppala completed his Master of Information Technology at ACME College of IT. His academic background provided a solid foundation for his career in SAP integration and IT management.
SAP Integration Expertise
Balaij Uppala has extensive experience with SAP XI/PI/PO 7.5 and a deep understanding of its features. His integration expertise spans across various functional modules like FICA, IS-Utilities, IS-Media, SD, MM, CRM, SRM, and HR/HCM. He has also worked with vendors such as Ariba, SuccessFactors, OpenText, and Kronos.
Technical Skills in EAI and SOA
Balaij Uppala possesses strong skills in Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) techniques. His proficiency includes requirement gathering in blue printing and realization phases, as well as architecting and designing new PI/PO environments.
Client-Facing Experience
Throughout his career, Balaij Uppala has worked in client-facing roles across various regions including Europe, the US, Canada, and APAC. His international project implementations gave him a broad perspective and enhanced his consulting and communication skills.