Gaurav Gupta (Certified Sap Ariba Expert)
About Gaurav Gupta (Certified Sap Ariba Expert)
Gaurav Gupta is an Associate Principal SAP Ariba Supply Chain and Supplier Management Consultant with extensive experience in SAP Ariba solutions. He has worked with various companies globally, including KLA, Emirates Steel, and Emirates Global Aluminium, and has led multiple projects in supplier lifecycle and performance management.
Current Role at Bristlecone
Gaurav Gupta currently serves as an Associate Principal SAP Ariba Supply Chain & Supplier Management Consultant at Bristlecone. He has held this position since 2013, accumulating over 11 years of experience in the field. His work spans multiple regions, including the United States, United Arab Emirates, and India. In this role, he focuses on enhancing supply chain processes and supplier management through SAP Ariba solutions.
Previous Experience in SAP Ariba
Gaurav Gupta has extensive experience in SAP Ariba, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He served as an Associate Principal for SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle & Performance Management at KLA and Emirates Steel. He also held a similar position at The Timken Company for a brief period. His involvement includes leading multiple SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration and Supplier Lifecycle projects, demonstrating his expertise in the area.
Education and Technical Background
Gaurav Gupta holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Information Technology from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. He also studied at City Montessori School in Lucknow, where he focused on subjects such as Mathematics, Computers, Physics, Chemistry, and English. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills in SAP solutions.
Global Training and User Acceptance Testing
Gaurav Gupta has provided training sessions to teams globally, focusing on the implementation of business solutions in SAP. He has been actively involved in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with clients and business users worldwide for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) projects. His role includes conducting End to End Business Blue Print (BBP) sessions for requirement gathering, ensuring that solutions meet client needs.
Project Leadership and Implementation Experience
Throughout his career, Gaurav Gupta has led five SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration projects and five Supplier Lifecycle & Performance Management projects. His experience includes working on data migration and cut-over activities as part of pre-go-live processes. He has also been involved in global upgrade and support projects for SRM across multiple regions, showcasing his ability to manage complex implementations.