Imad Uddin
About Imad Uddin
Imad Uddin is a SAP Solution Architect and Projects Manager with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure management and SAP systems. He has worked in various roles across multiple countries, including Canada, India, and Saudi Arabia, and holds a Master's degree in Microelectronics Systems Designs from Liverpool John Moores University.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Imad Uddin currently holds the position of SAP Solution Architect and Projects Manager at a confidential organization in Canada, where he has been employed since 2023. In this role, he focuses on cloud infrastructure management, performing Linux OS upgrades and OS patching. His responsibilities also include deploying virtual machines on Azure Cloud and executing post-provisioning activities, ensuring that the cloud environment operates efficiently and securely.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Imad Uddin worked at Cognizant as an SAP ERP Consultant from 2012 to 2013 in Hyderabad, India. He also served as an SAP Basis Consultant and Manager at Al-Faisaliah Group (JSC) from 2016 to 2022, where he transitioned to the role of Group Service & Operations Manager for eight months in 2022. His experience includes working as an SAP Basis Administrator at RELIANCE TECH SERVICES LIMITED from 2010 to 2012 and as an SAP Basis Consultant at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology from 2013 to 2016.
Educational Background
Imad Uddin earned a Master's degree in Microelectronics Systems Designs from Liverpool John Moores University, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering from SCET, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in SAP and cloud technologies.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Imad Uddin possesses extensive expertise in SAP technologies, including performing SAP S/4 HANA sizing and license mapping exercises for RISE with SAP. He has experience configuring SAP HANA database backups on Microsoft Azure and supporting SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Landscape transformation tools. Additionally, he has enhanced operational processes by reviewing business continuity and disaster recovery plans, as well as change and incident management policies.
Achievements in Cost Reduction
During his career, Imad Uddin successfully reduced operational expenditures by 60% from the network budget at Al-Faisaliah Group (JSC). This achievement was accomplished by implementing Mobile Device Management and transitioning from a legacy MPLS network to SD-WAN optimization, demonstrating his capability in managing and optimizing IT resources effectively.