Rahul Ranjan is a seasoned SAP Certified professional with over 19 years of global experience in solution architecture, enterprise cloud integration, and engineering leadership. Based in Irvine, California, he has consistently delivered high-impact results in SAP product development, hybrid cloud architecture, and cross-functional project management across global teams.
SAP Expertise & Solution Architecture
Rahul currently serves as a Cross-Product Solution Architect for SAP’s Consumer Industry Cloud (CIC), where he ensures technical excellence across the Revenue Growth Management (RGM) portfolio. His expertise includes defining architecture for key products such as Revenue Growth Planning, Intelligent Trade Claim Management, and CIC Data Platform solutions tailored for the consumer products industry.
Cloud Strategy & Hybrid Integration
With deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and modern cloud architectures, Rahul has led hybrid integration strategies spanning on-premise and cloud landscapes. He has successfully designed scalable, secure, and cost-effective enterprise cloud solutions, aligning with business needs and long-term growth objectives.
Leadership in Innovation & Transformation
Rahul played a pivotal role in transitioning CIC products from Kubernetes to SAP-managed Kyma runtime, aligning with SAP’s Golden Path strategy. He also authored a strategic paper on release and environment planning for industry cloud products, influencing key decision-making processes within the organization.
Global Engineering Leadership & People Management
As an Engineering Manager, Rahul has led high-performing global teams of 25–30 consultants. He is known for fostering a collaborative culture of continuous learning, conducting performance reviews, driving professional development, and ensuring alignment with product vision and delivery excellence. His leadership extends to recruitment, mentoring, and team-building across diverse geographical regions.
Project Management & International Experience
Rahul brings rich experience in global project execution, having successfully delivered five full lifecycle SAP implementations across international markets. His strengths lie in timeline and resource management, stakeholder communication, and managing multi-vendor partnerships, all while delivering under budget and on schedule.
Key Achievements:
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Architected RGM solutions on SAP BTP and core trade claim processing on S/4HANA.
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Designed the CIC Data Platform for the consumer industry.
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Authored strategic papers that influenced SAP CIC product planning and rollout.
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Successfully led the Kyma runtime transition aligning with SAP best practices.
Technical Skills:
SAP S/4HANA | SAP BTP | SAP Kyma | Kubernetes | Cloud Integration | Architecture Design | Agile & DevOps | Hybrid Cloud | Enterprise Solutions | Global Delivery | Performance Management
Domains:
Consumer Products | Revenue Growth Management | Trade Promotion | Cloud Transformation | Data Platform Architecture