What inspired you to have a career in SAP?

My inspiration came from my father who had worked with SAP as an end user and he could see the potential and reach of SAP in the business world. SAP has been a part of my life ever since joining a SAP partner implementing SAP solutions.

Tell us about your career journey in tech / SAP to date?

I have a Bachelor of Computer Science and I started my working life as a technical SAP ABAP developer. I then moved on to SAP Functional roles and have not looked back since. I have had roles across a few SAP functional modules and the wide functionality available in SAP never ceases to amaze me until today.

What are the main obstacles you face in your current role and how do you overcome them?

Technology and SAP are evolving and changing rapidly, and it is a challenge to be up to date with new functionalities being introduced every day. I try to keep up by attending SAP events and exploring new ideas and concepts whenever possible.

How can SAP Master Data Governance improve ERP master data?

Having central data governance improves data consolidation and standardizes master data resulting in an increase of the quality of data. It also provides an opportunity to run master data analytics and identify issues quickly and effectively.

How does design thinking with SAP help Fiori development?

This methodology allows designers to focus on what is important for the users they are designing for and encourages out of the box thinking. Giving the users a chance to get involved early in the design phase brings a lot more to the table in terms of scenarios, ideas, problems and solutions resulting in SAP Fiori apps that work well for the users instead of creating more complexity.

What does equality mean to you?

The word equality brings to mind fairness and equal opportunity for all. This is an important concept in today’s modern world to encourage innovation and diversity in all aspects to ensure no one gets left behind.

What inspirational words would you offer to other people looking for a career in SAP?

Working with SAP is both rewarding and demanding at the same time. Have an open mind and embrace challenges, every challenge is a learning opportunity and a way to get better and stronger. Take every opportunity that is offered to you and always treat everyone around you with kindness and respect.

Including diverse team members into the hiring process will result in the ability to engage with a wider range of people thus promoting more diversity. A group decision always provides more perspectives and reduces biased decisions.