KEVIN WILSON

SAP Interface Technology Expert ALE, EDI, IDoc, ABAP, Workflow and ITS
[email protected]

OBJECTIVE
Looking for a stimulating and challenging, design through to production phase contract,
in the SAP interface technology arena.

SUMMARY
I have been actively involved in the IT industry since 1991, after having received a BSc
in Computer Science (1990 with distinction) and diploma in Project Management (1995
with distinction), and large integrated system implementations since 1993. I have
continuous, comprehensive SAP project experience since 1996, with several full cycle
system implementations in each of the areas of my expertise: I have performed all of the
following functions during my career: project manager, team leader, technical analyst,
designer, configurer, programmer and trainer. I am truly a team player with excellent
technical, communication and leadership skills. I throw in a good sense of humor for free.

EXPERIENCE

Expert in EDI / IDoc config, development, installation and Gentran mapping

with 6+ full cycle implementations. Gentran and eVision software.
Expert in ALE config and development (master and transaction data) with 6 full
cycle implementations.
Expert in ITS config and development with 3 full cycle implementations.
Expert in ABAP, IDocs, dialog programming, reports, function modules, BAPIs,
control framework, ABAPing since 1996.
Expert in workflow setup, development and configuration. Development of
custom roles, workflow templates, workflow related reporting, objects, methods,
Workflowing since 1996.
Strong in cross application areas like document management, archiving, business
connector, XML, mySAP.com and basis.
Strong FTP scripting, DOS batch, Unix commands, especially in the EDI space
Strong in functional areas, including BW, SD, MM, FI / CO, QM.

E D U C ATI O N

Bachelor of Science (1990)

Project Management Diploma (1995)

AC C O M P L I S H M E N T S

Founder of the SAP Interfaces Club. Currently 1800+ members, the largest SAP
group on Yahoo
Founder and webmaster of an extensive SAP portal ( SAGenie.COM) providing
practical information to fellow SAP consultants. Website voted one of SAP Best
Links by searchSAP.com. 30GB transfer monthly with 2500+ users.
 Authored ALE White paper published on web
Authored ALE Book distributed via the web
Co-chairperson of ALE User Group (South Africa) 1998
Presented ALE paper at international ALE user group in Boston, 1998
Member of the Computer Society of South Africa

SAP EXPERIENCE

03/2003 11/2003, 01/2004-Computing and electronics VAR Tempe, AZ

EDI Team lead, Analyst, Designer, Configurer, and Developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
SAP Release 4.6C
Software: TLE for Unix
Scope: Currently 80+ EDI partners, 500+ messages
Inbound 850, 855, 856, 810, 824, 860, 830, 214, 832, 846 messages
Outbound 810, 856, 850, 855, 810, 856, 215, 867, 846 messages
Standards / versions implemented: ANSI X12: 4030, 4010
Developed new scenarios to handle special inbound order and order change processing,
invoice posting, goods receipt posting, invoice rejection notification, order response handling.
Trained support team in SAP EDI, templating and IDoc configuration and development.
Developed templating process for team to gather data for use in creating maps.
Workflow Team Lead, Designer, Configurer, and Developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
SAP Release 4.6C
Scope: Implement workflow in the EDI, SD, MM and FI environments
Developed new objects and methods in order to implement custom inbound IDoc error
processing. Custom roles, dialog modules and workflow tasks. Incorporated ALE technology
in workflows to communicate data to a 3 rd party system. Trained developers in workflow and
business object development methods. Also trained business analysts on how to prepare a
workflow functional / technical specification through JAD sessions.
ALE Analyst, Developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration and Development
SAP Release 4.6C
Scope: Implemented several master data objects between QA and DEV and QA and
the Training server in order to create a master data load.
Included were: customers, vendors, GL accounts, cost centers and
hierarchies, profit center and hierarchies, cost elements, condition
records, info records, materials, HR org structure. Implemented
conversion rules to filter sensitive data. Designed and trained
developer on how to customize the material, vendor, info records
and condition record scenarios as these were custom. Developed 2
of my own scenarios (1 outbound ALE and 1 inbound EDI)

09-12/2002(a/h), 01-03/2003, 2004 (ongoing a/h) Collectible toy car manufacturer

and distributor Fontana, CA
EDI Team Lead, Designer, Configurer, Mapper and Developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
 SAP Release 4.6C
Software: Gentran NT Server V3.2, GEIS VAN, Wal-Mart WINS config
Scope: Currently 2 EDI partners, 4 message types
Inbound 850, 860, 864 messages
Outbound 810, 856 messages
Standards / versions implemented: ANSI X12: 4030, 4010
Provided comprehensive documentation to the client on the installation of SQL Server,
Gentran software and configuration required for coms with VAN and Wal-Mart WINS using
bisync modem (CLEO 3780Plus and 3COM modem). This allowed the client to install
Gentran to a working state without the use of Sterling Commerce consulting resources. On a
part time basis, I was called in to implement EDI between Maisto and Wal-Mart. On the first
day on site, after the installation was complete, I had a working inbound ORDERS IDoc
mapped from an existing Wal-Mart 850 and on the second day I had a working outbound
INVOIC leading to a successful 810 translation. Provided my own copyrighted ABAP
application to create Gentran DDF files for IDocs.

07-12/2002 Aircraft design and building company Albuquerque,

NM
Workflow developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Installation, Configuration, Development and
Operation
SAP Release 4.6C
Scope: Developed complete new workflow enabled ECM module in SAP. 7 Workflow
definitions with over 50 custom workflow tasks and over 10 custom role definitions.
Around 50 custom table definitions with data model. 4 Custom objects with related
methods.
Implemented workflows on material master creation, goods movement, engineering change
management, notifications and vendor master. Developed several custom roles to be
incorporated in workflows. Developed several custom objects with their related dialog
screens, authorization objects and roles that flow through the ECM workflows. Developed org
structures to test relevant scenarios.
Made use of advanced ABAP techniques including ABAP control framework programming to
implement ALV grid control reports, tree reports, text edit controls and split screen
functionality. Web enabled custom transaction to capture notification creation process using
the WAS. Implemented ALE between QA and DEV system to update HR org structure.

02-04/2002, 05/2002 Shampoo and cosmetics manufacturer Los Angeles,

CA
EDI Team Lead, Designer, Installer, Configurer, Mapper and
Developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Installation, Configuration, Development and
Operation
SAP Release 4.5B running on AS400 / Unix
Software: Gentran NT Server V3.2, Sterling Commerce VAN, Wal-Mart WINS config
Scope: 11 EDI partners, 7 message types
Inbound 850, 824, 875 and 864 messages.
Outbound 810, 880 and 856 messages
Standards / versions implemented: ANSI X12: 4010, 4030, 4010VICS, 4030VICS,
4010UCS
FTP scripting in UNIX environment
 Installed SQL Server, Gentran software and configured coms with VAN and Wal-Mart WINS
using bisync modem (CLEO 3780Plus and 3COM modem). Completed 21 maps for 11
partners and installation in +- 25 days on site. Wrote custom reports to help functional people
identify and rectify EDI errors in inbound IDocs. Implemented various user exits to extend
order, invoice and shipping notice functionality.

04/2002 Electronics good manufacturer Bay Area, CA

EDI Developer
SAP Release 4.6C
Software: Harbinger
Standard: EDIFACT
Developed SAP inbound process to handle order changes via custom tables and function
modules. Developed operations program to help functional people identify and rectify EDI
errors in inbound IDocs

12/2001 Auto spare parts distributor Dallas, TX

ABAP \ BAPI Analyst Programmer
SAP Release 4.6C
Software: Siamease (Transaction capture tool used in data migration)
Brought in to design an interface from an external interface in to SAP for the sales order
create function. Created and populated custom tables for access by the front-end GUI.
Specified BAPI interface for use with DCOM connector, developed test programs to verify
interface and worked closely with VB team to implement the functionality via the DCOM
connector

11/2001-01/2002 National defense contractor Baltimore, MD

EDI Team Lead, Analyst, ABAP Team Lead
SAP Release 4.6C
Software: Gentran NT Server. Gentran SAP Extension.
Scope: 2 partners, 2 message types
FTP scripting
Performed analysis on inbound 850 and outbound 810. Configured inbound 850 and
outbound 810 for 2 partners
ITS Team Lead, Designer, Configurer and Developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
SAP Release 4.6C
Software: ITS Webstudio
Implemented online store, order status, ATP, my profile, customer account information and
reports. Implemented add-ons to standard features including my profile, PO number and date
entry, ATP on browsing, credit card entry, shipping method, floating shopping basket, same
ship to address. Modified SAP transactions to achieve easier searching, simpler screen flow
and look and feel. Made use of ABAP and HTML Business

5/2001-11/2001 Electronics and microchip manufacturer San Marcos,

CA
EDI Team Lead, Designer, Configurer, Mapper and Developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
SAP Release 4.6C
Software: Gentran NT Server v3.1. Gentran SAP Extension. SAP Exchange
connector.
 Scope: 4 partners, 8 message types
Inbound 850, 830, 860 and 862 messages
Outbound 855, 856, 810 and 865 messages
FTP scripting
Implemented Inbound IDoc processing modules. Implemented IDoc user exits and function
module user exits. Utilized workflow functionality to process certain file processing errors.
Implemented Outbound IDoc processing module. Extended IDocs and implemented user
exits. Implemented reports on IDoc tables integrated with Document flow to ease EDI
operations. Implemented EDI error handling through workflow. Set up workflow and
organizational structure. Implemented various new output types including output to email
using the Exchange Connector. Exchange connector configuration to automatically output
order responses to email in PDF format. Performed SQL queries to the Gentran database.
Utilized FTP to transfer files to and from SAP Unix machine
ALE Designer and Configurer
Implemented 2 master 2 scenarios for material groups \ hierarchies

06/200004/2001 Logistics company San Jose, CA

EDI Designer, Configurer, Mapper and Developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
SAP Release 4.6C, 4.0B, 4.5B
Software: Gentran NT Server v3.1. Business Connector, Delphi
Scope: 10 EDI partners, 8 message types
Inbound 850, 824, 830 and 856 messages
Outbound 855, 856, 810 and 870 messages
FTP scripting
Implemented IDoc and function module user exits. Implemented custom IDocs and custom
IDoc processing function modules. Implemented reports on IDoc tables integrated with
Document flow. Performed SQL queries to the Gentran database. Utilized FTP to transfer
files to and from SAP Unix machine. Worked with Business connector installation. Supported
and modified custom Delphi program to manipulate inbound order files in to mappable format
for Gentran mapping.
ITS Designer, Configurer and Developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
SAP Release: 4.5B
Software: ITS Webstudio
Integrated custom transaction with the web front-end using Business HTML, JavaScript and
ABAP dialog programming knowledge. Made BHTML and JavaScript changes to internet
templates using SAP@Web Studio. Implemented email notifications using output
determination and SAP hypertext documents

06/199904/2000 Online furniture store Brea, CA

EDI Team Lead, Designer, Installer, Configurer, Mapper and
Developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
SAP Release 4.5B
Software: SPS Commerces eVision
Scope: 2 partners, 3 message types
Inbound: 527 and 856 messages
Outbound: 850 message
FTP scripting
 Sole resource for all EDI work from SAP through to the EDI mapping and VAN linkup
configuration. Implemented outbound deliveries and order processes, fully automating the
back-end of an Internet on-line shopping company.
Implemented inbound goods receipts, issues, responses, in order to fully automate the
shipment process to the point of billing document creation. Implemented workflow error
handling, including workflow organizational unit development. Set up and implemented
archiving of IDocs. Performed SQL queries to the Gentran database. Utilized FTP to transfer
files to and from SAP Unix machine
ITS Team Lead, Designer, Configurer and Developer
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
SAP Release 4.5B
Software: ITS Webstudio. Vertex.
Installed and configured the standard IACs for Consumer 2 Business. This includes sales
order creation, catalogs, on-line stores, order status and available to promise. Designed new
process for adapting the standard IAC to work with the Internet retailer (client). Implemented
this scenario using ABAP and HTML Business. Developed new IAC to input entries into
custom SAP tables using ABAP and HTML Business. Implemented custom reports with drill
downs, on the web using WEBRFC. Made changes to internet templates and published to the
web server using SAP@Web Studio. Assisted in the development of an interface to SAP
using DCom connector and standard BAPIs. Implemented Vertex interface for web orders

1999,2000 Fish tank manufacturer Los Angeles, CA

EDI Team Lead, Designer, Configurer and Project manager
FULL CYCLE: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Go-Live
SAP Release 4.5B
Software: Gentran server
Implemented the SAP portion of the EDI solution for Aquaria. Completion accomplished in 2
days, including documentation and training. Led the consulting team to successfully complete
the 2nd phase of the project, which was to develop the inbound order processing from Wal-
Mart via EDI. Performed all the SAP aspects of the solution and designed the EDI mapping
portion.
After being asked to return: Led the consulting team to successfully complete the 3rd phase
of the project, which was to develop the outbound invoicing to Wal-Mart via EDI. Performed
all the SAP aspects of the solution and designed the EDI mapping portion

03/2000 SAP consulting firm New York, NY

Project Manager, ITS Team Lead, Designer and Configurer
SAP Release 4.5B
Software: ITS Webstudio
ITS installation and configuration. ITS Accelerated Internet Shopping configuration and
demonstration.

05/1999 Air conditioning manufacturer Syracuse, NY

mySAP.com Analyst
Compiled an extensive report and put together a strategy on E-Commerce for Carriers
management board. In-depth mySAP.com investigation.

04/1999 Computer manufacturer Atlanta, GA

ALE Team Lead, Designer and Configurer
SAP Release 3.1H
 Implemented an ALE scenario between SAP R/3 V4.0B and an external system. The
middleware used was Compaqs BusinessBus.

03/1999 Postage equipment manufacturer CT

ALE Team Lead, Designer
Performed investigation for interface between external C++ system and SAP, making use of
the IDoc class library.

1996-03/1999 Electricity utility Johannesburg, South Africa

ALE Team lead, Analyst, Designer and Developer, ABAPer
4 FULL CYCLES: Analysis, Design, Configuration, Development and Operation
SAP Release 3.0G, 3.1H
Scope: 14 master data scenarios, 4 transaction scenarios, 11 SAP systems, 80+
clients, Archiving
Configuration of ALE on 80+ SAP clients on 11 separate systems comprising of between 2
and 6 clients (R/3 3.1H and R/3 3.0G). 14 Master data distribution scenarios configured as
well as 4 transaction scenarios: distributed contracts, Financial accounting, Stock transfer &
Stock transfer modified. Configuration of the stock transfer & custom scenarios to work on the
same client.
ALE Areas configured and implemented: IDoc reduction, change pointers, ALE audit,
conversion rules, filters, workflow task configuration/ error handling, and IDoc background
jobs. (Full spectrum of ALE functionality). ALE configuration tuned for peak performance in
the Eskom environment. ALE disaster recovery tool implementation, configuration and
testing. ALE archiving strategy and procedure development. ALE archiving configuration and
implementation. ALE configuration change management across +80 clients / 11 systems. ALE
documentation of procedures to configure for ALE. ALE Implementation Methodology
Documentation. Gave ALE Training to other would-be ALE configurers. ALE Production
support for 4 production clients on 3 systems.
EDI Analyst
Software: Gentran NT
Integrated EDI team efforts with ALE team efforts ensuring congruency between the 2
solutions

PRE SAP CAREER

1991-1996 Electricity utility Johannesburg, South Africa

Senior Information Management Advisor
Coordination of all hardware / Software and Network activities for a client / server, nationwide
integrated systems implementation project. Hardware worth +-$5 Million.
Definition of System Management and future capacity planning requirements.
Distributed UNIX Client / Server Disaster Recovery Plan: Analysis, Proposal, Development,
Implementation and Auditing.
Investigation into optical technology leading to the acquisition of jukebox technology.
Investigation of the legalities of electronic documents within an imaging solution.
Technical software evaluation. Technical design & costing.
Email, WWW (Scripting) and newsgroup internet services implemented.
Workflow system evaluation and implementation.
Assisted in the development of the Information Management Strategy for the Generation
Group (16000 employees) in Eskom.
 Extensive research into current processes in the Engineering drawing office in order to move
to an electronic system based on CAD and Documentation workflow management.
Project planning. Development of work plans. Team management. Individual cost center
management.
Implementation of Configuration management, Documentation Management at Lethabo
Power Station, Workflow Implementation at Duvha, Koeberg and Megawatt Park.
Project managed the implementation of GroupWise for the Finesse Project (250 seats) at
Eskom South Africa.
Integrated System Implementation
Implementation of configuration management system and electronic documentation
management system in an integrated environment on a power station and for the Generation
Engineering Department.
Client \ Server Training Course Compilation: Training material, presentation, evaluation, and
organization.
Implementation of electronic workflow and development of specification thereof.
Workflow process analysis / development.
Acrobat / FTR & Optical Character Recognition implementation.
Electronic CAD drawing office process engineering with workflow.
System evaluation & performance testing.
EDUCATION
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
BS Computer Science (Mathematics and Computer Science (with distinction)) - 1990
School of Project Management
Diploma in Project Management (with distinction) - 1995
SAP
BW205 Business Information Warehouse overview (V4) (1999)
BW210 Configuring Business Information Warehouse (V4) (1999)
BC50 Basis Overview (1997)
BC40 Functional Overview (1997)
BC400 Development workbench (1998)
BC410 Dialog programming (1998)
CA910 SAP ALE (1998)
CA920 Internet application component development (1998)
ALE Scenario Development course (SAP development partner) (1998)
Internal training
Web Application Server (March 2002)
Business Connector (March 2002)
FI, CO and SD configuration
EDI Configuration
Workflow configuration and development
Advanced ABAP techniques
Languages: English and Afrikaans

AFFILIATIONS
Computer Society, South Africa
Full member (1996 1999)
ALE International User Group
Member (1998 )
Presented company specific ALE session at 5 th International ALE User Group (Apr
1998 - Boston).
Business Process User Group, South Africa
Co-chairman (1998)
Presented ALE paper at SA ALE User Group (Feb 1998 - SAPSA).
SAP Interfaces Club (http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/sapinterfacesaleediits)
Founder
Currently 1475+ members
SAP Related Websites (http://www.sapgenie.com and http://www.sapinterfaces.com)
Founder and webmaster of an extensive SAP portal providing detailed functional and
technical information to fellow SAP consultants. Website voted one of SAP Best Links
by searchSAP.com

TECHNICAL
Languages: ABAP/4, SAP BDC, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, FTP scripting, Unix,
Gentran
Industries: Utility, .COM, Logistics, Manufacturing, Consulting, Defense contracting, Sales
and Distribution