17 Dec 07

Why did I leave the job or created the issues.

I thought that I can get into SAP CRM contract consulting through Csoft.

Now the SAP CRM resume is very clear

I have two options now..

1. ft job - ditch Csoft
2. a. ba contract job - with Csoft
b. sap crm job - with Csoft

If #1 happens that's fine. I don't think I need to put lot of work to make it happen.
But #2 will give a lot of flexibility.

Anyways, getting into the tech function is the goal.

Sample profile target:
"
The SAP CRM Project Manager (PM) is directly accountable/responsible for successful project delivery of Distribution Sector SAP CRM technology & process engagements. This individual provides hands-on leadership & direction to the team as well as manages client relationships. The PM will also be heavily involved in business case development & performance measurement. This is a hands-on consulting delivery role. This is not an account management or business development role. Preferred Candidates should have SAP CRM (4.6 or Greater) & management consulting experience with Pharmaceutical, Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods or Travel / Transportation clients. Position requires 100% travel Major Field of Study:SAP CRM Project Management (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Client Management (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Large/complex consulting/client mgm t experience -Director level & above (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Business Case Development (Level4 - Can perform without assistance. Has in-depth knowledge) SAP CRM focus in distribution industries in recent 3-4 years (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Understanding of distribution industry (pharmaceuticals, travel and transpo (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Applied functional/technical knowledge of SAP CRM to solve clients' busines (Level4 - Can perform without assistance. Has in-depth knowledge) Experience articulating complex solutions and program benefits. (Level4 - Can perform without assistance. Has in-depth knowledge) Hands-on developed project deliverables - formal/structured methodology (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Visio (Level4 - Can perform without assistance. Has in-depth knowledge). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

? Candidate Must Have : Requires at least 5 years hands-on SAP CRM experience.
? Requires 2-3 full life cycle SAP CRM implementations in a Project Manager role.
? Requires SAP CRM product knowledge/experience across all or most SAP CRM -Mobile Sales, CRM On-line, Customer Interaction Center (CIC), Internet Sales Applications (ISA),Marketing/Campaign Management, or Service Management.
? Preferred Candidates should have SAP CRM (4.6 or Greater) & management consulting experience with Pharmaceutical, Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods or Travel / Transportation clients.
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Nov 29 07

Job search seems harder than it seems from outside. You don't know the end result but you try and try. This becomes tougher when one is under pressure (say financial) . Have options like BA/BSA or SAP CRM. Like th function CRM. Hopefully something will come out. Today give the SAp CRM resume a final color and then talk to Vimal to see if he can help in making the stories. Very important to get a break!

Let's make a strong case for SAP CRM.

Can I try for SAP CRM full time. Probably no. Consulting will be a better option. Finding reference is the other issue. For full time I cant give wrong names. Good thing there they dont ask for references. Can I say I did a full time implementation? Probably yes. Why not?

Finding it hard even to think. Anyways. Should try for pizza today nite.

23 Nov 07

Heard the lecture of Randy Pausch yesterday. Realized if you are behind childhood dreams you remain so much motivated. Started thinking what was my childhood dream. This gets lost redesigned in the course of life. Also going though Ved's connections in Linkedin. Lot of professional success there. May be only successful people put there's. So statistically thats okay. Let me give the cynical thought some rest and think about my childhood dreams. May be to be a successful and glamorous rich business professional with lot of disposable money to take care of family and fun.

Creating a niche is important. SAP consulting is good. But make a way in into the tier 1 consulting firms at least in a sr manager level quickly. That will giv some time to climb the hiererchy.

20 Nov 07 Professional Goals

LT Goal B Dev (VP) in 7 yrs MNC
MT Goal B Dev (Mgr) 3 yrs MNC
ST Goal Tech skills 2 yrs MNC
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Difference between Sales and B Dev

Sales = Less tech skills
B Dev = Tech skills plus Sales skills

Vertical - Tech/HC/(Loan/Banking - Cr Policy)

H/Care has to be consolidated and organized hugely both in US and in India
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ERP (related skills encompass various functions (CRM/Sales/Distribution - should get FICO knowledge as well)

Get into the tech domain first (Near ST)

Specialize and focus are the keys

Specialize on technicalities and focus on the basics

18th Nov 07

Have been writing things in notepads. Not possible to organize. This, I thought, would be a good one. I remember writing here long back. Anyways, here I am.

Few things to be done.

Get a CRM project.

Once you find your passion you have lot of avenues to browse. So, far ther has been a quest. Hope I have found the professional passion. It seems to be the CRM functions. Technology vertical is always good. Healthcare is not bad.

CRM with a technology flavor makes it specialized. Otherwise it remains as a commodity.

Family life balance is important. Hope one day I'll be able to position myself well there. The fuel there is money. people may want to disagree but ultimately that plays a big role.

Important to line like a shainik thats why I put the name as shainik. They fight for a cause. Dont think whats there at the next step. It's important to live life is that way. You may not find supporter to buy on. So better to keep the attitude to oneself. Till they survive they live a head on the shoulder with a spine in the back' attitude. Who has seen the end. Those who have seen passes while seeing.

Now time lines (tactical things are the wrong wordings, they are the pillars of the strategy, so very important).

Be yourself. Dot try being like a large family person. Think, listen, accept, dont jump unnecessarily - does not help.

Dont also think in terms of money giving - even if you can, dont, what if you dint have

Within the next 15 to 21 days get one. At leats by Jan/Feb latest.

Keep the office stuffs at a low profile from your side. Let them take action.

Make the resume your bible. Read whatever needs to be read. Make it perfect and your understanding as well.

It will take care of lot of the things.

Pay back Rosedale. But another one b/r one as a workplace.

Save enough for retirements. Save enough for maintenance of the Rosedales.

It's
a process not an event. So keep the attitude and enthu up, very up, do whatever needs to be done. Meditation, gym, travel, talk, knowledge, etc etc