Meet the SAPinsider Experts

Gain insights and connect with the world’s leading SAPinsider Experts, in the largest and fastest-growing SAP membership group.

Experts

  • James Roeske
    Expert since 2021

    James Roeske is CEO and Co-Founder of the Customer Advisory Group LLC. James has over 27 years of SAP Security, Audit, GRC, and executive management experience. Over those years, James has had a professional focus on technical configuration of SAP security, segregation of duty design, user provisioning solutions, GRC software solution design, and corporate compliance implementations for companies around the world. Prior to founding the Customer Advisory Group, Mr. Roeske held strategic positions at Virsa Systems, SAP America, and SAP Canada. This has allowed him to lead, plan, and participate in over 280 SAP GRC and security projects for some of the largest and most complex compliance environments across the globe.

  • Arne Schmidthals

    Arne Schmidthals is the global head of the SAP S/4HANA Center of Excellence in the SAP Customer Evolution organization. The team’s core objective is to help the SAP ERP customers define and execute their business and IT transformation towards RISE with SAP. Arne joined SAP in 1993 as an application consultant and since then served in a variety of positions in consulting, business development, solution and product management, both in Germany and the US. He holds a degree in Computer Sciences and Business Administration from Kaiserslautern University, Germany.

  • Biswaranjan Senapati
    Expert since 2023

    Biswan Senapati is Platinum-level ERP-SAP Consultant having 20 + Years of Industry Experience in Domain Consulting, Business Consulting and Solution Architect for large-scale ERP systems Design, Development, Implementations, Roll out, Support and business process re-engineering capacity in Supply Chain, Chemicals, Hi-Tech, CPG, Pharmaceuticals, Wholesale, Fashion Retailer, Health-Care, and Manufacturing Domains. Biswan has worked SAP Group…

  • Hari Sonnenahalli

    Hari Sonnenahalli is a seasoned Enterprise Architect at NTT Data Business Solutions ( NDBS), bringing over a decade of experience in integrating diverse technologies, landscapes, and modules across SAP and non-SAP environments. His expertise spans the architecture, design, and integration of both cloud and on-premises SAP solutions. Beyond his technical roles, Hari is an active contributor to the SAP community as a blogger and speaker, sharing his insights on various integration topics. His deep knowledge includes SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), and Master Data Management (MDM). As a middleware solution architect, Hari understands SAP's cross-functional landscapes and their integration with SAP solutions ensuring smooth business transactions for customers and vendors. Hari has a diverse background, having worked with multiple companies across various industries, leading integration strategies for SAP S/4HANA implementation projects. His extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of integration make him a sought-after subject matter expert and a valued asset to his clients and colleagues. Hari holds a Master of Science in Bioinformatics from the University of Sciences in Philadelphia and lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and two wonderful children. His technical expertise, coupled with his ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, solidifies his reputation as a respected figure in the SAP integration community. You can also find his writings SAP community @ https://people.sap.com/harikrishnadhar.sonnenahalli Connect with Hari Sonnenahalli in LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/in/harisonnenahalli

  • Laz Uriza

    Laz is the Global Sales and Strategy Lead for SAP on Azure; he works with the Global Azure Sales Team focusing on RISE on Azure and SAP on Azure initiatives. He also ensures Partners (SI’s, MSP’s and ISV’s) are engaged to provide services on the Azure Cloud Platform.   Before joining Microsoft, Laz has over…

  • Heidi Zhao

    Heidi Zhao is Global Solution Owner for SAP Billing and Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM) based out of Atlanta GA, United States. She is responsible for market requirements roll-in and solution go-to-market. Working closely with the development team, she is also globally responsible for management of all SAP BRIM solution aspects including solution strategy and roadmap.…