Evolve from Infrastructure to Innovation with SAP on AWS

Bidwan Baruah brings 18 years of IT experience as a cloud architect and technology advisor. He has led various implementation, upgrade and migration projects of SAP solutions for customers across the globe. He has also been an SAP customer and, as the SAP architect, led the successful execution of a large-scale SAP digital transformation project for a leading organization. Currently serving as a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bidwan specializes in guiding enterprises through the complexities of cloud migration and digital transformation, particularly in integrating SAP environments with AWS services. In this role, he has assisted several Fortune 100 and other leading enterprises in North America with migrating and modernizing their SAP workloads on AWS, making him a sought-after advisor for leveraging cloud technologies to drive business innovation. Bidwan is passionate about educating and empowering professionals, sharing his insights through speaking engagements, technical blogs, and this comprehensive guide on modernizing SAP with AWS.   Krishnakumar Ramadoss is a distinguished IT professional and Senior SAP Innovation Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS). With over two decades of experience in the technology sector, he has been pivotal in helping global enterprises transition to cloud environments, focusing on SAP migrations and building cloud-native solutions. His deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, data analytics, and enterprise software integration has made him a leader in driving technological innovation and operational excellence. Krishnakumar focuses on building innovative solutions through an “extend” strategy that enables customers to develop advanced capabilities on top of their SAP migrations. These capabilities span various domains, including data analytics, artificial intelligence/machine learning, applications and integration, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Through these cutting-edge solutions, he empowers organizations to unlock new levels of efficiency, scalability, and competitive advantage. Krishnakumar played a pivotal role in developing a critical low-code data integration service. It enabled enterprises across different verticals like manufacturing, automotive, biotech, aerospace, and retail to build scalable SAP data lakes on AWS and derive value from their mission-critical data. He also contributed to developing AWS Supply Chain, a cloud-based service that unifies data and provides ML-powered actionable insights. This application helps customers improve supply lead times, better forecast demand, and reduce their carbon footprint. Known for his strategic insights and practical approach, Krishnakumar is committed to mentoring IT leaders and sharing his expertise through industry conferences and webinars. In this authoritative book, he provides insights on leveraging AWS to modernize SAP systems, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in cloud computing, and driving innovation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.   Abarajith Vivekanandha is a seasoned cloud architect and IT strategist with extensive expertise in SAP on AWS solutions. As a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), he has been instrumental in guiding numerous organizations including Fortune 500 companies through their cloud migration journeys, optimizing their SAP landscapes for enhanced performance and agility. With a strong background in enterprise architecture, data management, and cloud-native technologies, Abarajith is passionate about driving digital transformation and innovation. He is a sought-after speaker at industry events and an advocate for best practices in cloud adoption, dedicated to empowering businesses to achieve their strategic objectives through cutting-edge technology solutions.  

Chapter 1: Introduction: Why evolve from Infrastructure to Innovation with SAP on AWS?.- Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Modern Architectures.- Chapter 3: Modern Data Strategy.- Chapter 4: Extending SAP Business Processes.- Chapter 5: Smart Factory.- Chapter 6: Business Transformation with AI/ML.- Chapter 7: DevOps and SysOps for SAP.- Chapter 8: How to get started?.