Sachidananda Rao

Head Of Business Solutions at Olayan Saudi Holding Company

Sachidananda Rao has a comprehensive work history in the field of IT, with a focus on SAP solutions. Sachidananda began their career in 2007 as an SAP HCM Consultant at ABM Knowledgeware Ltd. From there, they worked as an SAP HR Functional Consultant at HCC and Adroit Infotech Pvt Ltd. In 2010, they joined Wipro Arabia Ltd where they served as both an SAP Project Lead and an SAP Project Manager. In 2016, they became a SAP Program Manager at Adama Healthcare Industry. From 2018 to 2022, Sachidananda worked as a Senior IT Analyst at Olayan Financing Company. Currently, they hold the position of Head of Business Solutions at Olayan Saudi Holding Company (OSHCO). Throughout their career, Sachidananda has demonstrated expertise in implementing and supporting SAP HCM systems for various clients.

Sachidananda Rao's education history includes the following:

Sachidananda Rao completed their Master of Human Resource Management degree from Pondicherry University from 2002 to 2005. The field of study for this degree was Human Resources Management and Services.

Prior to that, from 1999 to 2001, Sachidananda Rao obtained their Bachelor of Commerce degree from Berhampur University, with a field of study in Accounting and Finance.

Before pursuing their bachelor's degree, Sachidananda Rao completed the Intermediate in Commerce program from Binayak Acharya College, Berhampur, during the period of 1997 to 1998. The field of study for this program was Business/Commerce, General.

Going further back, from 1986 to 1996, Sachidananda Rao completed their 10th grade education from Ankushpur, Odisa.

In addition to their formal education, Sachidananda Rao has obtained several certifications. They received the "Accelerating Digital Transformation With Algorithmic Business Thinking" certification from MIT Sloan School of Management in April 2022. In June 2019, they obtained the "SAP certified associate - successfactors ec" certification from SAP, as well as the "SAP SuccessFactors SFX Admin for PMGM" certification from SAP SuccessFactors. Prior to that, in March 2015, they obtained the PRINCE2 certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice, and in February 2015, they obtained the ITIL Foundation certification, also from AXELOS Global Best Practice.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Olayan Saudi Holding Company

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Olayan Saudi Holding Company’s journey began in 1947 when its founder, Suliman S. Olayan, established his first company which later became one of many that comprise Olayan Saudi Holding Company, a Saudi-based diversified business enterprise with commercial and industrial operations spread across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and North Africa regions. The company’s portfolio includes more than 25 companies operating in five sectors, namely, food and beverages, restaurants, health and personal care, information and communications technology (ICT), and energy. A partner of choice for over 75 years and an employer of choice, for over 14,000 qualified professionals from different nationalities and backgrounds in its inclusive and diverse workplaces. With a commitment to a responsible and sustainable approach to business, Olayan Saudi Holding Company has a strong focus on its environmental and social impact as well as ensuring the highest level of governance. Olayan Saudi Holding Company proudly invests in local businesses and suppliers, and actively contributes to the development of the Saudi market and its industries, having introduced many major international brands and manufacturing industries that touch almost all aspects of life.