About me

Transforming Enterprise Finance with AI-Powered Automation and Intelligent Invoice Processing.

Elevating Enterprise Finance from Reactive to Predictive

I’m Ranadheer, an internationally recognized expert in SAP OpenText VIM and AI-powered financial automation, with over 11 years of experience transforming enterprise finance operations across Fortune 500 organizations. My work integrates advanced machine learning, intelligent OCR, and predictive automation to revolutionize invoice processing, fraud prevention, and compliance frameworks in global finance ecosystems.

As the principal architect behind multiple groundbreaking innovations—such as AI-based invoice classification models, dynamic HR-based approval hierarchies, and self-learning OCR systems—I have led end-to-end design and deployment of secure, scalable financial solutions that have saved millions in operational costs and enhanced auditability across North America, Europe, and Asia.

My contributions span over 15 countries, with implementations for industry leaders in energy, retail, transportation, and public sector finance. I have also authored scholarly articles on AI-OCR and financial document intelligence, served on international judging panels, and reviewed peer-reviewed research in intelligent systems—demonstrating sustained acclaim in the field.

Areas of Expertise: SAP OpenText VIM Architecture, AI/ML in Financial Automation, Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), Global AP Workflow Design, Tax & Compliance Integration, Predictive Analytics in Finance, Digital Transformation Leadership

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What I do

I engineer intelligent, secure, and automated systems for the future of enterprise finance. By combining deep expertise in OpenText, AI/ML, and frontend technologies, I build end-to-end solutions that streamline financial operations, elevate user experience, and ensure compliance at scale.

Skills

AI , OCR , Machine Learning 98%
OpenText VIM, IES, ECM, Archive Center 98%
SAP FICO, MM 95%
Java Spring Boot, Node.js, 80%
MySQL, SQL 92%
Open Text xECM 94%
Leadership, Project management, Agile Scrum Methodologies, 99%

Education

2012-2014
University of Dayton Ohio

Masters in Electrical Engineering

300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469, USA

2008- 2012
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada

Bachelors in Electronics and Communications Engineering

JNTU Kakinada, Nagamallithota, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India, 533003

My Experience

Sr.Lead SAP OpenText VIM Consultant

Avventis Inc ( Employer)

2014 - Till Date
2023 - Till Date

Nutrien

Sr.Lead SAP OpenText VIM Consultant

At Nutrien, I led a critical finance transformation project that revolutionized invoice processing and approval workflows, leveraging machine learning AI and automation to drive operational efficiency and compliance. I spearheaded the transition from a manual OCR training process to an AI-powered machine learning OCR solution, significantly improving data extraction accuracy and eliminating the need for constant human intervention.
2019 - 2023

Xcel Energy

Sr. Lead SAP OpenText VIM Consultant

As part of the VIM Automation project at Xcel Energy, I played a pivotal role in optimizing invoice processing and cost management through automation. One of my key contributions was streamlining planned and unplanned freight cost automation, ensuring an efficient and accurate approval process when unplanned freight amounts exceeded predefined tolerance limits.
2018 - 2019

Signet Jewelers

Lead SAP OpenText VIM Consultant

A key achievement was the implementation of Auto Chargebacks for invoices with price and quantity variances, ensuring swift and automated dispute resolution. Additionally, I integrated and automated 40 diverse interfaces within the VIM application, creating a seamless and highly efficient ecosystem.
2018

Ram Tool

SAP Consultant

At Ramtool, I played a pivotal role as an SAP Consultant, leading the implementation of SAP Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) solutions to optimize billing and dispute resolution processes. My work significantly enhanced financial operations, reduced reconciliation errors, and streamlined dispute handling, ensuring greater efficiency and compliance.
2017 - 2018

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

OpenText ECM Consultant

I implemented AI-powered document classification and tagging, enabling automated metadata assignment and faster retrieval, eliminating manual inefficiencies. Additionally, I deployed a contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution, automating renewal alerts, version control, and risk assessments, ensuring seamless contract execution and compliance.
2017

Altria

OpenText ECM Consultant

To strengthen compliance and audit readiness, I developed an automated data privacy framework, ensuring adherence to GDPR, HIPAA, and industry regulations. This included PII detection and document retention policies, minimizing legal risks while securing sensitive information.
2017

Crestron Electronics

OpenText VIM Consultant

To further enhance vendor management and invoice processing transparency, I developed a vendor self-service portal. This platform allowed vendors to track invoice statuses, submit invoices directly, and resolve payment inquiries without overburdening the finance team. The portal significantly reduced manual intervention, improved vendor relationships, and accelerated dispute resolution.
2014 - 2018

Performance Food Group

OpenText VIM Specialist

To streamline non-PO invoice processing, I implemented AI-driven OCR, enabling automated classification of PO and Non-PO invoices based on supplier history and invoice structure. I configured rule-based workflows to route Non-PO invoices for auto-approval based on threshold limits, significantly reducing manual intervention. Additionally, I integrated VIM with SAP Cost Center Accounting, enabling "Auto-Coding" for Non-PO invoices, thereby eliminating manual account assignments.
2014

Arthrex

SAP OpenText Analyst

My responsibilities included setting up and configuring OpenText VIM, integrating Optical Character Recognition (OCR) applications to automate invoice data capture, and configuring an Archive server to securely store invoice images.

Licenses & Certifications

1. Harvard Business School FinTech Certification

2. OpenText Certified Vendor Invoice Management Consultant - OpenText

3. Certified Project management Professional (PMP)

4. AWS Certified AI Practitioner

5. Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

6. AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty

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