Silas Costa

SILAS COSTA

Senior SAP Integration Architect & AI Innovation Expert

17+ years delivering digital transformation for NestlΓ©, Philips, Deloitte, Petrobras, and ASML.

17+
Years
150+
Projects
14
SAP Certs
€200K
Daily Savings
πŸ“ Portugal, EU (Global)
πŸ“§ silasrochad2@gmail.com
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Executive Summary

With 17+ years of professional experience, I am a highly skilled SAP Solution Architect and Innovation Team Lead. For the past 7 years, I have focused on helping companies around the world drive digital transformation and achieve real ROI through solutions I have created. My expertise in SAP technologies, combined with my ability to understand the unique needs of each client, has enabled me to deliver innovative solutions that drive real business value.

Why Decision Makers Choose Me

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SAP Integration Mastery
8+ years architecting CPI iFlows, Event Mesh, and API solutions
70% Faster
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AI & Automation
SAP AI Core, Azure OpenAI, LLM, RPA implementations
300% ROI
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Cost Reduction
Eliminated €200K daily losses at BRF. Built $90K+ products
€200K/Day

Recent Experience

Pharmaceutical Company (Netherlands) Aug 2023 – Dec 2025
SAP BTP & CPI Solution Architect

Technical architecture owner for SAP Integration Suite in GxP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.

  • Architected CPI iFlows connecting C4C, S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, Kapture, Infotip
  • Implemented LLM solutions with SAP AI Core and Azure OpenAI API
  • Configured SAP Datasphere for enterprise analytics
SAP CPI SAP AI Core Datasphere Azure OpenAI GxP
TCS - Philips Mar 2022 – Jun 2023
SAP BTP & CPI Solution Architect

Led architecture governance and cloud migration for global healthcare technology leader.

  • Successfully migrated NEO to Cloud Foundry with zero downtime
  • Established architecture governance and golden rules documentation
  • Implemented Event Mesh with JMS queues and Groovy scripts
SAP CPI Event Mesh Cloud Foundry CI/CD

Professional Experience (Continued)

NestlΓ© Switzerland Aug 2021 – Mar 2022
SAP BTP Solution Architect

Deployed SAP Store solutions and delivered CAP/RAP training for world's largest food & beverage company.

  • Deployed SAP Store solutions across global operations
  • Delivered SAP CAP and RAP training to development teams
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Transport Management
SAP Store SAP CAP SAP RAP
GP-Strategies Oct 2020 – Feb 2022
SAP BTP Solution Architect

Created extensions for SuccessFactors Employee Central.

  • Built CAP Node.js extensions for Employee Central
  • Developed Angular 11 frontend for user-friendly solutions
  • Migrated applications from NEO to Cloud Foundry
SuccessFactors SAP CAP Angular 11
Asenium - Signify Oct 2020 – Apr 2022
SAP Cloud Platform Solutions Architect

Led cloud migration and innovation initiatives for global lighting technology leader.

  • Migrated Lighting solution from NEO to Cloud Foundry with CAP model
  • Created User Management tool integrated with all SAP systems
  • Developed AI Chatbot using Bold360AI
SAP CAP Cloud Foundry AI Chatbot
BRF Brazil Apr 2018 – Sep 2020
SAP BTP Solution Architect

Eliminated €200K daily losses through innovative SAP solutions for major food producer.

  • Eliminated €200K daily losses through innovative SAP solutions
  • Developed SAP Fiori apps for production monitoring
  • Created Logistics Tracking solution with real-time visibility
SAP Fiori SAP BTP ABAP
Deloitte Brazil Mar 2018 – Sep 2020
SAP BTP Solution Architect

Led SAP BTP initiatives for major consulting firm's clients.

  • Created SAP Store products generating $90K+ revenue
  • Led SAP BTP presales and solution architecture
  • Implemented solutions for Petrobras, BRF, and other major clients
SAP Store Presales SAP BTP
Earlier Experience 2011 – 2018
SAP HANA Developer β†’ SAP Basis Architect

Built deep SAP expertise at Capgemini and TIVIT (6+ years).

  • Capgemini: Migrated SQL Server to SAP HANA, SAP Leonardo
  • TIVIT: Managed SAP Delivery Center, ABAP CDS views
  • Database admin: Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, Sybase, HANA

SAP Store Products I've Built

Fiori Tracker
Manage Fiori apps lifecycle, track usage, and optimize performance
$40K+ Revenue
Fiori Role Testing
Automated testing for Fiori role assignments and authorizations
$30K+ Revenue
Nuve App
Cloud-based solution for SAP system monitoring and alerts
$20K+ Revenue
SAP Discovery Center
Contributed solutions to SAP's official discovery platform
Community Impact

Beyond Technology

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Published Author
Book on SAP technologies and digital transformation
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Film Director
Creative storytelling and visual communication
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Speaker
SAP events and tech conferences worldwide

Let's Discuss Your SAP Transformation

I'm available for senior architecture roles, consulting engagements, and strategic SAP initiatives. Whether you need to modernize your integration landscape, implement AI solutions, or drive digital transformation, I deliver measurable ROI.

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