Architecting Solutions with SAP Business Technology Platform
An architectural guide to integrating, extending, and innovating enterprise solutions using SAP BTP
Serdar Simsekler
Eric Du
BIRMINGHAM—MUMBAI
Architecting Solutions with SAP Business Technology Platform
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Contributors
About the authors
Serdar Simsekler is passionate about delivering innovative and robust technology solutions for business needs. His focus areas are enterprise architecture, IT strategy, innovation, cloud architecture, integration patterns, and software architecture. Currently working as an SAP Architect at Deloitte, he supports the digital transformation of several clients. He also leads Deloitte UK’s SAP Cloud Architecture and BTP capability. In his previous Head of SAP Technology role at Centrica, he was responsible for developing the technology strategy for the entire SAP landscape of the enterprise. He likes reading philosophy and keeps self-nurturing his curiosity to learn new things. He lives with his wife and two sons in Surrey, United Kingdom.
Eric Du is a product and technology leader with a broad experience and expertise in the enterprise space. Currently working as VP of Technology & Architecture at SAP SuccessFactors, he leads the architectural efforts for the technology transformation by defining the target architecture, platform strategy, and culture transformation. Prior to this role, he focused on SAP’s cross-product strategy and co-led SAP’s overall North Star Architecture to shape the technology vision for SAP’s Intelligent Enterprise strategy and define the architecture guardrails. Based in Silicon Valley, Eric is passionate about innovations; he serves the role of advisor and investor for multiple start-up companies. He lives with his family in Dublin, California.
About the reviewer
As a lead solution architect at one of the world’s leading technology companies, Haishan Qian designs, builds, and implements large-scale enterprise finance systems for global business operations, including digital media stores, subscription services, retail, and finished goods.