Piotr Podkowiński - Senior SAP PO and CPI Developer

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Poznań, Poland

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Experience

Oct 2023 - Apr 2025

1 year 7 months

SAP PO / CPI Developer

Telefónica Germany

Designed and integrated local financial (FI) systems with the global S/4HANA platform using SAP Process Orchestration (PO) middleware
Implemented and maintained integrations with OpenAPI, Kafka, REST, and SOAP connectors to enable seamless communication and secure data exchange
Migrated legacy PO interfaces to SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), modernizing integration architecture and improving scalability

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

3 months

SAP PO Developer

E.ON

Redesigned existing interfaces to streamline complex BPM processes, reducing errors and minimizing manual effort
Optimized integration logic and workflows to improve system reliability and process automation
Collaborated with business and technical stakeholders to simplify process design and enhance end-to-end efficiency

Jan 2023 - May 2023

5 months

SAP PO Developer

Bridgestone US / Publicis Sapient

Collected, transformed, and transferred large datasets to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), ensuring performance, scalability, and data security
Implemented and optimized data integration processes to support analytics and business reporting in cloud environments

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

SAP CPI Developer

Signify Netherlands B.V.

Designed and developed message mappings and integration flows in SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), including configuration, Groovy scripting for advanced logic, and API-based integrations (REST, OData)
Designed and consumed APIs, implementing secure connectivity and optimizing end-to-end integration scenarios across SAP and non-SAP systems

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

7 months

SAP CPI Lead Developer

Arla Foods

Designed and implemented PEPPOL integrations for electronic invoicing and procurement processes, including invoice, order, order confirmation, and delivery messages
Ensured compliance with PEPPOL standards and regional e-invoicing regulations
Designed and supported end-to-end B2B integration scenarios to streamline financial and supply chain processes

Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

1 year 8 months

SAP PO Developer

Knauf Information Services GmbH

Designed and developed interfaces using ABAP Proxy, EDIFACT, SFTP, HTTPS, and JDBC to enable seamless integration across SAP and non-SAP systems
Handled change requests and provided 3rd-level support, ensuring system stability and quick issue resolution
Led dual stack to single stack migration, optimizing integration landscape and reducing maintenance complexity

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

7 months

SAP CPI Developer

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd

Designed and developed interfaces using REST, ABAP Proxy, Java mapping, XSLT mapping, and Groovy scripts, ensuring robust integrations with S/4HANA
Implemented warehouse system integrations to streamline logistics and supply chain processes
Migrated existing integrations to SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), modernizing the landscape and improving maintainability

Feb 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 11 months

SAP PO Developer

Danfoss A/S

Designed and developed interfaces in SAP PO using REST, ABAP Proxy, Java mapping, XSLT mapping, EDIFACT, WebServices, and APIs
Delivered Hybris and EDI integrations, including SAP VMI with external warehouses
Handled change requests and provided development support

Mar 2014 - Mar 2018

4 years 1 month

SAP Integration Architect and Lead Developer

FujiFILM Europe GmbH

Led global template roll-ins across Europe and managed the upgrade to SAP PO 7.31 from 7.0
Designed and implemented integrations with Ariba, Hybris, and warehouse systems
Acted as PI solution architect and developer in an English-speaking environment
Designed and developed interfaces on single-stack SAP PI 7.31 using ABAP Proxy, WebServices, IDocs, EDIFACT, and Java mapping
Created technical documentation, implemented change requests, and provided 3rd-level support

Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

1 year 2 months

SAP PO Lead Developer

Mettler Toledo

Designed and developed interfaces based on single-stack SAP PI 7.31 (ABAP Proxy, WebServices, IDocs, EDI - EDIFACT, Java mapping)
Created technical documentation
Implemented change requests and provided 3rd-level support

Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

7 months

SAP PI Developer

Heineken NV

Designed and developed interfaces based on single-stack SAP PI 7.31 (ABAP Proxy, WebServices, IDocs, EDI - EDIFACT, Java mapping)
Created technical documentation
Implemented change requests and provided 3rd-level support

Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

4 months

SAP PI Developer

Louwman Group

Designed and developed interfaces (ABAP Proxy, WebServices, SFTP)
Created technical documentation

Aug 2009 - Dec 2011

2 years 5 months

SAP PI Lead Developer

Animex SA

Acted as PI lead during a SAP ERP greenfield implementation (Polish-speaking project)
Led a team of 4 consultants, collaborating with functional teams and client end-users to gather and analyze requirements
Prepared functional and technical interface specifications and oversaw complex interface design and development (ABAP Proxy, ABAP OO, WebServices, IDocs, File, JDBC, EDI – Tradacoms)
Defined business and technical systems in SLD and delivered over 50 SAP ↔ external system integrations

Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

11 months

SAP ABAP Developer

SAP AG

Developed customer-specific Smartforms and enhanced print programs
Built pop-ups in the printing process using ABAP OO
Created and maintained custom tables to support business requirements
Prepared technical documentation and conducted knowledge transfer to the SAP AG support team

Jan 2007 - Feb 2008

1 year 2 months

SAP PI Developer

Krajowy Depozyt Papierów Wartościowych SA

Prepared functional and technical interface specification documents
Designed and developed end-to-end interfaces using ccBPM, RFC, JDBC, and ABAP Proxy, including Java user functions and canonical mapping in the integration repository
Defined business and technical systems in SLD to support integration scenarios
Developed a custom ABAP application for monitoring and logging interface activity in SAP ECC 6.0

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Telecommunication, Construction, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance.

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Telecommunication

Construction

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Business Intelligence, Finance, and Procurement.

Information Technology

Supply Chain Management

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Finance

Procurement

Summary

𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝟮𝟬-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Selected Client Portfolio: SAP AG • Roche • Heineken • Telefónica • Bridgestone • Signify • Danfoss • FUJIFILM • Mettler Toledo • Veolia • Arla Foods

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:

Platforms: SAP BTP (CPI), PO 7.5 (Single Stack), PI 7.0-7.31.
Standards: EDI (EDIFACT, ANSI X12, PEPPOL), REST, SOAP, RFC, IDoc.
Development: ABAP OO, Groovy, Python, Java Proxy.
Strategy: TOGAF Framework, SOA, Business Process Methodology, and MDM.

𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲.

Beyond the code, I am a TOGAF-aligned architect who understands that technology must serve the business process. Whether leading a full-cycle implementation or optimizing a specific integration flow, I focus on delivering reliability, scalability, and performance. I thrive on solving the "impossible" integration challenges that keep global supply chains and financial systems moving.

Skills

Sap Po Pi
Sap Cpi/Is
Abap Oo
Idoc
Java
Groovy
Xslt
Python
Edifact
Ansi X12
Ccbpm/Bpm
Api/Rest/Soap
Sap B2b/Tpm
Sap Mdm
Soa
Togaf
Peppol
Sql/Oracle

Languages

Polish

Native

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 1999 - Jun 2001

Poznań School of Management and Banking

Master, IT in Business · Management · Poznań, Poland

Oct 1994 - Jun 1998

Poznań School of Management and Banking

Bachelor, Management · Management · Poznań, Poland

Certifications & licenses

SAP NetWeaver PI - Exchange Infrastructure & Integration

SAP AG

ARIS Customized Solutions Development

IDS Scheer Polska

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Manufacturing 8 y

Avg length 1 y 2 m

Longest experience 4 y

Expertise

Recent roles SAP PO / CPI Developer, SAP PO Developer, SAP CPI Developer

Main industries Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Telecommunication

Main business areas Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

January 2026

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Piotr is based in Poznań, Poland.

Piotr speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

Piotr has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Piotr has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Piotr may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Piotr would be well-suited for roles such as: SAP PO / CPI Developer, SAP PO Developer, SAP CPI Developer.

Piotr's most recent position is SAP PO / CPI Developer at Telefónica Germany.

In recent years, Piotr has worked for Telefónica Germany, E.ON, Bridgestone US / Publicis Sapient, Signify Netherlands B.V., and Arla Foods.

Piotr is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Construction. Piotr also has some experience in Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology.

Piotr is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, and Product Development. Piotr also has some experience in Finance, Procurement, and Logistics.

Piotr has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.

Piotr has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Finance.

Piotr holds a Master in Management from Poznań School of Management and Banking and a Bachelor in Management from Poznań School of Management and Banking.

Piotr has 2 certificates. These include: SAP NetWeaver PI - Exchange Infrastructure & Integration and ARIS Customized Solutions Development.

Piotr is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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