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Enterprise Planning
Planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling built around business processes.
ENTERPRISE PLANNING · ORACLE EPM
Raghu Praneeth
Akula.
Oracle EPM Cloud Architect · Enterprise Planning & AI
Bridging enterprise financial systems, cloud transformation, and emerging AI. Oracle EPM professional with 18+ years of experience across financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, Essbase, and cloud transformation. Also exploring Generative AI and Agentic AI to support conversational analytics, automated insights, and intelligent decision-making in finance operations.
San Antonio, Texas/Enterprise systems & financial technology
ORACLE EPM CLOUD ARCHITECTTurning financial complexity
into confident decisions.
into confident decisions.
18+years in
enterprise systems
enterprise systems
Cloud planning
Automation · AI
Automation · AI
Strategy meets systems
18+Years in enterprise
technology & EPM
technology & EPM
7+Years with Oracle
planning cloud services
planning cloud services
End-to-endFrom business requirement to deployment,
support, and optimization
support, and optimization
A practical approach to
lasting enterprise value
lasting enterprise value
01 / PROFILEProfessional overview
The person behind the platformTechnology should make
Technology should make
complex work feel clear.
Raghu Praneeth Akula is an Oracle EPM Cloud Architect with 18+ years of experience designing, delivering, and improving enterprise-scale financial planning and performance management solutions.
His core expertise spans Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion Planning, Essbase, Workforce, CAPEX, profitability modeling, FDMEE, Groovy scripting, REST APIs, and automated data integrations. He has worked across the EPM lifecycle, from requirements and architecture to testing, deployment, security, reporting, and support.
His interests also extend to Generative AI and Agentic AI, with a focus on conversational analytics, automated insights, and intelligent decision support that can help connect enterprise finance processes with emerging technology.
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Strong enterprise systems are built where business understanding, technical discipline, and thoughtful delivery meet.
Where experience meets executionA focused toolkit for
A focused toolkit for
mission-critical planning.
A balanced mix of EPM configuration, multidimensional modeling, automation, and delivery leadership.
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Essbase & Calculation Design
Multidimensional model design, calculation logic, cube optimization, and reporting performance.
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Integration & Automation
Reliable data movement and repeatable processes across planning and source systems.
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Delivery & Governance
Implementation, release coordination, security, stakeholder communication, and team delivery.
Technical landscape
Tools and technologies
Oracle EPM & Planning
Oracle EPM System 11EPBCSPBCSHyperion PlanningEssbasePCMC
Calculation & Analytics
Calculation ManagerBusiness RulesCalculation ScriptsMDXBSO / ASOSmart View
Integration & Data
FDMEEEPM Integration AgentOracle Data IntegratorREST APIsSQL ServerData Warehouse
Automation & Reporting
GroovyEPM AutomateMaxLEssbase ReportsFinancial ReportingWeb Analysis
A career built across enterprise systemsExperience that spans
Experience that spans
the complete EPM lifecycle.
Selected roles from implementation and development to platform ownership, optimization, and project delivery.
Professional experience
13 career chapters01
Feb 2022 — Present
CSAA Insurance Services
Software Engineer III
Leads EPM application enhancements and maintenance, builds data integrations, develops business rules and Groovy automation, supports financial planning modules, and improves cube and reporting performance.
EPBCS · Workforce · CAPEX · PCMCFDMEE and automated data loadsApplication architecture, security, and release testing
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Jun 2021 — Feb 2022
SmartSoft International LLC
Project Manager / EPM Consultant
Coordinated project scope, schedules, risks, budgets, requirements, traceability, and stakeholder reporting for a financial client.
EPBCS application transformationHyperion Planning enhancementsEssbase 21C upgrade
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May 2020 — Jun 2021
CSAA · Glendale, Arizona
Senior Hyperion Consultant
Supported forecasting and budgeting cycles, planning forms, access and security, Cloud Data Management integrations, automation, and calculation rules.
EPM Automate and Windows batch scriptsERP data integration and mappingMonth-end close and forecast support
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Mar 2019 — May 2020
USAA · San Antonio, Texas
Senior Hyperion Consultant
Supported planning and reporting environments, maintained business rules and metadata, automated processes, and assisted finance teams with budgets and forecasts.
Hyperion Planning and EssbaseMaxL automationUAT, deployment, and production support
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Sep 2018 — Mar 2019
Estée Lauder Companies LLC
Senior Hyperion Consultant
Supported regional planning applications, user workflows, Essbase administration, security, and financial metric calculation logic.
North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific planningHyperion Essbase 11.1.2.xBusiness rules and MDX formulas
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Jan 2015 — Apr 2018
IBM India · SunTrust Banks
Senior Hyperion Consultant
Led and supported banking-sector planning initiatives, budgeting applications, cube maintenance, data loads, and financial reporting.
PBCS and Hyperion PlanningFDMEE mapping and data loadsBSO / ASO design and calculation scripts
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Feb 2015 — Sep 2015
Barclays Banks
Package Solution Consultant — Hyperion
Gathered requirements and developed planning applications, reports, business rules, calculation scripts, and storage solutions for financial budgeting and forecasting.
Essbase ASO and BSOPlanning forms and Smart ListsFinance and IT stakeholder coordination
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Jan 2012 — Jan 2015
Mahindra Satyam · Visy Industries
Project Lead — Hyperion Consultant
Managed Hyperion application support, planning and Essbase operations, calculation-script changes, reporting, data transformations, and end-user support.
Hyperion Planning and EssbaseETL and Oracle Data IntegratorProduction support and release coordination
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Apr 2012 — Feb 2013
Minor International Limited
Team Lead — Hyperion Essbase & Planning
Worked across requirements, SDLC delivery, multidimensional database applications, calculation scripts, automation, documentation, and user training.
Hyperion Planning 11.1.2.1Essbase and MaxL scriptingDesign, development, testing, and implementation
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Aug 2010 — Jan 2012
Mphasis, an HP company
Delivery Senior Software Engineer
Built budgeting and forecasting applications, web forms, business rules, reports, and migration processes for Hyperion environments.
Lifecycle Management (LCM)Security and cube maintenanceUser guides and system design documentation
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Jul 2008 — Aug 2010
HSBC Technology and Services — North America
Hyperion Developer
Delivered planning forms, reporting, security provisioning, application migration, data loads, and reporting-cube maintenance.
Essbase and Hyperion PlanningMaxL, batch, and rules filesFinancial reporting and forecast support
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Oct 2006 — Jul 2008
The Hartford Insurance
Hyperion Developer
Developed and supported Essbase cubes, load rules, calculation scripts, automation, and user training.
Hyperion Essbase 7.1.2Multidimensional data modelsCube maintenance and backups
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Nov 2005 — Oct 2006
Walgreens Co.
Business Objects Developer
Developed business reporting universes and reports using Desktop Intelligence and Web Intelligence.
Business Objects 6.5Drill-down hierarchiesMaster-detail and cross-tab reports
Additional employers referenced in the CV
Tekplay Solutions Inc.TechMahindra Ltd.Reoxsoft Technologies
Roles and dates are shown as described in the supplied CV.
Credentials & educationA foundation in
A foundation in
technology and delivery.
Formal education and professional certifications referenced in the supplied CV.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Technology
Electronics & Communications
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)Professional certifications06 credentials
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Hyperion Certified Professional — Oracle Hyperion Essbase 7.1.2
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Hyperion Planning 11.1.1.3 Certified Consultant
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Oracle Hyperion Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services Certified Specialist
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Project Management Professional (PMP) — PMI
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Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)
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Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
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Conferences &
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23–24 Sep 202601
International Conference on Computer Vision for Smart Sustainable Systems (CV-S3 2026)
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Dubai Campus · Dong Nai University of Technology
Keynote Speaker · EPM Cloud Architect, CSAA Insurance Services
Conference focus: AI, IoT, smart grids, green energy, blockchain, cloud computing, and sustainable systems.
View keynote speakers27–28 Jun 202602
6th International Conference on Paradigms of Communication, Computing and Data Analytics (PCCDA 2026)
Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea · Soft Computing Research Society
Speaker profile and talk listing
Talk: Human-Digital Twin Symbiosis Using Cognitive AI for Smart Manufacturing.
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Cyber AI Hackathon
Explore hackathonDetails to be added02
IntelliTech Hackathon
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EDITORIAL INDEX
Authorship / Articles / Books
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Authorship
Authored works & references
The Impact of Cloud-Based Enterprise Performance Management on Inventory Optimization and Financial Agility in Omnichannel Retail
From Legacy to Agile: The Role of Digital Strategy in Driving Finance Transformation for Systemic Risk Management in Commercial Banking
Cloud-Based Data Architecture Design for Scalable Enterprise Information Systems
Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Process Mining for Cutover Planning in Consumer Product Enterprises
Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning Algorithms: Enhancing Decision-Making Accuracy in Dynamic Market Environments
Digital Maturity Models in Retail Banking: Evaluating the Correlation between Cloud Adoption and Cost-Income Ratio Reduction
Generative AI in Integrated Portfolio Management: Automating Asset Allocation and Client Reporting for Wealth Management Firms
Integrating Generative AI and Intelligent Process Management for Next-Generation Banking Systems
Federated Learning with Explainable AI (XAI) for Natural Language Processing in Large-Scale Distributed Systems
Data Fabric Architecture in Cloud EPM: Solving Data Silo Fragmentation for Real-Time Consolidation in Multinational Enterprises
Human-Digital Twin Symbiosis Using Cognitive AI for Smart Manufacturing
Adaptive Agent-Based Business Automation Using Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Task Coordination
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Articles
Published writing & commentary
From On-Premise to Oracle EPM Cloud: Raghu Praneeth Akula’s Roadmap for Modernizing Enterprise Financial Systems
The Automation Imperative: Raghu Praneeth Akula on Modernizing Financial Systems
Raghu Praneeth Akula on The Adaptable Blueprint: How Modern EPM Is Being Tailored Across Industries
The Last Few Inches of the Screen: Raghu Praneeth Akula on Making Banking AI Trustworthy
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Books
Books & editorial contributions
Practical Artificial Intelligence
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