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John Westra

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Chief Architect & SAP S/4HANA COE Lead North America at Cognizant
📍 Geneva, Illinois, United States

John is an executive-level IT professional and Chief Architect at Cognizant, where he leads the SAP S/4HANA Center of Excellence. His career, featuring roles at Kellogg and ConAgra Foods, is built on extensive experience in SAP implementation dating back to 1994. He specializes in digital transformation, C-level advisory, and managing the full project lifecycle.

He is a member of the Porsche Club of Americas Chicago chapter and participates in club events. A search result also identifies him as an outfielders coach for the Penn High School baseball team in Mishawaka, Indiana.

John has experience with every project stage from initial business case and budget development through to go-live, post-implementation, and support.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
Chief Architect & SAP S/4HANA COE Lead North America
Job Level
Junior
Location
Geneva, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Optimistic
Consensus Focused
Amiable & Agreeable

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

SAP S/4HANA Migration
As the COE Lead, his primary focus is on S/4HANA transformations. He frequently posts about successful client migrations and strategies, such as for Mead Johnson Nutrition.
AI in Enterprise SAP
Actively promotes using AI and automation to accelerate migrations to S/4HANA, viewing it as a key driver of efficiency and business value for clients.
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Career

Work history

Chief Architect & SAP S/4HANA COE Lead North America
Cognizant
Senior Director SAP S/4HANA Practice
Cognizant
Practice Leader SAP Technology Consulting
Cognizant
Vice President SAP Integration
ConAgra Foods, Inc
2-2005 - 3-2007
Senior Director, I.T. Supply Chain Transformation
ConAgra Foods, Inc
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1989 - 1989
Education details unavailable
DePaul University
1982 - 1986
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Northern Illinois University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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