(Published: 2024-10-17)

Introduction

Today marks the kick off of the SAP Multi-Dimensional Engineer Program (MDEP) where engineers who passed the selection process are onboarded to the program.

We received introductions to the mentors, the program, and the curriculum we will be expected to learn in the next two months.

Below is the notes I took during the meeting for future reference.

Overall I am super proud and excited to be in this program. It looks super insightful, and aligns exactly with my ambitions of empowering not only my technical skills, but also my soft skills to better myself as an engineer.

Multi-Dimensional Experience

• Program is specially designed for mixing top-notch technology skills with social and soft skills.

• Pushes you out of your comfort zone to instill a real lasting education.

• Explore Silicon Valley culture.

• Exclusive opportunities to visit institutions and universities and bright minds.

• Opportunity to network and build ties in the community.

Program Structure

The program has 5 phases:

Selection -> [Kickoff] -> Self learning phase -> In person phase -> Graduation

• 2 months of Hybrid Learning Experience
  • Phase 1: 1 month of self learning phase
  • Onboarding workshop in Riyadh (Bring laptop with you)
  • Phase 2: 1 month of in person learning full time in the USA

TODO: Apply for visa as soon as possible

MDEP Curriculum

As mentioned, the MDEP is split into two halves of the curriculum: technical and soft skills.

Technology Stack

• SAP products overview: S4 HANA, SuccessFactors, Business Networks, and more
• SAP Business Technology Platform
• SAP analytics Cloud
• Application Development using SAP Build, SAP CAP
• Machine Learning and GenAI
• Agile Methodology
• Cybersecurity
• UX Design
• First principles thinking & systems thinking

Multi-Disciplinary Stack

• Cross cultural intelligence
• Purpose Driven Leadership
• Effective Storytelling and Communication
• Personality assessment workship
• Thought leadership sessions
• Community building and hackathon
• Art of Journaling and Reflections

Self Learning Topics

The technology stack self-learning takes about 24 hours to complete in total.

• NodeJS (8 hours)
• SQL (4 hours)
• ERP Business Process (12 hours)
• Hackathon for testing our skills and teamwork.

Digital Badges and Completion Certificates

• Digital Badge (LinkedIn and other social media)
• Graduation Certificate (Hard copy certificate of completion)

Important Updates

• Apply for VISA ASAP.
  • B1/B2 visa.
• COVID Protocols.