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SUMMARY

  • Workday Consultant within the Workday practice who is certified and trained with over 17 years of software development experience in software design life cycle with current focus in Workday Analysis, Reporting and Analytics (Advanced and PRISM), Configurations, Functional Support, Integrations.
  • I am a self - motivated individual with ability to learn and adapt quickly, and rise to meet new challenges. I am an experienced Leader who solves business and technical problems for wide range of industries and working on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Expertise in all phases of the Workday implementation lifecycle namely - Requirement gathering, Analysis, Design, Development and Testing.
  • Proficient in Workday with hands-on experience in large-scale, global, full-life cycle, domestic and international implementations.
  • Functional and Technical experience in Business Analysis, Business Process Flows, Reporting and Integration
  • Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with outstanding communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
  • Involved in Full cycle Implementation/Data Conversion of Workday Modules HCM, Finance, Compensation, Talent and Performance, Learning, Reporting and PRISM Analytics and Benefits,
  • Experience in Data Conversion of HCM, Finance, Payroll, Compensation, Absence and Time Tracking, Talent and Learning modules in Workday.
  • Proficient in Development of Report writer, Advanced, Trended, Matrix, Composite, Custom Reports and Workday Calculated Fields and Dashboards
  • Created Custom Layouts, Offer Letters, Advanced Merit Statements. Talent Statements Using Workday Studio/BIRT
  • Experience working with EEO and other Regulatory reporting
  • Experienced in Workday PRISM Analytics
  • Hands on experience working with Business Process framework, configuration and administration.
  • Strong Understanding of Workday Security and Domain Security Policies
  • Expert in automating Mergers and Acquisitions (M &A) in Workday. Designed the solutions by making changes to the Business Process and working with EIB’s to automate the process.
  • Familiar with current industry standards, such as HIPAA, SOX, ISO.
  • In-depth knowledge of Rational Unified Process (RUP), risk engineering, data modeling and mapping and hands on experience in UML and in using Rational Rose, Visio and Oracle BPM.
  • Exerience with conducting DA reviews
  • Experience in creating GUI’s in iRise.
  • Expert in using Caliber RM/HP Requirements Management Tool, HP Application Life Management Tool and Version 1
  • Hands on Experience of maintaining the Web services code and integrations by using XML, XPATH and XSLT Editors.
  • Good knowledge of SQL database and queries.
  • Very Good understanding of integrations including Web Services, SaaS, workday Architecture,
  • Experience in understanding business process re-engineering, GAP Analysis to identify and evaluate risks and provide recommendations.
  • Able to translate business objectives into clear functional and technical requirements.
  • Responsible for high level client interactions and work with business to take initiative and plan/ propose for enhancements in HR System.
  • Expert in Agile project management methodologies: planning, estimation, product and sprint backlogs.
  • Worked closely with project stakeholders, business SMEs in gathering and understanding requirement for new and existing application enhancements.
  • Specialized in working with technical staff to create, interpret, and implement business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Hands on experience with Project management life cycle to include detail project definition, analysis, architecture, design, system testing and implementation and change management.
  • Power user level expertise in utilizing SharePoint 2010 to manage projects, tasks and KPI’s.
  • Experienced in managing and implementing projects in Agile and waterfall methodology and at managing multiple projects simultaneously.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: C, C++, SQL, Visual Basic 6.0, Visual Basic .NET, C#.NET

Collaboration, Project Management and design Tools: SharePoint 2010, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, CALIBER, iRise, Oracle BPM, ALM

Reporting Tools: Crystal Reports, Oracle Reports, MS SQL Reporting Services, BIRT

Web Technologies: JavaScript, VBScript, HTML, ASP3.0, ASP.NET, ADO .NET

Databases: MS-Access, Oracle 10G, SQL Server 2000/2005/2008

HR Tools: Workday, Workday Studio

Others: SPSS, SAS, SAP R/3, MATLAB 6.1, Flexnet, Altova XML Spy, Altova Map Force, SSIS/DTS, Silverlight, Dreamweaver MX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Principal Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

  • Managing all phases of implementation methodology and ensuring the quality of the deliverables
  • Hosted Discovery/Architecture sessions to establish scope, requirements, and deliverables for full scale Workday Reporting
  • Leading consultative sessions for all audiences by providing demonstrations and engaging key customer resources to fully understand business requirements
  • Developing unique solutions to meet complex customer requirements
  • Providing development support for other consultants and client reporting resources
  • Coordinating various phases of testing throughout project phases
  • Strategizing cutover plans and rollout activities for initial, cross-platform, and Phase I/II deployments
  • Developing roadmap strategy and update plan for future functionality
  • Resource management for large scale report implementation projects
  • Created Advanced Reports using Report Writer ( Matrix, Advanced, Composite, Trended Transposed, ARD Packages for HCM and Finance) which includes extensive Calculated Field(s) design and development
  • Created Custom Dashboards for HCM, Finance, Benefits, Talent and Recruiting
  • Create Custom Lay outs/Offer Letters/Merit Statements/Talent Statements using Workday Studio and BIRT
  • Designed and Developed Custom Datasources and Reporting using PRISM for HCM/Finance/Talent/Recruiting/Compensation

Principal Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

  • Managing all phases of implementation methodology and ensuring the quality of the deliverables
  • Hosted Discovery/Architecture sessions to establish scope, requirements, and deliverables for full scale Workday Financials Core
  • Leading consultative sessions for all audiences by providing demonstrations and engaging key customer resources to fully understand business requirements
  • Developing unique solutions to meet complex customer requirements
  • Providing development support for other consultants and client reporting resources
  • Coordinating various phases of testing throughout project phases
  • Strategizing cutover plans and rollout activities for initial, cross-platform, and PhaseI/ II deployments
  • Developing roadmap strategy and update plan for future functionality
  • Implemented Business Assets, Customer Accounts and Revenue Management, Banking and Cash Management functional areas within workday Financials.
  • Workday implementation experience from requirement gathering to post deployment product support for payroll GL, procurement, expenses and Business assets, Customer Accounts and Revenue and Banking and Settlement Functional Areas.
  • Developed many custom reports for the Financial modules like Procure to pay, Accounts Payable, Accounts receivable, Business assets, endowments and Gifts, Financial Accounting, Non-sponsored AR and Banking and Settlements.
  • Developed many composite reports, BIRT layout reports, Custom Dash Boards and Trend reports.
  • Worked on Data Conversion and mapping using EIB and iLoad for Assets, Conversion assets, Composite Assets, Customer Invoices, Bank Account Conversion Data from Oracle system into Workday.

Principal Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

  • Managing all phases of implementation methodology and ensuring the quality of the deliverables
  • Hosted Discovery/Architecture sessions to establish scope, requirements, and deliverables for full scale Workday HCM Core
  • Leading consultative sessions for all audiences by providing demonstrations and engaging key customer resources to fully understand business requirements
  • Developing unique solutions to meet complex customer requirements
  • Providing development support for other consultants and client reporting resources
  • Coordinating various phases of testing throughout project phases
  • Strategizing cutover plans and rollout activities for initial, cross-platform, and Phase I/ II deployments
  • Developing roadmap strategy and update plan for future functionality
  • Configured Foundational Organization Data (custom and delivered Organization setup), position, job profile management data within workday HCM.
  • Lead Process meetings to configure the Business process Definitions supported by HCM
  • Designed the BP’s for the Hires/Change Job/ Termination per customer requirements
  • Workday implementation experience from requirement gathering to post deployment product support.
  • Developed many custom dashboard/custom reports for the HCM modules (ARD dashboard including Hires/Term/Comp/Benefits data)
  • Developed many composite reports, BIRT layout reports, Custom Dash Boards and Trend reports.
  • Worked on Data Conversion and mapping using EIB and iLoad for Job Data, Organization data, Prehires, position, pay groups and hires

Principal Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

  • Hosted discovery sessions to establish scope, requirements, and deliverables for full scale Workday conversions
  • Coordinated and managed resources through multiple iterations of file conversion
  • Conducted data conversion validation and confirmation sessions
  • Conversion tools included advanced Excel use, iloads, custom SQL database procedures and a custom Workday webservice interface

Sr. Technical Advisor

Confidential

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement requirements in the Workday Reporting, Absence & Time Tracking, Compensation Talent, Learning, Benefits and HCM solution for Regional/Global teams which includes EMEA, MEISA, CA, US, LAC and APAC to replace the legacy systems (200 plus)
  • Implemented the OpCos into Workday including Express, Ground and Freight US, Services/Corporate, Express Regions - LAC, Canada; with 200,000 workers that accounted for 40% of Employee base
  • Delivered Design and Implementation of Workday-lite for TNT Merger and Acquisition into Confidential
  • Responsible for delivery of production stabilization, and 3 concurrent implementation Waves covering US and International Regions
  • Convert legacy data into Workday and lead the effort of validating the converted data
  • Experience in designing configuring and managing Business processes.
  • Created Custom, Advanced, Matrix, composite reports and Dashboards
  • Worked on development of reports for all the modules Core HR, Compensation, Performance Management, Recruiting, Talent Management, Absence Management, Time Tracking and Security.
  • Expertise in designing and configuring Talent reviews and Succession Planning and Performance Calibration
  • Mentored HRIS users to develop their skills in maintain systems and reports. Ensured global users had appropriate and effective training opportunities
  • Experienced in working with EIB’s.
  • Prepare ad hoc reports for HR staff and other functional areas for management in support of workforce analytics/metrics, as needed
  • Merger and Acquisition - Implemented three end to end successful mergers with automating the process through EIB’s
  • Managed and mentored offshore and onsite vendor team in charge of QA/Production support for Workday in Talent, Compensation HCM and Reporting modules.

Sr. Revenue Advisor

Confidential

Responsibilities:

  • Managing Medium to Large Global Pricing Projects.
  • Analyze business operations in order to recognize opportunities, risks, problems, and develop solutions to meet business needs.
  • Liaison with business (remote teams) and functional owner during risk engineering and high-level review sessions to derive and execute action plans, meeting deadlines and standards.
  • Interface with business users to prepare and create Business Requirements (BR)
  • Prepare accurate and detailed requirement specifications documents, user interface guides, and functional specification documents.
  • Create detailed documentation/flows of Current and Future State Processes
  • Communicating effectively with external clients and internal teams to deliver product functional requirements like screen, interface, and GUI designs.
  • Create Interactive GUI’s and simulations using iRise
  • Ensure all artifacts complied with corporate SDLC Policies and guidelines.
  • Prioritize outstanding defects and system problems, ensuring accuracy and deadlines were met.
  • Perform GAP analysis of business rules, business and system process flows, user administration, and requirements. Developed use case with UML for new product functionality.
  • Applied change requests, versions, and addendums.
  • Model the Business flows using the Oracle BPM Tool
  • Create Change Management Documentation as needed to support the new initiatives
  • Tracks and Reports Project activities

Sr. Application Administrator

Confidential, TN

Responsibilities:

  • Conducted System analysis, application development and participated in all phases of program preparation for real time, batch or database processing systems.
  • Work from specifications to develop and modify software programs, which will improve the efficiency of the department.
  • Provided technical leadership on the preparation of system test scripts and documentation, program, data specifications, and test and general documentation.
  • Prepared system flow charts and logic diagrams describing existing and proposed application program and systems.
  • Performed testing in accordance with established procedures.
  • Code, debug, test and document application program as requested by management.

Sr IT Technical Analyst

Confidential, TN

Responsibilities:

  • Develop systems requirements prioritized and synchronized to business plans.
  • Plan and manage systems development programs and projects utilizing best practice methodologies to ensure customer satisfaction, project timeliness and maximum effectiveness.
  • Define and utilize standard technology architectures to maximize effectiveness and efficiency in deploying systems and services.
  • Provide decision support for departments by constructing analytical capabilities and management information systems.
  • Ensure information systems accuracy and effectiveness by planning system access, availability, education, monitoring and integration with business processes.

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