Shivakumar Chada

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PeopleSoft HCM Techno Functional Consultant with more than 10 years of experience with strong development and Functional expertise in PeopleSoft HCM space.

Worked on extensively on the following modules like Core HR, North American Payroll, ADP Interfaces, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, ePerformance, Talent Acquisition Manager-Candidate Gateway, Administer Compensation, Payroll Interface and Time and Labor.

Strong Technical skills in Application designer, Application engines, Component Interfaces, SQR’s, Peoplecode, Workflow, PS Queries, XML Publisher, Approval Workflow Engine, PeopleSoft Security, Data mover, Integration Broker and Web Services.

Good Understanding of Taleo Recruiting, TCC, Net Change and SmartOrg features.

Good Understanding of PeopleSoft 9.2 features like Configuring Work Centers, Manager dashboards, Pivot Charts and Secure Enterprise Search.

Understanding of PeopleSoft Update Manager and its advantages.

Worked on different projects including Implementation, Upgrade and Production support.

In depth understanding of Core HR Business processes, Setup and configurations.

Worked closely with HR Operations, HRIS to support day to day activities including Payroll runs etc.

Provide Technical, functional and leadership expertise to clients, business partners and end users for implementations, upgrades, and production support.

Experience in Solution design and Implementing Industry Best practices.

Experience in Estimation, Planning, Execution and Tracking.

In-depth knowledge of ERP implementation methodology, SDLC and relevant associated quality processes.

Experience with Change Management and Issue resolution.

Skillset Summary

PeopleSoft Applications: CRM 8.4, HRMS 8.8,HRMS 8.9,HRMS 9.0 HRMS 9.1, HRMS 9.2

PeopleSoft Tools:-8.47,8.48,8.49,8.51 and 8.54

PeopleSoft Functional Knowledge:- Manager Self Service, Employee Self Service,

Administer Workforce, Payroll for North America, Core HR, Base Benefits,

Benefits Admin, Administer Compensation, ePerformance, Talent Acquisition Manager and Candidate Gateway.

PeopleSoft Technical Knowledge:- Application designer, Application engines, Component Interfaces, SQR’s, Peoplecode, Workflow, PS Queries, Data mover, XML Publisher, PS Security, AWE, Integration Broker and Web Services.

PeopleSoft 9.2 experience:-Created Business Value proposition for 9.2 upgrade, Experience in Configuring Work Centers, Manager Dashboards, Pivot Grids/Analytic, and Good Understanding of 9.2 features like PUM, HR Announcement, and Secure Enterprise Search etc.

Reporting Tools:- SQR, XML Publisher

Database:-MS-SQL, Oracle 9i, Oracle 10g, Oracle 11g, DB2.

Taleo:- Version 11A,TCC Client

Career Progression

People Tech Group (Columbus, OH)-Technical Analyst-Jan 2015 to Till date

Infosys Limited(St. Louis, MO)-PeopleSoft Technical Lead/Project Manager-Feb 2011 to Jan 2015

Cognizant Technology Solutions (Teaneck, NJ)-ERP-Consultant-Oct 2007 to Feb 2011

Tech Mahindra Limited (Pune, India)-Technical Associate-Nov 2006 to Oct 2007

Citagus Software Pvt. Limited (Bangalore, India)-Associate Consultant-Nov 2004 to Oct 2006

Project Sampling

Client:-NiSource/Columbia pipeline gas

Location:-Columbus, OH

NiSource-CPG Transition Project (Jan 2015-Till date)

Role:-Technical Analyst

Application:-HRMS 9.1/8.51

Job duties

Impact analysis to understand what programs will undergo change after separation of 2 companies as both will continue to coexist in the same database.

Working closely with vendors like ADP, Hewitt etc. for the program changes need in the Quarterly and Periodic tax programs.

Creating Technical/Functional designs for the impacted PeopleSoft Interfaces for the taking care of the logical separation of 2 companies in HRMS.

Created Functional and unit test scripts for testing.

Support Regression and parallel testing.

Helping Business in creation of new Pay groups for the new companies for Payroll processing.

Analysis of existing Payroll, HR and Benefits interfaces for any change.

Coordinating with various stakeholders and Vendors in setting up new FTP paths, Batch Jobs for the new programs for CPG.

Performing peer review of the code changes and unit test results to ensure quality of the deliverables.

Support system, User acceptance and Payroll parallel testing.

Client:-The Boeing Company

Location:-Hazelwood, MO

Taleo-PeopleSoft Integration (Mar 2014-Dec 2014)

Role: Techno/Functional Lead

Application:-HRMS 9.1/8.51

Job duties

Understanding the Taleo Recruiting module and process flow.

Perform fit-gap analysis between the existing Hiring system and Taleo.

Understanding Taleo Set using SmartOrg.

Understanding TCC Net change process.

Understanding Import/Export of setup data using Delivered templates using TCC.

Created Technical and Functional design documents for the impacted objects and programs.

Reviewed the changes with Business to get the approval on the designs

Worked with the development team to complete the Design and Build

Coordinated on creating Functional and unit test scripts for testing.

Identified the Regression testing scripts.

Tracked Defects and make sure they were closed before moving it to next phase.

PeopleSoft Bundles (6 through 13) for HRMS 9.1 and Steady State Support (Aug 2012- Feb 2014)

Role: PeopleSoft Techno/Functional Lead

Application:-HRMS 9.1/8.51

Job Duties

Analyzing Bundle release notes to identify the newly delivered functionality and any bug fixes in Core HR module

Reviewed the impacted objects with the Business and customer to get the approval on markings.

Coordinated on creating Functional and unit test scripts for testing.

Applied customizations for the approved objects.

Identified scripts for Regression Testing.

Monitored and Tracked issues on a daily basis and make sure they were closed before the cut off dates.

Recommended use of Automation like usage of PTF (PeopleSoft Test Framework) in testing phases to improve productivity and bring an effort saving of 15% across the project.

Making sure the Payroll is running without issues during the testing cycles.

Boeing 9.1 Upgrade project and Support (Feb 2011-July 2012)

Role:-Technical Lead

Application:-HRMS 9.1/8.51

Job Duties

Performed Fit gap analysis of more than 20000 objects for Core HR module for upgrade markings.

Review code and Technical design documents.

Impact analysis on HR, payroll and Benefits Interfaces for Inbound and Outbound.

Managed a team of 2 members at onsite and 8 member team at offshore

Performed Client Demos for the changes which were carried out.

Solution design for Core HR areas for complex Bolton and customized modules based on the 9.1 application architecture

Issue resolution for defects with quick turnaround time.

Provided support during Functional testing, Integration testing and User acceptance testing.

Go live and post production support.

Worked closely with Customer for Work prioritization for onshore and offshore team members.

Client:-AstraZeneca (Oct 2010-Feb 2011)

Location:-Wilmington, DE

Project:-PeopleSoft HRMS Support

Role:-PeopleSoft Technical Lead

Application:-HRMS 9.0/8.48

Job Duties

Requirement gathering and Analysis for Change requests

Detailed Design.

Review Delivery and Coordination with offshore.

Addressing any production support issues.

Client:-AAA-NCNU-California State Automobile Association (June 2010-Oct 2010)

Location:-Walnut Creek, CA

Project:-PeopleSoft HR Security Redesign

Role:-PeopleSoft Consultant

Application:-HRMS 9.0/8.48

Job Duties

Analysis of the existing user security framework

Interview/Discussions with HR users to understand their Job responsibilities

Liaising with the Business Users for design, implementation and functional enhancements

Create Technical design document for creating the Tool.

Upload data into the test environment into the security tables using App Engine and File Layout.

Client:-Payless Shoe Source-(Feb 2009-June 2010)

Location:-Topeka, KS

Role:-PeopleSoft HR Lead

Project:-HRMS Production Support

Job Duties

Involved in development, enhancement and maintenance of PeopleSoft Core HR, Base Benefits, Ben Admin and NA Payroll

Trouble shoot payroll issues during Payroll runs for Weekly and Biweekly employees.

Providing high end customer service with 24*7 Hrs Production Support, troubleshooting and fixing Abends under short time constraints.

Team lead for the functional module including supervising workload, scheduling, and execution of deployment activities

Liaising with Business for expertise in service requests

Suggesting/Implementing Value Add to the Customer.

Collaborate with clients to identify process improvement opportunities and administering enhancements.

Assisted in Maintenance Packs and Bundles

Hands on experience in implementing Tax Updates

Client:-AAA-NCNU-California State Automobile Association (Oct 2008-Jan 2009)

Location:-Glendale, AZ

Project:-PeopleSoft Manager Self Service Implementation

Role:-PeopleSoft Technical Consultant

Job Duties

Created a custom Bolton Manager Self Service Transaction called HR Department Tree Maintenance

Created Complex workflow routing rules for Approval framework.

Requirements gathering, technical design, development and Unit testing post coding.

Client:-Health Net Inc. (Nov 2007-Sep 2008)

Location:-Pune, India

Project:-PeopleSoft HCM Upgrade Support

Role: PeopleSoft Technical Consultant

Job Duties

Retrofitting Batch programs and unit testing

Client:-O2 Germany (Nov 2006-Oct 2007)

Location:-Pune, India

Project:-PeopleSoft PRM (Partner Relationship Management) Implementation

Role:-PeopleSoft developer

Job Duties

Fit-gap analysis and requirement gathering

Coding and unit testing.

Client:-Oracle Financials (Formerly known as i-flex Solutions) (Nov 2004-Oct 2006)

Location:-Bangalore, India

Project:-PeopleSoft CRM Support

Role:-PeopleSoft Developer

Job Duties

Support In-house PeopleSoft CRM Sales module.

Customizations in leads and opportunities.

Education Details

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science) NIT (National Institute of technology) Raipur, India.

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