Workday AI Consultant and Solutions Architect

Tharun Reddy Kathulla

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Workday AI Consultant with 5+ years of deep hands-on experience in Workday platforms (HCM, Finance, Payroll, Talent, Absence, Benefits, Integrations), combined with strong expertise in AI/ML integrations, Workday Illuminate, Workday Extend, Studio, APIs, and AI-driven process optimization. Proven thought leader in translating AI trends into strategic, high-impact solutions for enterprise HRIS/ERP environments. Skilled at client advising, solution architecture, configuration, proof-of-concept development, mentoring teams, governance, and stakeholder collaboration. Currently driving Workday AI strategy and implementation for a large enterprise tenant and previously delivered transformative HR technology outcomes at Cigna. Innovative, articulate, and focused on maximizing ROI, compliance, and user experience through AI-powered Workday capabilities.

Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Master of Science in Computer Science (GPA: 3.8/4.0) SASTRA University Thanjavur

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science (GPA: 3.6/4.0) Technical Skills

Workday Platforms: HCM, Finance, Payroll, Talent, Absence, Benefits, Integrations, Reporting AI & ML Integration: Workday Illuminate, AI-Driven Features, ML Algorithms, Proof-of-Concepts Development: Workday Studio, Workday Extend, REST/SOAP APIs, Calculated Fields, Custom Apps Configuration: Business Processes, Security Roles/Domains, Data Model, Governance Tools: Python (AI/ML scripting), JIRA/Confluence, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Visio Experience

MaximaTek Remote

Workday AI Consultant (Lead) June 2025 – Present

• Lead Workday AI consultant for large enterprise tenant — serve as SME in Workday Illuminate and AI capabilities, proactively identify trends, translate insights into strategic roadmaps, and drive AI adoption across HCM, Finance, and Payroll modules.

• Advise clients and internal teams — design/implement AI-enhanced features, optimize business processes, and maximize ROI through scalable, secure AI-powered solutions that improve user experience and decision-making. Cigna Healthcare New Jersey

Senior Workday AI Consultant Jan 2024 – May 2025

• Supported Workday AI strategy for large global health plan — led architecture/configuration of AI-driven features in HCM, Talent, Payroll, and Benefits, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance.

• Developed proof-of-concepts and pilots — built/tested AI integrations, mentored teams on Workday Extend and AI tools, and delivered high-impact enhancements that improved process efficiency.

• Provided technical leadership — troubleshot complex issues, established governance standards, and collaborated with HR/IT/executive stakeholders to drive adoption and continuous improvement.

• Maintained documentation and training — created technical specs, runbooks, and training materials to support knowledge transfer and long-term platform success. HCLTech Hyderabad

Workday AI Consultant Jan 2020 – Jul 2023

• Delivered Workday AI and integration solutions for multiple U.S. clients — configured AI-enhanced features in Core HCM, Talent, Payroll, and Benefits modules to meet client-specific requirements.

• Designed and implemented AI integrations — leveraged Workday Extend, Studio, and APIs to build scalable solutions, improving automation and user experience.

• Supported release and feature adoption — analyzed AI capabilities in new releases, conducted testing, and mentored teams on implementation best practices.

• Provided stakeholder engagement — advised clients on AI strategy, translated business needs into technical designs, and ensured high satisfaction through effective communication.

• Contributed to governance and documentation — established standards, documented configurations, and facilitated knowledge sharing to support compliance and scalability.

• Collaborated cross-functionally — worked with HR, IT, and business teams to deliver innovative, value-driven Workday AI solutions.

Signature Projects

Workday Illuminate & AI Feature Adoption

• Led strategic AI integration using Workday Illuminate — improved process automation and decision-making by 15%. Workday Extend Custom Application Development

• Built custom AI-enhanced applications — enhanced user experience and reduced manual effort by 12%.

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