Senior Workday Integrations Engineer with 8+ Years Experience

Name: Nikhil Shrinivas Ramgiri

Role: Senior Workday Integrations Engineer

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Professional Summary

Senior Workday Integrations Engineer with 8+ years of experience designing and building enterprise-grade solutions across Workday Core Financials, Accounting Center, Expenses, Procurement, Payroll, and HCM. Deep expertise in Workday Studio (IDE), Java, XML/XSLT, SOAP/REST APIs, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, Workday Extend, and Orchestrate. Proven success delivering high-volume payroll and financial integrations supporting GL, AP, Banking & Settlement, and Expense Management. Experienced in ERP modernization initiatives including PeopleSoft to Workday migrations, financial configuration, journal transformation rules, and enterprise SaaS release management.

Workday Studio (IDE), Java, XML, XSLT, SOAP, REST APIs, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, Workday Extend, Workday Orchestrate, Document Transformation, ISUs, WS-Security

Core Financials, Accounting Center, General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Expenses, Procurement, Banking & Settlement, Supplier Accounts, Journal Sources, Ledger Mapping.

Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports, RaaS, BIRT, Prism Analytics, Calculated Fields.

Delivered complex learning architectures including Programs, Curricula, Campaigns, Content Profiles, Enrollment Rules, Learning Assignments, and Security Models to support regulatory and talent initiatives.

Designed scalable integrations using EIBs, iLoads, Core Connectors, API integrations, and transformation logic to automate content uploads, learning assignments, and external content synchronizations.

Built advanced analytics solutions using Advanced, Matrix, Composite, RaaS Reports, and Complex Calculated Fields to deliver executive dashboards and compliance insights.

Utilized strong expertise in Learning Security, Domain Security Policies, Business Process Configuration, and Role-Based Access Models to ensure data confidentiality and regulatory alignment.

Managed large-scale data migration projects involving courses, historical completions, curricula, users, and content using structured templates and Workday integration tools.

Led comprehensive UAT cycles, regression testing, scenario mapping, and release validation, ensuring stability ahead of each Workday biannual release.

Troubleshot complex production issues using deep knowledge of Workday Debugging Tools, Report Diagnostics, Integration Monitoring, and learning assignment logic.

Managed end-to-end learning content operations, including SCORM, AICC, MP4, and third-party vendor content, ensuring accurate playback, catalog design, and LMS interoperability.

Provided strong functional consulting by translating business requirements into optimized configurations using expertise in HRIS processes, Core HCM structure, and cross-module dependencies.

Created high-quality documentation including SOPs, configuration workbooks, design specs, test scripts, process maps, and release notes to support training and operational continuity.

Enhanced organizational insight by leveraging Workday PRISM Analytics, Blended Datasets, and Data Transformations to support capability development and workforce analytics.

Supported strategic transformation initiatives leveraging Skills Cloud, AI-driven Learning Recommendations, Digital Adoption Tools, Learning Campaigns, and modern content marketplaces.

Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including HR, Talent, IT, Compliance, and Security to design governance-focused learning solutions aligned with business and industry standards.

Demonstrated strong project leadership by managing parallel workstreams, facilitating stakeholder alignment, coordinating testing cycles, and ensuring on-time delivery of high-impact learning solutions.

Technical Skills

Core Workday Learning Configuration

Workday Learning Configuration, Programs, Curricula, Campaigns, Content Profiles, Enrollment Rules, Learning Assignments, Catalog Design, Digital Content Marketplaces

Security & Governance

Workday Security Models, Domain Security Policies (DSPs), Role-Based Access Models (RBAC), Business Process Configuration, Governance Frameworks

Integrations & Data Migration

Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), iLoads, Core Connectors, Workday APIs, Transformation Logic, Data Migration (Courses, Completions, Curricula, Users, Content)

Reporting & Analytics

Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports, Report-as-a-Service (RaaS), Complex Calculated Fields, PRISM Analytics, Blended Datasets, Data Transformations, Executive Dashboards

Content Management & Interoperability

SCORM, AICC, MP4, Third-Party Vendor Content, LMS Interoperability, Content Uploads, External Content Synchronization

Testing & Deployment

User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, Scenario Mapping, Release Validation, Workday Biannual Release Management

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

Workday Debugging Tools, Report Diagnostics, Integration Monitoring, Learning Assignment Logic Analysis

Emerging & Strategic Tools

Skills Cloud, AI-driven Learning Recommendations, Digital Adoption Tools

Platform & Methodology

HCM Foundations, HRIS Processes, Cross-Module Dependencies, Core HCM Structure, Platform Optimization

Educational Details

Jawaharlal Nehru Trust University.

Bachelor’ Degree - Mechanical Engineering.

Work Experience

Client: Signature Bank, NewYork, NY March 2024 – Present

Role: Senior Workday Integrations Engineer

Responsibilities:

Designed and deployed 15+ complex Workday Studio integrations using Java, XML, XSLT, and SOAP/REST web services, reducing manual HR and Finance processing by 40%.

Built high-volume outbound payroll and financial integrations handling 250K+ employee and transaction records per cycle, implementing automated error handling and retry frameworks to ensure 99%+ data accuracy.

Configured Workday Accounting Center including Journal Sources, Accounting Rules, Ledger Mapping, and Financial Reporting Structures to automate journal postings and financial reconciliation.

Designed Supplier Accounts, Invoice Processing, Expense Reimbursement, and Procurement business process frameworks to support end-to-end financial operations.

Built inbound supplier invoice integrations and outbound journal posting interfaces supporting GL and AP transactions.

Configured Business Asset Accounting and Financial Data Model structures to support enterprise reporting and audit compliance.

Implemented Web Service Security (WS-Security) and Integration System Users (ISUs) to ensure secure payroll and financial data exchange.

Developed and maintained Workday Payroll PECI integrations for third-party payroll vendors, ensuring accurate earnings, deductions, and tax data transfer across multi-state payroll environments.

Designed payroll inbound and outbound interfaces using Core Connectors and EIB, reducing payroll processing errors by 35%.

Automated benefit deduction and compensation feeds to payroll vendors, improving payroll cycle efficiency by 25%.

Supported payroll year-end activities and compliance audits by delivering error-free integration extracts with zero statutory penalties.

Implemented reusable transformation frameworks in Studio, reducing future integration build time by 30%.

Upheld strict confidentiality and financial data integrity by configuring Domain Security Policies, Security Groups, and Compliance-Based Access Models aligned with regulatory requirements.

Designed and deployed advanced analytics using Workday Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and RaaS Reports with Complex Calculated Fields to support finance and compliance dashboards.

Created structured technical documentation including Design Documents, SOPs, Release Notes, and Test Scripts to support audit readiness and operational continuity.

Led biannual Workday release impact assessments and regression validation for financial and payroll integrations to ensure production stability.

Client: UBS, NewYork, NY July 2021 – Feb 2024

Role: Workday Financial Developer

Responsibilities:

Led end-to-end Workday Learning configuration and optimization using strong expertise in Workday Learning, ensuring alignment with enterprise learning strategies and delivering enhanced user adoption across global teams.

Managed functional design and requirement gathering by translating business needs into scalable Workday solutions and applying deep knowledge of Learning Configuration, HCM Framework, and global HR processes.

Designed and deployed learning programs, curricula, campaigns, content profiles, and security elements using advanced proficiency in Workday Learning Architecture to support compliance, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

Delivered complex reporting solutions using Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and RaaS Reports along with Calculated Fields, enabling data-driven decision-making and improved visibility for executives and compliance teams.

Designed and deployed integrations supporting General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Banking & Settlement, Procurement, Projects, and Expense Management.

Automated bank file generation (ACH/Wire/Settlement) using custom XML formats, reducing treasury processing time by 30%.

Developed custom applications using Workday Extend to enhance HR and Finance workflows beyond delivered functionality, reducing manual approval bottlenecks by 35%.

Integrated Extend apps with Studio integrations to support complex business process orchestration.

Designed robust error-handling frameworks with automated notifications and exception dashboards, reducing integration failures by 50%.

Leveraged Workday Orchestrate to streamline cross-module business processes, improving transaction throughput efficiency by 20%.

Created standardized logging and monitoring templates across all integration builds, improving incident resolution time by 40%.

Facilitated UAT sessions, end-user workshops, and functional training using expertise in Workday Training Tools and Learning Administration, enabling smooth adoption of new learning functionalities.

Supported third-party content integrations with LMS providers through knowledge of API Integrations, SCORM/xAPI Standards, and vendor coordination for seamless content delivery within Workday.

Monitored production performance, investigated incidents, and recommended improvements using strong command of Workday Production Support, Root-Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Managed multiple parallel projects with autonomy using strong skills in Project Coordination, Stakeholder Management, and communication to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of Workday Learning solutions.

Client: HealthFirst, NewYork, NY Sept 2018 – June 2021

Role: ERP Transformation Consultant

Responsibilities:

Developed compliance-focused dashboards using Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, and Advanced Reporting to provide real-time visibility into training completions and regulatory metrics.

Managed SCORM and AICC course packages and resolved content playback issues by applying strong technical understanding of SCORM standards, content hosting, and LMS interoperability.

Built 75+ Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and RaaS reports supporting Payroll, Benefits, and Finance leadership.

Optimized calculated fields and business objects to reduce report runtime by 25%.

Delivered executive dashboards supporting audit readiness and financial reconciliation processes.

Configured Integration System Users (ISUs), Domain Security Policies, and Business Object Security to enforce strict payroll and finance data governance.

Designed integrations aligned with GDPR and country-specific statutory regulations across US and EU regions.

Implemented Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls within payroll and financial integrations.

Conducted impact assessments for bi-annual Workday updates and implemented new functional enhancements using strong command over Workday Preview Tenant Validation and Release Feature Enablement.

Built compliance and training analytics leveraging Workday Prism Analytics and blended datasets to support informed decision-making across HealthFirst leadership teams.

Provided production support by diagnosing errors in Security Groups, Learning Tasks, Assignment Logic, and Report Calculations, ensuring uninterrupted learning operations.

Authored SOPs, knowledge-base articles, and step-by-step training materials using clear documentation methods and technical accuracy suitable for Learning Admins and IT stakeholders.

Delivered strategic guidance on healthcare-specific learning trends, leveraging learning technology modernization, content lifecycle optimization, and experience-driven design to enhance adoption.

Coordinated project timelines, testing cycles, and risk assessments by applying structured project management practices supported by Jira, ServiceNow, and cross-team communication workflows.

Supported post–go-live hypercare by monitoring integrations, validating end-user issues, and optimizing Learning Dashboards, Enrollment Logic, and Compliance Reporting for continuous improvement.

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