Workday Integration Architect and Lead Engineer

DEEPIKHA NAYYAR

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Experienced Workday Integration Architect with a proven track record of designing and delivering end-to-end integration solutions using Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors across large enterprise environments.

Extensive experience in building and managing complex inbound and outbound integrations for HCM, Payroll, and Benefits systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and business continuity.

Vast experience in integrating Workday with third-party systems using SOAP and REST APIs, enabling real-time and batch-based data synchronization across platforms.

Hands-on experience with XML and XSLT transformations, developing advanced data mapping, validation logic, and error-handling frameworks for complex integration scenarios.

Experienced in leading integration architecture, governance, and standardization efforts to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing integration solutions.

Extensive experience in collaborating with business stakeholders and functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into robust technical integration designs.

Vast experience in supporting HRIS, payroll, and benefits integrations across healthcare, telecom, and financial domains, handling high-volume and sensitive data environments.

Hands-on experience in full lifecycle implementation including design, development, testing (SIT/UAT), deployment, and post-production support (AMS) of Workday integrations.

Experienced in troubleshooting and resolving complex integration issues, optimizing performance, and ensuring high availability and reliability of integration systems.

Extensive experience in documenting integration architectures, data mappings, and technical specifications while maintaining strong communication with cross-functional and leadership teams.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Senior Workday Financials Functional Consultant

State of California – Sacramento, CA Nov 2022 – Present

Led the end-to-end implementation, configuration, and continuous enhancement of Workday Financials modules including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger, designing scalable Procure-to-Pay and Record-to-Report processes that aligned with complex state government financial regulations, improved operational efficiency, and ensured audit-ready compliance across multiple departments and agencies.

Designed and configured advanced Business Process Framework (BPF) workflows for Procure-to-Pay cycles, incorporating multi-level approvals, exception handling, and automated routing logic to streamline procurement operations, reduce manual intervention, and enhance financial governance across statewide systems.

Configured and optimized Accounts Payable processes including supplier onboarding, invoice processing, matching rules, and payment execution while integrating controls to ensure compliance with government accounting standards and significantly reducing invoice discrepancies and processing delays.

Led stakeholder collaboration sessions with finance leaders, procurement teams, and IT stakeholders to gather complex business requirements, translate them into functional Workday Financials configurations, and implement solutions that aligned with both operational needs and regulatory compliance mandates.

Implemented and integrated Procure-to-Pay workflows across multiple systems, ensuring seamless interaction between requisitioning, sourcing, invoicing, and payment processes while improving transparency, traceability, and efficiency across the financial lifecycle.

Designed and configured General Ledger structures including chart of accounts, accounting rules, and journal processing workflows to support accurate financial reporting, budget tracking, and compliance with state-level accounting standards.

Integrated Workday Financials with external state systems, banking platforms, and third-party applications using secure and scalable integration frameworks to ensure real-time data synchronization, financial reconciliation, and reporting accuracy.

Led the development and implementation of advanced financial reporting dashboards and analytics using Workday reporting tools, enabling leadership to access real-time insights into expenditures, revenues, and budget performance for data-driven decision-making.

Configured Workday security roles, domain policies, and access controls to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with government security standards while enabling appropriate access for cross-functional teams.

Implemented data validation and reconciliation processes across financial modules, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data, reducing reporting errors, and supporting audit readiness for regulatory compliance.

Led production support and troubleshooting efforts, identifying root causes of complex financial system issues, implementing long-term solutions, and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Designed and implemented automated workflows and system enhancements to optimize Procure-to-Pay cycles, reduce processing time, and improve vendor payment accuracy while enhancing overall system performance.

Configured and integrated supplier and customer master data management processes, improving data governance, reducing duplication, and ensuring consistency across financial transactions and reporting.

Led financial system upgrades and enhancements, including data migration, data cleansing, and validation activities to ensure seamless transitions and accurate financial data representation within Workday.

Designed and implemented custom financial reports including composite, matrix, and advanced reports tailored to meet specific government reporting requirements and executive-level analysis needs.

Integrated Workday Financials with external business intelligence tools and analytics platforms to enable advanced reporting capabilities and support strategic financial planning initiatives.

Led audit and compliance initiatives by implementing controls, monitoring processes, and ensuring adherence to state and federal financial regulations while preparing documentation for internal and external audits.

Configured business process notifications, alerts, and escalation mechanisms within Workday to improve workflow visibility, ensure timely approvals, and enhance accountability across financial operations.

Implemented financial process optimization strategies by analyzing existing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and designing improved processes that enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs.

Designed integration frameworks supporting seamless data exchange between Workday Financials and procurement, payroll, and budgeting systems, ensuring consistency and accuracy across enterprise applications.

Led cross-functional collaboration with technical teams to design, configure, and integrate custom solutions addressing complex financial requirements, ensuring alignment between business needs and system capabilities.

Configured tenant setup elements including spend categories, revenue categories, and accounting configurations aligned with state accounting frameworks and reporting standards.

Implemented training programs and developed comprehensive documentation for end users, enhancing system adoption, improving user efficiency, and reducing dependency on support teams.

Led continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring system performance, gathering feedback from stakeholders, and implementing enhancements that improved usability, efficiency, and financial process effectiveness.

Designed and integrated end-to-end financial solutions within Workday Financials, ensuring seamless alignment of Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, and financial reporting processes while supporting the strategic financial goals of the state government.

Workday Financials Functional Consultant

State of Georgia – Atlanta, GA Jun 2020 – Oct 2022

Led the implementation and configuration of Workday Financials modules including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger, ensuring alignment with state financial policies while designing scalable Procure-to-Pay workflows to support high-volume public sector operations.

Designed and configured end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes within Workday, incorporating requisitioning, supplier management, invoice processing, and payment workflows to streamline procurement operations and improve financial transparency.

Configured Accounts Payable functionalities including supplier setup, invoice matching, payment processing, and exception handling, ensuring compliance with government accounting standards and improving processing accuracy.

Led requirement gathering sessions with finance, procurement, and compliance teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective Workday Financials configurations and solutions.

Implemented General Ledger configurations including chart of accounts, journal entries, and accounting rules to support accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

Designed and configured Accounts Receivable processes including customer invoicing, payment tracking, and reconciliation workflows to enhance revenue management and reporting accuracy.

Integrated Workday Financials with external systems including procurement platforms and reporting tools to ensure seamless data flow, reduce manual intervention, and improve system interoperability.

Led system configuration activities across multiple financial modules, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with organizational financial processes.

Implemented reporting solutions using Workday reporting tools, designing financial reports and dashboards to support operational and executive-level decision-making.

Designed data validation and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across AP, AR, and GL modules.

Configured business process frameworks (BPF) to automate approval workflows, enhance process efficiency, and ensure compliance with financial controls and policies.

Led troubleshooting and issue resolution efforts by analyzing system defects, identifying root causes, and implementing functional solutions to ensure smooth system operations.

Integrated financial workflows with procurement and budgeting systems to support end-to-end financial lifecycle management and improve operational efficiency.

Designed and implemented user training programs and documentation to support adoption of Workday Financials and improve user proficiency across departments.

Configured security roles and access controls within Workday Financials to ensure appropriate data access, compliance with security policies, and protection of sensitive financial information.

Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities by coordinating with business users, validating system functionality, and ensuring successful deployment of financial processes.

Implemented enhancements to Procure-to-Pay workflows by identifying process inefficiencies and designing optimized solutions to reduce cycle times and improve vendor management.

Designed and configured custom reports including operational and financial reports to meet specific business requirements and compliance standards.

Integrated Workday Financials with third-party applications to support financial data exchange, reporting, and reconciliation processes.

Led data migration and validation activities during system updates, ensuring accurate transfer and integrity of financial data.

Configured supplier and customer master data processes to improve data consistency, reduce duplication, and enhance financial transaction accuracy.

Implemented continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing system performance and introducing enhancements to improve efficiency and usability.

Designed and configured notification and alert mechanisms within Workday to ensure timely approvals, reduce delays, and enhance workflow transparency.

Led cross-functional collaboration with IT and business teams to design, configure, and integrate financial solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Implemented financial process optimization strategies by leveraging Workday capabilities to enhance operational efficiency, improve reporting accuracy, and ensure compliance with government financial regulations.

Workday Financials Consultant

CVS Health – Woonsocket, RI Jun 2016 – May 2020

Led the implementation of key Workday Financials modules including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger, designing scalable financial processes that supported high-volume healthcare transactions while ensuring compliance with internal financial policies and regulatory requirements.

Designed and configured Accounts Payable workflows including supplier onboarding, invoice processing, and payment execution, improving processing efficiency and reducing manual errors across enterprise financial operations.

Configured General Ledger structures including chart of accounts, journal processing, and financial close activities to ensure accurate reporting and streamlined accounting processes.

Integrated Workday Financials with upstream and downstream systems including procurement and billing platforms to ensure seamless data flow and improve financial reconciliation processes.

Developed custom financial reports and dashboards using Workday reporting tools to provide actionable insights into revenue, expenses, and operational performance for business stakeholders.

Led the implementation of Procure-to-Pay workflows by designing requisitioning, approval, and invoicing processes that improved procurement efficiency and enhanced financial visibility.

Designed data validation and reconciliation processes across AP, AR, and GL modules to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data.

Configured Accounts Receivable processes including customer invoicing, payment tracking, and collections management to enhance revenue cycle efficiency.

Integrated reporting solutions with Workday Financials to enable real-time financial analytics and support strategic decision-making.

Developed documentation including functional specifications, process flows, and user guides to support system implementation and ongoing maintenance.

Configured system enhancements and supported continuous improvements to optimize financial processes and improve overall system performance.

Integrated Workday Financials with external data sources to support financial reporting, compliance, and audit requirements.

Designed and executed system testing activities including unit testing and UAT support to ensure successful implementation of financial functionalities.

Developed troubleshooting strategies to resolve functional issues, ensuring minimal disruption to financial operations and maintaining system reliability.

Configured cross-functional workflows and collaborated with finance and IT teams to integrate financial processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and improving operational efficiency.

Workday Consultant

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – New York, NY Aug 2013 – May

Utilised financial systems and ERP tools to support Accounts Payable and General Ledger processes, ensuring accurate transaction processing and timely financial reporting within a complex healthcare environment.

Assisted in maintaining and supporting financial systems by resolving user issues, troubleshooting functional defects, and ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations across departments.

Helped finance teams in executing Accounts Payable processes including invoice validation, payment tracking, and vendor reconciliation to improve operational accuracy and efficiency.

Executed data analysis and reconciliation activities across General Ledger accounts, identifying discrepancies and ensuring financial data integrity and compliance with reporting standards.

Used Workday/ERP reporting tools to generate financial reports and assist stakeholders in understanding financial performance and operational metrics.

Created detailed documentation including process flows, user guides, and system manuals to support end users and improve system adoption.

Utilised system testing methodologies to validate financial processes, ensuring that configurations and enhancements met business requirements and functioned as expected.

Assisted in requirement gathering sessions with business users, documenting functional needs and supporting the translation of requirements into system solutions.

Helped execute financial reporting activities by preparing standard and ad hoc reports to support decision-making and compliance requirements.

Used data validation techniques to ensure accuracy of financial transactions and reporting outputs across multiple financial modules.

Created and maintained issue logs, tracked system defects, and collaborated with technical teams to resolve functional and system-related issues.

Assisted in system upgrades and enhancements by supporting data migration, validation, and testing activities to ensure smooth transitions.

Helped users understand system functionalities by providing training support and resolving queries related to financial modules and reporting tools.

Executed routine system maintenance activities including monitoring financial processes, ensuring system performance, and identifying potential areas for improvement.

Utilised cross-functional collaboration with finance, IT, and operations teams to support integrated financial processes and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Financial Analyst

NRG – Princeton, NJ Aug 2012 – Aug 2013

Utilised financial data analysis techniques to support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring accurate transaction recording and timely financial reporting within enterprise ERP systems.

Assisted in executing General Ledger activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial data validation to maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records.

Helped finance teams in processing invoices, tracking payments, and managing vendor accounts to ensure smooth AP operations and adherence to financial policies.

Executed reporting activities by preparing financial summaries and assisting in month-end close processes to support accurate financial statements.

Used ERP systems to input, validate, and manage financial data while ensuring consistency across different financial modules and reports.

Created basic financial reports and documentation to support internal stakeholders in understanding financial transactions and system processes.

Utilised data validation and reconciliation techniques to identify discrepancies and support resolution of financial data issues.

Assisted in troubleshooting system-related issues by working with senior analysts and IT teams to resolve functional and data inconsistencies.

Helped execute system testing and validation activities during minor enhancements and updates to ensure system stability and accuracy.

Created and maintained documentation for financial processes, reporting procedures, and system usage guidelines to support operational efficiency and knowledge sharing.

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