Workday AI & ERP Solutions Consultant

Purna Chandu

Phone: 737-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.***

Summary

l Workday AI Consultant with over 5 years of hands-on Workday platform experience including at least 2 years focused on AI and ML integrations within Workday, serving as subject matter expert in Workday AI and Workday Illuminate, advising clients on design, implementation, and enhancement of AI-driven Workday capabilities across HCM, Finance, and Payroll modules. l Leads architecture, configuration, and deployment of AI-driven features within Workday; troubleshoots complex technical issues delivering scalable secure solutions; mentors and upskills internal teams on AI advancements; develops proof-of-concepts and pilots new Workday AI functionalities; establishes governance standards and documentation for Workday AI deployments. l Demonstrated track record of thought leadership and consulting in HRIS and ERP domains; advanced understanding of AI concepts, machine learning algorithms, and their enterprise SaaS application; proficient in Workday Studio, Workday Extend, and relevant APIs; Python experience for AI workflow development.

l Masters in Computer Science with over 5 years of Workday experience including AI/ML integrations, Workday Illuminate, Workday Studio, Workday Extend, REST/SOAP APIs, Python, HCM, Finance, Payroll, client advisory, thought leadership, and enterprise Workday AI consulting delivery.

Technical Skills

l Workday AI: Workday AI, Workday Illuminate, AI-driven Workday features, ML integrations, AI/ML within HCM, Finance, Payroll, AI feature architecture, AI configuration, proof-of-concept development, AI governance l Workday Platform: Workday Studio, Workday Extend, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, HCM, Finance, Payroll, business process configuration, calculated fields, Workday reporting, security, EIBs l AI & ML: AI concepts, machine learning algorithms, enterprise SaaS AI, Python, LLM integration, AI workflow design, prompt engineering, AI enablement, AI upskilling, continuous improvement l Consulting: Client advisory, thought leadership, implementation consulting, best practice guidance, stakeholder engagement, executive communication, cross-functional project delivery, HRIS consulting l Governance: AI deployment standards, documentation frameworks, compliance and data integrity, methodology standards, Agile project management, SDLC, technical problem-solving

Experience

Optum Technology May 2025 – Present

Senior Workday AI Consultant

l Served as SME in Workday AI and Workday Illuminate; proactively identified trends and translated insights into actionable AI strategies for healthcare technology Workday platform.

l Advised stakeholders on design, implementation, and enhancement of Workday AI capabilities ensuring alignment with business objectives; led architecture, configuration, and deployment of AI-driven Workday features. l Troubleshot complex AI integration and Workday technical issues delivering scalable, secure, high-performing solutions; applied Python for AI workflow development and data transformation.

l Mentored and upskilled internal teams on AI advancements within Workday; developed proof-of-concepts piloting new AI functionalities; drove continuous improvement through structured experimentation. l Established governance standards, methodologies, and documentation for Workday AI deployments ensuring compliance and data integrity; applied Workday Studio, Extend, and APIs for AI-driven solution delivery. l Partnered with business analysts, developers, and executive leadership ensuring seamless AI project delivery; demonstrated advanced understanding of AI and ML concepts within enterprise SaaS environments. l Applied Workday Illuminate for intelligent workforce insights; provided thought leadership on Workday AI roadmap; translated complex AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders across healthcare operations. Northern Trust Bank Jan 2023 – May 2025

Workday AI Consultant

l Served as Workday AI consultant and SME for financial services; led architecture and deployment of AI-driven Workday features; applied Workday Illuminate, Studio, and Extend; developed AI proof-of-concepts; mentored teams on Workday AI advancements. l Advised clients on Workday AI design, implementation, and enhancement; led architecture, configuration, and deployment of AI-driven features across HCM, Finance, and Payroll modules.

l Developed proof-of-concepts and piloted Workday AI functionalities; applied Python for AI workflows; mentored internal teams on AI advancements; drove continuous improvement through AI experimentation. l Established Workday AI governance standards and documentation; ensured compliance and data integrity; applied Workday Studio, Extend, and REST/SOAP APIs for AI-driven solution delivery.

l Demonstrated advanced AI and ML concepts in enterprise SaaS; provided thought leadership in HRIS and ERP AI consulting; translated complex AI findings for non-technical stakeholders. l Partnered with executive leadership, developers, and business analysts on AI project delivery; managed cross-functional collaboration ensuring seamless Workday AI implementation outcomes.

McKinsey & Company Jan 2020 – Dec 2021

Workday Analyst

l Supported Workday AI consulting for clients advising on AI feature design, implementation, and enhancement; applied Workday Illuminate, Studio, and Extend for AI-driven solution delivery. l Developed AI proof-of-concepts piloting new Workday AI functionalities; applied Python for AI workflow development; mentored teams on Workday AI advancements and best practices.

l Established AI governance standards and documentation ensuring compliance and data integrity; applied advanced AI and ML concepts within enterprise SaaS environments.

l Served as thought leader in HRIS AI consulting; advised clients on Workday AI roadmap; translated complex AI findings for non-technical executive stakeholders.

l Partnered with cross-functional teams on Workday AI project delivery; demonstrated strong consulting and stakeholder management skills across financial services and healthcare AI engagements. Education

University of Central Missouri Lees Summit, MO

Masters in Computer Science

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