Workday Extend Lead Consultant with 5+ Years Experience

Sahithi Morapakula Mail:****************@*****.***

Sr. Workday Extend Consultant Contact: 832-***-****

Professional Summary:

Over 5 years of experience in IT with strong focus on Workday Extend and custom application development.

Strong understanding of building custom applications to extend Workday HCM and Finance functionality.

Experience working with Workday APIs to connect Extend applications with Workday data.

Knowledge of developing user interfaces using Workday Extend UI components and frameworks.

Experience designing applications to support HR and Finance business processes.

Familiar with integrating Extend applications with third-party systems for data exchange.

Understanding of Workday Object Services and data access within Extend applications.

Experience working with REST and SOAP APIs for application communication.

Knowledge of configuring security and access control for Extend applications.

Experience building applications with custom business logic and workflows.

Familiar with handling data validation and error handling within applications.

Experience supporting application lifecycle including development, testing, and deployment.

Understanding of version management and application updates aligned with Workday releases.

Experience creating solutions for employee and manager self-service use cases.

Familiar with building dashboards and application interfaces for real-time data access.

Experience collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and design solutions.

Knowledge of integrating Extend applications with reporting and analytics tools.

Experience supporting compliance and security requirements within custom applications.

Familiar with optimizing application performance and improving user experience.

Experience supporting post-go-live enhancements and maintenance of Extend applications.

Built mobile-friendly Extend applications to support employee actions such as time updates and request submissions.

Work Experience:

Workday Extend Consultant MSKCC(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) Newyork, Ny Jan 2025-Current

Developed custom applications using Workday Extend to support HR and Finance business processes.

Built application interfaces using Workday UI components for employee and manager use cases.

Integrated Extend applications with Workday APIs to fetch and update system data.

Designed application logic to automate business workflows and approvals.

Configured security roles and access controls for Extend applications.

Created applications to handle employee requests such as bonuses, approvals, and data updates.

Integrated Extend apps with external systems to enable data exchange across platforms.

Developed REST-based integrations within Extend applications for real-time communication.

Used Workday Object Services to manage data operations within custom applications.

Built validation logic within applications to ensure accurate data entry and processing.

Designed multi-step workflows for approval and exception handling processes.

Supported application testing including validation of functionality and business logic.

Managed deployment of Extend applications across different Workday environments.

Maintained application versions and aligned updates with Workday releases.

Developed dashboards within applications to display real-time data and insights.

Collaborated with business teams to gather requirements and design application solutions.

Supported performance improvements for Extend applications to enhance user experience.

Provided documentation for application design, workflows, and usage.

Supported issue resolution and enhancements after application go-live.

Worked with cross-functional teams to integrate Extend applications with other Workday modules.

Sr. Workday Extend Consultant University Of Maryland, Washinton, Dc June 2023 – 2024 December.

Designed and developed Workday integrations using Studio, Core Connectors, EIBs, Cloud Connect, and RaaS.

Built inbound and outbound integrations to connect Workday with payroll providers, benefits vendors, and financial systems.

Implemented PICOF and PECI integrations to transmit payroll data securely to external systems like ADP.

Developed complex Workday Studio orchestrations with conditional logic, looping, and error handling.

Configured Core Connector: Worker, Payroll, and Benefits to automate data exchange with vendors.

Used Workday Web Services (SOAP and REST) for real-time data synchronization with third-party applications.

Designed XSLT transformations to convert Workday XML into vendor-specific file formats.

Scheduled and managed integrations with conditional launch parameters and runtime controls.

Secured integrations by configuring Integration System Users (ISU), roles, and domain security.

Collaborated with vendors during end-to-end integration testing, defect resolution, and go-live cutovers.

Monitored and troubleshot integrations using Workday’s Integration Event Monitoring and error dashboards.

Integrated Workday with Active Directory and Okta for automated user provisioning and role management.

Delivered audit-ready integration logs and compliance documentation for SOX/HIPAA reviews.

Migrated legacy system integrates to Workday through phased deployment and parallel validation.

Provided knowledge transfer and training to HRIS and IT teams to manage, support, and maintain integrations post go-live.

Workday Integration Consultant Silicon Valley Bank, India June 2022 –Feb 2023

Designed and built integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and Cloud Connect tools.

Developed inbound and outbound integrations to process employee and organizational data.

Created Workday Studio solutions for complex data transformation and multi-step processing.

Configured Core Connector integrations for Worker, Payroll, and Benefits data exchange.

Implemented payroll integrations using PECI and PICOF frameworks for third-party systems.

Built transformation logic using XSLT to convert Workday data into vendor-required formats.

Worked with Workday Web Services (SOAP and REST) to enable real-time data integration.

Developed EIB templates for bulk data loads and scheduled data extracts.

Configured secure integration system users and roles to manage data access.

Set up integration schedules and dependencies based on business process timelines.

Integrated Workday with external systems like Active Directory, ServiceNow, and vendor platforms.

Monitored integration jobs and resolved errors using logs and Workday monitoring tools.

Configured secure file transfers using SFTP and encryption protocols.

Supported integration testing activities including SIT, UAT, and release validation.

Maintained documentation for integrations including data mappings, schedules, and error handling.

Peoplesoft Consultant Systeck, Virginia, USA April 2021 – May 2022

Analyzed business requirements for PeopleSoft applications and provided implementation strategies.

Configured PeopleSoft modules to align with organizational processes and user needs.

Assisted with system upgrades and testing to ensure seamless functionality post-implementation.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather user feedback and refine system features.

Developed training materials and conducted sessions for end-users on PeopleSoft best practices.

Resolved user issues by troubleshooting application problems and providing timely support.

Documented system configurations and changes to maintain accurate project records.

Participated in project meetings to discuss timelines, updates, and resource allocations.

Assisted with developing disaster recovery plans and procedures in case of an emergency resulting in a total loss of data or systems going down unexpectedly.

Monitored application server logs for errors or warnings that could indicate potential problems with the system's functionality.

Maintained version control policies for code changes made during development cycles.

Provided technical expertise and guidance to clients in the implementation of PeopleSoft solutions.

Worked closely with QA team members to ensure quality assurance standards are met before releasing products into production environments.

Provided production support for resolving incidents reported by customers regarding their usage of PeopleSoft applications.

Configured data conversion processes for migrating legacy systems into PeopleSoft applications.

Education:

Vignan University.

Bachlores in Electronics&Communication.

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