Workday Techno-Functional Consultant Summary
Resume:
Rakesh Purella
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Workday Consultant
Professional Summary:
Workday Techno-Functional Consultant with 5+ years of experience across HCM Core, Payroll, and Financials, specializing in Workday Integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, PECI/PICOF). Proven track record of delivering scalable integration solutions, optimizing HR and financial processes, and improving data accuracy across enterprise systems. Strong expertise in XSLT, XML, and API-based integrations, along with advanced reporting using BIRT and Prism Analytics.
Hands-on experience in Workday Reporting including Advanced, Matrix, and BIRT reports along with Calculated Fields and dashboards
Proficient in configuring Workday modules using tools like Workday Studio and Workday Cloud Connect for seamless integration with third-party systems.
Expertise in Workday Prism Analytics and Adaptive Planning for advanced data modeling, financial forecasting, and business insights.
Strong experience in configuring Workday Business Processes, Security Groups, Roles, and domain security policies.
Led end-to-end Workday implementations including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
Adept at optimizing Workday configurations to improve system performance and business process efficiency.
Hands-on experience in payroll integrations using PECI/PICOF ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance
Proven experience in designing and developing complex integrations using XML, XSLT (2.0/3.0), JSON, and REST/SOAP APIs.
Extensive experience in conducting system audits to maintain data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
Strong experience in handling production support, incident management, and integration failures within SLA timelines.
Expertise in data migration, data validation, and reconciliation between legacy systems and Workday.
Experience in performance tuning of integrations and reports to improve system efficiency and response time
Hands-on experience in designing and implementing end-to-end inbound and outbound integrations across HR, Payroll, and Financial systems ensuring seamless data flow.
Strong experience working with Workday Web Services (SOAP/REST APIs) for real-time integrations and third-party system connectivity.
Expertise in troubleshooting complex integration issues, analyzing logs, and resolving production defects to ensure system stability and reliability.
Experience in supporting Workday releases, regression testing, and post-production validation to ensure smooth system upgrades and minimal business disruption.
Hands-on experience in building and optimizing XSLT transformations for complex data mapping and integration scenarios, ensuring accurate and efficient data exchange between Workday and external systems
Technical Skills:
Workday Modules Core HCM, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent Management, Workday Financials
Workday Integrations EIB, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, Workday Integration Cloud (WIC), Inbound/Outbound Integrations, SOAP/REST Web Services, XSLT
Reporting & Analytics Calculated Fields, Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, BIRT, Prism Analytics, Workday Adaptive Planning
Workday Configuration Business Process Framework (BPF), Security Groups, Roles, Domain Security Policies, Tenant Setup
Technologies XML, XSLT (2.0/3.0), JSON, WD XML
Tools & Platforms Jira, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, Postman, ServiceNow Databases SQL, PL/SQL
Methodologies Agile, Scrum, SDLC
Education:
Master of Science in Information Studies, Trine University, Angola, IN Professional Experience:
Client: Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation, NY (Sep 2022 - Present) Role: Workday Consultant
Responsibilities:
Designed, developed, and maintained Workday integrations using Workday Studio, Core Connectors, and EIB supporting HR workstreams and enterprise data exchanges.
Configured Workday modules such as HCM Core, Compensation, Payroll, and Financials by leveraging deep functional knowledge and technical expertise to meet specific client needs and industry standards.
Designed and developed robust integrations using tools like Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Workday Studio, and Core Connectors to seamlessly connect Workday with external systems, ensuring smooth data flow and synchronization.
Manage end-to-end data migration activities, including strategy development, data mapping, cleansing, and validation, to ensure accurate and secure migration of data from legacy systems to Workday.
Design and create complex reports, dashboards, and analytics using Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, and Business Intelligence Reporting Tool (BIRT) to provide actionable insights and support decision- making processes.
Performed advanced debugging and troubleshooting for integration errors, data issues, and production failures across Workday environments.
Implemented Workday Financials and Successfully deployed Workday Financials for banking clients, enhancing financial reporting, and streamlining financial operations.
Supported user acceptance testing (UAT) by collaborating with business users to create test plans, execute test cases, and address feedback, ensuring system readiness and user satisfaction before deployment.
Analyze current business processes, identify areas for improvement, and recommend best practices to optimize workflows and maximize efficiency within the Workday environment.
Implement and enforce security measures and compliance standards within the Workday system to protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance across all modules and functionalities.
Optimize system configurations and workflows to improve operational efficiency, enhance user experience, and support business growth and scalability.
Propose and implement system enhancements, updates, and patches to address emerging requirements, improve system performance, and maintain high standards of reliability and functionality.
Environment: Workday HCM, Payroll, Financials, EIB, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, REST/SOAP APIs, Azure DevOps, Jira, Jenkins, Git, SQL, Power BI Client: Coforge, Remote (March 2020-June 2022)
Role: Workday Consultant
Responsibilities:
Design and configure advanced compensation structures and benefits packages within Workday, tailored to meet specific organizational needs and compliance requirements.
Developed new inbound and outbound integrations using SOAP/REST APIs and Workday Web Services.
Conduct performance tuning and optimization of Workday configurations to enhance system responsiveness, efficiency, and scalability.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive data governance strategies within Workday, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Workday integrations, advising on integration architecture, data synchronization, and troubleshooting complex integration issues.
Analyze and interpret data from Workday reports and analytics to provide actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, optimize workflows, and enhance user experience within Workday.
Participated in end-to-end Workday project lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
Collaborate with finance teams to integrate Workday Financial Management modules, ensuring seamless financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
Develop and execute test plans for Workday updates, patches, and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and maximum system reliability.
Provide mentoring and coaching to junior consultants and project team members, fostering professional growth and development within the organization.
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure Workday configurations adhere to regulatory requirements and data privacy laws.
Evaluate and recommend enhancements to Workday security policies, access controls, and audit protocols to strengthen data protection and compliance measures. Environment: Workday HCM, Compensation, Financials, EIB, Workday Web Services, REST/SOAP APIs, Jira, Postman, ServiceNow, AWS, Docker, Agile, SQL
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