Venkata Gopi
Workday Integration Developer
314-***-**** ***************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Workday Developer with 4+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale HCM solutions across Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, and Recruiting, with a strong focus on aligning system capabilities to complex business requirements and organizational goals.
• Extensive experience leading full-cycle Workday implementations, including requirement gathering, solution architecture, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support, ensuring seamless delivery across multiple project phases and tenants.
• Deep expertise in designing, developing, and deploying complex integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and web services (SOAP, REST, XML, XSLT), enabling seamless data exchange between Workday and external enterprise systems.
• Proven ability to build advanced reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer, BIRT, and Prism Analytics, leveraging calculated fields and business objects to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Strong hands-on experience in configuring Workday Security and Business Process Framework, implementing role-based access controls and workflow automation to enhance compliance, data governance, and operational efficiency.
• Extensive functional and technical expertise in Workday Payroll (US), Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Workforce Management, ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with regional regulations.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale data migration and system conversion initiatives from legacy platforms such as PeopleSoft to Workday, ensuring high data accuracy, integrity, and minimal business disruption.
• Proven track record of optimizing HR business processes by identifying inefficiencies, implementing automation, and streamlining workflows, resulting in improved system performance and reduced manual intervention.
• Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across HR, Finance, and IT teams to translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions that support organizational growth and transformation.
• Leveraged advanced analytics capabilities using Workday Prism and BIRT reporting to design comprehensive reporting frameworks, enabling enhanced visibility into workforce and financial data.
• Applied AI-driven Workday capabilities to improve talent acquisition, workforce planning, and financial processes through intelligent automation and predictive insights.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Extend (Build platform) to design and deploy custom applications, enhancing system flexibility and enabling tailored business solutions.
• Focused on improving user experience by optimizing dashboards, workflows, and employee self-service features, driving higher adoption and usability across the organization.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, enabling efficient project execution, continuous delivery, and adaptability in dynamic business environments.
• Consistently delivered high-quality, scalable Workday solutions that support enterprise digital transformation initiatives, operational excellence, and long-term business growth. SKILLS
Category Technical Skills
Workday Modules Workday HCM, Payroll (US), Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent Management, Absence Management, Time Tracking
Integrations Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Web Services Reporting Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, BIRT Reporting, Workday Prism Analytics
Security & BPs Business Process Framework, Security Groups, Role-Based Access Control Workday Extend & AI Workday Extend (Build), AI-Driven Workday Features, Machine Learning Enhancements
Technologies XML, XSLT, REST, SOAP APIs
Data Migration Data Conversion, EIB Loads, PeopleSoft to Workday Migration Methodologies Agile, Scrum
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Client: Medline Industries, Northfield, IL July 2024 - Present Role: Workday Integration Developer
Responsibilities
• Led end-to-end configuration and optimization of Workday HCM modules (Core HR, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent, Recruiting) supporting a workforce of 10,000+ employees.
• Designed and implemented AI-driven and Workday Extend-based applications to enhance HR and Finance workflows, improving user experience and reducing manual effort by 30%.
• Conducted requirement gathering sessions (RGS) with 10+ stakeholders across HR, Payroll, and Finance, translating business needs into scalable Workday solutions.
• Developed and deployed 20+ integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors, ensuring seamless data flow between Workday and external vendor systems.
• Built and optimized SOAP/REST API integrations using XML, XSLT, and JSON, improving data exchange efficiency and reducing integration failures by 25%.
• Configured and enhanced Workday Business Process Framework (BPF) workflows, automating approvals and reducing processing turnaround time by 35%.
• Created 50+ Advanced, Matrix, and Composite reports with complex Calculated Fields, enabling real-time analytics and business decision-making.
• Leveraged Workday Prism Analytics for data transformation and reporting, delivering actionable insights for HR operations and financial planning.
• Led data migration activities from legacy systems using EIB and transformation logic, ensuring 99% data accuracy and successful system adoption.
• Designed and maintained Workday Security architecture, including role-based and domain security, ensuring compliance with organizational and healthcare data standards.
• Executed end-to-end testing (Unit, SIT, UAT, E2E) for configurations and integrations, reducing production defects by 40%.
• Implemented AI-enabled automation use cases to streamline hiring, workforce planning, and financial tracking processes.
• Utilized tools like Git and Postman for version control and API testing, improving deployment consistency and integration validation efficiency.
• Provided post-go-live support and continuous enhancements, resolving critical issues within SLA and improving system performance and user satisfaction.
• Supported healthcare-specific workforce management processes, including compliance-driven scheduling, payroll integrations, and absence tracking aligned with regulatory requirements. Environment: Workday Financials, Workday Extend, Workday Studio, Workday EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Business Process Framework (BPF), Workday Security, Workday Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Composite), Calculated Fields, Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Data Migration, Workday Web Services
(SOAP/REST), XML, XSLT, XPath, JSON, Integration Design, API Integration, Data Transformation, Git, Postman, Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, SDLC.
Client: Coforge (Remote) Feb 2021 – Oct 2023
Role: Workday Technical Consultant
Responsibilities
• Configured and supported Workday HCM modules (Core HR, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Payroll) for a global workforce of 5,000+ employees across multiple regions in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
• Designed and developed 15+ integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors, enabling seamless data exchange with payroll, finance, and third-party systems.
• Built and maintained US Payroll integrations, including earnings, deductions, and tax configurations, improving payroll accuracy and ensuring compliance.
• Developed custom inbound and outbound integrations using XML, XSLT, and SOAP/REST web services, reducing manual data processing efforts.
• Created 40+ custom reports (Advanced, Matrix, BIRT) with complex Calculated Fields, enabling data-driven HR and business decisions.
• Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday integrations, resolving recurring integration issues and improving system stability.
• Configured and enhanced Workday Security and Business Processes, including ISU and ISSG, ensuring secure and compliant operations.
• Contributed to end-to-end Workday implementation lifecycle, including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and post-go-live support.
• Led SIT and UAT testing cycles, identifying defects early and reducing post-production issues significantly.
• Managed data migration and conversion activities using EIB, ensuring accurate transfer of employee and payroll data.
• Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Payroll, IT) to deliver scalable Workday solutions aligned with business needs.
• Identified and implemented process automation opportunities, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
• Developed and maintained BIRT reports and document transformations, including payslips and financial documents.
• Supported Workday releases and enhancements, performing impact analysis and regression testing to ensure smooth deployments.
• Delivered user training and documentation, improving system adoption and reducing support dependencies. Environment: Workday Payroll (US), Workday Compensation, Workday Benefits, Workday Talent & Performance, Workday Studio, Workday EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Business Process Framework (BPF), Workday Security (ISU, ISSG), Workday Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, BIRT), Calculated Fields, Workday Data Migration, Workday Web Services
(SOAP/REST), XML, XSLT, XPath, JSON, Integration Design, API Integration, Data Transformation, Postman, Git, Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, SDLC
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Information Technology Management, Webster University, Webster Groves, Missouri.