Arpitha Badanpet
Senior Workday Consultant
+1-813-***-**** ***************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/arpitha-badanpet
Summary
Senior Workday Consultant with 6+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years specializing in Workday HCM, Integrations, Reporting, and Extend, and prior experience in PeopleSoft.
Proven expertise in end-to-end Workday implementations, including requirements gathering, configuration, integrations, testing, and production support.
Strong functional knowledge across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, Absence, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, and Finance modules.
Hands-on experience in Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors (PICOF, PECI, CCW) for building scalable integrations.
Expertise in API-based integrations using REST/SOAP web services, ensuring seamless real-time data exchange.
Strong proficiency in XML, XSLT, JSON, and RaaS, enabling complex data transformations and integrations.
Advanced experience in Workday Reporting, including Advanced, Matrix, and Composite reports with complex calculated fields.
Skilled in building Workday Prism Analytics datasets and delivering data-driven insights.
Experience in developing Workday Extend applications using Orchestrate and App Builder.
Strong knowledge of Business Process Framework (BPF) including workflows, approvals, and validations.
Proven ability to lead SIT, UAT, and end-to-end testing, ensuring high-quality delivery.
Delivered measurable results including 30% improvement in HR process efficiency and 40% reduction in integration failures.
Education:
University of Illinois Springfield, Springfield, IL
Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
Master of Science, Management Information Systems
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum, India.
Sept 2009 - June 2013
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
Professional Experience:
Senior Workday Consultant 3M, Minneapolis, MN
Jul 2023 – Till Date
Led end-to-end Workday implementations across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent modules
Conducted requirement gathering and stakeholder workshops to design scalable solutions
Configured Business Process Framework (BPF) including approvals, validations, and workflows
Designed and maintained Workday security model (role-based and domain security)
Developed complex integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors (PICOF, PECI)
Built and supported inbound/outbound integrations with payroll vendors and external systems
Developed advanced reports, dashboards, and calculated fields for business insights
Led data migration, validation, and bulk data loads ensuring data integrity
Managed tenant migrations and release management across environments
Coordinated SIT, UAT, and defect resolution cycles
Provided production support and issue resolution, ensuring system stability
Improved HR efficiency by 30% and reduced integration failures by 40%
Workday Integration Consultant Abbott, Chicago, IL
Sept 2021 – Jun 2023
Designed and developed end-to-end Workday integrations using Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors
Built high-volume integrations using XML, XSLT, and mediation frameworks
Implemented REST/SOAP APIs for real-time system integrations
Integrated Workday with ERP, payroll vendors, and enterprise applications
Developed data transformation and validation logic ensuring data consistency
Configured PICOF, PECI, and Core Connector Worker (CCW) integrations
Implemented secure integrations using OAuth 2.0 and WS-Security
Monitored integration performance using logs, alerts, and dashboards
Troubleshot integration failures and performance bottlenecks
Led SIT, UAT, and deployment activities for integrations
Optimized integration performance, reducing latency and downtime
Collaborated with stakeholders as SME for Workday integrations
Workday Consultant The Mosaic Company, Tampa, FL
Jan 2020 – Aug 2021
Led Workday implementation activities including design, configuration, and deployment
Conducted client workshops to gather and translate business requirements
Configured Workday HCM modules including Recruiting, Compensation, and Benefits
Designed organizational structures and supervisory hierarchies
Configured Business Process Frameworks (BPF) for workflow automation
Developed reports, dashboards, and calculated fields
Supported integration design and testing activities
Led data migration and validation processes
Automated workflows improving HR efficiency by 25–30%
Supported Workday releases and production enhancements
Provided post-production support and issue resolution
Peoplesoft Consultant US Bank, Minneapolis, MN
Jan 2017 – Dec 2019
Supported end-to-end PeopleSoft implementations and upgrades
Configured HCM and Financial modules including HR, Payroll, and GL
Developed solutions using PeopleCode, Application Engine, and Component Interface
Built reports using SQR, PS Query, and BI Publisher
Designed and implemented Integration Broker services (REST/SOAP)
Developed file-based integrations (XML, JSON, flat files)
Performed data migration and data validation activities
Executed SIT, UAT, and defect resolution processes
Tuned SQL queries and batch processes for performance optimization
Provided production support and incident management
Improved batch performance by 30–40% through optimization