Lead Implementation Consultant

Neil Shah

Chicago, IL

Phone # 847-***-****

****.****@***********.***

Experience:

Central Parking Systems – Nashville, TN

Lead Implementation Consultant – Kronos Timekeeper v6.1- Contractor 2009

• Performed on-site business requirements analysis to determine union pay policies and state pay policies laws.

• Configured and documented all timekeeping pay rules, hyper-find queries, function access profiles, display profiles, accruals, and employee schedules.

• Created all Kronos interfaces using Kronos workforce integration designer to integration with Ultipro payroll / HR and 3rd party applications.

• Trained helpdesk team members on troubleshooting Kronos interfaces and building new Kronos API’s

• Provided onsite class training for end users on the Kronos Timekeeper v6.1 product

• Performed user acceptance testing and system testing with core team after each initial build to test all processes and timekeeper configurations.

• Managed quality assurance between multiple Kronos environments along with using Kronos data manager to migration all Kronos configurations.

• Go live Kronos production support for over several hundred parking lots.

Access Community Network Healthcare – Chicago, IL

Project Manager / IC – Kronos Timekeeper, HR, and Payroll v6.1- Contractor 2009

• Working with Kronos team members to define product and service delivery in statement of work.

• Lead a large project team that consisted of IT & HR members on a 50 site phased Kronos rollout

• Configured, tested, and documented all integration points between Kronos HR, Kronos Timekeeper, and Kronos payroll using Kronos integration designer.

• Assisted in the HR data conversion effort from Meditech to Kronos.

Momentive Performance Materials (GE) – Albany, NY

Implementation Consultant – Needs Assessment / Vendor Selection- Contractor 2009

• Analyzed data and documented the current Kronos time and attendance system to determine pay policies and technical requirements throughout the entire organization.

• Led assessment meetings to determine scope of the project and identified the clients interface needs

• Created the RFP for the vendor selection process and determine best solution for time and attendance product.

• Participated in all vendor sales meetings and helped drive client needs throughout the selection process.

• Data collection Manager Setup and device setup connectivity for bio metric devices

Home Depot Supply – Atlanta, GA

Implementation Consultant – Kronos 6.0 (Contractor) 2008-2009

• Assisting in mass roll out of Kronos Timekeeper to multiple lines of business on a very tight project timeline. Leading the effort to developer, document, and design all current pay processes, interface needs, gap analysis, and streamline processes with a focus on standardization.

• Configured , created, and updated several interfaces via Kronos connect, timekeeping pay rules, hyper-find queries, function access profiles, display profiles, and accruals

• Lead on data migration between test and production environments using Kronos Record Manager. Documented and managed all processes related to data migration

• Performed user acceptance testing and system testing with core team after each initial build to test all processes and timekeeper configurations.

• Providing knowledge transfer, Kronos best practices, and Kronos training to each line of business for helpdesk support and end users. Working with all related IT teams on how to maintain and troubleshoot the Kronos product, Kronos Connect, Kronos Record Manager, and DCM.

KVAT – Food City Grocery Retail Stores - Abingdon, VA

Technology Solution Consultant – Kronos 6.0 (Contractor) 2008

• Performed analysis on all business units / payroll requirements, documented all technical and design specifications, and built several interfaces between Ulti Pro payroll and Kronos 6.0 using Kronos Connect.

• Setup all devices in data collection manager in Kronos 6.0. Documented and presented training material to client on troubleshooting product and future maintenance.

• Performed user acceptance testing and system testing with core team after each initial build to test all processes and timekeeper configurations.

• Overall mentor on the project for Kronos consultants regarding all timekeeper configurations, best practices, training, and setup questions.

State of Illinois – Governors Office of Management and Budget – Springfield, IL

Implementation Consultant – Kronos 6.0 (Contractor) 2008

• Participated on a team which was part of a full state wide Kronos implementation. Primary focus was to document, review all deliverables Kronos released to the state, and identify any risk associated with the project on a day to day basis. The process is widely known as independent validation and verification (IV&V)

• Provided knowledge transfer and training of past Kronos implementations during onsite meetings to various state departments in Illinois.

Pet Drx Veterinarian Hospital – Nashville, TN

Lead Developer – Kronos 6.0 (Contractor) 2008

• Performed analysis meetings and documentation to determine client requirements and pay policies onsite.

• Configured all timekeeping pay rules, hyper-find queries, function access profiles, display profiles, accruals, leave, attendance, setup all biometric devices in DCM, employee schedules, and created all interfaces using Kronos connect.

• Kronos was interfaced with the ADP EZ Labor payroll application.

• Performed user acceptance testing and system testing with core team onsite after initial build to test all processes, devices, and timekeeper configurations.

• Go live Kronos production support for all twenty six hospitals.

General Electric Health Care (GE) – Milwaukee, WI

Lead Developer– Kronos 6.0 (Contractor) 2008

• Lead all members of Kronos, GE functional, and GE technical teams on a multi site Kronos implementation.

• Responsible for maintaining weekly status calls with Kronos and GE members. Creating and maintaining several project plans for each site implementation.

• Responsible for the creation of financial reports using Business Objects. Heavily involved in the ongoing process of documenting IT support documentation for internal GE resources.

• Facilitating Kronos analysis meetings, setting up pay rules, configuring devices in DCM, and tweaking Connect interfaces (Oracle Employee Import and Peoplesoft Payroll Exports).

• Responsible for all clarify tickets and maintaining all GE change controls methodologies.

• Created a full Kronos support queue using the Support Central application to facilitate any issues that came up for all Kronos go live locations

United States Gypsum (USG) – Chicago, IL

Implementation Consultant – Kronos 5.2 (Kronos Sub Program – Kronos Certified) 2007

• Configuration of all timekeeper pay rules, accrual rules, and attendance rules. Strong focus was on analyzing and documenting business requirements and processes for over 50 USG plant locations.

• Assisting USG with interfacing data between Oracle Payroll and Kronos Time and Attendance via App Works & Web Methods using Kronos api’s.

• Creation of test scripts and test cases using Mercury Test Director

• Kronos training instructor for all end users during a two week in class training seminar.

• Working with multiple in multiple environments to make code changes and document those changes in accordance with USG QA migration policies.

• Utilized Kronos SDM and Record Manager Tools.

• Go live with over 50 plants in Dec 2007 on Kronos (10,000 employees). Providing 24 / 7 customer support on all Kronos related issue / questions any plants may have.

Imperial Sugar Company – Houston, TX

Implementation Consultant – Kronos Timekeeper V5.2 (Contractor) 2007

• Performed analysis meetings with all locations to determine scope of project. Documented all requirements related to configuration of application and interface specifications

• Configured and created all Kronos timekeeper rules on a SQL server environment.

• Maintained and tracked all project related hours and held weekly status meetings with Imperial Sugar. Delivery of Kronos was ahead of schedule and under budget.

• Performed user acceptance testing with core team payroll and HR. Created and presented several customized Kronos training courses on site for end users.

• Constructed and tested all inbound and outbound interfaces using Kronos Connect between Kronos and PeopleSoft Payroll.

Ultimate Software Group – Westin, FL

Lead Implementation Consultant / Project Manager – Workbrain Time and Attendance 2006

At USG I analyzed and implemented the Workbrain time and attendance application for various clients. Projects begin with a several day onsite analysis meeting, followed by configuration of the application, unit testing, system testing, and then go live.

• Create project budgets, status reports, and project timelines for clients.

• Staff technical resources accordingly to optimize project turnaround times.

• Create requirements documentation for all moving pieces related to the time and attendance application.

• Setup all pay rules, time codes, security groups, and all other configuration items in the application.

• Attended three week Workbrain boot camp training on the application to enhance product knowledge.

Automatic Data Processing – Jacksonville, FL

Implementation Consultant – Kronos Enterprise E-time 2003-2006

As an implementation consultant with ADP I heavily participate in time and attendance software implementations. Applications are delivered securely via thin clients using standard Internet browsers and can be accessed by employees anytime, anywhere. Primary focus on each engagement begins with analysis meetings leading to configuration off the product and finalized with implementing the tested product for each client. I completed over 35 Kronos E-time implementations with a focus on healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and financial industries. Versions 3.4 to 5.1

• Analyse payroll systems for clients and for upper management to determine various pay rules related to time and attendance.

• FPC Certified (Fundamental Payroll Certification)

• Setup clocks for several large implementations via DCM

• Performed several upgrades from version 3.4 to 5.0 and 4.3 to 5.2

• Performed and maintained system, integration, performance, and quality assurance acceptance testing for several implementations

• Created and maintained all requirements documentation, technical specifications, and configuration documents.

• Creating all Connect interfaces for various imports / exports interfacing between the payroll application (ex. PeopleSoft Payroll, ADP Payroll, SAP, Ceridian, and Oracle payroll) and E-time using Kronos Connect.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP – Chicago, IL

Technology Solution Consultant 2001-2003

As a consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers Technology Solution Practice, I focused on Operational Engineering solution definition and delivery including systems analyst, service management, data analysis, and architecture planning. Team sizes have ranged from 5-15

• Managed the business analysis and process phase of several client implementation projects. Participated and presented in meetings with clients internal tax, finance, and IT groups at client sites.

• Created and maintained databases in SQL, SQL Plus, and other Oracle development tools that tracked processes related to Like/Kind Exchanges, fixed assets, and other tax reporting issues

• Designed and tested reports for accountants, financial analysts, and managers using Crystal Reports 9.0

• Provided and managed several demo system training sessions to client corporate managers and accountants

• Other tools proficiently used include Toad, Visio, Visual Basic, Lotus Notes, Oracle 9i, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Data Junction, and Crystal Report Enterprise.

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