SUMMARY:

• Possess 18+ years of experience with PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning: (17+ in FSCM and 3+ in HCM)—primary focus is in Functional area with a strong background in Technical area. Strong project management and functional skills developed with years of certified training and hands - on work experience at multiple organizations within the Financial, Government, Insurance, Healthcare, Public Utility, Telecom, Manufacturing, Entertainment and Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Strong programming and relational database (RDBMS) skills developed using PeopleSoft (Application Designer, Application Engine, Data Mover, Component Interface, SQR, nVision, Crystal Reports and Query), Oracle, Informix (UDB), Sybase, MS SQL Server and DB2 SQL.
• Background includes extensive experience in full system development life-cycle (SDLC) and project life-cycle (PLC) implementations, version upgrades, requirements gathering, fit/gap analyses, prototyping, functional, technical, configuration and security designs, system validation and setup, data conversion, data reconciliation, development, modifications, testing, report creation, generation and performance tuning, documentation and audit point remediation.
• Experienced in recruiting, training, and supervising personnel.
• Possess a solid work ethic and strong organization and communication skills.
• A highly skilled professional that is resourceful, reliable, self-motivated and a self-starter that works effectively with or without supervision, independently or with a team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

SOFTWARE: PeopleSoft 5.12, 6.0, 7.0, 7.52, 8.0, 8.4, 8.8, 8.9, 9.0, 9.1 & 9.2, Hyperion Enterprise and Hyperion Retrieve for Excel 6.3, Sybase, Oracle PL/SQL, Informix (UDB), DB2 & MS SQL, MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, MS Visio, MS Project, MS SharePoint, Lotus Notes, SQL+, MS SQL Server Management Studio, Quest Toad, Rapid SQL, Quest Stat, PHIRE, WS-FTP, UltraEdit, K-Edit, Adobe Acrobat & Reader, Citrix, Cisco, Nortel, and AT&T VPN s and I.E., Firefox, Netscape, Safari, Chrome and Opera Browsers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

PeopleSoft Functional GL Business Analyst

• Worked closely with project management, functional leads, technical leads and business users to implement PeopleSoft based on the established strategy, plan and time lines
• Configured new Business Units, Ledgers, Multi-Currency, TableSet Controls, Combination Editing, Trees and other configuration to facilitate the new implementation of PeopleSoft
• Assisted in the mapping of multiple chart of account fields to be converted from legacy systems and numerous interfaces into PeopleSoft
• Performed end-to-end testing of inbound and outbound interfaces with related configuration (Custom Records, Accounting Entry Definitions, Journal Generator Templates, etc.)
• Ran comprehensive test scenarios and test scripts for system functionality of all GL configuration, including batch processes and sub-module processing to ensure system was sound
• Reconciled, loaded, edited and posted multiple GL conversion files from legacy system into the PeopleSoft conversion environment. Troubleshooted and remediated file and load errors to enable successful posting to GL
• Aided in the resolution of logged defects related to GL and sub-module processing to GL
• Handled other job-related duties as assigned.

Confidential, Westbury, NY

Functional GL and AP Business Analyst

• Worked closely with project management, functional leads and technical leads to follow the established conversion strategy, plan and time lines for each hospital system
• Gave input in the design decisions for the conversion of data from multiple legacy systems and interfaces into PeopleSoft GL and AP
• Performed mapping of data fields to be converted from legacy systems and several interfaces to and from PeopleSoft
• Configured new SetIDs, Business Units, Ledgers, Security, Procurement Controls, Banks, Vendors, PayCycles, Trees and other configuration to facilitate the addition of new entities into PeopleSoft
• Assisted the reporting lead to add new, update existing, format and test reports to in corporate newly added business units (nVision and PS Query)
• Performed pre and post-conversion reconciliation between legacy systems, interfaces and PeopleSoft to ensure accuracy and data integrity for GL and AP
• Tested complete system functionality for all configuration, batch processes and reports to ensure system, as a whole, was sound

Confidential,Suwanee, GA

Lead GL Business Analyst

• Worked closely with technical staff and users to determine conversion strategy, plan and time line for each phase
• Assisted with conversion program and interface design for semi-automated data load from source system into PeopleSoft
• Lead the mapping of multiple chart of account fields to be converted from external systems into PeopleSoft
• Configured new Business Units, Security, Trees, TableSet Controls, etc. to facilitate integration of newly acquired Confidential into PeopleSoft
• Added new and updated existing reports affected by newly added entities (nVision and PS Query)
• Acted as liaison between Technical Team, Functional Team and Business Users
• Created comprehensive test scenarios and test scripts. Tested complete system functionality for all configuration, including batch processes and reports to ensure system was sound
• Performed post-conversion reconciliation between legacy system and PeopleSoft to ensure accuracy and data integrity for GL
• Produced comprehensive, customized training documentation for new users from acquired business
• Helped in creation of multiple feeds from PeopleSoft Financials to HCM and external systems
• Reconcile, load, edit and post monthly GL file load from EBS to PeopleSoft. Troubleshoot and remediate any file and load errors to successful posting of all GL data
• Aided in the resolution of help desk tickets related to various PeopleSoft Financials modules at ARRIS (GL, AP, PO, INV, FA and Security)
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Manager, FSCM Solutions

• Worked with business end users to manage customer requirements and expectations, including prioritizing new or enhancement requests.
• Managed solution process from inception to completion.
• Managed solution team members, external vendors, including consultants, contractors, etc. engaged on specific solution initiatives.
• Worked with Organizational Change Leader to oversee development of ERP educational material and programs.
• Gathered detailed requirements and complete appropriate documentations to reflect the scope of engagements (business requirements document, functional requirements document, etc.)
• Participated as needed in the ERP Sponsor Committee.
• Performed evaluation, selection, management and documentation of ERP business enhancements per Solution Center and IT governance.
• Developed project plans and timelines for approved solutions and /or initiatives.
• Provided periodic status updates to senior management.
• Worked with Quality Management Lead to measure compliance to critical controls for regulatory requirements and internal control requirements embedded into ERP Solution and support processes with appropriate reporting.
• Managed Tier 1 help desk operation integration with the ERP EBSC.
• Collaborated with IT to manage the release and migration process.
• Performed other job-related duties as assigned.

Confidential,Milwaukee, WI

Lead Functional Conversion Analyst

• Worked with the conversion team to add new and convert existing banks into various hosted PeopleSoft Financials environments for GL, AP and AM modules.
• Collaborated with team to determine conversion strategy, plan and time line for each phase
• Configured new SetIDs, Business Units, Ledgers, Security, Procurement Controls, Trees, Banks, Run Controls and related settings to facilitate integration of new business units into PeopleSoft
• Added new and update existing reports affected by newly added entities (nVision and PS Query)
• Acted as liaison/translator between Technical Team, Functional Team and Clients
• Performed detailed post-conversion reconciliation between legacy system and PeopleSoft to ensure accuracy and data integrity for GL
• Provided on-site and remote support post-conversion/go-live to clients to provide training, troubleshoot and ensure smooth transition to PeopleSoft

Confidential, New York, NY

Project Lead - PeopleSoft GL Conversion and Integration

• Worked closely with technical staff and users to determine conversion strategy, plan and time line for each phase
• Created conversion engine design for overall conversion of data from multiple feeder systems and interfaces into PeopleSoft GL
• Performed mapping of data fields to be converted from internal and external systems into PeopleSoft
• Configured new SetIDs, Business Units, Ledgers, Security, Procurement Controls, Trees, etc. to facilitate integration of new business units into PeopleSoft
• Added new and updated existing reports affected by newly added entities (nVision, Crystal and PS Query)
• Acted as liaison between Technical Team, Functional Team and Business Users
• Created comprehensive test scenarios and test scripts. Tested complete system functionality for all configuration, batch processes and reports to ensure system was sound
• Performed post-conversion reconciliation between legacy system and PeopleSoft to ensure accuracy and data integrity for GL
• Produced comprehensive, customized training documentation for users new to PeopleSoft from acquired business

Confidential, Somerset, NJ

PeopleSoft Project Lead

• Partnered with Finance and IT personnel to support business operations to satisfy inquiries, resolve issues, and support applications
• Lead projects starting with requirements gathering, fit-gap analyses, conceptualization, functional designs, technical designs, system configuration design, system configuration, development, test plans and scripts, perform system testing, coordinated user testing, report design, report creation, training manuals, user training, obtaining client approval/sign-off and documentation of each step applying “Big-4” methodologies
• Modified and developed new queries, nVision and Crystal reports.
• Standardized templates for Requirements Gathering, Fit/Gap Analysis, Functional and Technical Specifications, Testing and Migrations to be used by the entire PS Support Team
• Lead the planning, creation, configuration, testing and go-live coordination of Positive Pay and ACH/EFT Payment Bank interfaces
• Performed all other duties as required or requested
• Backed up Security Administration for both Financial and HR Systems

Confidential,New York, NY

Lead Functional and Technical PeopleSoft GL Consultant/Project Lead (Independent)

• Plan, budget, manage and complete entire projects to implement complex custom enhancements using the SDLC, including leading the requirements gathering, fit-gap analyses, conceptualization, functional designs, technical designs, system configuration design, system configuration, development, test plans and scripts, perform system testing, coordinate user testing, report design, report creation, training manuals, user training, obtaining client approval/sign-off and documentation of each step using RICEFW standards and applying “Big-4” methodologies.