SUMMARY

• 8.8 years of PeopleSoft Techno - functional experience in HCM Suite with strong focus in upgrade and implementations
• Upgrade Consultant: Has outstanding knowledge and working experience in upgrading PeopleSoft Applications. Has upgraded PS 8.9 to 9.1/9.2 versions
• Implementation Specialist - Vast Experience in PeopleSoft Implementations. Has worked in PeopleSoft 8.9, PeopleSoft ELM and PeopleSoft 9.0 Implementations.
• Sound knowledge in Data Conversion aspects of implementation. Experience in converting Data from Legacy Source system to PeopleSoft HRMS system.
• Sound knowledge in setting up/implementing Core-HR, Base benefits, Benefit Administration modules
• Integration Architect - Experience in Integrating PeopleSoft and Third Party Applications. Setup Integration between PeopleSoft 8.9 and ESA using Integration Broker. Setup integration between PeopleSoft 8.9 and Java System using MQ-Series
• Experience in Integrating PeopleSoft 9.0 and Third party Applications using Web Services (consuming WSDL). Also vast experience in implementing PeopleSoft - Third party Applicant tracking systems.
• Expert Security Administrator - Sound knowledge in PeopleSoft Security concepts. Experience in designing and setting up a Security Model for the entire organization.
• Proven track record in client relationship and in managing teams spread across multi-shores.
• Experience in Software Development Life Cycle and Project Management.
• End-to-End exposure in HR Business processes & functional expertise in the PeopleSoft HCM modules includes Workforce Administration, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation, Profile Management, Talent Acquisition Manager, Candidate Gateway, Payroll for North America, Self Service modules (Employee & Manager desktop, ePerformance, eCompensation, ePay, eBenefits, eProfile) and Enterprise Learning Management.
• Has extensive experience in PeopleSoft application including online pages, interfaces development, reports, data conversions and workflows. Has hands-on experience on various PeopleSoft technologies such as Application Designer, PeopleCode, Tree Manager, Component Interface, Application Engine, PS Query, Workflow, PeopleSoft Upgrade Assistant, Process Scheduler, and XML Publisher.
• Sound knowledge of key HR processes, phases of ERP life cycle, implementation methodologies and relevant associated quality processes.
• Excellent Troubleshooting and enhancing skills.
• Excellent presentation skills. Ability to interact with Clients, End users and Management at various levels
• Exceptional leadership abilities with the demonstrated capacity to facilitate Systems Development with cross-functional teams

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP: PeopleSoft HCM 8.3, 8.8, 8.9, 9.0,9.1,9.2

ERP Tools: Application Designer, Security Administration, PeopleCode, Component Interface, Integration Broker, Application Engines, Application Messaging. Web services, SQR, Data archiving, Delegation framework People Tools 8.18, 8.46, 8.49.8.52,8.53

Database & Tools: MS Access, SQL server, DB2,Oracle

Operating System: Windows9x/2000/NT/Vista

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Boston

Techno-functional Architect -Lead

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Oracle labs on best practices/processes for a 9.2 upgrade. Being an “early bird” in the 9.2 space, working with Oracle is highly recommended.
• Analyzing and documenting the changes that have been delivered in PeopleSoft 9.2.
• Working on presentations for business teams on 9.2 features there by gearing up for 9.2 systems.
• Schedule various technical tasks beginning initial-pass through final move, monitor and track the progress w.r.t planned delivery.
• Understand the high level process bottlenecks / pressure points and provide design support for the functional consultants to develop To-Be business processes.
• Work closely with PS Admin to analyze the process change that could happen because of PUM.
• Worked on the functional gaps between 9.0 and 9.2 system for Base benefits,Ben Admin, NA payroll and Core-HR modules
• Conduct Fit-Gap sessions for those identified gaps and design the new/custom business process
• Create User Training materials and conduct power user training.

Confidential, Milwaukee

Techno-functional Architect -Lead

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting up integration of foundation data, Applicant data and Jobcode data through flat files ( Application engine - CI)
• Set up real time integration for integrating State tax forms from Kenexa to PeopleSoft Employee tax tables. Expertise in handling Integration of XML files to PeopleSoft.
• Retrofitting of CEP (Common entry point - custom module) .
• Creating Keep - Drop analysis document for the module.
• Also part of the COE (center of Excellence) for providing solutions on the removal of CEP module.
• The similar tasks needs to be taken care in PeopleSoft as CEP is no longer valid
• Responsible for leading and mentoring the offshore team of 5.
• Responsible for creating design documents and conducting peer code review
• Responsible for updating quality metrics in Cognizant specific tool (Cognizant2.0)

Confidential, Minneapolis

Project Manager - Delivery

Responsibilities:

• Prepare project plan, perform instance planning
• Schedule various technical tasks beginning initial-pass through final move, monitor and track the progress w.r.t planned delivery
• Conduct Interviews with the key business sponsors, stakeholders, IT & HR SMEs and gather the critical success factors and key expectations.
• Facilitate an in-depth understanding of the customer’s business and the HR / Payroll business processes in detail.
• Understand the high level process bottlenecks / pressure points and provide design support for the functional consultants to develop To-Be business processes.
• Present the features & capabilities of the target version & the newer modules that are expected to get implemented.
• Schedule & co-ordinate fit-gap sessions with the SMEs. Consolidate and review the various gaps identified during the fit-gap sessions.
• Create an inventory of all the custom bolt-ons, interfaces, reports & queries
• Conduct a Keep-Drop analysis workshop with the SME team and review the possibilities of de-customization
• Review and consolidate the designs of custom bolt-on solutions, workaround options for identified process gaps, workflows
• Worked on the functional gaps between 8.9 and 9.1 system for Base benefits,Ben Admin, NA payroll and Core-HR modules
• Review the data mapping for all the key records & fields across modules which include payroll tax balances & check details.
• Create functional design documents for any of the de-customized / changed / new customizations.
• Facilitate creation of Test Strategy document and high level test planning.
• Provide necessary support for the development of custom online object, interfaces & reports.
• Review test scenarios & scripts for system testing
• Facilitate the creation of training materials for power & end user training.
• Co-ordinate system testing & User Acceptance activities.
• Review the defects raised and the fixes provided for the same.
• Create User Training materials and conduct power user training.
• Perform payroll parallel tests & validate the balances.
• Create Go-Live checklist
• Define the cutover strategy and plan the final migration to production.
• Co-ordinate the final migration of configuration, transactional data into staging and then into Production environment.
• Provide ongoing support to delivered and custom functionalities as a part of post go-live effort.

Confidential, Dallas

Techno-functional Consultant - Onsite Lead

Responsibilities:

• Onsite project lead for the Project - Responsible for all customizations and enhancements of the Brinker PeopleSoft system
• Responsible for leading and coordination of Client deliverables by offshore team.
• Has worked on a Major Integration with PeopleSoft and Taleo System - To receive Applicant details from Taleo, Validate them and hire them in PeopleSoft (using Application Engine- Component Interface)
• Has worked on PeopleSoft - Menu link Integration through TIBCO (Through Integration Broker)
• Has worked extensively on complex SQRs across modules
• Responsible for running Ben admin programs identify employee eligible criteria, creating events for the employees, managing Ben Admin event classes etc.
• Responsible for applying Bundles, patches and tax updates every quarter to the system
• Implemented Delegation framework in PeopleSoft system for Restaurant Area Directors
• Also worked in Implementing Temporary Transfers in Self-service for Area Directors
• Responsible for implementing Incentive Compensation for restaurant Employees (Heavily customized)
• Responsible for handling real time integration with Aloha, menu link system through TIBCO

Confidential, Charlotte

Data Conversion Lead - Techno-functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Data Conversion Lead for the entire project .Responsible for converting data from current Lawson system to PeopleSoft HRMS 9.0
• Responsible for Mapping fields of source and target systems, and create design documents pertaining to conversion
• Leading and coordinating the conversion team, thereby ensuring all the client deliverables are of highest standard
• Have worked extensively on SQR’s, Application engines and Component Interfaces
• Responsible for Peer Code review on all Conversion Technical objects delivered by offshore
• Coordinating with Internal Audit team to ensure Data Conversion activities are SOX Compliant
• Responsible for implementing Online Check Printing in Payroll for North America module
• Implemented around 75 different interfaces with various systems.
• Converted 10 years of challenging Employee check history data from Lawson which was heavily appreciated by the customer
• Played a pivotal role in implementing the security system for the organization
• Did an functional analysis on all implemented modules to ensure right data has been converted
• Did a reverse mapping between Lawson and PeopleSoft which will correlate with Source system thus ensuring all the required data has been converted
• Also Supported the Interfaces that runs between PeopleSoft and other third Party applications
• Technical consultant for Interfaces and Integration at Onshore.

Confidential

Techno-Functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Implementing the leave management system to calculate the Company Entitlement, Statutory Entitlement and carried Over details
• Prepared Impact Analysis document, Functional Specification document and Technical Specification document for this project
• Technical developer for AWF module ( Leave management System)
• Analyzed various functional Aspects of the requirement and gave solutions for the same

Confidential

Techno-Functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Prepared functional design documents for enhancements and customizations that comes up in Recruiting module
• Technical developer for Recruiting module
• Developed Technical Design Documents for Recruiting and Workforce administration modules
• Security Administrator - Designed the security model for this implementation and was involved in developing security objects
• Played an integral part in design and development of a Security Model for the system.
• Sound technical knowledge in People tools 8.46
• Was one of the key resources in developing reports of all modules during implementation
• Sound functional knowledge in Recruiting and Workforce Administration modules
• Peer Review of requirement documents such as Technical Specification, Functional specifications, Technical Code and user acceptance testing
• Delivered fixes for High priority issues within the stipulated time frame
• Strong Knowledge in Application Messaging, Integration Broker and Web Services
• Setup integration between PeopleSoft 8.9 and a Third party system(Microsoft system) for sending the Applicant Details using Web services
• Has worked on a POC to integrate with Third party system through Oracle Fusion Technology
• Re implemented the Entire Security model for the whole organization based on revised User requirement, by leading a small team
• Involved in Developing POC’s in integration with Third party Systems using Web Services
• Created two major interfaces with PeopleSoft and Resume mirror (third party application) to pass the hire details from PeopleSoft and that system
• Worked extensively in Application designer, Application engine, People code, Component interface, PS Query, Data Mover
• Supported the System (post implementation).
• Had worked with the Internal and External Auditors (E&Y, PWC) and came up with innovative measures for making the system SOX compliant

Confidential

Team Member

Responsibilities:

• Requirement Analysis of design documents and preparation of the estimates.
• Creation of test scripts, preparing review documents and ensuring quality standards in the project
• Responsible for manual execution of test scripts and defect tracking through Lotus Notes.
• Active participant in client calls and onsite-offshore calls.
• Module lead for the Manager and Employee Self Service module.
• Preparation of Knowledge sharing documents at the end of each phase and also responsible for Client deliverables and team coordination