Career Summary

• Over 15 years of hands on experience in business process design, strategy, scoping, project management and implementation in PeopleSoft HCM and Financials
• Thorough expertise in Upgrade Planning, Fit- Gap Analysis, Data Conversion , User training, Implementation and roll out of systems at various levels with customer support and retrofitting of SQR and Application Engine programs
• Experienced in Design, implementation and Maintenance of PeopleSoft modules like HR, Payroll for NA, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Personal model, Recruiting Solutions and Employee Self Service (ePay, eProfile, eDevelopment, ePerformance, eBenefits , eRecruit ,Talent Acquisition Manager, Candidate Gateway) , Manager Self services , Travel and Expenses, Accounts Payable and PeopleSoft Directory Interface(PDI)
• My experience includes Full length life cycle Implementations, Application Upgrades (7 to 7.5, 7.5 to 8.1, 8.1 to 8.3, 8.3 to 8.9 and 8.9 to 9.1), Customizations, Data Conversion, Interfacing/Reporting, Testing and Production Support.
• Strong functional background in business process design surrounding core HR, Benefits, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Absence Management, Recruiting and Talent Management
• Very Strong in SQR, PeopleCode and PeopleTools such as Application Designer, Component Interface, Application Engine, Integration Broker, App Packages, Application Messaging, Data Mover, Workflow, AWE, Application Security, XML Publisher and PeopleSoft Query Designer
• Experienced in writing Functional and Technical specification documents from scratch, writing test plans, test cases and scripts based on system specifications and expertise in regression, system, integration, functional and performance testing
• An organized professional proficient in project management and application support, capable of delivering innovative and profitable solutions for a wide range of business needs.
• Technical expertise well augmented by excellent analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels

Skills

• Applications: PeopleSoft HCM/Financials, Oracle Business Intelligence (OBIEE)
• Languages: PeopleCode, SQR, SQL, PL/SQL, C, and COBOL
• Database: Oracle 11g and MS SQL Server
• Tools: People Tools, Change Assistant, Data Mover, Application Engine, XML Publisher, Integration Broker

Experience

Confidential, (Denver, CO) Feb 07 – May 12
Application Development Manager (PeopleSoft)

• PeopleSoft Installation, Configuration & Administration
• In the project initiation phase, created the Project Schedule and Project Description Document and got it approved from the business.
• Worked on Project Scoping and developed the Initial Business Requirements Document.
• Completed the Fit Gap analysis for PeopleSoft 8.3 to 8.9 , 8.9 to 9.1 Application Upgrades
• Configured PeopleSoft Directory Services for Employee on-boarding and user creation process. Developed the process to synchronize the employee data from HR to Active Directory
• Prepared the Functional Design Documents
• Prepared the Talent Acquisition Manager Configuration Document
• Proposed the Candidate Gateway Architecture
• Developed design specifications for required customizations
• Developed the Technical Design Document.
• Worked along with Technical and business resources, managing tasks for this project, ensuring issues/risks are identified and resolved in a timely manner
• Implemented Recruiting Module
• Designed and developed custom Stock Plan Administration in PeopleSoft, and developed the integrations to eTrade
• Successfully executed Merger related tasks, and converted the HR and Payroll data to PeopleSoft
• Merged 2 different PS systems (EU & NA) in to one Global System by merging both databases, and converting the data to Global processes.
• Oracle BI 11G Installation, Configuration and Administration
• Documented, tested, and oversee all business processes within the modules
• Prepared and executed test scripts and sign off on changes to production environment
• Prepared gap analysis and business requirements documents and developed functional design documents (HR)
• Performed Hire, Rehire, Transfers, Retire, Terminate and data change events in PeopleSoft and tested the work flow process for provisioning and access control changes to the downstream systems
• Production Support for HCM & Financials
• Configured the Benefit Programs, Benefit Plans, Eligibility Rules, Event Rules etc., for Open Enrolment and on-going status changes. Developed vendor interfaces and automated them.
• Successfully completed the payroll conversion from Acentis to PeopleSoft payroll due to the merger
• Configured Payroll for new company and converted semi-monthly payroll to bi-weekly due to the merger
• Developed and managed the custom organizational charts based on the supervisor roll-ups
• Configured the Absence Management for Europe
• Involved in developing the Test strategy, planning, estimate, risk, assessment, mitigation and test cases for QA Evaluations
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining the Functional Test cases (SIT) for HR, Payroll and Benefits Modules
• Prepared analysis document and design methodology to meet new enhancements.
• Prepared Technical Design Documents and Impact Analysis Documents and responsibility of reviewing all documents of critical priority
• Participated in cross-functional initiatives and teams to drive process improvement changes

Confidential, (Denver, CO) Jan 03 – Feb 07
Senior Systems Analyst (PeopleSoft)

• Prepared gap analysis and business requirements documents and developed functional design documents
• Prepared and executed test scripts and sign off on changes to production environment
• Prepared and delivered training materials used by both SIT and UAT testers during and post implementation
• Mentored new team members
• Prepared test conditions for business Signoff
• Design & Implementation of custom modules (Employee Time Mgmt, Employee Performance Mgmt)
• Designed and developed Customized AP Voucher Approval Process
• Configured Travel & Expense Module.
• Designed and developed Customized Travel & Expenses Approval Process
• Configured and managed Prologis Compensation Planning Software ProComp
• Configured and executed Payroll Year-end processing for W2 generation
• Created custom integrations for Tax reporting for outsourced tax vendor
• Configured the ESS and MSS for eProfile, eDevelopment globally with workflow notifications.
• Implemented MSS for performance Mgmt, Time Management for review and approvals
• Application Updates & Fixes, Tools and Application Upgrades , Tax Updates
• Production Support for HCM & Financials

Confidential, (El Paso, TX) Feb 02 – Jan 03
Systems Analyst (PeopleSoft)

• Designed the Server Architecture for Application Server, Web Server and Batch Server
• Completed the Fit Gap analysis for PeopleSoft 8.1 to 8.3 Application Upgrade
• Completed the Upgrade from 8.1 to 8.3
• Designed and developed the Garnishments to AP and Payroll to GL Integrations
• Configured the Benefits Administration and eBenefits
• Configured the Payroll for NA and ePay
• Configured the HR and Self Service modules
• Developed HR and Payroll custom reports and Benefits Vendor reports
• Developed the Change Management process for SOX controls based on PeopleSoft methodology

Confidential, (Toronto, Canada) Apr 98 – Feb 02

System Administrator (PeopleSoft)

• Lead team of technical architects and system administrators to upgrade PeopleSoft HRMS form 7.5 to 8.1
• Completed the Fit Gap analysis for PeopleSoft 7.51 to 8.1 Application Upgrade
• Implemented and maintained 24/7 availability of production software systems (application, batch, web, and file servers). Responsible for transitioning HRMS from development to production systems.
• Led implementation of application maintenance packs and tax updates (PeopleTools and Application). Managed and supported regression testing team throughout process from development to production.
• Responsible for and signed off change management migrations for production support and release testing environments.
• Designed and built server architecture for PeopleSoft HR
• Designed/wrote strategy for PeopleSoft migrations and patch managements.
• Designed and implemented application security for PeopleSoft HR
• Created reporting tables using Tree Manager
• Generated more customized reports for Payroll, HR, and Benefits, which include Payroll, Deduction registers, Employee Turnover Analysis based on Function, Level & Gender
• Customized the Employee Pay Statement for Deloitte specific and bi-lingual based on Employee Preferred language

Education & Training:

PeopleTools 8.50, Application Engine 8.50, PeopleSoft Security 8.50, PeopleCode 8.50, SQL/SQR for PeopleSoft, Data Management Tools, Advanced SQR and Server Administration 8.50

Network Management

Certified Netware Administrator 4.11

P.G.Honours Diploma in Systems Management