Ruth Neelam Ganta

Dynamic Workday Integration Architect with over 13 years in IT, specializing in Workday HCM and Finance Integrations stream at KPMG Global Services. Proven track record in leading successful end-to-end implementations, leveraging Workday Integration design methodologies. Professional with extensive experience in creating seamless integration architectures for diverse enterprise environments. Known for delivering impactful solutions that enhance system interoperability and business processes. Focused on fostering team collaboration and achieving measurable results through innovative integration strategies. Reliable and adaptable, with expertise in middleware technologies and enterprise application integration.

• Received GDN Hero of quarter award for handling Design phase successfully
• Received Super employee award on the individual category for performance on project successful go-live
• Received Encore award based on positive client feedback
• Received 2 LOA’s (Letter of Appreciations) during the training period in Tech Mahindra
• Received POB (Pat on Back) award while working in Nissan
• Received ACE (Associates Consistently Excel) award from Tech Mahindra

• Certified in Workday Integrations
• Certified in Workday Orchestration
• Certified in Workday Authentication Core
• Certified in Workday Engagement Manager (EM) and Partner Project Manager (PM) Services Certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Leadership and Team Management:

• As an offshore integration lead, responsible for managing and leading a team to successfully deliver Financial and HCM integrations.
• Overseeing and coordinating offshore teams to ensure effective execution of integration tasks.

Client Relationship Management:

• Communication: Fostered positive relationships with clients through effective communication and timely support.
• Support and Collaboration: Ensured robust support mechanisms are in place for clients, enhancing satisfaction and trust.

Onshore Experience:

• Worked at client site for a significant period in USA, interacted with multiple stakeholders for requirement gathering sessions, design sessions and demo on various Workday areas & Design approach strategy.
• Handling design and build activities for complex financial integrations in preparation for E2E phase.
• Providing mentorship and support to client side developers, fostering a collaborative problem-solving environment.

Key Result Area (KRA):

• Project Delivery and Quality KRA Lead: Helping key stakeholders along with onshore counterparts to keep track of project deliverables and mitigate any risks arising
• Recruitment KRA Lead: Building a strong team by attracting and hiring top talent
• Operations KRA Lead: Functions as the backbone for Operations related activities and help management group with any sort of data requirements
• People KRA Lead: Helping team to maintain a perfect balance at work and justify the 3E's - Employee Efficiency, Employee Engagement and Effective work life balance

Additional Areas involved:

• Workday Finance Tech COE Lead : Conducted simulation programs, working sessions, designing learning material and artifacts.
• Staffing Lead: Map the available resources for the open roles available in demand trackers, checking availability of resources for next 30/60 days and work with project managers on resource roll off dates.
• Mentor-Mentee Program: Designed Mentorship program
• As a Performance Manager : Regular one-on-one meetings with 10+ direct reportee for maintaining project momentum, ensuring employee satisfaction, and fostering professional growth. Mentoring junior level resources technically to bring them up to speed. Held oversight role in multiple projects to guide integrations team for testing and Go-live preparation.
• Interview Panel: Serving as a technical panel member for assessing multiple candidates to understand both the technical and soft skills necessary for success in the position for Workday Integration stream. Additional assessed students from different universities as part of campus hires.

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