PRAVEEN BALAJI VV
Chennai
Summary
Workday Integration Consultant with 18+ years of ERP experience including PeopleSoft Technical HCM & Workday Integrations. Proven expertise in designing and delivering scalable Inbound/Outbound integrations, leading cross-functional teams, and managing end-to-end ERP implementations. Strong background in Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, security and Workday Extend combined with extensive PeopleSoft technical leadership. Recognized for delivering high-impact automation, mentoring teams, and ensuring on-time delivery of complex HCM initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Chennai
09.2024 - Current
Technology Architect
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Chennai
01.2016 - 08.2024
Professional 1 – Application Delivery
DXC Technology (formerly CSC)
Chennai
04.2011 - 01.2016
Senior Systems Engineer
Infosys
Chennai
12.2007 - 04.2011
Workday Integration Consultant
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG)
09.2024 - Current
- Designed and developed Inbound/Outbound Workday integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio
- Delivered a real-time Workday Studio integration with SHL using X.509 authentication and Reasonable Adjustment functionality
- Built a complex EIB with DT transformation generating multiple outbound files sent to multiple vendors
- Implemented OAuth2-based Studio integration handling token expiry and refresh logic, earning business recognition
- Developed Workday Extend applications for custom business requirements
- Configured SFTP integrations via SFG with PGP encryption
- Created ISU/ISSG to enforce data security and access control
- Developed custom reports for data purging from business objects
- Built Integration Monitoring Dashboard using Advanced and Matrix reports
- Followed bank-standard documentation (ROW, TDD, Data mapping, UT plans, CRs)
- Supported Go-Live, warranty, BAU handover, and production migration approvals
- Mentored junior engineers and conducted peer reviews
- Worked closely with business stakeholders using Agile methodology
Workday Integration Solution Architect | Delivery Manager
MetLife
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Delivered third-party Absence Management integrations as part of HCM Connect
- Built SOAP services for LOA, Time-Off, Worker data
- Developed RAAS reports for absence type mapping
- Implemented EIB Inbound for position creation and worker hire
- Built Studio reconciliation integrations with Excel-to-CSV utility and PGP encryption
- Created 38 calculated fields using ESI, text constants, and date functions
- Configured authentication policies and SAML SSO
- Prepared a detailed requirement analysis document for Workday Wellness Connect – Absence, supporting MetLife as one of the early adopters of the solution
- Authored HCM Connect deployment guide for client usage
- Supported customers during working sessions and issue resolution
- Offshore Delivery Manager managing resource allocation, billing governance, and issue escalations for a 6-member team, ensuring smooth project execution
- Workday HCM Connect
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Sri Ram Engineering College
Chennai01.2007
Skills
- Workday Integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio)
- Workday Extend
- Workday Orchestration (Basics)
- Workday Reporting (Advanced, Matrix)
- Workday Security
- Workday Wellness
- PECI / PICOF (Basics)
- Integration & Technology
- REST & SOAP Web Services
- APIs
- XML
- XSLT
- JSON
- OAuth2
- SAML SSO
- X509 Certificates
- SFTP
- PGP Encryption
- SOAPUI
- Postman
- PeopleSoft Technical
- Application Engine (AE)
- SQR
- PeopleCode
- Component Interface (CI)
- Application Packages
- Integration Broker
- PS Query
- BI Publisher
- Delivery & Stakeholder Management
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Offshore Team Leadership
- Mentoring & Training
- Production Support & Hypercare
Certification
- Oracle Certified: PeopleSoft Application Developer I (PeopleTools & PeopleCode)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Oracle HCM Business Process Foundations Associate
Training And Mentoring
- Trainer for PeopleSoft NA Payroll & Pivot Grid
- Active Workday Integration & Studio Trainer (Bootcamps, BAU teams)
- Mentored GenC & cross-skilled resources
Personal Information
Title: Workday Integration Consultant | Delivery Manager
Peoplesoft Engagements Summary
- Offshore Production Support Lead managing teams up to 12 members
- Led offshore delivery operations, managing resource allocation, billing governance, and issue escalations for an 8-member team, ensuring smooth project execution
- Served as Offshore Technical Lead, managing a 4-member team to deliver TSA NIR Exit changes across 40+ integrations
- Played Offshore Upgrade Lead, managing a 6-member team for PeopleTools 8.58 upgrade, ensuring timely delivery and stability
- Led PT 8.58 & PS 9.2 Upgrades, Integrations, and retrofits
- Automated Wage Revision 2022, reducing effort from 3 weeks / 60+ resources to 4 days / 2 resources
- Performed performance tuning, retrofit analysis, and upgrade validation
- Designed and implemented an automation solution for EY to update Operating Office locations, improving accuracy and reducing manual effort
- Conducted Absence and PF Fit–Gap analysis as part of the PeopleSoft 9.2 upgrade initiative
- Delivered multiple value-add enhancements and business process improvements across Payroll and related functional tracks
- Performed performance tuning and optimization of long-running processes, including Application Engine programs and PS Queries, improving system efficiency
- Designed and developed secure AEOS web service interfaces using Integration Broker for enterprise integrations
- Contributed to the ACE–Chubb acquisition program by developing payroll interfaces and employee indicative data feeds
- Executed HRMS data conversions, migrating employee and payroll data from SAP to Oracle PeopleSoft platforms
- Preparation and presentation of CRP Deck for the walkthrough with business team in London, Osterley location
- Provided onsite support in Germany during post-launch warranty
- Delivered Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Core HR solutions
Peoplesoft Engagements
- NIC – PS 9.2 Enhancement, Support & Upgrade, 06/01/22 – 08/31/24
- Tiffany & Co – Conversion & Production Support, 01/01/21 – 05/31/22
- Trane Technologies – Integrations & PT 8.58 Upgrade, 07/01/20 – 01/31/21
- Sky HCM – PS 8.8 to 9.2 Upgrade & Dev Support, 09/01/18 – 06/30/20
- AXA – PS 9.1 to 9.2 Upgrade, 06/01/17 – 08/31/18
- Ford – ESP/ROM Data conversion & Reports, 06/01/17 – 08/31/18
- Aon Hewitt - Chubb – PS 9.1 to 9.2 Upgrade & Support, 04/01/11 – 01/31/16
- Toyota – Finance Development support, 11/01/10 – 04/30/11
- Bank of America – Data Conversion, 08/01/09 – 11/30/10
- Safeway - Absence Report Development, 09/01/08 – 07/31/09
Accomplishments
• TCS Beyond Excellence Award
• TCS STAR Performer Award
• Aon Hewitt Top Gun Award
• GEM Award
• Shining STAR Award
• SPOT Award
• VP-Academy Appreciation for Training Excellence
• TCS STAR Performer Award
• Aon Hewitt Top Gun Award
• GEM Award
• Shining STAR Award
• SPOT Award
• VP-Academy Appreciation for Training Excellence
Timeline
Workday Integration Solution Architect | Delivery Manager
MetLife
06.2025 - 12.2025
Associate Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
09.2024 - Current
Workday Integration Consultant
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG)
09.2024 - Current
Technology Architect
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2016 - 08.2024
Professional 1 – Application Delivery
DXC Technology (formerly CSC)
04.2011 - 01.2016
Senior Systems Engineer
Infosys
12.2007 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Sri Ram Engineering College