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Leading full life cycle implementation of 2 Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management Modules, ePerformance and Administer Training (a Learning Management System) for a mid-sized University. Worked with business owners to update business processes and create and configure online performance evaluations from complete paper process. Worked with training team to re-engineer business processes from paper to an online format to be used in new Learning Management System. Conducted Requirements Gathering, Fit Gap Sessions, Design, Configuration and Testing and Go Live Tasks.

Leading Oracle/Peoplesoft Enterprise Learning Management PUM Upgrade project. Responsible for assessing requirements, conducting fit gap and keep drop sessions, leading design and configuration phases. Conduct presentations & demos to stakeholders and business owners on new features delivered in PUM images and relative bug fixes provided by Oracle. Lead Conference Room Pilot Sessions (CRP), created and oversaw test strategy, test plans and execution of all testing phases, i.e. Unit Testing, System Integration Testing & User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Test successful migration of all e-Learning courses. Worked with onshore and offshore developers. Developed training manual on new PUM Image features and conduct training for business owners. Daily use of Microsoft Office and HP Quality Center.

As the Functional Lead, oversaw implementation of two (2) separate Oracle/PeopleSoft Enterprise Learning Management 9.2. applications, one for Canon Dealers/Retailers and one Canon Employees globally. Ensured business process were configured in the LMS. Ensured that all courses were created in and accessible in the learning catalog. Created e-learning courses with pre and post test, quizzes, surveys and other learning components. Oversaw functional design, configuration, customization, testing and pre and post go-live tasks. Responsible for working with technical team & developers to address integration points, interfaces and data conversions within ELM. Establish training strategy and materials for the Canon Dealer and Employee lines of business. Daily use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, HP Quality Center, Sprintrunner. • Lead system configuration based on requirements• Work with developers, data integration and security teams on application setup and integrity. • Ensure third party interfaces and conversion needs are addressed• Create and execute test plan• Configure ELM for SCORM and AICC web-based courses.• Assist with Course setup and maintenance• Identify and outline security roles• Work with business owners to build queries and reports• Conduct knowledge transfer of system functionality with the client • Conduct demo and training sessions with business owners and end users• Develop training strategy & materials and lead ELM train the trainer sessions

As the Training and Performance Management Lead, responsible for leading a team consisting of IT Consultants & Airforce Training Experts in blueprinting all Air Force learning management system and performance management business processes for all sectors of the U.S. Air Force (600,000 employees). Introduced and demonstrated viable solutions for the organization where the software does not meet the needs. - Lead Airforce Training Teams through review of Business Requirements, Use Cases and Business Process Mapping - Conduct fit gap and design sessions - Write functional specifications documents for customizations- Present recommendations and changes to high level government officials.

Provide detailed assessment of the current use of Enterprise Learning Management 9.1. Provide consultation on expanded more efficient use of ELM 9.1 and viable fixes to current configuration issues. Provide consultation to Administrators on new configuration and best practices for current features & functionality for instructor led training and e-learning.

As the Sr. Functional lead, responsible for leading Fit Gap Analysis for upgrade of PeopleSoft /Oracle ELM 9.2 for several agencies within City of Minneapolis. Oversee requirements review & gathering & fit/gap analysis. Work with HCM team to address integration points with HR & ELM. Daily use of Microsoft office. •Lead client through requirements & fit gap • Ensure third party interface and conversion needs are addressed• Configure ELM for SCORM and AICC web-based courses.• Work with HCM team to address cross module requirements to ELM• Conduct knowledge transfer of system functionality with the business owners

As the Sr. Functional lead, responsible for leading Assessment of currently learning management needs for PeopleSoft /Oracle ELM 9.2 implementation for several agencies within State of New Mexico. Work with HCM team to discuss integration points with HR & ELM. Daily use of Microsoft Office. •Lead client through requirements & fit gap • Ensure third party interface and conversion needs are addressed• Work with HCM team to address cross module requirements to ELM• Conduct knowledge transfer of system functionality with the business owners

Provide detailed assessment of the current use of ELM 9.1 and Training Administrator within HR module. Provide consultation on expanded more efficient use of ELM 9.1 and viable fixes to current configuration issues. Provided consultation on how to migrate content from Training Administrator in HR into Peoplesoft ELM. Demonstrated new features and functionality for proposed implementation of ELM 9.2.

As the functional lead, responsible for leading Fit Gap Analysis for PeopleSoft /Oracle ePerformance 9.2 & ELM 9.2 for up to 55 state agencies within State of Wisconsin. Oversee requirements review & gathering & fit/gap analysis. Work with HCM team to address integration points with HR, ePerformance & ELM. Daily use of Microsoft • Lead client through requirements & fit gap • Work developers, data integration and security teams on application setup and integrity. • Ensure third party interface and conversion needs are addressed• Configure ELM for SCORM and AICC web-based courses.• Work with HCM team to address cross module requirements to ELM• Conduct knowledge transfer of system functionality with the business owners

As the functional lead, successfully completed full life cycle, implementation of PeopleSoft /Oracle Learning Management System 9.2. Oversaw requirements gathering, functional design, configuration, customization, testing and pre and post go-live tasks. Work with business owners to created and configure all instructor-led and e-learning courses into Learning Mangement System. Work with HCM team to address integration points with ELM. Work with Training Team to document key processes and lead training. Daily use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, HP Quality Center, Sprintrunner.• Lead client through requirements, fit gap and design sessions• • Lead client through requirements, fit gap and design sessions• Write functional specifications documents for customizations • Lead system configuration based on requirements• Assist with Course setup and maintenance• Identify and outline security roles• Work with business owners to build queries and reports• Work with offshore and onsite developers, data integration and security teams on application setup and integrity. • Ensure third party interface and conversion needs are addressed• Configure ELM for SCORM and AICC web-based courses.• Work with HCM team to address cross module requirements to ELM• Create and execute test plan• Assist with course setup and maintenance• Conduct knowledge transfer of system functionality with the client • Conduct demo and training sessions with business owners and end users• Lead Training Team to identify and document training requirements, develop training materials and lead ELM training.

As the functional lead, successfully completed, on-time delivery of global, full life cycle implementation of PeopleSoft /Oracle ELM 9.1. Oversaw requirements gathering, functional design, configuration, customization, testing and pre and post go-live tasks. Work with HCM team to address integration points with ELM. Work with Training Team to document key processes. Daily use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, MS Visio, HP Quality Center, Sprintrunner.• Lead client through requirements, fit gap and design sessions• Write functional specifications documents for customizations • Configure Database based on requirements• Assist with Course setup and maintenance• Identify and outline security roles• Lead system configuration• Work with business owners to build queries and reports• Work with offshore and onsite developers, data integration and security teams on application setup and integrity. • Ensure third party interface and conversion needs are addressed• Configure ELM for SCORM and AICC e-learning courses.• Work with HCM team to address cross module requirements to ELM• Create and execute test plan• Assist with course setup and maintenance• Conduct knowledge transfer of system functionality with the client • Conduct demo and training sessions with business owners and end users• Work with Training Team to identify and document key processes and prepare training materials• Complete necessary documentation throughout lifecycle of project to production go-live.

Served as QA lead to initiate and execute QA/testing process for global, upgrade of Peoplesoft/Oracle ELM 9.1 . Create overall testing strategy that addresses predetermined requirements. Responsible for creating test plans and scripts for domestic and global business units. Coordinate test agenda and schedules for global testing team. Ensure that testing environments are stable before testing begins. Lead end users during testing process. Work with technical team to resolve issues and ensure technical specs are adhered to. Ensure testing deadlines are met. Meet regularly with business owner to address issues that have impact on current business processes for instructor led training and e-learning initatives. Educate trainers and end users on new and existing upgrade functionality. Lead team on final testing for stability of production environment before go-live as well as complete post go-live tasks.

Responsible for the functional design, customization, configuration, testing and implementation of PeopleSoft Oracle Enterprise Learning Management vs 8.81 for the Verizon Wireless line of business. Working with business owners in maintaining course catalog and building e-learning and instructor led courses. Daily use of HP-Quality Center to track requirements, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio and TOAD. • Serve as project lead responsible for creating and tracking all business requirements, design documents • Lead, write and execute testing processes from unit testing to UAT. • Lead QA efforts.• Moderate use of writing and running SQL statements.• Query creation and execution.• Lead weekly change control and team meetings with business owners and management.• Work with developers in the analysis, design, development, training, implementation, and maintenance for all custom software development.• Work with business owners to understand requirements and develop specifications for ELM and other third party systems.• Interface directly with business owners and relay functional designs to technical teams.• Provide weekly reports using Microsoft Project and communicate goals and progress to management.

Supervisory level consultant recruited to serve on a high priority, special project to replace legacy systems in the areas of Human Resources and Training. Configured ELM for instructor led, self paced and e-learning courses. Responsible for the functional design, customization, configuration, testing and implementation of PeopleSoft / Oracle ELM 9.0 and HR 9.0 for 52 state government agencies and 45, 000+ state employees. Moderate experience in configuration across Financials and Payroll modules.• Develop, review, edit and/or change business requirements for each state agency • Assist client with review and revision of business requirements during Fit-Gap sessions• Create business processes and approach papers for customizations based on system functionality.• Communicate effectively with systems and client contacts and address change management issues.• Complete necessary documentation throughout lifecycle of project to production go-live.Training Consultant II - PeopleSoft/Oracle ELM 9.0 and Procurement Assist in the development of training by performing tasks involved in assessment, design, development, delivery, and evaluation. Design and adapt training curricula, materials, and programs into customized solutions to meet client-specific needs• Create training materials and maintain current content of training modules and programs. • Conduct follow-up to determine applicability of course material and assess effectiveness of training solutions and recommend modifications. Monitor and coordinate feedback. • Make improvements to training programs and materials based on feedback. Instruct participants in classroom presentations and/or group sessions.• Provided training in Procurement – Requisitioning, Receiving, Purchase Orders and Receipts and Enterprise Learning Management vs. 9.0