Provide functional professional services by acting as subject matter expert and leading client through the implementation and/or system development life cycle including Discovery, Requirements Gathering, Functional/Technical Specifications and Design, Process Documentation and Testing, and Post Go-live Support. Assess and provide solution recommendations for standards, processes and risks. Conduct needs analysis for business and IT controls regarding access, data privacy, and activity. Create and maintain initial configuration workbooks. Provide support for security and controls design and configuration of user accounts, and role assignments. Perform RMC access certification setup and maintenance processing for user access reviews and certification management. Conduct governance monitoring structure design for process owners, risk teams, and IT. Support governance management for monitoring and reporting sensitive access and SOD violations. Advise client on viable options and risks while performing an impact analysis on existing systems and business processes (Assessments, Needs Analysis, Solution Recommendations) Provide best practice guidance during all implementation phases including KDD discussions and activities (End User Workshops, Conference Room Pilots). Participate with the respective client functional and technical workstreams throughout CRP sessions and testing cycles to validate functionality, automation, and integration expectations (Including standard operating procedure documentation, test script scenario creation and executing Unit, System, Integration and UAT validation scripts). Serve as the bridge between the client functional workstream lead and technical workstream lead (including defect identification, incident submission, issue tracking via JIRA, and incident management through resolution).

Provided strategic direction for HR Systems Operations ensuring HR technology solutions and Employee Records processes/solutions enable organization People strategies. • Ensured effective governance and project management for new technology and implementation of operational processes. • Solution oversight and vendor management for all HR on-premise solutions (PeopleSoft HCM) and cloud systems (iCIMS, Bswift, Daybreak, Market Pay, etc.). • Oracle HCM Cloud implementation lead for Integrated Risk Management. • Oracle HCM Cloud operational owner of Core HR. • Led and built workforce data governance structures to ensure employee data was accurate and secure. • Developed the support structure and governance model for Oracle Advanced Controls. • Led the design and implementation of Oracle Advanced Controls for HCM/Payroll. • Provided leadership and overall direction for AAC and AFC internal control implementation activity. • Ensured employee data was available to support organization strategies and initiatives. • Provided leadership and direction regarding the design and implementation of Oracle Core HR • Developed the operational structure and support model for Oracle HCM post go-live. • Provided oversight to establish quality processes for fostering efficient and effective operations across Human Resources functional areas.

Led Texas Children’s HR technology strategy and vision while ensuring system and technology solutions, quality practices, and analytic solutions that enable People strategies. Serve as HR strategist while identifying and championing process improvement and transformation projects and initiatives. Provide strategic oversight and guidance for innovative technology governance and service management while promoting digital transformation.• HR Business Transformation Strategies o Support efficient and cost-effective operations to meet current and future business needs. o Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.• HR Technology Innovation Roadmap o Ensure the development and implementation of leading edge systems. o Innovative thought leader in areas of data management, analytics and reporting, HR systems, and operational excellence.• HR Portfolio Program Management o Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities for the department. o Maintain a partnership with all HR groups to identify data, system and process opportunities to realize the vision and goals of their teams.• Integrated Risk Management and System Governance - Human Resources o HCM Application Security o System Audits, Monitoring, and Compliance o HCM Advanced Controls Management

Provided functional and technology strategies and solutions. Services included technical consultation for mergers and acquisitions, data conversions and integrations, business analysis strategies and process improvements.• Served as the Data & Time workstream lead for Dynegy, Inc. during merger/acquisition efforts.• Managed all HRMS data conversation activities for acquisitions.• Managed functional and technical efforts related to timekeeping including training, testing/validation, and cross-functional process improvement activities.

Led a team of 25 information technology resources, owning Human Resources and web technology support, creating and executing on strategies for technology services and innovation planning.• Defined and served as the champion for change initiatives, organizational strategies, service policies and practices.• Represented information technology while interacting with customers, vendors, and executive leadership to make strategic decisions and plan for the organization.• Managed staff to complete large-scale projects spanning across multiple business units and disciplines. • Initiated, organized, and planned for system-wide projects and initiatives.

Led a team of 17 resources responsible for supporting the company’s Human Resource, Finance, and Supply Chain systems.• Service Owner responsible for creating new policies associated with the support team purpose and essential accountabilities.• Developed strategies for continuous improvement with team’s performance while overseeing daily operations.• Established and implemented short-term and long-range goals, objectives and operating procedures as they aligned with department and company priorities.• Collaborated across business leadership to ensure high quality and frequent engagement regarding requests initiated and services provided.• Developed and managed the technology budget while monitoring expenses and projections throughout the year.

Oracle eBusiness Suite application lead responsible for providing development direction to off-shore technology resources, utilizing knowledge of business operations, processes, system and technology policies and industry best practices.• Developed strategies and recommended solutions based on the analysis of customer business goals, objectives, and operational requirements.• Provided functional and technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures that were cost effective and business value added.• Researched business models and processes to build appropriate requirement specifications, use cases, and solutions.• Fostered relationships at all levels of the organization to ensure collaboration and customer satisfaction.

Provided functional and technology strategies and solutions for businesses. Services included technical consultation for system implementations and upgrades, business analysis strategies, and process improvements. Key clients • Dynegy, Inc. – Technical/Functional Consultant (PeopleSoft Stabilization)• Texas Children’s Hospital – Sr. Systems Analyst (PeopleSoft Upgrade)• UT MD Anderson Cancer Center – Technical/Functional Analyst (PeopleSoft Implementation)

- MD Anderson Cancer Center- Brinker International