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Led the technical delivery and operational management of AT&T's Workday and Infor applications, meeting the evolving needs of HR and Finance partners. Key in transforming the technology portfolio and improving the global employee experience. Contributed to the program’s steering committee, influencing strategic direction. Spearheaded IT SOX controls for Workday and Infor, ensuring compliance and boosting system security.• Addressed outdated, costly HR and Payroll systems by co-developing a strategy to consolidate 14 legacy systems into a modern Infor WFM and Workday HCM cloud setup, significantly boosting scalability, efficiency, and future-proofing our IT infrastructure.• Modernized AT&T's HR technology stack, boosted efficiency, and cut costs, steered a $120M IT transformation to a Workday and Infor solution. This move is set to save $220M by 2029, achieving a major financial return.• Solved complex integration issues by spearheading the creation of Azure-based middleware, seamlessly connecting over 400 applications across HCM and WFM domains, thereby enhancing operations and interoperability.• Tackled morale and culture challenges in a stagnant IT setting, cultivated a positive culture and prioritized leadership growth, resulting in an 85% retention rate over four years, highlighting a stable and high-performing team environment.• Reduced gaps in organizational SOX expertise, spearheaded the implementation of a crucial Infor WFM implementation. By thoroughly assessing risks, identifying, and implementing necessary IT controls effectively, ensured 100% SOX compliance with zero notable observations.• Addressed Workday's Segregation of Duties (SOD) challenges by creating a Temporary Elevated Rights process, integrated with the change management system, allowing precise developer access while ensuring monitored activities during elevated access periods.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Played a key role in evaluating and selecting technology and system integrators for a transformational program, significantly contributing to the development of its business case. Instrumental in shaping the technology department's staffing model and establishing a Program Management Office (PMO). Led the adoption of the program’s delivery methodology and coordinated SAFe training.• Reduced reliance on costly managed service contracts by leading a shift to in-house expertise, hiring international talent from India. This move saved millions annually, improved retention, and secured critical knowledge, strengthening our core capabilities.• Eliminated silos and aligned IT with business goals by leading the integration of new systems and adopting a common SAFe methodology, enhancing collaboration and tech efficiency.• Steered tech roadmap and delivery of 1,800+ product features. Collaborated with executives and SaaS vendors for gap assessment, ensuring product alignment to meet business needs.• Successfully launched AT&T's initial Infor WFM solution for 55k+ employees, showcasing an ability to manage complex, large-scale IT transformations effectively.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Managed a large set of legacy applications maintenance and enhancement efforts. This includes work intake, project establishment, project management, delivery, production operations, directing managed services contractors and overseeing performance metrics and work authorizations.• Managed IT general controls for ERP finance systems, ensuring compliance and high security, resulting in no significant findings in SOX and Internal Audits over seven years, displaying effective risk management and adherence to regulatory standards.• Directed a team of over 120 employees and managed services resources, covering various aspects including business management, development, architecture, and operations support.• Owned AT&Ts HR and Payroll SAP landscape, including data warehouse, and over 30 ancillary applications.

Dallas, Tx, Us

As Senior Technical Team Lead from May 2010 to July 2011, I led the end-to-end management of over 140 applications in sectors like HR, Payroll, and Finance, optimizing resource allocation and spearheading team development through performance evaluations. I initiated process enhancements, mentored on budget and risk management, and ensured SOX compliance, significantly improving project efficiency and delivery.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Led a high-performing, multi-location project management team, overseeing cross-functional projects and application operations. Strengthened cross-organizational ties, spearheaded strategic planning, secured funding, and managed resources. As a key IT Quality Governance team member, implemented Six Sigma and Lean, and guided the BI Architectural Board to align projects with our strategic goals, enhancing operational efficiency.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Spearheaded end-to-end project management for HR, Procurement, and Real Estate BI initiatives, effectively coordinating over 90 project members across multiple cross-functional groups to successfully deliver 8 concurrent projects throughout all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle. My leadership in implementing an SAP Portal and integrating security measures across all systems streamlined operations and significantly enhanced security, earning me the prestigious CIO Award for my contributions.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Administered a large-scale Crystal Enterprise environment, overseeing security roles, authorizations, and application infrastructure. Customization of the CE environment was tailored to align with AT&T's specific requirements, enhancing functionality and user experience. Additionally, project managed internally driven, infrastructure-related projects and standardized Crystal Enterprise/Business Warehouse reporting solutions, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Pioneered Crystal report development utilizing SAP Business Warehouse as a source system, significantly expanding reporting capabilities and improving data insights. Contributed to the IT-wide BI Strategy Manifesto, which outlined the organization's strategy with a focus on Data Integration, Data Lifecycle Management, Delivery, and Security/Authentication. Worked closely with business managers to define requirements, design, and build Crystal reports, BW ETL processes, and queries, ensuring solutions were perfectly aligned with specific business needs.