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Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

After serving as a Solutions Analyst within the Enterprise Applications Team for over 8 years, I've transitioned to the role of Supervisor. In this position, I lead a dynamic team of Solution Analysts and Developers, managing a diverse portfolio of 20+ enterprise applications such as Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP SuccessFactors, Ceridian Dayforce, Blackline, Workiva, Emburse ChromeRiver, WTW, Planful, RSA Archer and more.My responsibilities include:Strategic Leadership: Leading and overseeing new projects and initiatives to ensure alignment with business objectives.Application Enhancement: Continually refining and optimizing our suite of applications to drive operational efficiency and user satisfaction.Team Development: Fostering a collaborative environment, nurturing talent, and ensuring my team's professional growth.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with cross-functional departments to assess application needs and deliver innovative solutions.Portfolio Management: Ensuring the seamless integration, maintenance, and security of all applications within our portfolio.Building on my extensive experience as an analyst, I am committed to leveraging technology to drive business value and cultivating a culture of innovation and excellence in my team.

Winnipeg, Canada

Highlights:• IFRS17 Project:- Led Requirements, Design, and Planning sessions with Wawanesa's finance teams, ensuring alignment with business needs and seamless project execution- Designed and analyzed the ETL solution responsible for extracting data from multiple source systems and loading it into Blackline (SaaS) to facilitate reconciliation and matching processes- Conducted thorough analysis of the source systems to identify data extraction requirements and to ensure data quality and accuracy- Led and conducted bi-weekly Agile Scrums sessions, including Retrospectives, Product Demos, Backlog Planning, and Sprint Planning sessions- Responsible for leading a team of Developers, QA analysts and Solutions Analysts, ensuring collaboration and optimal project outcomes- Successfully implemented 60+ new Blackline reconciliations that significantly enhanced the company's financial reconciliation and closing process, providing significant time and cost savings for the organization• Ceridian Dayforce (SaaS - Payroll):- As Technical Lead, successfully designed and tested the new Payroll Data Integration between SAP SuccessFactors and Ceridian Dayforce, and oversaw all technical aspects of the project, including SSO implementation, performance monitoring, data validation and testing- Developed comprehensive test case scenarios that were covered during the SIT and UAT phases• Planful (SaaS - Budgeting and Planning):- As Technical Lead, spearheaded the successful migration of the company's legacy budget system (IBM Cognos) to the new Budget and Planning tool Planful- Designed comprehensive functional and technical specification documentation for the Oracle PeopleSoft interfaces that extracted General Ledger Data, which was then seamlessly loaded into Planful- Designed and rigorously tested the automation steps using the automation tool Cronacle, which ensured seamless data transfer, encryption, and archiving

Winnipeg, Canada

Highlights:• SAP SuccessFactors implementation project (SaaS - HRMS):- Wawanesa's SAP SuccessFactors Integrations Technical Lead- Led requirement gathering sessions with Business partners- Led the project team throughout the design, test, and validation process of the integration between UltiPro (Payroll System) and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central's module, leading to seamless and efficient system performance - Collaborated closely with IBM technical team members, taking ownership of the design and validation process of the Functional and Technical specification documents, while providing insightful feedback and identifying necessary corrections- Developed and executed comprehensive test case scenarios that were covered during SIT & UAT phases, ensuring the effective testing of system functionality- Led the initiative of designing and implementing an integration between ServiceNow and SAP SuccessFactors that enabled Wawanesa's Contractors to take annual security and compliance trainings using SAP SuccessFactors’s Learning Management module; - Led the initiative to configure, test and Implement SAP's new cloud based security platforms (Identity Authentication Services and Identity Provisioning Services) that integrates with SAP SuccessFactors to manage user access of +20,000 users offering additional user management capabilities and extra security for Wawanesa's Employee Data;• Broker Learning Management System Project:- Responsible for developing and implementing integration interfaces that consumes Wawanesa's Broker's data to create Broker's user profiles in SAP SuccessFactors making it possible for Wawanesa's Brokers to access SAP SuccessFactors Learning Management platform- Responsible for designing and implementing the SSO integrations between SAP Identity Authentication Services, Wawanesa's Broker Portal and Wawanesa’s F5 Load Balancer

Winnipeg, Canada

Highlights:• Blackline (Cloud based financial reconciliation platform):- During Blackline's implementation project, performed in-depth system analysis and testing to facilitate the configuration of several reconciliations and matching processes between Guidewire systems (ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter, BillingCenter) and Oracle PeopleSoft- Expert in Blackline’s Reconciliation and Matching module's/processes- Blackline’s system Administrator- Led knowledge Transfer sessions with team members to expand the number of resources available to provide support to our business partners• Oracle PeopleSoft (Financial ERP System):- Expertise in Oracle PeopleSoft Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL), enabling successful production support and management of these modules- Recognized as a leading expert in the Oracle PeopleSoft IRS 1099 reporting configuration and implementation, responsible for spearheading the successful completion of the IRS 1099 year-end reporting and data cleansing process for Wawanesa General (US Operations), ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in overseeing the 1099 reporting testing and validation process during UAT and SIT for the PeopleSoft 9.2 Upgrade Project, ensuring that the systems met all business and regulatory requirements- Advanced knowledge in the integration process between Guidewire systems (ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ContactManager) and Oracle PeopleSoft, skillfully integrating data and processes across these critical systems for enhanced operational efficiency- Successfully performed Post-production support for Oracle's PeopleSoft 9.2 Upgrade Project, proactively identifying and resolving any issues to ensure maximum system performance

São Paulo, Brazil

• Successfully consulted and analyzed current business practices for national and international clients on several complex and high-profile ERP software implementation projects, resulting in significant improvements in operational efficiency, cost savings, and revenue growth.• Conducted in-depth interviews with clients to gain a thorough understanding of their current business processes and operations, and skillfully identified and documented gaps through meticulous gap analysis.• Developed comprehensive "As-Is" and "To-Be" process documentation and effectively facilitated requirements gathering sessions with key stakeholders to align business needs with the company's ERP system capabilities and functionalities.• Led several implementations of ERP TOTVS Protheus's financial and sales modules and successfully implemented system upgrades, resulting in enhanced system performance and user experience.• Collaborated extensively with end-users to maximize efficiency and user-friendliness of the company's ERP systems, providing top-notch training/workshops and developing comprehensive training documentation to facilitate smooth adoption and usage of the systems.• Led system integration analysis between ERP TOTVS Protheus and various other ERP systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP and Brazilian Banks systems.• Developed robust test plans and expertly conducted system integration testing to ensure seamless system performance and minimize risk of system downtime or errors.• Demonstrated expertise in implementation & configuration of ERP TOTVS Protheus's Financial and Sales modules and sub-modules, providing valuable insights and recommendations to clients on how to optimize their financial operations through effective use of the ERP system.

São Paulo, Brazil

• Provided onsite technical support and troubleshooting for several hospitals and medical clinics using XClinic software, resolving issues efficiently and effectively while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.• Developed and implemented robust database backup routines (MS SQL Server) to ensure information and data was secure in the event of emergencies, minimizing potential data loss and downtime.• Created and delivered detailed management reports using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, providing key insights to stakeholders and facilitating informed decision-making.• Analyzed and improved database designs to optimize software routines and efficiency among end users, resulting in increased productivity and user satisfaction.• Successfully configured, installed, and implemented upgraded medical software on internal servers, ensuring seamless integration and minimizing disruption to end users.• Conducted comprehensive software testing to ensure optimal performance for end users, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues before deployment.• Provided on-site software training and technical support to end users, fostering adoption and proficiency with new software systems.• Conducted thorough post-maintenance follow-up with end users to address technical issues and concerns, providing ongoing support to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Technology Leadership Certificate, Leadership

In this certificate program, I had the opportunity to analyze my own leadership attributes and decision-making styles as a technology.

Prompt Engineering For Chatgpt, Artificial Intelligence

Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certificate

Bachelor In Computer Networks