Thomas Leighton Email & Phone Number

United States Coast Guard Spearheaded a transformative initiative as the Technical Project Manager for the USCG, leading the migration of a legacy PeopleSoft ERP system and GoCoastGuard.com to the AWS Cloud utilizing the 'Lift and Shift' methodology.Created the initial comprehensive project schedule and adapted it to the project needs and events.Orchestrated the entire migration lifecycle, from meticulous planning through to flawless execution and planned the comprehensive… Show more United States Coast Guard Spearheaded a transformative initiative as the Technical Project Manager for the USCG, leading the migration of a legacy PeopleSoft ERP system and GoCoastGuard.com to the AWS Cloud utilizing the 'Lift and Shift' methodology.Created the initial comprehensive project schedule and adapted it to the project needs and events.Orchestrated the entire migration lifecycle, from meticulous planning through to flawless execution and planned the comprehensive transition to managed services provider ensuring a seamless transition of critical business applications to the dynamic AWS cloud environment.Collaborated extensively with cross-functional teams, including System Administrators, Database Admins, and Developers, conducting detailed assessments to craft a strategic and efficient migration roadmap.Lead the effort to provide the Iac effort.Conducted am assessment of the existing on-premises PeopleSoft infrastructure for the USCG, identifying idependencies, pinpointing performance bottlenecks, and identifying areas ripe for optimization.Developed and executed a migration strategy, outlining resource allocation, precise timelines, and risk mitigation plans to within the strict parameters set by the USCG.Aided in the implementation of critical AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, and CloudWatch, ensuring an expertly configured services to integrate with the existing PeopleSoft architecture, complete with a smooth transition to the cloud environment. Maintained a focus on data integrity and security throughout the migration process, leveraging the latest AWS best practices and encryption protocols to safeguard.Lead the testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning initiative for optimal system functionality and user experience for the USCG.Through planning, agile leadership, and flawless execution shall achieve a considerable reduction in operational costs for the USCG, while concurrently enhancing system scalability and reliability. Show less

Oregon City, Oregon, United States

• PeopleCode, Requirements Gathering, Functional/Technical Specifications, Development (App Engine), Testing, • and Documentation • Fluid design for Equal Pay Act process • Interaction with stakeholders, Progress Tracking, Resolution of Project issues, and etc. • Feasibility study of moving to Oracle Cloud and validation of Tax Updates.

Columbia, Md

• Requirements Gathering, Functional/Technical Specifications, Configuration • Fluid Design and Specification • Testing, Documentation, and Training

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

• Migration of Garnishments from legacy ADP payroll to NA Payroll as general deductions. • Analysis of protocol for converting general deduction garnishments to delivered garnishment process • Support for the pre go live activities including multiple dry runs and UAT. • Analysis and documentation of FLSA custom process and its integration into NA Payroll. • Analysis and documentation of custom retroactive payments process and its integration into NA Payroll •… Show more • Migration of Garnishments from legacy ADP payroll to NA Payroll as general deductions. • Analysis of protocol for converting general deduction garnishments to delivered garnishment process • Support for the pre go live activities including multiple dry runs and UAT. • Analysis and documentation of FLSA custom process and its integration into NA Payroll. • Analysis and documentation of custom retroactive payments process and its integration into NA Payroll • Analysis and documentation of Leave Accrual delivered and custom processes and its integration into NA Payroll • Development and deployment of audit queries for the garnishments, custom FLSA, custom Leave Accrual, and custom retroactive pay process. • Confirm Requirements Traceability Matrix for all of the above. Show less

• On-Shore Project Lead for the Data Correction and Management project. Sole on-shore resource. • Liaison between the client and the off-shore team – arranging and attending training sessions for ticket resolution. • Conducted daily status meeting to resolve any issues and problems with access, training, or any other events that would hinder the progress of the team. • Daily interaction and project planning with the Appirio team in order to fulfill the expectations of the… Show more • On-Shore Project Lead for the Data Correction and Management project. Sole on-shore resource. • Liaison between the client and the off-shore team – arranging and attending training sessions for ticket resolution. • Conducted daily status meeting to resolve any issues and problems with access, training, or any other events that would hinder the progress of the team. • Daily interaction and project planning with the Appirio team in order to fulfill the expectations of the client. • Obtained knowledge and experience with Workday HCM to use in resolution of production support issues. • Performed production support in the resolution of production issue tickets. • SME for Payroll and Pension Test Modernization Project – PeopleSoft NA Payroll version 9.1 for payroll, Pensions, and other business processes. • Business Analyst responsible for the creation of Functional Test Cases based upon employee job action related data and demographic data. Also, created test cases based upon employee payroll related data (earnings, deductions, and taxation). • Functional Lead for Off-shore Development team, responsible for the creation of functional specifications for an end to end solution with optimal automation, new development, and any necessary modifications to existing software. • Business Analyst responsible for the creation of Business Process documentation for Benefit Deductions, Garnishments, and Earnings • Played a key role in the Data Masking effort by identifying the PII data and the masking algorithms for the PII data. Show less

Tippecanoe Consolidated

I have skills and experience in PeopleSoft Administration, development, integration, and infrastructure. Moreover, I have functional skills in HR, Payroll, Benefits, AP, GL, AR, Billing, and Campus Solutions.