KENNETH TATE

Chino Hills,CA

Summary

To secure a demanding role in the upkeep and implementation of enterprise systems, utilizing my abilities in project management, application development, business analysis and design, reporting and business intelligence.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR HRIS ANALYST/PEOPLESOFT DEVELOPER

Boardriders Inc (boardriders.com)

08.2008 - Current

Boardriders is recognized as the premium youth lifestyle and culture clothing brand within the action sports market
Business Intelligence - architected global headcount reports utilizing data from SAP HCM and PeopleSoft Designed Executive Data Dashboards using Business Objects\ Tableau, Successfactors Ad hoc and advanced reporting tools
Developed compliance reports for EEO, Vets100 etc
Expertise in mass data loads\data conversions
Implemented Successfactors including data extract and conversion from PeopleSoft
Implemented Successfactors recruiting module and converted historical recruiting data in Taleo to provide EEO compliance reports
Developed Change Reports for data audits using SuccessFactors REST web services
Maintain HRMS system and user access
Installed\Configured new database servers in preparation for PeopleSoft 9.2 upgrade Upgraded PeopleSoft 9.0 to 9.2 and tools 8.49 to tools 8.54 Delegate project responsibilities amongst team
Developed new and improved existing business processes
Work with various departments to build integration between systems, reducing redundant data entry
Responsible for building automation tools for mass data conversions
Designed performance review application supporting multiple forms and localities
Created increase tools for managers and executives
Implemented Oracle Taleo with integration with PeopleSoft reducing double entry
Concur travel and expense account integrations

MANAGER PEOPLESOFT DEVELOPMENT/SR. APPLICATION DEVELOPER

First Consulting Group

05.1998 - 02.2008

First Consulting Group (FCG) provides information-based consulting, integration and management services to healthcare, pharmaceutical and other life sciences organizations in North America, Europe and Asia
9 years PeopleSoft HRMS development experience
7 years of experience managing PeopleSoft projects and the development team (on-shore and off-shore) Technical Manager/Lead for implementation and customizations of PeopleSoft HRMS
Facilitate meetings and maintain communication with project stakeholders
Responsible for change control documents and all documents used to support Sarbanes-Oxley Audits
Performed analysis of business processes and provided solutions that were both cost effective and efficient while following First Consulting Group’s SDLC policies
Familiar with Agile methodologies
Created or reviewed documentation for business process, design, analysis and testing
Responsible for project delegation between developers
Collaborate with key HRMS personnel to ensure up-to-date statuses are provided and ultimately delivering quality work that is completed in a timely manner
Technical and functional experience in the following HRMS modules
Implemented PeopleSoft COBRA, did conversion and migration of existing COBRA EAS data into PeopleSoft
Developed Custom Human Resource Query Tool which gives ad-hoc reporting capabilities to supervisors/managers/coaches
Developed 401K vendor interface to send eligibility data and pull change data from the 401k vendors FTP site utilizing Component Interface
Setup Integration Broker/Gateway to be used for Applicant Data transfer using Web Services Developed Tuition Reimbursement, Discretionary Bonus modules while leveraging virtual approver technology
Plan, Analyze, Document while implementing PeopleSoft Bundles and Upgrades
Created and/or managed all vendor Interfaces using SQR, XML publisher or App Engine
Designed, planned and developed PeopleSoft vacation module and interface for tracking employee vacation hours, monthly accruals, hours taken and termination payout
Developed FCG standard reports with PS Query, SQR and Crystal reports
Experienced with PeopleSoft Internet Architecture, setting up development environment including App Domain and the process scheduler
Designed and developed a new process allowing supervisors to view their subordinate’s Annual review and career development documents directly within PeopleSoft
Designed and developed common interface tables for supporting systems
Developed DTS packages to convert legacy HRMS data to be loaded into PeopleSoft
Provides database design, stored procedures and views using Visual Studio or Visio
Designed and maintained an ASP Benefit Enrollment system including interfaces back to PeopleSoft
A Created Vendor extracts and reports using business objects
Prior to Implementing PeopleSoft, developed and maintained in-house HRMS system designed in Visual Basic 5.0/6.0 and SQL Server 6.5.

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR / PROGRAMMER/Technician Specialist

Engineering Science/Parsons

10.1990 - 05.1998

For this large architectural and engineering firm, assigned to support County and commercial projects
Performed front-end development using Visual Basic
back-end development using Microsoft SQL 6.5, including stored procedures and triggers to handle business rules
Utilized Crystal Reports for Visual Basic, Access applications to support the Accounting department
Designed/maintained an inventory system using Visual Basic 4.0 (dBase back-end) and MS Access
Provided additional support (in-house) using C++, HTML, Java, VBScript, ActiveX, dBase, Clipper, FoxPro.

Education

Electronic Technology -

DeVry Institute of Technology

City of Industry, CA

PeopleSoft Tools I/II, PeopleCode, SQR, Integration Broker, Business Process Design -

PeopleSoft University

Skills

Project Management
Human Resource Management
Advanced Data Analysis
Business Intelligence
Quality Assurance
Training and Development
Workforce Analytics
Data Security
Database Management
HRIS Expertise
Change Management
Team Leadership
Vendor Management
User Support
Requirements Gathering

Organizational Skills
Data Integration
Problem Solving
Process Improvement
Data Analysis
Database Maintenance
Human Resources Management Systems
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Project Tracking
Risk Management
Systems Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading
Project Planning and Development
Agile Methodology
Software Development Lifecycle

Technical Summary

Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Business Objects, PeopleCode, Workflow, SQL, SQR, App Engine, Crystal Reports, Integration Broker, Data Mover, Change Assistant, Upgrade Assistant, PS Query, PSAdmin, XML,VB .NET ,C#, C++, JavaScript, VBScript, ASP .NET, MS Project, MS Office, Visio, Visual Studio, PeopleSoft HRMS 7.5x – 9.2, PeopleTools 7 – 8.55.x SAP HCM SAP Successfactors, Windows XP/ NT/Server 2008, 2012, Linux, SQL Server 6.5 – SQL Server 2020, MS Access, Oracle

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