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Sumeet Harigopal

Sumeet Harigopal

Frisco,TX

Summary

Results-driven Sr. Manager with extensive experience at Coinbase in Workday integrations and payroll transformation. Specialized in AI, RPA, and HCM integrations, leading teams to improve operational efficiency and compliance. Implemented innovative solutions that achieved a 40% reduction in payroll overhead, resulting in substantial cost savings.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Manager, Payroll Transformation

Coinbase
Remote, TX
02.2022 - Current
  • Hired and trained global payroll team, boosting operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with Workday team to generate comprehensive audit reports for payroll integrations.
  • Developed efficient folder structure for streamlined payroll maintenance and retrieval.
  • Created detailed, audit-proof checklists to standardize payroll processes across countries.
  • Automated payroll functions through Workday integrations, enhancing accuracy.
  • Established service level agreements in Jira and monitored performance using dashboards.
  • Defined payroll metrics and conducted monthly performance tracking to ensure compliance.
  • Implemented time tracking in Workday, achieving 40% reduction in payroll overhead.

Sr. Manager, Enterprise Apps & Architecture

Coinbase
Remote, TX
11.2019 - 02.2022
  • Hired and trained global Workday team, enhancing application development capabilities.
  • Implemented outsourced support model, achieving significant cost reductions.
  • Managed direct reports, overseeing Workday application development and system enhancements.
  • Collaborated with business and EAA stakeholders to prioritize development requests.
  • Led release management initiatives through Jira sprints for efficient project delivery.
  • Communicated project status updates to management for transparency.
  • Ensured alignment of proposed solutions with enterprise architecture via cross-discipline partnerships.
  • Conducted detailed reviews of specifications and code to uphold project standards.

Workday Specialist Master

Deloitte
Dallas, TX
04.2012 - 11.2019
  • Led integrations for phase 1 implementation at world’s largest retailer; currently managing three additional phases across multiple countries.
  • Directed workday implementations for major clients, including Google, Symantec, and Intel.
  • Architected and built complex integrations utilizing middleware technologies such as MuleSoft and TIBCO.
  • Designed inbound and outbound integrations across various workday system segments.
  • Developed advanced reports, including Employee Roaster and Weekly New Hire report.
  • Configured new features in Workday HCM through analysis and setup.
  • Conducted unit testing, end-to-end integration testing, and vendor testing for robust deployment.
  • Championed Workday Cloud Platform initiative for Deloitte and secured two hackathon victories.

Workday Integration Consultant

Aggressor
Pleasanton, CA
03.2011 - 04.2012
  • Designed, built, and delivered all integrations during HCM, Payroll, and Compensation implementation phases.
  • Developed and conducted integrations training program for all new hires in Workday.
  • Collaborated with business team to document integration requirements accurately.
  • Maintained vendor communications to gather necessary requirements for cloud-to-cloud connectivity.
  • Created and managed PGP and SSH keys, configuring them as required in the tenant.
  • Produced technical design documents, run books, and transition documents.
  • Coordinated vendor communications to establish a seamless cutover plan for implementation.

Sr. Siebel Support Engineer

Rimini Street
Pleasanton, CA
02.2010 - 03.2011
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner by utilizing problem-solving skills.
  • Trained other team members on relevant technologies and procedures.
  • Created knowledge base documents for frequently asked questions.
  • Provided technical support to customers via phone and email, troubleshooting hardware and software related issues.
  • Monitored system performance to ensure optimal functioning of services.
  • Developed and maintained detailed documentation of common issues and solutions to enhance knowledge base.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for recurring problems to prevent future occurrences.
  • Ensured compliance with security policies and procedures to protect sensitive information.
  • Assisted in the deployment of new software applications and hardware systems.
  • Provided remote troubleshooting and support for software and hardware problems.
  • Identified issues and implemented appropriate solutions to deliver quick and effective remediation.
  • Monitored system performance and recommended upgrades to improve efficiency and reliability.
  • Led workshops and webinars to share best practices and new technologies with the support team.

IT Applications Support Manager

Autodesk
San Rafael, CA
03.2006 - 10.2009
  • Won the CIO award for increasing team productivity within the first three months.
  • Reviewed existing business processes and identified opportunities for automation or streamlining using available technology solutions.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects by prioritizing tasks according to importance level.
  • Worked closely with vendors during product development cycles in order to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Globally managed several satellite IT locations, maintaining secure and operational corporate infrastructure.
  • Produced $1.4 million in savings during the first nine months through the introduction of new policies and improved processes. Savings came in the form of cutting unused licenses in enterprise applications like Siebel and SAP.
  • Created an applications support SOX team for SAP Change Management, and created a SharePoint that stored SOX evidence that was accessed by internal and external auditors. Due to the visibility and accessibility of SOX evidence, we passed the SOX audit within two weeks, with no issues.
  • Actively participated in creating the three-year roadmap for applications support. With the help of this plan, I was able to successfully execute the staffing strategy.
  • Actively involved in designing, conducting, collecting, and reporting of performance metrics. With the help of these metrics, I drove SLA attainments up by 40% within 2 months.
    Personally organized and assisted with the 2008 headcount and budget activities for IT.

Education

MBA - Finance

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
05-1996

Skills

  • AI tools: Cursor, Vercel, ChatGPT, Gemini
  • Payroll systems: ADP, UKG, Safeguard, EY, Payworks
  • Workday core connectors and platform
  • RPA and HCM integrations
  • Enterprise interface builder
  • Workday report writing
  • Business process configuration
  • Workday security groups
  • Web technologies expertise
  • JavaScript and HTML proficiency
  • Core Java and XSLT skills
  • CSS and XML knowledge
  • Web services integration
  • Database management systems expertise
  • Oracle and MS SQL Server proficiency
  • MS Access skills
  • Office suite applications expertise
  • Visio and Excel (macros) proficiency
  • Eclipse and Oxygen familiarity

Affiliations

  • Hackathon Winner: Hosted by Workday is an event for implementation partners now called DevCon, I led tge Deloitte team and won first place for three consecutive years- Awarded first place for developing an Workday Extend powered apps within a 24-hour timeframe.

Languages

English
Professional
Tamil
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Telugu
Professional
Punjabi
Limited
French
Elementary
Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

  • At Autodesk I won a CIO award within the first three months for transforming the team into a productive high performing unit

Certification

  • Workday Certified Consultant. Lost it when I left Deloitte and joined Coinbase. You have to with a Workday partner to keep the certification active - 2011 - 2019
  • Google AI Essentials - May 2025
  • Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders - May 2025
  • Introduction to Large Language Models - May 2025
  • Vibe Coding with Cursor AI - May 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr. Manager, Payroll Transformation

Coinbase
02.2022 - Current

Sr. Manager, Enterprise Apps & Architecture

Coinbase
11.2019 - 02.2022

Workday Specialist Master

Deloitte
04.2012 - 11.2019

Workday Integration Consultant

Aggressor
03.2011 - 04.2012

Sr. Siebel Support Engineer

Rimini Street
02.2010 - 03.2011

IT Applications Support Manager

Autodesk
03.2006 - 10.2009

MBA - Finance

Oklahoma City University

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