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ESWARI KANNIPOTI

Workday Functional Consultant
Norfolk

Summary

Experienced Workday Consultant with over 2 years of experience in Workday Core HCM, Security, Absence and Business Process Configuration. Skilled in collecting requirements, analyzing data and leading cross-functional collaborations to drive technical solutions. Strong problem solving abilities and ability to manage multiple priorities while setting clear customer expectations. Known for fostering a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture, with expertise in maintaining effective global communication with stakeholders and leadership.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Associate Consultant

Delcome Technologies
06.2021 - 06.2023

• Support for HCM and Leave and Absence Modules: Provide ongoing support for Workday’s HCM, Leave and Absence modules, ensuring seamless process integration and driving operational efficiency across HR functions.

• Workday Functionality Administration: Lead the administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of Workday Absence functionalities, ensuring optimized workflows and resolving any issues related to absence management, business processes, and integrations.

• Business Process Efficiency Improvement: Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve business process efficiency within Workday, including enhancing Absence and related Business Process Configurations, and continuously refining system configurations to meet evolving business needs.

• Recruiting Process Optimization: Oversee recruitment-related processes, ensuring effective integration with Workday Recruiting. Optimize the recruiting lifecycle and improve processes such as onboarding and requisition management to streamline talent acquisition.

• System Configuration and Administration: Manage and administer system configurations for Workday integrations, iCIMS administration , and other related systems to ensure alignment with Uber’s business objectives.

• Project Management and KPIs: Monitor key performance indicators and track milestones for timely delivery of absence-related projects, ensuring that all goals are met within deadlines and scope.

• Collaboration with Tools and Platforms:Leverage advanced tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, CodeSignal, and other talent assessment platforms (if relevant) to enhance recruitment processes, ensuring efficient collaboration and effective candidate management.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication: Partner with global teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure visibility of Workday Absence projects, resolve issues proactively, and continuously improve the system’s functionality in alignment with Uber’s needs.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Old Dominion University
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated lab sessions and one-on-one mentoring, improving student understanding of structured logic, which parallels business process configuration in Workday.
  • Supported grading and data tracking using online academic systems, reinforcing attention to secure and compliant information handling.
  • Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, mirroring end-user support functions found in Workday HCM implementation roles.
  • Created clear documentation for assignment guidelines and rubrics — similar to Workday process guides or SOPs.

Research Assistant

Old Dominion University
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Led data validation tasks for generative AI models, requiring strong precision and compliance — aligning with Workday’s data integrity standards.
  • Collaborated on designing scalable systems using MLOps principles, reflecting cross-functional teamwork common in HCM deployments.
  • Maintained strict version control and tracking documentation, reinforcing habits of auditability and accountability valued in Workday Security.
  • Interpreted complex results and presented them in simple terms — a key skill for stakeholder communication in HRIS roles.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
INDIA
05.2001 -

Skills

Workday Human Capital Management (HCM): Specialized in configuring, optimizing, and supporting HCM processes, focusing on the management of employee data, organizational structures, and workforce planning

Leave and Absence Administration: Expertise in managing Workday Leave and Absence module, configuring absence plans, policies, and business processes to ensure seamless integration with other Workday modules and improve the overall employee experience

Tools and Technologies

Workday 

In-depth knowledge of Workday Absence and HCM configuration, business process management, and integrating third-party applications.


 Service

 Now Familiar with using ServiceNow for IT service management and issue resolution related to Workday configurations and user requests.

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Old Dominion University
09.2024 - 05.2025

Research Assistant

Old Dominion University
09.2023 - 05.2024

Junior Associate Consultant

Delcome Technologies
06.2021 - 06.2023

Master of Science - Computer Science

Old Dominion University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
05.2001 -
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