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ORACULAR IS LLC
300 Ohio Street
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-303-0470
Harris Ahmed, PMP®
Senior PeopleSoft Consultant (Finance, HR, Campus Solutions, Integration Hub)
COMPANY PROFILE:
Harris Ahmed is a Senior PeopleSoft Consultant (Developer and Techno-Functional) in Oracular’s
PeopleSoft & Government with over 12 years of PeopleSoft consulting and management experience.
Specifically, Harris has worked as a Functional & Technical Lead for various PeopleSoft implementations,
upgrades, bolt-on developments, enhancements, maintenance and continued support.
Harris brings over a decade-long experience working with Wisconsin Technical Colleges System (WTCS)
and UW System and is familiar with requirements and standards set by the state for both Financial and
Human Resource systems.
Harris has a very strong PeopleSoft technical background with development in PeopleTools, SOA,
Integrations for over 12 years. In addition, Harris is experienced in many mainstream web development
technologies and web development standards. Harris is also specialized in the PeopleTools 8.54 Toolset
with expertise in XML Publisher, Service-Oriented Architecture, and Enterprise Components. Harris has
been a key resource in the development of many complex projects at various clients. Harris has also
presented in many PeopleSoft Conferences and has provided training to various clients for latest
PeopleSoft Modules and Applications.
Harris brings a unique blend and value-added to any project because of his experience & expertise in both
PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Finance and HCM. Moreover, Harris’ strong technical background and
development/analytical skills, coupled with his strong understanding of functional processes allows him
to quickly adapt to changes and challenges in any project.
For past seven years Harris architected and managed the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Integration Hub,
Finance and HCM applications for Madison Area Technical College by directly working with HR
Administrators, Benefits Director, Payroll Manager, CFO, Controller, Accounts Payables Manager, AR &
Billing Manager & Purchasing Manager. Managed eight upgrades including maintenance packs,
implementations of AR & Billing, Continued enhancements and support by working closely with College’s
functional staff on configuration, design and implementation of solutions and systems. Harris architected
& developed various solutions using PeopleCode, Integration Broker, Application Engine, SQRs and Oracle
BI Publisher.
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ORACULAR IS LLC
300 Ohio Street
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-303-0470
RELEVANT TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Products PeopleSoft Campus Solutions
PeopleSoft HCM
PeopleSoft FCM
MS Office Suite, Visio & Project
PeopleSoft Integration Hub
Microsoft SharePoint
IBM Cognos BI
K2 BPM
PeopleSoft Tools PeopleTools 8.54
PeopleCode with OOP
XML / BI Publisher
Application Engine
SQR
PeopleSoft Workflow
Integration Broker
SOA (SOAP, REST, HTTP)
nVision
PeopleSoft Security
DMS
Crystal Reports
Component Interfaces
PeopleSoft Query
PeopleSoft Equation Engine
3rd-Party Integrations
PeopleSoft Archive Manager
HTML 5, CSS 3, XML, JavaScript
DBMS Oracle
MS SQL Server
DB2
MySQL/MariaDB
Operating Environments Window Linux
KEY CUSTOMERS:
Industry Customer Name Projects Range Project Role
Services Xcel Energy Budget Forecasting Technical and Business Architect
Retail/Pharmacy Shopko PS Portal Implementation PeopleSoft Developer
Education Madison College PS Campus Solutions and
Portal Enhancements,
Upgrades
PM, Upgrade Specialist
Madison College PS HCM Enhancements
and support of day-day
operations + over 20 misc.
projects
PM, PeopleSoft Architect
Madison College PS Finance Enhancements
and support of day-day
operations + over 20 misc.
projects
PM, PeopleSoft Architect
WITC Integrations PM, Integration Architect
FVTC - Appleton System Maintenance PM, PS Developer / Lead
WTCS (7 Colleges) 12+ years of PS HCM and
Finance development
projects at various times
PM, PS Architect – Technical &
Functional
Northcentral Technical
College
PS Campus Solutions and
Portal Enhancements,
Upgrades
PM, PeopleSoft
Technical/Functional Architect
and Developer
Supply
Chain/Manufacturing
C&H Distributors PS Finance and Supply
Chain related Projects
PM, Project Lead
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Business Administration with emphasis on Management Information Systems at University of WI – Oshkosh - 2004
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ORACULAR IS LLC
300 Ohio Street
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-303-0470
RELEVANT PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
Project Type PeopleSoft Finance & HCM Upgrade, Enhancements and Support
Project Role Delivery Manager / Architect / PeopleSoft Developer
Industry Education
Managed day-to-day technical operations of PeopleSoft Financials & HCM for Seven years.
Working directly with IT Directors, VPs, CFO, Controller, Budget Managers, Benefit Director,
Payroll Manager, HR Admins and Business analysts to define and architect priorities for ERP
system initiatives.
Gathered requirements, architected and developed various solutions to enhance the
functionality of PeopleSoft Finance & HCM Applications. Use of software tools such as MS Visio,
MS Project and Office suite to document the requirements with use of PeopleCode, Integration
Broker, Application Engine, SQR, Component Interfaces and many more to provide a solution.
High-Level projects include but not limited to:
o Finance:
Managed all technical and functional support aspects of GL, AR & Billing,
Procurement, AP, Vendors, Customers, Student Financials, Statutory Reports,
Commitment Control (KK), Security and Financial Audit.
Enhanced PeopleSoft PO Rollover and managed the entire PO Rollover for 5
years
Data Archival of Customer, Vendors etc. using PeopleSoft Archival Manager
Reports creation for CAFR, UFFAS, Trial-Balance, Budget Reports, Board Reports,
Year & Month End
Assist with nVision reports and Scope Layout creation with Tree Manager
Re-engineered the 1099 Vendor Processing at year-end and developed some
reporting and custom bolt-on to correctly submit 1099. Managed the delivery of
1099 reports for 4 years.
Developed various enhancements, features to the PeopleSoft Finance system as
needed using PeopleCode, SQRs and App Engine
Created various open-record queries from Financial Data
Managed PeopleSoft Security and created some solutions around it to meet
audit requirements
Architected Solutions for PeopleSoft Chatfield flip using complex algorithm in
PeopleCode, SQRs, SQL etc…
Assisted with Year-End Financial Audit for 7 years with reports development
Created integrations with PeopleSoft Finance and other systems such as
PeopleSoft HCM, CS, Workday HCM, DRUPAL CMS, WiseTrack Asset
Management System etc….
Functional and Technical Lead for activities during various application upgrades,
modules implementations and bundles
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ORACULAR IS LLC
300 Ohio Street
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-303-0470
o HCM:
Managed all technical and functional support aspects of T&L, Payroll, Benefits,
Workforce Administration, Position Management, Requisitions, Employee On-
boarding, Self Service, Affordable-Care-Act reporting and changes etc…
Developed and enhanced various delivered processes in Payroll, Commitment
Accounting, T&L rules, Self-Service, PeopleSoft Security and various online
components, SQRs, Queries etc….
Created Data Archival routines to archive the data for employees belonging to
other institutions.
Architected and Developed a Position Requisition bolt-on system with Workflow
in PeopleCode to allow new requisitions to get approval before being added in
PeopleSoft.
Architected and Developed a Part-Time New Hire System using PeopleCode,
App Engine, XMLP, Workflow and PeopleTools Object to allow a hire of Part-
Time employees by over 200 department initiators.
Developed and Enhanced a Teacher Agreement System with integration to
Additional Pay
Development of various solutions and enhancements using latest PeopleTools
technologies such as BI Publisher, SOA, App Package (OOP)
Functional and Technical Lead for activities during various application upgrades,
modules implementations and bundles
Architected over 10 different bolt-on developments and reported directly to the Director of
Technology Services. Created business cases, SOW and fit/gap documents. Lead a team of
developers to assist in the delivery of various aspects of the projects.
Managed 6 different PeopleSoft HCM and Finance system upgrades by creating project plans,
delivery plans, milestone charts, testing and user acceptance criteria.
Worked a team lead for contractors and employed staff to assist in the delivery of the scope and
quality for various projects.
Lead and developed solutions for the college ranging from Browser DMZ within PeopleSoft,
SOAP integrations with 3rd
-party applications, HTTP Post Integration with Student Grades
System, Integration with Oracle Right Now CRM using SAML, Integration with NetIQ Access
Manager, LDAP integration with PeopleSoft to various in-house bolt-on modules.
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ORACULAR IS LLC
300 Ohio Street
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-303-0470
Project Type PeopleSoft HCM & Finance Decommission
Project Role PeopleSoft Consultant
Industry Education
Drafted Project Charter, PMO Standards, and Change Management Protocols in working
directly with executives and stakeholders. Led a team of 7 on this high-impact/high visibility
project by managing out requirement gathering, Sign-offs, Daily Scrums, Fit/Gap, UAT, Testing
and Deployment of Solutions.
Architected the entire Decommission process and lead the development by ensuring on-time
delivery and accuracy of the extracted data from PeopleSoft to COGNOS BI.
o Using App Engine and SQL Routines, extracted the data out of PeopleSoft for both
HCM and Finance.
o Created Data Definition, Data Mapping, Fact and Dimension Tables for the
reporting BI tool
o Reverse engineered PeopleSoft Component processes to ensure the validity of
extracted data.
Project Type PeopleSoft HCM and Finance Data Conversion
Project Role PeopleSoft Technical Lead
Industry Education
Leading a team of data architects to perform ETL activities.
Working with the business users & management, develop and maintain a project plan for Data
Conversion and associated activities.
Work with the functional and technical users to do requirement gathering and data audits
Gather and document various elements of data extraction, conversion and cleanup
requirements
Architected the entire ETL Process and lead the development by ensuring on-time delivery and
accuracy of the extracted data.
o By leveraging PeopleTools, ETL activities used Application Engines, SQRs, Complex
SQL routines, Store Procedures, Data Mapping routines and much more.
o Development of hundreds of queries and process re-engineering or reverse-
engineering of PeopleSoft data to accurately assess the readiness of ETL activities.
Managed communication between Workday, Business, executives and IT Staff to effectively
deliver on a time-boxed project.
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ORACULAR IS LLC
300 Ohio Street
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-303-0470
Project Type Workday HCM & Finance Implementation from PeopleSoft
Project Role Project Manager / Technical Lead
Industry Education
Responsible for various aspects of a high-visibility, high-impact, multi-years’ project of
Workday HCM and Finance Implementation.
All aspects of legacy PeopleSoft Finance and HCM were managed and architected by me.
Led a team of up to 20 Business Analysts, Developers and Functional Staff for variety of sub-
projects within a four-year implementation project.
Led all aspects of certain sub-projects from initiation to closure, directly working with VPs,
Business users and Technology Services.
Projects ranged from infrastructure, bolt-on development, data conversion, decommission,
integrations, to software implementations
Architected and audited solutions provided to users against industry standards and quality
Managed a large project of PeopleSoft HCM Remediation to transition and retain legacy
business rules and mapping including integrations and processes.
Facilitate Requirements sessions and provide direction to Business Analysts for developing and
maintaining required artifacts such as Business Requirements Document and Technical
Specifications.
Work with key business sponsors for funding and key stakeholders for determining and
managing project scope. Estimate, schedule and track project milestones and deliverables and
manage risks by creating and maintaining project plans and other relevant documentation.
Crafted and managed PeopleSoft-Workday Cutover Plans for business and Technology Services
staff of over 65+ employees and contractors.
Project Type Bolt-on Development
Project Role Architect / Developer
Industry Education
Conducted a Fit/Gap Analysis between two versions of a Continuing Education application.
o Conducted Brainstorming and various group creativity sessions to gather requirements
from stakeholders including Registrar, Bursar, Controller, CIO and Departmental Heads
o Conducted a thorough fit/gap analysis and a feasibility study to understand the
differences between the older and the proposed newer version.
o Analyzed both academic and financial impact of the proposed solution.
o Proposed a solution which integrated with PeopleSoft Campus Solution using real-time
web services and provide the similar look and feel of an online portal.
Developed and Architected a Solution which enhanced the PeopleSoft Campus Solution and
Portal by providing:
o Guest Shopping cart using Cookies in PeopleSoft
o Integration with other system using Integration Broker
o Object-Oriented PeopleCode for a multi-institution, configurable, complex system
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ORACULAR IS LLC
300 Ohio Street
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-303-0470
Project Type PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Portal and HCM Upgrade
Project Role PeopleSoft Consultant
Industry Education
Lead the Team in upgrade from CS 8.0 to CS 9.0 /PT 8.48
Lead the Team in analyzing the new functionality in CS 9.0
Conducted in Functional & Technical Fit-Gap-Analysis
Re-Applied following customizations/enhancements in CS 9.0/PT 8.48 Upgrade Process
o PeopleCode
o SQRs
o Self Service
o XML Publisher (BI Publisher)
o Web Services, 3rd
Party Integration
o Application Engine
o Application Messaging
o Services
o Service Operations
o BEA Tuxedo, WebLogic
o SQL 2005 Native Client
o LDAP Authentication with CS 9.0
o Population Management
o PeopleSoft Equation Builder
o Self Service & 3C Enhancements
o Student Records Customization
o Academic Advisement Customization
o Student Financials Customization
o PeopleSoft Workflow
o Touchnet for PeopleSoft Campus Solution 9.0
HCM Modules:
o North American Payroll
o Job Data
o Self Service
o Position Management
o Benefit Administration
o Custom State Reporting
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ORACULAR IS LLC
300 Ohio Street
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-303-0470
Project Type PeopleSoft CS & Enterprise Portal Bolt-on Application Development
Project Role Architect / Developer
Industry Education
Coordinated all project activities from procurement to product delivery. Worked directly with
business users and key stakeholders to:
Develop Project Charter
Gather requirements using Nominal group techniques
Create Scope, Schedule and Cost baselines
Create Procurement Management plan with SOW
Create Project Management plan with detailed quality assurance plan, communication plan,
Managed day-to-day project execution and control
Manage Project Team and set measurable goals
Distributed information using the developed communication management plan
Project Type PeopleSoft Portal 9.2 Upgrade
Project Role Technical Architect
Industry Manufacturing
Lead a successful upgrade of PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal 9.2 along with SharePoint
Foundation 2013.
Manage projects across functional teams to implement enterprise initiatives related to the
Employee Intranet & CMS domain.
Worked closely with stakeholders and high-level executives on budget, expenditures and
delivery of the project.
Managed a total of 20 staff including vendor and client from inception to delivery.
Worked with marketing and business team to plan out and architect PeopleSoft delivery with
unique out-of-the-box thinking.
Managed development and delivery of 12 bolt-on sub-projects with KPI and UAT
Managed the architecture, planning, delivery of SharePoint 2013 upgrade
Worked with HR-IS department to craft security protocols and expectations required for a
successful implementation
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ORACULAR IS LLC
300 Ohio Street
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-303-0470
Project Type PeopleSoft System Support
Project Role Functional - Technical Lead
Industry Education
Provided day-day support for PeopleSoft HRMS with Payroll for North America, Time & Labor,
Commitment Accounting, Integration, and Workforce Development etc…
Created Project Scope, Business Case, Timeline and Fit-Gap documents
Architected a Part-Time New Hire process with Work-Flow which featured:
o Setup-Driven Application Management
o Department Add/Update Screens with Complex Logic
o Workflow for Supervisor Approval/Rejection
o HR and Payroll Management Screens
o PeopleSoft Actions and actual submission into PS.
Setup Integration required for Commitment Accounting including Application Messaging in
Integration Broker.
Developed and Upgraded various interfaces between T&L and Payroll
Developed and upgraded interfaces between T&L and PeopleSoft Security, Portal etc…
Developed Application Engines to achieve:
o Mass Job Rate change through CSV file input
o Mass Job Data Change for All Employees
o Create PeopleSoft Security based on Time & Labor enrollment
Archive Data using PeopleSoft Archive Manager (new)
Customized interfaces for TAG letters
Created Conversion Process for Leave Accrual for Part-Time and Full Time Staff.
Developed numerous Queries per User request
Trained Staff in latest Tools and introduced more efficient and effective way of developing and
troubleshooting PeopleSoft Applications
Assisted in numerous issues with Check Printing and Pay runs including fiscal year end
processes.
Project Type PeopleSoft System Support
Project Role Delivery Manager/Technical Lead
Industry Education
Conducted Fit-Gap with the College staff for all HR modules
Devised the Plan and Execution strategy for technical aspects of the upgrade
Devise the communication plan and business cases needed for major enhancements or
developments
Upgraded and assisted in conversion of over 30 Custom SQRs from HRMS 8.0 to 9.0
Assisted in Day-to-Day HR Operational issues with Payroll, Custom T&L, Interfaces, Reports,
Workforce development etc…
Customized Position Management Module to fit the needs of the college’s hiring practices.
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300 Ohio Street
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-303-0470
Project Type Security Management Applications
Project Role Architect
Industry Education
Created a Security Management Application within PeopleSoft HCM to manage Employee
records upon following key action: Hire, Rehire, Termination, Retirements etc…
o Ability to manage Job and Personal Data through various changes in Employment
o Ability to re-hire or hire new Part-time faculty based on their class schedule in Campus
Solutions
o Ability to create Security profile throughout the PeopleSoft Enterprise Systems for
Single-Signon.
Project Type PeopleSoft Portal LDAP Integration Development
Project Role Technical Lead
Industry Education
Client required a portal Upgrade and LDAP configuration.
Configured and set up LDAP Authentication.
Successfully migrated previous Time & Expense entries from client’s previous solution to the
new PeopleSoft custom solution.
Supported Go-Live process with upgraded portal and LDAP configuration.
Provide Post Go-Live support for Client for upgraded portal and LDAP configuration.
Project Type ERP System Upgrade (PeopleSoft EP 9.0)
Project Role Technical Lead
Industry Education
Client required an upgrade of existing PeopleSoft 8.4 to PeopleSoft 9.0 system. Client also
requested upgrading PeopleTools 8.44 to 8.49.
Implemented a roadmap and strategy to implement new PeopleSoft/PeopleTools version while
migrating existing custom functionality.
Implemented Infrastructure for client for development of new PeopleSoft system on Windows
Server 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
Developed Custom Interfaces with emphasis on Advanced PeopleCode development for
implementing loading of Vendor and Voucher data for Client.