Praveen Kumar Pullakhandam

High-performing information-technology professional with 20+ years of experience in project lifecycle management from conception to completion. Proven achiever who is committed to aligning technology and business to generate cost-effective solutions and deliver multiple, mission-critical projects on time and within budget. Skilled performer who avoids scope-creep by balancing business- and tech-side needs with realistic project commitment and common sense while leading projects to successful completion that exceeds expectation.

Compassionate yet demanding leader/mentor who has guided teams. Energized by challenges, steep learning curves and high-pressure deadlines. Moved into positions of increased responsibility, eventually authoring and adapting to the latest innovations and technical advancements, and earning the position of Project Manager.

Versatile in Oracle Database, SQL Server Database, People tools, PeopleSoft HRMS, FIN, EPM and CRM application, Tuxedo, Weblogic, Websphere and STAT. Well versed in using Remedy, HP Open view, service now, Foglight, ETL (DataStage, Ab initio) BO, Control-M, Salesforce administration, security and Maestro.

Freelancer - Self-Employed

(2023-10)

Supporting PeopleSoft projects, Salesforce CRM, Oracle WebLogic, and Training

Principal Consultant - Avalon Software Services (India) Pvt Ltd

(2018-10 - 2023-09)

Maintain, monitor, and support PeopleSoft components such as WebLogic, Tuxedo, Process Scheduler, Integration Broker, and Application Messaging on UNIX, Windows, and Oracle Infrastructure

• Installing Peoplesoft Images
• Configuring Packages using Peoplesoft Update Manager
• Applying Tax Updates using PUM
• Attending Oracle Security Patches and CPU releases
• Updating Tools version by applying recent Tools Patches
• Install new PeopleSoft environments and refresh non-production PeopleSoft environments
• Provide service and support determined by the current Service Level Agreements
• Monitor system performance and administration of services for all PeopleSoft environments
• Troubleshoot development and production application problems across multiple environments and operating platforms

Sr. PeopleSoft Security Analyst - Montclair University

(2015-07 - 2016-08)

• Creating/Modifying Roles and Permission list
• Adding business unit to the permission list in FSCM
• Creating and Modifying Primary, Navigator homepage, Process profile and row security
• Setting up requester and buyer in PeopleSoft Finance
• Creating and modifying row level security in PeopleSoft HCM and FSCM
• Working on delegation request in workflow
• Working on Assigning/changing/mapping manager for departments in PeopleSoft
• Working on Chart field security
• Working on security issue working with Business, Functional and Technical team
• Working on security migrations
• Export and import security tables on refresh process
• Running Portal Sync job
• Weekly Report for user preference process groups and user preference in FS
• Maintaining approval mails for audit process

PeopleSoft FSCM and HCM Implantation - PeopleSoft Security Liaison - Montclair University

(2015-07 - 2016-08)

Liaison between the functional / technical teams in the design and development of new security roles and permissions for the PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 and FS 9.2.

Sr. PeopleSoft Administrator - Allegis Group

(2014-07 - 2015-06)

• Installing Peopletool 8.54, PeopleSoft Applications (Finance 9.2, HR 9.2 and EPM 9.1)
• Creating New Environments for different PeopleSoft Applications (Finance, HR and EPM) on Exadata and Exalogic
• PeopleSoft System Sizing
• PeopleSoft Application Server using BEA Jolt and BEA Tuxedo
• Supported Salesforce administration and security
• Compare report during project migrations
• Migrating Projects to different environment using Application designer
• Using Application Designer, data mover tools for PeopleSoft objects and data migrations
• Load balance application server domains
• Configuration and setting up of report nodes for PeopleSoft reports
• Configuring and troubleshooting Integration Broker
• Monitoring of Application/Web/Process Scheduler Servers
• Troubleshooting issues related to Application Server/Process Scheduler/Web Server
• Applied Product Patch for People Tools, Maintenance pack for Application and several Tax patches including Global payroll UK and NA tax updates
• Performing Disk space & Log space management activities
• Configuration of PeopleSoft workstation clients for development
• Proficiency in using CA tool for change/Incident/Problem Management

Sr. PeopleSoft Administrator - EAPT SOLUTIONS - NY

(2014-03 - 2014-06)

Client: Rabo Bank, NY

• Upgrade PT849 to PT853
• Upgrade EPM90 to EPM91
• Download required software and templates for upgrade
• Installing and Configuring PT853/EPM91 DMO
• Refresh Dev DB with Latest Production copy
• Configuring change assistant
• Running application engine, SQR, crystal and DMS scripts
• Analysis SYS, ALTER and DDD Audit report

Sr. PeopleSoft Administrator - EAPT SOLUTIONS - TN

(2013-08 - 2014-02)

Client: FEDEX, TN

• Supporting HRMS and FIN Application
• Creating New Environments for different PeopleSoft Applications
• Analyze the Compare report during project migrations
• Configuring and troubleshooting Integration Broker
• Troubleshooting issues related to Application Server/Process Scheduler/Web Server
• Refresh development production Backup
• Applying Bundle Patches using Change Assistant
• Running the audit reports like DDDaudit and SYSaudit and cleaning the audit reports
• Proficiency in using remedy tool for change/Incident/Problem Management

PeopleSoft Administrator /Lead Consultant - Capgemini

(2012-04 - 2013-06)

Client: Euroclear, HSBC and Scope International

• Supporting HRMS and FIN Application
• Analyze the Compare report during project migrations
• Migrating Projects to different environment
• Configuring and troubleshooting Integration Broker
• Interacting with the other stake holders to support the PeopleSoft Application
• Monitoring of Application/Web/Process Scheduler Servers
• Troubleshooting issues related to Application Server/Process Scheduler/Web Server
• Refresh development and test databases using production Backup
• Database maintenance plans for backup
• Performing Disk space & Log space management activities
• Proficiency in using remedy tool for change/Incident/Problem Management
• Performing a security clean-up
• Maintain PeopleSoft security updates
• Configure query and object security
• Updating department trees
• Assign and updating workflow roles
• Applying update, fixes, patches in People tools and Tuxedo
• Applying Patches in Delivered Modules(e.g. Global Payroll, Absence etc)
• Knowledge in administering Weblogic and managing memory heaps
• Administering Application server and Process Scheduler Server using psadmin utility
• SSL certificate implementation on PeopleSoft webserver for HTTPS communication

PeopleSoft Project Manager - Tech Mahindra

(2011-05 - 2011-11)

Client: Vodafone Hutchison Australia

• Instrumental in handling PeopleSoft Functional, Technical and Admin Teams
• Spearheaded a team of 12 employees, planned their time schedule and allotted weekly tasks
• Performed the requirement analysis and served at the client location - Sydney (AUS) to finalize and setup onsite/offshore resources
• Facilitated support to the PeopleSoft CRM Application by furnishing relevant information to client with strategic vision
• Fostered knowledge transfer of application architecture and software to client project team
• Proactively, organized the consulting groups and staged the external systems to PeopleSoft CRM in BSS
• Streamlined methodologies to step up the productivity and utilize employees' time efficiently
• Steered the process of reviewing and approving project plans for conformance to program strategy, program plan and schedule
• Structured decisions to executive sponsors as whenever required
• Liaised with the team leaders to ensure the project is completed on time
• Formulate weekly and Monthly status reports for the senior management
• Benefitted with the knowledge of change, Incident, and Problem Management
• Catalyzed project timelines and resource allocations
• Pioneered the training programs to equip employees with advanced skills thus enhancing productivity
• Channeled weekly and monthly calls with client, Team members and the Management

PeopleSoft Administrator(Associate Consultant, Systems) - HCL COMNET-SYSTEMS LTD

(2009-09 - 2011-05)

Client: Ernst & Young, New Jersey, USA

• Maneuvered two teams namely PeopleSoft Middleware and PeopleSoft Administration
• Journeyed to client location - New Jersey USA to charter client requirements
• Successfully, determined project scope, goals and deliverables that supported the business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Creating Users, Roles and Permission list
• Maintain PeopleSoft security updates
• Fostered the development of the project plan and channeled their reviews and approves
• Proactively, managed project stakeholders, project risk, project schedule, project budget, project team and project conflicts
• Outlined and put forward budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes
• Structured decisions to executive sponsors as whenever required