Workday Gold
Join Keith Bitikofer in this insightful podcast as he shares his vast experience in IT, operations, and Workday solutions. With over 30 years of expertise across industries such as Higher Education, Manufacturing, Consulting, and Nonprofits, Keith dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that come with managing and supporting Workday systems. As a former project manager and director at a large global non-profit, Keith led the successful rollout and supported Workday’s HCM, Financials, Extend, and the global rollout with 40+ partners.
Tune in to explore best practices, leadership insights, and career coaching tips for IT professionals and Workday users, and learn how to thrive in an ever-evolving software landscape. Each episode will cover a chapter of his latest book Workday Gold: Software Support Model Edition, in hopes of giving more context and starting a conversation about successfully supporting Workday at your company.
Keith is a partner and consultant at EMD. Keith also does business and life coaching, helping individuals navigate their personal growth journey.
Contact Keith to schedule a discovery call for one-on-one coaching sessions and unlock your full potential in Workday and beyond! Visit https://keithbitikofer.com/coaching-packages/
Workday Gold
Workday Insights from a Solutions Architect (Part 2)
In this episode, Keith Bitikofer interviews Demetrio Wazar-Santana, a Workday Solutions architect, about the capabilities and applications of Workday Extend. They discuss Demetrio's journey with Extend, its features, development processes, real-world applications, and the new 'Built on Workday' initiative. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and leveraging technology to create effective solutions within the Workday ecosystem.
Takeaways
- Workday Extend allows for the creation of custom applications within the Workday ecosystem.
- Demetrio's journey with Extend began with a focus on automation and problem-solving.
- Extend provides a user-friendly interface for building applications without extensive coding knowledge.
- Real-world applications of Extend can significantly improve user experience and operational efficiency.
- The 'Built on Workday' initiative allows for broader access to applications without needing a Workday Extend subscription.
- Workday is evolving into a platform company.
- Understanding employee pain points is crucial for developing effective solutions with Extend.
- The growth of the number of Workday Extend Apps and events like DevCon highlights the increasing interest in Extend.
- Collaboration with solution partners can lead to innovative applications that address specific organizational needs.
For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwazar/
Keywords
Workday, Extend, digital transformation, HR technology, application development, platform company, custom solutions, user experience, integration, Built on Workday