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
Redundancy, Reinvention, and the Launch of Nimbeely Extend Solutions
In this episode of Workday Gold, I speak with Alan Raftery, managing partner of Nimbeely Extend Solutions, about his unexpected transition from a reduction-in-force situation into entrepreneurship. Alan shares his journey from FinTech into Workday, his years helping customers understand Extend, and how Nimbeely became one of the first independent partners focused solely on Extend.
We explore the realities of starting a Workday business — from finding the right mix of sales and technical skills to building trust among partners, balancing short-term delivery with long-term strategy, and knowing when AI truly adds value. Whether you’re a Workday leader, consultant, or executive, you’ll walk away with practical lessons and inspiration for navigating change.
For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer
Connect with Keith and Alan on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanraftery/
NEW BOOK- Workday Gold, Volume 3, Navigating Your Career
To preorder the book and pick it up at Workday Rising in San Francisco in September
It will officially be released on October 1, 2025. Currently available on most book platforms for pre-order.