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
The Independent Path with Tony “Mr. Energy” Velasquez
Thinking about going independent in the Workday ecosystem? In this episode of Workday Gold, I talk with Tony Velasquez—better known as “Mr. Energy”—about his journey from partner-side consultant to independent consultant and project leader. Tony shares how independence gave him the flexibility to prioritize family while also creating opportunities to serve clients more holistically.
We cover the ups and downs of independent life: building a pipeline, embracing failure, staying humble, and investing in people. Tony’s people-first approach—“I don’t implement software. I serve people.”—captures the heart of this conversation. Whether you’re considering independence or just want to better understand how independents add value, this episode is full of insights you can apply today.
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 Tony on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrenergyvelasquez/
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.