Kevin D. Byers
1707 Pinta Drive - Holland, MI 49424
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a PeopleSoft Developer/Analyst position where my knowledge and
expertise may be used to help your organization achieve its goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* PeopleSoft Application Designer, PeopleCode, Change Assistant,
Query, Data Mover,SQR, Crystal, File Layout, Component Interface,
Application Engine, Integration Broker,UPK
* PeopleSoft Human Capital Management & Enterprise Learning
Management 9.0, HCM 8.9, HCM 8.8, HCM 8.3
* PeopleTools 8.49, 8.48, 8.1x
* DBMS MS SQL Server 2005 & 2000, Oracle 10g & 9, DB2
* Operating Systems: Microsoft Server 2000&2003, UNIX, MVS OS/390
* Kronos Workforce Central 5.2, Connect, Crystal
* Strong Troubleshooting and Debugging Skills
* Detail-Oriented
* Effective Listening Skills
* Strive to identify and understand the needs of customers
WORK EXPERIENCE
02/2007-02/2009 GNC Consulting, Inc.
Frankfort, IL
Consultant
GNC Lab (PeopleSoft Portal Solutions 9.0, PeopleTools 8.49,
MS SQL Server 2005)
Installed PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal 9.0. Included installation and
configuration of PeopleTools, BEA WebLogic 9.2, BEA Tuxedo 9.1, Demo
database, Application Server, Process Scheduler, PeopleBooks.
GNC Lab (PeopleSoft ELM 9.0, PeopleTools 8.48, MS SQL Server 2005)
Installed UPK Developer into a multi-user environment.
Integrated UPK content into ELM Help.
Hyatt Hotels (PeopleSoft HCM&ELM 9.0, PeopleTools 8.48, MS SQL Server 2005)
Set up, configured and tested the PeopleSoft-delivered Full and
Incremental synchronizations between HCM 9.0 and ELM 9.0 for the
development environment.
Installed the latest maintenance packs into the environment.
Project included integrating North American and International employees
from HCM into ELM.
Project also required integrating the company, business unit, location,
department and jobcode foundation data between HCM and ELM.
Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd (PeopleSoft HCM 8.9, PeopleTools 8.46,
Oracle 10g)
Modified the SQR programs that generate the Interface files for the North
American Baan GL System. These outbound interface programs generate summarized
transactions representing the Payroll earnings, deductions, and taxes for
the 17 US & Canadian Companies / 77 Paygroups.
Project activities also included unit & user acceptance testing.
Emerson Process Management (PeopleSoft HCM 8.9, PeopleTools 8.48,
Oracle 10g)
Developed PeopleTools objects for interfacing between PeopleSoft Training
Administration and Process University & Coastal/ClarityNet.
Interfaces included the import of Course and Course Completion data using
xml and csv files.
Utilized Application Engine, Component Interface, PeopleCode, and File
Layout to process the files and load into the Peoplesoft Training tables.
Additional deliverables included the loading of training history into
PeopleSoft as well as technical training and documentation.
GNC Lab (PeopleSoft FSCM 9.0, PeopleTools 8.49, MS SQL Server 2005)
Assisted GNC Resource in preparing for Financials/Supply Chain Management
8.4 to 9.0 Upgrade.
Prepared Database, Tools, and Application for the upgrade.
Completed the compare and report process. Identified client customizations.
Configured and setup Change Assistant to perform upgrade steps.
Keystone Steel & Wire (PeopleSoft HCM 9.0, PeopleTools 8.49,
MS SQL Server 2005)
Primary Technical Lead responsible for upgrade (Application 8.3 to 9.0 /
Tools 8.21 to 8.49).
Installed Tax Updates, Maintenance Packs, and ‘Required for Upgrade’
Updates and Fixes.
Key responsibility included performing technical upgrade steps using
Change Assistant.
Performed Upgrade compare and report process.
Identified and applied client customizations.
Created custom Employee Review module.
Other project activities included unit & system testing, troubleshooting
and documentation.
Wakefern Food Corporation (PeopleSoft ELM 9.0, PeopleTools 8.49,
DB2 z/OS 8.1)
Principal Technical Resource responsible for making object changes and
assisting GNC resources for ELM integration, customization, and testing.
Also performed Table set up and Security set up/revisions.
Utilized Excel to Component Interfaces, Application Engine,
Object Oriented PeopleCode and File Layout for loading Catalog Item and
Adhoc Learning tables.
Imported Training History from the HCM 8.3 database.
Briggs & Stratton (PeopleSoft HCM 8.9, PeopleTools 8.19, Oracle 9)
Developed several SQR programs and associated PeopleTools objects for
interfacing between PeopleSoft and Fidelity Investments for 401(k)
administration.
Outbound interfaces included passing PeopleSoft HR data for specific
employee events, data changes, 401(k) contributions and loan payments.
Inbound interfaces included processing an input file containing 401(k)
deferral percentage changes.
Payless ShoeSource (PeopleSoft HCM 8.8, Kronos Workforce Central 5.2,
DB2 )
Implemented Kronos Time&Attendance for 2 new distribution centers.
Developed SQR interfaces to & from Kronos and PeopleSoft.
Modified Payroll-related SQR Reports and PeopleCode.
Project deliverables also included user acceptance testing, integration,
end-user training and documentation.
11/2003-10/2006 Johnson Controls, Interior Experience
Holland, MI
Senior IT Analyst, Time&Attendance Group
* Provided end user support for Kronos Workforce Central System,
interfaces, processes, and reports for 30+ facilities, 700+ users and
10,000 employees.
* Developed custom UNIX & SQL scripts for employee attendance, system
malfunction, and data integrity anomalies.
* Successfully completed an upgrade from Kronos 4.3 to 5.0.
* Migrated Holland’s PeopleSoft Time & Labor to Kronos Workforce Central.
04/2002-10/2003 Johnson Controls, Corporate Office
Milwaukee, WI
Analyst III, HRIS Business Growth
* Developed and supported Corporate PeopleSoft HR, Benefits, and Payroll
applications.
* Member of the project team that upgraded from PeopleSoft 7.5 to 8.3.
* Developed data conversion SQRs & SQL scripts.
* Modified and tested 65+ SQRs / SQC modules for the upgrade.
* Revamped the Pension interfaces to & from Hewitt and the 401k
interfaces to & from Fidelity Investments.
* Worked with Benefit Administration processes related to Open Enrollment,
Benefits Billing and Event Maintenance.
06/1996-04/2002 Prince / Johnson Controls, Automotive Systems Group
Holland, MI
Business Analyst, HR Systems
* Member of a project team that migrated the Holland PeopleSoft system to
the Corporate PeopleSoft system.
* Streamlined our HR, Payroll, and Benefit applications resulting in
reduction of processing time and improved accuracy.
* Completely customized the PeopleSoft Time&Labor module.
* Orchestrated all major & minor upgrades.
* Worked with Garnishments, Direct Deposit, Check Reconciliation, W2,
Cobra, Base Benefits,Administer Training, and Monitor Health & Safety.
* Configured and Fine-Tuned the Application Server and Process Scheduler.
Formal Education & Training
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Training courses:
PeopleSoft 8 HCM Oracle Implementation Champion Certification
PeopleSoft 8 PeopleTools Oracle Implementation Champion Certification
PeopleSoft 8 Technology Oracle Implementation Champion Certification
PeopleSoft 8 Certified Developer – Oracle Implementation Champion
Certification
Business Problem Solving
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
Organizational Skills
Oracle Database 10g: Introduction to SQL Curriculum
XML Language Basics
Oracle Application Server 10g
The Fundamentals of Networking
KronosWorks Worldwide Users Conference
Kronos Workforce Connect
Kronos Workforce Timekeeper Technology Overview and Maint
Kronos Workforce Timekeeper Configuring and Managing Pay Rules
Kronos Workforce Timekeeper Data Collection Manager
Kronos Workforce Timekeeper Introductory Courses
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