Sathvik Kanam

Sathvik Kanam is a distinguished Workday Solutions Architect with over nine years of progressive experience in the design, implementation, and optimization of Human Capital Management (HCM), Finance, Payroll, and Recruiting modules across diverse global organizations. A passionate and visionary leader in enterprise technology, Sathvik has consistently delivered cutting-edge solutions that drive digital transformation, enhance employee experience, and optimize operational efficiency. Sathvik holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, which laid the foundation for his rapid ascent in the domain of HRIS and enterprise integration. With hands-on proficiency in Workday Studio, Workday Extend, EIB, Core Connectors, and APIs using REST and SOAP protocols, he has engineered numerous end-to-end integrations that connect Workday with internal systems and external vendors, advancing the digital capabilities of leading organizations. Currently serving as Director and Technical Lead at Prudential Financial, Sathvik leads a high-performing HRIS team supporting global Workday operations. In this strategic role, he has driven the development of scalable Workday solutions across multiple functional areas while spearheading key initiatives involving compliance, audit readiness, and system enhancements. His leadership has been pivotal in aligning HR technology with business goals, ensuring seamless cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes. He has also overseen large-scale transformation projects, set product roadmaps, and managed end-to-end release cycles, strengthening Prudential’s position as a tech-forward enterprise. Previously, Sathvik served as Workday Architect at First Advantage Inc, where he developed a roadmap for Workday integrations and led the architectural design of interfaces that connected Workday with internal and third-party platforms. He introduced integration dashboards that significantly improved monitoring and issue resolution and played a critical role in reconfiguring payroll and absence management frameworks for improved accuracy and compliance. His ability to rebuild a faulty General Ledger configuration just before go-live exemplifies his composure and expertise under pressure. At Indeed Inc., Sathvik’s role as Integration Solutions Architect spanned nearly four years, where he was instrumental in implementing Workday modules for finance, benefits, and payroll. He developed high-impact integrations with platforms such as MuleSoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, and led the migration from legacy SFTP-based data exchanges to modern API and RAAS models. His custom Workday Studio solutions automated complex processes like time-off corrections and equity vesting schedules, bringing enhanced automation and accuracy to enterprise HR functions. Earlier in his career, at Lifetime Fitness, Sathvik pioneered integrations for inventory and payroll, designed standardized EDI formats for multiple vendors, and implemented Time Tracking using third-party vendors like Hub Staff. His custom-built solutions with the Royal Bank of Canada and Absorb helped automate payroll and certification tracking, demonstrating his aptitude for architecting business-critical, compliant systems. Sathvik’s foundational experience stems from leading Workday implementations and integration projects for clients like Premier Health Solutions and Sunbelt Rentals, where he configured and maintained core HR, benefits, and payroll integrations. His extensive expertise in developing XSLT scripts, custom reports, and exposing them as web services underscores his deep technical proficiency and commitment to high-quality, reusable solutions. Beyond technical excellence, Sathvik is a dynamic mentor and operational strategist who fosters a culture of learning and innovation. He has conducted numerous knowledge transfer sessions, led cross functional prioritization meetings, and nurtured future leaders within his teams. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail, methodical change control processes, and unwavering dedication to business alignment and quality assurance. From redesigning payroll calculations for thousands of employees to integrating survey data pipelines that power engagement analytics, Sathvik’s innovations have made lasting impacts on workforce strategy and system intelligence. He exemplifies leadership in enterprise digital transformation and stands as a testament to the power of human-centric, tech-enabled progress. In summary, Sathvik Kanam is a trailblazer in Workday architecture and integration, whose technical depth, strategic insight, and collaborative spirit continue to shape the future of enterprise HR and finance systems. His body of work reflects excellence, innovation, and enduring value—hallmarks of a professional worthy of national and international recognition.