The Possibility Perspective

What does it take for higher education institutions to modernize their technology ecosystem while maximizing the value of Workday? In this episode, Jeff Miller hosts a conversation with Dave Kieffer from The Tambellini Group , Houman Immen and Shawn Fournier from ERPA , and Mark Anderson from Dunwoody College of Technology . Together, they explore how higher education institutions are approaching...

What should higher education teams be paying attention to in Workday Student 2026R1? In this episode, Jeff Miller hosts a walkthrough with James Delacruz, Tina Sutherland , Terri Green , Austin Schader , Solange Anduze James , Sharon Gan , and Jonathan Cedeno from ERPA .  Together, they highlight the key features of Workday 2026R1, specifically tailored to Workday Student, covering important areas...

The 2026R1 Workday update was recently released. Let's take a look at what's in store. In this episode, Jeff Miller hosts a walkthrough with Jon Milkovich , Lauren Callaway , Rishika Akiti , Padmini Aysola , Ashley Davidson , Kate Nicholas , and Khatherine Gaines from ERPA . Together, they discuss the top features in Workday 2026R1 across financials, payroll, absence, time tracking, HCM, compensat...

Are you ready to take the stress out of ACA compliance?  In this episode, Colleen O’Brien-McFall is joined by ERPA experts Heather Williams and Beth Granozio to explore how Workday can make compliance with the Affordable Care Act easier and more efficient than ever before.  They discuss best practices for setting up Workday’s ACA reporting features, including how to handle 1094 and 1095-C forms. Y...

As higher education institutions face increasing pressure to modernize their systems, adopting Workday has become a key solution. But implementing such a transformative system requires careful planning, expertise, and a clear path to success. In this episode, Jeff Miller is joined by TJ Rains from Workday , alongside Houman Immen , Caroline Weir , and Shawn Fournier from ERPA . They discuss how Op...

Change is constant in PeopleSoft, whether it’s new regulations, technology upgrades, or the move toward cloud adoption. When the environment keeps changing, teams need a clear way to manage updates without slowing the business down. In this episode, Jeff Miller sits down with John Han from Phire , Ganesh Denduluri , and Shawn Fournier from ERPA . They explore the latest advancements in PeopleSoft...

Don’t let your PeopleSoft environment plateau. Whether you’re on-prem or already in the cloud, the right managed services provider can help you get more from your investment. Jeff Miller talks with ERPA’s Shawn Fournier and Vishal Kothari about what effective PeopleSoft managed services look like. They explore common challenges such as unpredictable costs, reactive support, and stalled progress, a...

Security isn’t a one-time fix; it’s a journey. In this episode, Jeff Miller hosts a session with Greg Wendt from Pathlock and Shawn Fournier from ERPA to explore how organizations can strengthen their PeopleSoft environments through proactive governance, risk management, and compliance strategies. Together, they discuss the importance of multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, data masking, p...

Higher education teams are gearing up for Workday’s 2025R2 release, and ERPA ’s experts are here with the roadmap.  In this episode, Jeff Miller hosts a walkthrough with Lokesh Madnavat , Terri Green , Alex Audet , Sharon Gan , Jonathan Cedeno , and Caroline Weir . They focus on student records, financial aid, and other application updates that impact registrars, advisors, and student success team...

Workday’s 2025R2 release is here. Are you ready for what’s changing? In this episode, Jeff Miller hosts a walkthrough with Jon Milkovich , Alex Maidy , Khatherine Gaines , and Rishika Akiti from ERPA . Together, they unpack Workday’s 2025R2 release, highlighting the latest updates across finance, HCM, payroll, absence, time tracking, integrations, analytics, and more. You’ll hear straightforward e...

Open enrollment can be stressful, even for experienced teams. Competing priorities, tight deadlines, and system hiccups often get in the way.  In this episode, Jeff Miller is joined by ERPA consultants Bethany Barno and Tyler Shepherd for a practical walkthrough of the open enrollment process on Workday. They cover how to build a realistic timeline, which configuration steps to focus on, and how c...

Illinois State University needed a better way to manage enterprise applications while competing for top tech talent. Their existing infrastructure wasn’t keeping up, so they turned to AWS. In this episode, Todd Smoak , Executive Director of Technology Solutions at ISU , shares how the university navigated cloud migration, tackled performance challenges, and optimized PeopleSoft in AWS. With ERPA a...

Workday has been a key part of MSCI’s operations for nearly two decades—but making the most of it takes the right approach. In this episode, Nick Fassero , Executive Director of Business Technology at MSCI , shares how his team has evolved with Workday over the years, leveraging its capabilities to create a seamless, self-sufficient HR experience. With ERPA as a trusted partner, MSCI tackled major...

While Workday is a great solution, customizing it can make it even better.   In this episode, Gwen Houldsworth , Senior Vice President of Administrative Operations, and Kimberly D’Auria , Director of Human Resources at Acenda Integrated Health , share how tailoring Workday to their nonprofit’s unique needs transformed their operations. With support from ERPA, they unified their HR and finance data...

What does it take to maximize a Workday partnership? In this episode, we look at Keystone Cooperative’s journey with Workday and how partnering with ERPA has reshaped their experience. Angela Hudgins , Vice President and CHRO at Keystone Cooperative shares how ERPA’s proactive support has enabled them to overcome challenges, from seamless open enrollment to building robust integrations with Lincol...

What does it take to transform operations in higher education? In this episode, we explore how Kansas City University, one of Missouri’s largest medical schools, has harnessed the power of ERPA’s support to elevate its Workday experience. Joining us is Ginger Harris , Director of Workday and Business Process Support. Ginger explains how ERPA’s named resources and tailored solutions empowered KCU t...

Curious about how a strategic partner can transform your company’s acquisition journey? In today’s episode, we learn how Flexera Software, a leader in technology value optimization, is navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions with a little help from ERPA. Joining us is Jennifer Matsuoka , Senior Director of People Strategy and Analytics at Flexera , who brings over 20 years of exper...

What does it take to transform Workday operations for 14,000 employees during a time of unprecedented disruption? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Donna Matteucci , Senior Director of Corporate Systems at P.F. Chang’s, to share her journey of leading the company’s transition to Workday with the help of ERPA. You’ll hear Donna break down the unique challenges of going live with Workday during th...

Interested in transforming your educational institution's technical support?  In today's episode, we'll explore how Daytona State College is doing just that.  Joining us from Daytona State College for this episode are Eric Bouse , Director of Information Technology, Carey Roebling , Senior Systems Analyst for Information Technology, and Tanika Clemons , Associate Vice President of Human Resources....

What if discovering  a security breach in your organization became the catalyst for revolutionizing your IT infrastructure?  Ann Bushnell , Business Systems Analyst at CorVel Corporation, discusses CorVel's journey—detailing their decision to migrate their PeopleSoft system to AWS. Ann shares insights on navigating resource constraints, overcoming system vulnerabilities, and ultimately boosting pe...

Optimizing your IT systems to not only save time and resources but also provide a robust, seamless experience for your entire organization. Herman Moller , Director of Information Systems at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) , shares his experience running FSCJ's IT department for over two decades with the help of ERPA.  We'll dive into FSCJ's transformation, from overcoming a challengi...

What if your organization could seamlessly integrate HR, procurement, and finance into one powerful system? One that not only saves time and money but also boosts operational efficiency. Today, we're discussing the remarkable journey of Avēsis and how they have successfully done that with ERPA to elevate their business operations. Steve Gearhart , Chief Technology Officer, and Ronda-Rhea Nueske ,...

What if you could transform your HR and financial systems to not only meet but exceed your organizational goals?  We'll explore how some incredible professionals are doing just that with the help of ERPA. Three of Kandji’s remarkable employees– Patty Quan , Corporate Controller; Queen Lee , People Operations Manager; and Brett Pugliesi , VP of Human Resources—join us in today's episode. We’ll disc...

This is The Possibility Perspective.  The show where we peel back the layers on enhancing enterprise solutions with Workday magic and PeopleSoft innovation. We’ll sit with real-time customers who've participated in our tailored services.  Whether you're eyeing a smooth Workday transition or modernizing your PeopleSoft with the power of Amazon’s public cloud (AWS), we've got you covered. We’ll dive...