PeopleSoft Education at RECONNECT Live!

BLUEPRINT 4D Opening Keynote

Unbreakable: Building Your Personal Future-Ready Operating System

Presented by:

Chris Laping, CIO & bestselling author, People Before Things

Abstract:

In a world obsessed with the next big tech disruption, bestselling author and 4x CIO Chris Laping reveals a surprising truth: the key to future success lies in timeless human fundamentals. In this powerful keynote, he reveals how to build your personal operating system for navigating change—one that’s engineered for growth rather than mere survival.

Drawing from extensive research into peak performance and nearly two decades of C-suite experience, Laping demonstrates why investing in people skills at 3x the rate of technical skills is crucial for sustained success. You’ll discover the simple ‘keystone habits’ that differentiate unbreakable professionals from those who struggle with change, and learn practical tools for maximizing your impact within your ‘four walls’ of control.

Whether you’re a hands-on practitioner or senior leader, you’ll walk away with immediately applicable strategies to upgrade your professional operating system, enhance your influence, and take conscious control of your future.

PeopleSoft Keynote

PeopleSoft Update and Investment Strategy

Presented by:

Paco Aubrejuan, SVP, Applications Development, Oracle

Abstract:

Join Paco Aubrejuan, Oracle’s Senior VP of Applications and leader of PeopleSoft, as he kicks off the annual RECONNECT Live! at BLUEPRINT 4D conference with the PeopleSoft Update and Investment Strategy session.

At this session, you’ll hear about some of the recently delivered strategic enhancements, and the investment strategy for PeopleSoft. You will also see live demonstrations of upcoming capabilities that deliver simplicity and drive higher productivity, such as the new PeopleSoft Homepage, Smart Prompts, Approval Insights. Find out how customers are running PeopleSoft on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to cut operating costs and provide intelligent, autonomous management of their PeopleSoft environments. Finally, you will understand how PeopleSoft products – coupled with Oracle technology, hardware, and applications – can deliver even greater value to PeopleSoft customers.

PeopleSoft Tools & Tech

PeopleSoft Technology Update

Presented by:

Sasank Vemana, Director, PeopleTools Product Management, Oracle

Abstract:

Oracle continues to invest in PeopleSoft PeopleTools technology. In this session, you will hear about the key features delivered in the latest release. Topics covered are user experience improvements, Oracle’s full suite of cloud-ready lifecycle management tools (including PeopleSoft Cloud Manager), analytics, search, emerging technology, and more.

PeopleSoft HCM

PeopleSoft HCM, Learning, and HR HelpDesk Product Update and Roadmap

Presented by:

Russell Broom, Vice President, Applications Development, Oracle

Abstract:

Attend this session to get an update on the continuous delivery of new features in PeopleSoft HCM, Learning, and HR HelpDesk applications. You will learn about features recently made available and the roadmap of planned features that you can look forward to over the next 12 – 18 months. This session will showcase how your organization can increase efficiency and get better insight into your business processes, productivity gains, and improve the user experience through investments made across PeopleSoft Human Capital Management, Enterprise Learning Management, and HR HelpDesk.

PeopleSoft ERP

PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Product Roadmap and Update

Presented by:

Richa Dubey, Senior Director, Oracle Product Strategy, Oracle

Abstract:

Attend this session to get an update on the continuous delivery of new features in PeopleSoft ERP/FSCM applications. You will learn about features recently made available and the roadmap of planned features that you can look forward to over the next 12 – 18 months. This session will showcase how your organization can increase efficiency of business processes, get better insight and see productivity gains through investments made across PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management.

What’s new in PeopleSoft Search and Insights

Presented by:

Sasank Vemana, Director, PeopleTools Product Management, Oracle

Abstract:

PeopleSoft Search and Insights powered by OpenSearch are a significant investment area within the PeopleSoft technology stack and play a key role in providing consumer-grade user experience capabilities. This session will cover the latest improvements to the Search Framework with hands-on examples and a focus on Search, Real-Time Indexing, and Insights.

PeopleSoft Innovator Stories

Presented by:

Sasank Vemana, Director, PeopleTools Product Management, Oracle

Abstract:

In a time of accelerating change, are you wondering what new features other customers like you are adopting? Join Srilakshmi Ramachandra and Greg Parikh as they harness data from PeopleSoft Innovators we’ve recognized in the last year creating data-stories that inspire, lead to action and enable you to create your own playing field. Go deeper into a few of the most compelling stories to understand what is important, as well as where and how true value can be determined in a way that energizes staff and encourages organizations to get meaningful business value out of their PeopleSoft investment.

Deploying Insights: The good, the bad, and the lessons learned

Presented by:

Devin McCall, North Dakota University System

Abstract:

A presentation looking at the North Dakota University System’s deployment of Insights across HCM, and the lessons learned along the way. This presentation will also explore the communication and the work put in from our Functional and technical team while deploying insights.

Refinement of Fluid Enrollment

Presented by:

Pooja Mishra, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Abstract:

We at Northwestern Medicine were early adapters of Fluid Enrollment for Open Enrollment and New Hires. Its been 6 years since we implemented this and we will present to you how it has only refined year after year.

Improving User Experience and Productivity with Functional Tools

Presented by:

Michelle Phelps, Evergy Inc.

Abstract:

This session will show how we, as a functional support team, use delivered tools like related content, work centers, page and field configurator. alerts and more to improve user experience, user productivity, as well as save users from themselves-. all without needing any assistance from developers. We will show how to create simple related content, with drilling URL’s as well has how our organization uses these tools to help stay efficient.

Peoplesoft Test Framework Roundtable

Presented by:

Jennifer Gilbert, King County, Washington

Abstract:

Calling all PTF users! Whether you’re a veteran, brand new, or wanting to learn more, come join us in discussing all aspects of PTF. Questions, pain points, and neat-o solutions are all on the table with our panel of PTF-Users.

Robbin Velayedam
Senior Director, HCM Product Strategy, Oracle

Robbin has spent the majority of his professional career designing, developing, and championing HR, Talent Management, CRM, and Workforce applications to customers of all sizes and industries. He began his journey with PeopleSoft in 1998 and has been involved with Oracle PeopleSoft applications either as a customer or in Product Management. He has worked in a variety of functional areas with product development such as Approvals, Analytics, Self Service, Mobile/Fluid, and Shared Components.

As a Director of Product Management and Strategy, he currently serves as a conduit between customers and the development organization to ensure user expectations are met with new functionality. Robbin’s partnership with the PeopleSoft user community has been a part of his team’s overall responsibility of maintaining strong engagement with all PeopleSoft customers. Over the years, Robbin has been a frequent speaker at user conferences and hosts webinars focused on helping customers maximize their current investment in PeopleSoft.

Alex Man
Group Vice President of Applications Development, Oracle

Alex Man currently serves as the Group Vice President of Applications Development at Oracle, where he leads the development group for the PeopleSoft applications, as well as Oracle’s Fusion Permitting and Licensing product family. With over 30 years of experience in technology, particularly in ERP, Alex embarked on his career at Accenture after earning a bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer, and Economics from the University of Hong Kong.

Having joined the General Ledger Development team in the early days of PeopleSoft, Alex has traversed various leadership roles in development, product management, architecture, and quality assurance within the realms of PeopleSoft and Oracle. Renowned as a subject matter expert in Financials, he continues to bring his wealth of knowledge to shape the future of applications development.