Eric Garner
About Eric Garner
Eric Garner is the Workday Data Conversion Tool Lead at Alight Solutions, with extensive experience in data management and application support.
Title and Current Position
Eric Garner currently holds the position of Workday Data Conversion Tool Lead at Alight Solutions. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of a large-scale ETL application for Workday conversion activities, incorporating data validation, correction, transformation, and loading using Workday web services.
Career at Alight Solutions
Eric Garner has had a significant career at Alight Solutions. Before his current role, he served as Senior Business Technical Analyst - Common Data Store from 2011 to 2016 and as Systems Analyst - Common Data Store from 2006 to 2010. His responsibilities included supervising database and Java developers, managing change requests, and maintaining online documentation for the ETL application.
Previous Positions
Before joining Alight Solutions, Eric Garner worked at Kennesaw State University as an Application Support Professional II from 2005 to 2006. Prior to that, he was a Technical Support Specialist at Jefferson State Community College from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, he held the role of Technology Lead at Aon Hewitt from 1998 to 2004, overseeing technology solutions and support.
Educational Background
Eric Garner studied at Auburn University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his professional roles in technology and data management.
Major Projects and Initiatives
Eric Garner has led the design and implementation of a major ETL application for Workday conversion activities, which includes tasks such as data validation, correction, transformation, and loading. He has collaborated with IT Operations on server upgrades and architecture changes and has managed daily database tasks. He also defined the conversion strategy and methodology for a full-scale Workday conversion involving HCM, Payroll History, Compensation, Absence, and Benefits data.