Kunal V. Deshmukh
About Kunal V. Deshmukh
Kunal V. Deshmukh is the North America Service Readiness Lead at Alight Solutions, specializing in HCM solutions and SaaS integration.
Professional Background
Kunal V. Deshmukh is currently serving as the North America Service Readiness Lead at Alight Solutions, a role he commenced in March 2022. His career spans diverse roles and industries, having previously worked at NorthgateArinso as a Senior SAP Consultant for 11 years. Prior to that, Kunal was a Business Systems Analyst at Avid Technology from 2007 to 2011, an HR Functional Consultant at Parasoft in 2006 for 11 months, and an IT Support Specialist at the University of Oklahoma from 2004 to 2005.
Experience in SAP Consulting
Kunal V. Deshmukh has an extensive background in SAP HCM, highlighted by his 11-year tenure as a Senior SAP Consultant at NorthgateArinso. In this role, he specialized in delivering HCM solutions, handling both on-premise and cloud-based systems. His expertise encompasses the migration and integration of legacy HRIS systems to modern SaaS platforms. His work predominantly involved collaborating with functional, cross-functional, and business teams to implement comprehensive HCM solutions.
Educational Background
Kunal V. Deshmukh completed his Master of Science courses at the University of Oklahoma, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, completing his studies there from 1998 to 2001. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in IT and SAP consulting.
Roles in IT and Analysis
Before his long tenure at NorthgateArinso, Kunal V. Deshmukh held a variety of roles in the IT and HR domains. As a Business Systems Analyst at Avid Technology from 2007 to 2011, he was involved in analyzing business systems to improve operational efficiency. He also served as an HR Functional Consultant at Parasoft in 2006 and as an IT Support Specialist at the University of Oklahoma from 2004 to 2005.
Expertise in HCM Solutions
Kunal V. Deshmukh specializes in implementing state-of-the-art HCM solutions. His work involves a combination of on-premise and cloud-based systems, with a strong focus on secondary HRIS system migration and integration to SaaS platforms. He frequently collaborates with functional, cross-functional, and business teams to ensure the successful deployment and operation of these systems.