Surabhi Shekhar
Technology Lead – HR & Finance Systems | AI & Data Integration Architect | Workday | Cloud & Automation Strategist
- Role
- Solutions Architect - Hire to Retire Processes & Technology at Amgen
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Surabhi Shekhar
I’m a technology lead specializing in architecting scalable, AI-driven systems that transform HR and Finance operations. With over 11 years of experience across enterprise environments, I combine hands-on engineering depth with strategic leadership to deliver intelligent automation, data integration, and analytics platforms that drive measurable business impact.At Amgen, I lead end-to-end technology initiatives across Workday, SAP, and enterprise data platforms — overseeing architecture design, system integrations, and AI solution development. I’ve engineered solutions that reduced financial posting times by 75%, automated core HR processes, and enabled predictive insights through in-house AI tools.Previously at the American Cancer Society, I modernized HR analytics infrastructure and led the implementation of new talent systems, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and performance optimization across the organization.My leadership philosophy is grounded in technical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship. I thrive in roles where I can guide engineering teams to build high-impact, compliant, and future-ready systems that blend technology with human insight.Core Competencies: Engineering Leadership | AI & Automation | Systems Architecture | Workday & SAP Integrations | Data Engineering | Cloud Infrastructure | Agile Delivery | Global Technology Governance
Experience
Solutions Architect - Hire to Retire Processes & Technology
Sep 2022 — Present · US
Led and delivered the Workday Payroll implementation — owning integration design, data conversion, and validation across complex global scenarios.Led the modernization of recruiting technology, implementing Radancy and decommissioning Smashfly for improved automation and efficiency.Re-engineered SAP GL–Workday integration middleware, cutting posting time by 75% and reducing operational costs by 50%.Built and scaled in-house AI tools for HR and Finance teams, enabling predictive analytics, data automation, and smarter decision-making.Directed the redesign of Amgen’s MAP AI platform, improving model performance, automation flow, and scalability.Partnered with global stakeholders to ensure AI compliance across diverse legal and governance frameworks.I focus on engineering solutions that unify data, automation, and intelligence, helping Amgen build a more connected, efficient, and insight-driven enterprise.
Education
MIT Sloan School of Management
Management Analytics
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Development
2006 — 2009
Cornell University ILR School
Strategic Human Resource Leadership, Human Resources Development
2019 — 2020
XLRI Jamshedpur
PGCHRM, Human Resources Development
2014 — 2015
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