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In this episode of Workday Gold, Keith Bitikofer interviews Demetrio Wazar-Santana, a seasoned Workday Solutions Architect. They discuss Demetrio's journey in the Workday ecosystem, the importance of understanding both implementation and post-production phases, and the critical role of documentation and change management in successful Workday projects. The conversation also covers the significance of user engagement in testing, data quality ownership, and aligning Workday solutions with business goals. Demetrio shares valuable insights from his recent stabilization projects and emphasizes the need for effective stakeholder engagement and governance.

Takeaways
- The role of a solutions architect involves looking at the big picture.
- Documentation is essential to avoid future pain points.
- Engaging users in testing helps identify issues early.
- Change management is crucial for user adoption.
- Data quality ownership can be a significant challenge.
- Stakeholder engagement is vital for project success.
- Aligning Workday solutions with business goals is essential.
- Just because you can implement a solution doesn't mean you should.

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Keywords
Workday, Solutions Architect, Change Management, Data Quality, Stakeholder Engagement, User Testing, Documentation, HR Technology, Workday Implementation, Workday Stabilization