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PeopleSoft RECONNECT 2025 Conference Sessions

P-051563

Stay Vanilla, Look Modern: Reimagining YOUR PeopleSoft UX

GT UX
Presenter: Bill Freire
Organization: University of California Office of the President
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 12:30 PM ET
Track: Human Capital Management
Susie Mendoza - Product Manager, UCPath Center
Bill Freire - Assistant Director of IT, UCPath Center

Abstract

PeopleTools provides a powerful set of capabilities to create an engaging, efficient, and intuitive user experience, and this session will show how to make the most of them. The University of California recently completed a transformative project that fully leveraged delivered PeopleTools features and Gideon Taylor's WebUX techniques to personalize content based on each employee's role, responsibilities, and circumstances. No additional system layer was required, just thoughtful design, optimized configuration, and a focus on minimizing clicks while maximizing usability.

This initiative not only elevated the user experience but also simplified the technical environment. By consolidating functionality and streamlining the interface, the team was able to retire legacy systems, resulting in measurable savings in operating costs and maintenance. In just a few months, the project demonstrated how a PeopleTools environment can deliver a sleek, app-like interface while staying true to delivered features. If you want to see how to unlock the full potential of PeopleTools UX, this session is for you.
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P-051852

PeopleSoft: Your Launchpad for Transformation — GT eForms, AI, and Automation in Action

GT eForms AI
Presenter: Paul Taylor
Organization: Gideon Taylor
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 3:00 PM ET
Paul Taylor is an accomplished CEO with over two decades of experience in the information technology sector, particularly in business process improvement and automation. He founded Gideon Taylor Consulting in 2001, where he focuses on transforming organizations by leveraging eForms, AI/ML chatbots, and RPA to streamline operations. His career began in systems analysis at the City of Provo, where he developed an early passion for PeopleSoft solutions. Paul is known not only for his technical expertise but also for his resilience in navigating business challenges. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brigham Young University, which adds a unique perspective to his leadership style.

Abstract

Your team struggles with usability, support requests keep stacking up, reporting takes too long, and your best developer just retired. Sound familiar? Here's the good news: PeopleSoft can be your transformation launchpad. With the right tools and vision, you can turn the platform you already have into a modern, intuitive system that works beautifully for your users.

In this session, Gideon Taylor—an Oracle partner—shares practical solutions implemented for more than 200 PeopleSoft customers tackling similar challenges. We'll show you GT eForms transforming complex workflows into mobile-responsive forms that users love, AI digital assistants handling repetitive questions so your team doesn't have to, automated processes that eliminate manual data entry, and reporting tools that your teams can use with confidence.

This session is ideal for PeopleSoft managers, developers, and analysts who want to deliver tailored user experiences while maintaining system stability. You'll see live demonstrations, realistic implementation timelines, real ROI numbers, and actionable next steps—whether you're ready to move now or building your case for later.
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P-051591

Troubleshooting PeopleSoft Performance: Five Costly Mistakes and the 'Mechanic Mindset' That Helps You Fix Them

PS Developer
Presenter: John Marcus
Organization: Gideon Taylor
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 11:15 AM ET
Track: PeopleTools and Technology
John Marcus, Senior System Engineer

Abstract

When PeopleSoft performance suffers, users feel it first: slow login times, unresponsive pages, confusing error messages, etc. But when it's time to troubleshoot, even experienced teams can get lost in the weeds of log files, server layers, and cloudy assumptions about where the problem originates. This session exposes costly pitfalls: chasing the wrong log, presuming infrastructure is sound, and skipping basics.

We'll emphasize clear user input, architecture awareness, and the discipline to start at the beginning, applying an old-school mechanic's mindset: check assumptions and test fundamentals. Drawing on years supporting education, government, and corporate environments, we'll teach you to spot patterns, avoid rabbit holes, and navigate PeopleSoft's logging. We'll apply an old-school problem-solving mindset to a high-tech platform: check your assumptions, test the basics, and don't skip the fundamentals, because systems tend to break in predictable ways. You'll leave with a practical troubleshooting framework you can use immediately to improve uptime, responsiveness, and your team's ability to solve the right problems faster.
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P-051850

10 PeopleTools Gems to Level-Up Navigation, UX, and Productivity

GT UX
Presenter: Lynette Chaudoin
Organization: Gideon Taylor
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:30 PM ET
With over 21 years of expertise in business process mapping and systems architecture and a Master's of Science in Human Resource Management, Lynette excels in delivering customized solutions that enhance efficiency, flexibility, and user experience. Specializing in complex workflow automation and bringing new ideas to life, Lynette has led numerous high-impact projects across diverse industries, including higher education and public sector clients. Her leadership in implementing PeopleSoft's Fluid technologies, Approval Frameworks, and GT eForms™ has streamlined business operations, enabling clients to improve system performance and achieve greater productivity. From employee onboarding to financial management and compliance tracking, Lynette's innovative solutions empower organizations to simplify their processes while staying ahead of industry trends.

Abstract

PeopleSoft delivers a wealth of built-in tools designed to modernize the user experience, streamline navigation, and reduce the need for customizations — yet many organizations never take full advantage of them. This session spotlights three of the most underutilized areas within PeopleTools that can quickly elevate usability and engagement.

We'll explore how you can make PeopleSoft not only more efficient, but also more visually aligned with your organization's brand and more adaptable to your business needs. You'll leave inspired to implement these tools and show your users that PeopleSoft can be both powerful and pleasing to use.

Key Topics:
1) Simplify and modernize navigation by effectively using Landing Pages, Dashboards, Workcenters, Tiles, PS Insights, and Global Search to create a more intuitive user experience.
2) Apply branding and design elements that align PeopleSoft with their organization's digital identity using PeopleTools' built-in configuration and branding options.
3) Leverage configurable frameworks such as Search Configuration, Activity Guides, and Notification Composer to replace customizations and tailor PeopleSoft functionality to unique business processes.
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P-051582

OOP Revolution: Supercharging PeopleSoft with Object-Oriented Programming

PS Developer
Presenter: Jay Jorgensen
Organization: Gideon Taylor
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1:45 PM ET
Jay Jorgensen is a Product Lead at Gideon Taylor and a PeopleSoft/PeopleTools 8.5x Certified Implementation Specialist. As a motivated PeopleSoft technical consultant, Jay specializes in making PeopleSoft implementations work better and smarter through business process automation and GT eForms. He focuses on Oracle Cloud Consulting, GT eForms, and PeopleSoft technical consulting, bringing expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud Consulting and PaymentTalk to help organizations optimize their enterprise systems.

Abstract

Take a deep dive into the transformative potential of object-oriented programming (OOP) in PeopleSoft. Build cleaner, more efficient, reusable PeopleCode by applying principles like encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Learn how to read and follow delivered PS app package/class structures for better development, support, and maintenance of your PS implementation.
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P-051536

Odds Are 10-to-1 There's a Form Solution for That! Multi-College Processing GT eForm's Journey

GT eForms
Presenter: Jose Robles
Organization: Maricopa Community Colleges
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 3:00 PM ET
Track: Campus Solutions/Student Cloud
I started in 2007 (circa PeopleSoft adoption at Maricopa County Community College District) as a Federal Work-Study student working with Financial Aid (FA), progressing through Tech II and FA Assistant. In 2016 I transitioned to a Business Systems Analyst – FA, 2021 advanced to Sr. BSA for FA. I bring a strong functional background with limited technical experience in Campus Solutions and related FA systems.

Abstract

Maricopa County Community College District has 10 colleges sharing a single PeopleSoft instance. How do you take 10 sets of Financial Aid forms and consolidate them into one group inside PeopleSoft? GT eForms!

Covered Topics:
• Now You See It, Now You Don't – Controlling View Access (VisualIF)
• Routing (Augmented), Search Sets, Configured Segments
• Wear your Black Tie: Invitation to a Form(al) Event – Tokens and Contributors
• You've Got Mail – unique Notifications to A and B at the same time
• May I Assist You? Ida know, can you? – use case for GT eForms Assistant
• Let the Dev's Take a Vacation – Configurable CI (partially), Query Records and Query View Builder (fewer custom views)
• Mapping the Most Direct(ions) Route – Search Page Tile & Instructions
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P-051592

How to Apply PeopleSoft PUM Images and CPUs with Minimal Downtime, More Confidence, and Greater Peace of Mind

GT Keep Current
Presenter: John Marcus
Organization: Gideon Taylor
Date/Time: Thursday, October 30, 2025, 11:15 AM ET
Track: PeopleTools and Technology
John Marcus, Senior System Engineer

Abstract

Staying current with PeopleSoft PUM images and Critical Patch Updates (CPUs) is essential, but limited resources, too many environments, and too little time make it hard. Without a clear plan, updates can cause downtime, missed features, and risk. This session shares tactics to streamline your updates: manage change packages, structure testing, and safely minimize downtime.

Drawing on years of experience across hundreds of environments—including complex efforts with a dozen+ PUMs—we'll share a refined playbook that delivers updates as fast as 30 minutes, averaging about 4 hours. You'll leave with an adaptable framework to reduce risk, shorten windows, and keep teams current without burnout—plus practical tools you can apply immediately, whether you're handling quarterly updates or simply want a better process.
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Process Automation Crisis

Manual processes waste 160,000 hours annually

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Enterprise AI Adoption

AI is proliferating without IT oversight

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Skills Gap Challenge

80% of companies struggling to find talent

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Updates Block Feature Adoption

Three PUMs plus four Critical Patches annually

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Unmet UX Expectations

28% of millennials treat UX as essential

Lack of Cloud Strategy

Organizations attempt migrations without expertise

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Process Automation Crisis

Manual processes waste 160,000 hours annually

🤖

Enterprise AI Adoption

AI is proliferating without IT oversight

👥

Skills Gap Challenge

80% of companies struggling to find talent

🔄

Updates Block Feature Adoption

Three PUMs plus four Critical Patches annually

📱

Unmet UX Expectations

28% of millennials treat UX as essential

Lack of Cloud Strategy

Organizations attempt migrations without expertise

Solution Details

Upcoming Training

Explore our comprehensive training calendar featuring hands-on workshops, expert presentations, and interactive sessions across key technical and functional domains to accelerate your enterprise transformation.
  • Intro to GT eForms – Oct. 20-24
    Comprehensive, mixed-client training session perfect for new team members or anyone looking for a refresher on GT eForms capabilities.
  • GT Batch Tool – Oct. 23
    Streamline multiple form submissions with the GT Batch Tool for efficient processing.
  • GT Developer Tools – Oct. 29
    Discover powerful GT developer tools to debug, trace, test, and migrate more efficiently.
  • Advanced Workflow – Nov. 4
    Create custom approval routes with advanced workflow capabilities, dive into delegations, push notifications, and GT solutions like Augmented Routing and the Reminder Tool.

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