Why Catalyst
Built for
Complexity
Large organizations don't have standard Workday environments. They have complex workforces, layered configurations, and integration landscapes that have evolved well beyond the original implementation. That is exactly where we work best.
Partner
Alumni
Our consultants came from the firms that build Workday for the largest organizations in the country. That insider knowledge is what we bring to every engagement - on your side.
Vendor
Neutral
No referral or reseller relationship with Workday or any implementation partner. We have no financial relationship with either. Your success is our only interest.
We Deepen Existing Capability
We structure every engagement to transfer knowledge as we go - so your team's Workday capability grows with every deliverable we produce. That is how we measure whether an engagement succeeded.
Embedded Knowledge Transfer
We train your team as we build, ensuring long-term
sustainability and reduced dependency. Our approach includes live documentation,
shadowing, and hands-on configuration walkthroughs.
Our People
The Minds Behind Catalyst
Kyle Salter
Managing Director
Experienced Workday Implementation Architect and Leader with over twelve years of experience specializing in Workday transformations across Higher Education, Finance, and Technology sectors. Proven expertise in Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence Management, with a strong track record of leading complex ERP projects.
Dhiraj Shivnani
Managing Director
Workday Transformation Leader with over 11 years of experience delivering transformations across Higher Education, and Public Sector institutions. Recognized depth in HCM and Benefits, with additional expertise across Learning, Recruiting, and Reporting. Known for guiding institutions through complex design decisions and building configurations that scale beyond go-live.
Lisa Adams-Verge
Principal Consultant
Senior Workday Transformation Leader with over nine years of experience advising higher education institutions on enterprise system strategy and organizational design. Brings deep expertise across HCM, Compensation, and Learning, with a focus on aligning complex institutional needs to scalable, sustainable Workday solutions.
Patrick Tretina
Senior Consultant
Senior Workday Transformation Leader with over a decade of experience leading multi-institution higher education and healthcare implementations. Deep expertise in HCM, Talent & Performance, and Benefits, with additional strength in Payroll, Time & Absence, and Learning. Known for building configurations that scale beyond go-live.