WHAT SETS US APART
Experienced Enterprise System Practitioners
Our team brings deep experience supporting complex enterprise platform initiatives, including large-scale Workday implementations and operational support. We understand the technical, operational, and organizational considerations required to successfully deploy and sustain modern administrative systems.
Hands-On Delivery Model
We take an embedded, collaborative approach to delivery—working alongside client teams throughout the project lifecycle. This model ensures effective knowledge transfer and prepares internal teams to confidently manage and sustain the system after go-live.
Cross-Functional Expertise
Our consultants bring experience across HR, Finance, Payroll, Benefits, Reporting, and Integrations. This cross-functional perspective allows us to evaluate decisions holistically and ensure solutions support the broader needs of the organization.
Boutique Focus, High-Impact Teams
As a boutique firm, we prioritize expertise, responsiveness, and quality of delivery. Our teams consist of seasoned professionals with certifications across multiple Workday modules and a track record of delivering measurable outcomes.
Built for Long-Term Success
Our approach emphasizes sustainable design, operational alignment, and practical governance. We focus not only on implementation, but on helping organizations build systems and processes that remain effective long after the project concludes.
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.
Skilled in driving design and configuration strategies, ensuring smooth transitions through discovery, design, testing, and go-live phases, and delivering successful outcomes for large multi-institutional universities. Proficient in aligning institutional needs with Workday best practices and optimizing complex business processes for high performance outcomes.
SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGMENT APPROACH
Our firm’s approach to software project management is grounded in our core philosophy:
"Think ahead, design efficient processes, and empower institutions through hands-on collaboration and innovative tools. We believe successful ERP implementations are not just about delivering a system – they are about transforming how a university operates, supports its people, and sustains excellence."
Key Success Factors
We consider the following to be the most critical factors in the success of our projects:
Future-State Process Design:
We prioritize designing business processes that reflect
the institution’s desired future state, rather than simply replicating legacy workflows. This includes reimagining how service centers operate, how employees interact with systems, and how policies are embedded into daily operations.
Client Empowerment Through Embedded Collaboration:
We work side-by-side with client teams throughout the entire implementation, ensuring continuous knowledge transfer and hands-on learning. This approach empowers university staff to take ownership of the system and confidently support it post go-live.
Cross-Functional Impact Awareness:
Every decision is evaluated for its ripple effect across HR, Finance, Student, and IT functions. We use impact matrices and stakeholder alignment tools to ensure cohesive, institution-wide transformation.
Product-Centric Focus:
We align our work with Workday’s native capabilities, ensuring that configurations are sustainable, scalable, and aligned with best practices.
Policy-Driven Design:
We ensure that university policies, especially those related to compliance, data privacy, and employment, are embedded into system design and workflows.
Leadership Alignment:
We ensure executive stakeholders are engaged early and consistently, aligning project goals with institutional priorities and driving momentum across departments.
