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Before you create another Workday security group, ask what the business actually needs. In episode 89 of Workday Gold, Keith Bitikofer talks with Dimitri Veleris of Adaptive Consulting Group about practical governance, giving users only the access their work requires, and keeping security manageable. They share examples of how seemingly small requests can create lasting testing and support responsibilities—and how better questions can lead to simpler solutions.
The conversation also covers documenting security tests, monitoring proxy activity in nonproduction environments, and Dimitri’s approach to continuous security and change monitoring. Plus, Dimitri shares lessons from independent consulting, co-founding a firm, and launching a product, including why demonstrating value, building relationships, and continuing to learn matter throughout a Workday career.
Dimitri also shares about the new security monitoring tool and company he recently launched, Argeye.

For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer
Connect with Keith and Dimitri on LinkedIn at: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitriveleris/
For more information about Dimitri and his new Workday Security Monitoring tool, please see the links below:
 www.adaptiveconsultinggroup.com
www.argeye.com

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An AI agent inherits a worker’s permissions. An integration works but makes far more API calls than anyone realized. An app takes less time to build, while its security still needs careful review. Michael Domingo returns to Workday Gold to help Keith Bitikofer unpack the practical questions behind the Workday Rising 2026 announcements.
Michael and Keith discuss security cleanup, Flex Credit planning, accountability after agents go live, and the proposed Workday Candidate Profile. They also explore how practitioners can build AI skills as organizations move at different speeds. Listen for concrete ways to prepare your team and make more informed decisions about what comes next.

For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer
Connect with Keith and Michael on LinkedIn at: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpdomingo/
Sign up for Michael's "The Department of First Things First" Newsletter:
https://www.michaelpdomingo.com/

Other resources mentioned on the episode:
LINK to Incubane’s Rising Summary Doc: https://www.incubane.com/risingrecap

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What does it take to build a lasting career as an independent Workday consultant? Amy Stovall, founder of Peak Consulting Services, joins Keith as she approaches 15 years of independent consulting. They discuss evaluating opportunities, understanding consulting rates and markups, building a network, and balancing client delivery with the responsibilities of running a business.
Amy also explains the source-to-pay process and how her supply chain expertise helps customers connect Workday capabilities to strategic priorities. Whether you’re considering independent consulting or already working independently, this conversation offers practical perspective on knowing your value, staying current, and choosing work that fits your goals.
For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer
Connect with Keith and Amy on LinkedIn at: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylstovall/

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AI is making it easier to inspect, build, and eventually modify enterprise applications. But as the effort required to make a change decreases, another challenge becomes increasingly important: understanding everything that change might affect.
Laith Kosa joins Keith to explore the role of context in enterprise systems. They discuss how Workday configuration connects to security, business processes, integrations, identity platforms, and other applications—and why so much of that understanding still depends on institutional knowledge held by experienced team members.
They also consider what happens as AI increases the speed and volume of system changes, why preserving enterprise context will become increasingly important, and how the skills Workday professionals need may evolve.
For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer
Connect with Keith and Laith on LinkedIn at: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laithkosa/
https://coraa.work/

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In this episode of Workday Gold, Keith talks with Nicki Uchin, partner at Corner Office Consultants, about how the Workday job market is changing and what candidates can do to stand out. Nicki shares lessons from her path through teaching, coaching, and recruiting, and explains why listening, curiosity, and understanding someone’s real motivators still matter in an increasingly automated hiring process.
Keith and Nicki also discuss AI-generated job descriptions and resumes, how Workday roles are becoming broader and more strategic, how to quantify your experience, and why LinkedIn is becoming a “live resume.” They also dig into contract rates, staffing markups, networking, and what independent consultants need to understand about treating themselves like a business.
For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer
Connect with Keith and Nicki on LinkedIn at: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickiuchin/
https://cornerofficeconsultants.com/
https://wdbeacon.com/