Kranthi Kumar Routhu is a seasoned Oracle HCM Cloud Techno-Functional Leader with nearly two decades of comprehensive experience architecting, implementing, and optimizing enterprise HR ecosystems across global organizations. His career reflects a rare blend of technical depth, functional expertise, and strategic leadership that has shaped successful HCM transformations for industries spanning public sector, healthcare, logistics, and corporate enterprises. Over the years, he has built a reputation as a trusted expert in Oracle HCM Cloud and E-Business Suite, guiding organizations through complex digital modernization journeys with a focus on scalability, operational efficiency, and seamless user adoption. Kranthi’s expertise encompasses Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud across Global HR, Payroll, Absence, Benefits, Time & Labor, Talent, Recruiting, Learning, Compensation, Performance, and advanced security models, complemented by mastery in integrations, Fast Formulas, HDL/FBDI, BI/OTBI reporting, data conversion, and OIC-based interoperability.
In his recent leadership role supporting Penske through Techwave Consulting, Kranthi has led the discovery, design, and implementation phases for the EPES–Penske Oracle HCM Cloud initiative. His work includes deep landscape assessments, architecture planning, workforce structure alignment, and the creation of a reusable configuration and integration framework designed to reduce future acquisition complexity. Through his structured approach-spanning user interviews, process analysis, system compatibility reviews, and change readiness assessments-he has enabled Penske to adopt a scalable, future-proof HCM operating model. His contributions demonstrate a long-standing ability to bridge business needs with technical feasibility, preparing organizations for the evolving dynamics of HR digital transformation.
Prior to this, Kranthi served as a Techno-Functional Architect for Adecco Staffing, where he led end-to-end implementations, large-scale data migrations, payroll transformation initiatives, vendor integrations, and quarterly update governance in Oracle Cloud. His role demanded both strategic oversight and hands-on technical execution-from designing integrations and configuring payroll elements to building custom formulas, optimizing performance, resolving complex production issues, and managing multi-pod environments. He played a key role in ensuring business continuity through rigorous testing cycles, Redwood UI validation, legislative updates, and security compliance initiatives.
During his tenure supporting Quest Diagnostics, Kranthi was instrumental in managing critical HCM modules and integrations, elevating payroll accuracy, optimizing absence and time management processes, and ensuring streamlined multi-platform interoperability. He supported bi-weekly payroll operations, implemented advanced benefit and timekeeping configurations, and collaborated with vendors across EDI, Cornerstone, Taleo, and iCIMS ecosystems. His ability to troubleshoot, enhance, and stabilize cloud environments positioned him as a critical partner to HR and IT leadership throughout the organization.
Kranthi’s leadership footprint extends to his foundational work with the City of Memphis, where he guided end-to-end HCM Cloud implementations, data conversions from EBS, custom report development, functional workshops, and integration strategy. His work in automating HDL load processes, configuring custom security models, enabling accurate approval workflows, and managing multiple conversion cycles established a sustainable framework for long-term success. Earlier in his career, he contributed significantly to Oracle EBS-based HCM projects through Tech Mahindra and Vedic Systems, where he executed system configurations, conversions, regression testing, requirement mapping, and HRMS functional enhancements-laying the technical and analytical foundation that continues to shape his approach today.
Beyond his professional engagements, Kranthi is an active researcher and thought leader in the intersection of HR technology, AI, and digital workforce strategy. He has authored peer-reviewed publications on AI-driven succession planning, predictive analytics in workforce design, DEI intelligence, cloud interoperability, and next-generation HR digitization, contributing to global scholarly discussions on the future of intelligent HR systems. His work has appeared in international journals and has been recognized by platforms such as Programming Insider and TechBullion. As a member of several global professional and academic organizations-including IEEE and multiple scientific research journals-he continues to shape the dialogue around AI-enabled HR transformation.
Kranthi’s academic foundation in Electrical Engineering, combined with his extensive consulting experience, enables him to approach HR technology projects with analytical precision, architectural discipline, and a strong commitment to innovation. His career reflects continuous learning, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for designing HR systems that are intelligent, integrated, secure, and ready for the future of work.
