- Developed a process using event-based architecture that reduced insurance quote generation time from 24 hours to a process that takes a few minutes- Used AWS and Terraform to create infrastructure for our apps, services, and databases

- Leveraged Kubrenetes and Docker to create containerized versions of the apps and services our team created- Spearheaded the creation of an internal-only UI library of React components to accelerate engineering efforts

Lead several initiatives over the course of my work at Northwestern Mutual:- Developed and composed several reusable react components into a highly interactive data visualization project using D3.js to map complex customer financial data into easy-to-digest charts and graphs.- Led an initiative to implement cost savings in AWS by creating a calculator custom built for the company to discern the best settings to enter into Kubernetes configuration. Ultimately saving the department approximately 20% of their expenses in that area- Engineered a location-based configuration inheritance pattern that would allow quick adaptation and configuration to meet the changing needs of various regulatory agencies operating at both the federal and individual state levels

Created, updated, and loaded responsive web pages for use on desktop, mobile, and app pages. Focused on landing pages, daily deals, and spotlights.

Designed and built motivating and powerful user experiences through modern technology and frameworks.--------Sales and Marketing QuizThis quiz was my first project for Thinkful. The assignment was to create a one-page quiz that could be completed in under 5 minutes, while also accurately assessing the user’s knowledge of topics related to sales and marketing. I wanted to give the user immediate feedback around correct or incorrect answers as well as provide them with a score at the end and a list of questions and answers. Take it and let me know how you do!https://argledargle.github.io/quiz-app/--------Clear the FridgeThis was my first project utilizing multiple APIs.I designed this app to help people like me figure out what to do with the ingredients they have in their kitchen and pantry. I also\wanted to provide a place where the user could find grocery stores in their area. This project was made for my API capstone for Thinkful. I used the Edamam and Google Maps APIs to get and show data. Take a look and let me know what you think.https://argledargle.github.io/clear-the-fridge-api-capstone/

Performed sales tasks related to new client acquisition and existing client retention. Responsibilities included cold calling, warm calling, relationship building, meeting quotas, and tracking metrics.Some highlights:Received company-wide praise in a quarterly meeting for my individual contribution and successAchieved over 100% quota on a month-by-month basis

Advicent is a financial planning SaaS that provides solutions for enterprise firms (B2B) to individual advisors.• Led and executed multi-faceted marketing campaigns that utilized digital, social media, and PR based strategies for brand management, lead generation, and new product releases. • Collaborate with Marketing, Sales and Product Management to develop strategies and go-to-market tactics.• Perform and organize market research to stay abreast of market activity, FinTech trends, our buyers, and our competition.• Create impactful training materials and presentations to prepare Advicent's teams, particularly Sales & Marketing, for success.• Communicate Advicent’s value proposition through a variety of mechanisms, including, sales demo tools, internal or external presentations, reference guides, scripts etc. • Worked closely with Sales to understand the problems the solutions solved and translating them into pinpointed digital campaigns.• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop short and long term strategies to accelerate growth in key market segments and in the organization overall.• Research, evaluate and understand market needs and orient strategies around the behaviors of the market and the needs of our customers.• Provide sales and marketing support by creating collateral, developing presentations, scripts and/or leading presentations of your own.• Understand and inform the key pain points, solution benefits and features, and Advicent’s position in the marketplace relative to our competitors.• Help prepare Advicent’s employees to understand market changes and new features included in upcoming product releases.

Advicent Solutions is the leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology solutions for the financial services industry. The company's products include web-enabled marketing communications, needs-assessment and financial planning tools. More than 250,000 professionals, including dozens of the world's largest financial institutions, use Advicent's solutions to help them grow their business, create exit barriers and stay top of mind.

Provide top level sales numbers.Provide support for ongoing improvement and collaboration with other team members. Continuously provided top in market metric results consistently quarter over quarter.

Responsible for overseeing training for 60+ people in an extremely high-paced environment.

Work in a fast-paced environment providing elegant solutions for customers who have any range of issues from questions to failed components to how-to instructions on Apple software and hardware. In this role I am expected to help repair both Mac computers and iPhones. I am known for inspiring my team to increase their drive for results in both number of repairs completed but also reducing the turn around time for machines that were checked in for repair.

Providing exceptional customer service in an extremely timely manner. Ensuring that the correct repair was performed on their device and they were able to leave with their equipment in working order. I also provided one-on-one training sessions with customers to educate them on the iWork and iLife software suites as well as general OS X use.

This role really allowed me to focus on providing customers with complete solutions that suit their personal and professional needs as well as helping to influence my team members to increase their own metrics through sharing of best practices.