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Novi, Michigan, United States

Work with small and medium-sized business (SMB) clients to design and implement or optimize and relaunch Microsoft 365 environments, with a strong focus on self-direction, project management, and creation of intellectual property that empowers clients for long-term success.• Consultant specializing in designing and implementing customized Microsoft 365 solutions (Viva, Power Automate, SharePoint, Teams) to drive seamless collaboration, knowledge sharing, and workflow efficiency.• Expert in re-evaluating and optimizing rushed Microsoft 365 deployments, improving governance, user adoption, and aligning technology with business objectives post-COVID-19.• Skilled in managing end-to-end migrations from Google Workspace, Dropbox, and Lotus Notes to Microsoft 365, ensuring smooth transitions with comprehensive content transfer and user training.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Design, develop and deploy a Document Management System built upon SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365. • Architect, Information architecture including content types• Architect, Overall Document Management System solution design

Large scale SharePoint 2013 migration to SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365. • Technical Lead, Unified Migration Portal implementation and configuration using SharePoint Online, PowerAutomate, Power Apps and Power BI• Architect, SMAT (SharePoint Migration Assessment Tool) report analysis to determine SharePoint 2013 content and application migration readiness• Change Management Support, Provided technical support and input to Change Management documentation for the Change Management on site lead• Technical Lead, Migration helpdesk tickets

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

SharePoint and K2 Solutions Architect responsible for the SharePoint and K2 Governance and Project Intakes for business units at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. This includes SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2016 migration efforts as well as SharePoint 2016 to SharePoint Online efforts. • Technical Lead, K2 Application Lifecycle Management• Project Manager, K2 Authorization Framework Console Application Development• Technical Lead, FCA Post Nintex Migration K2 Roadmap• Technical Lead, K2 Global Category implementation• Technical Lead, SharePoint Framework (SPFx) Proposal• Technical Lead, SharePoint Administrative Actions Logging Implementation• Technical Lead, SharePoint Custom Tiles (Global Navigation)• Technical Lead, FAST Search End of Life; Cognitive Search Products Evaluation• Technical Lead, SharePoint and K2 Governance (various, ongoing)• Technical Lead, DeliverPoint SPFx Beta Program (resulted in product discount)• Technical Lead, DeliverPoint On Prem Add-in PoC; Q1 2020 implementation• Technical Lead, Information Bot PoC utilizing Azure, SharePoint Server 2016 and QnA Maker• Governance Lead, SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2016 migration• Project Manager, SharePoint 2016 to SharePoint Online migration (Microsoft Fast Track Engagement Framework)

Greater Detroit Area

SharePoint Information Architect responsible for the SharePoint Governance Model, Information Architecture and Taxonomy development for business units at Chrysler. This includes the Enterprise Content Type Hub configuration and maintenance. Work with Records and Information Department and Office of Legal Counsel to develop SharePoint Content Lifecycle Management approach and implementation plan. Established and chair Chrysler’s SharePoint Enterprise Metadata Board. Also required to perform a variety of other roles including that of project manager, business analyst, designer and trainer. • Information Architect, Chrysler SharePoint Center of Excellence• Technical Lead, SharePoint Content Lifecycle Management• Technical Lead, SharePoint Governance Model• Technical Lead, SharePoint Information Architecture• Technical Lead, K2 Proof of Concept• Technical Lead, Nintex Workflow 2010 Implementation• Technical Lead, Nintex Workflow 2010 Training• Technical Lead, Nintex Forms 2010 Implementation• Technical Lead, Nintex Forms 2010 Training• Project Manager, SharePoint Streaming Media Solution• Technical Lead, SharePoint Governance Board• Technical Lead, Yammer and SharePoint 2010 integration proof of concept• Yammer Analyst, Yammer enterprise implementation• Technical Lead, SharePoint 2010 Search Optimization• Technical Lead, SharePoint 2010 Records Management proof of concept• Technical Lead, RAMP for SharePoint 2013 proof of concept

Greater Detroit Area

Senior Consultant responsible for the firm’s SharePoint-based Intranet as well as other web-based applications. Required to perform a variety of roles including business analyst, project manager as well as SharePoint Farm Administration, solution package deployment, server configuration, and web design and development activities. • Solution Owner and Architect, Intranet• Technical Lead, Net-It Central Implementation• Technical Lead, dtSearch Implementation• Project Manager and Technical Lead, Google Search Appliance Pilot• Technical Lead, IBM WebSphere Pilot• Project Manager, Domino/Microsoft Intranet News Engine • Project Manager, Partner Performance Management System • Project Manager, Enterprise Content Management Strategy• Project Manager, MOSS/Interwoven Product Selection• Project Manager, Identity Management Requirements Analysis• Project Manager, Interwoven WorkSite Pilot• Technical Lead, Interwoven WorkSite Implementation• Technical Lead, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Intranet Requirements Analysis• Technical Lead, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Intranet implementation.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Owner, lead designer and developer responsible for the creation of Web Sites as well as print materials and other promotional media for small businesses. • Utilized contemporary design to create Web Sites for specific client needs using Adobe Dreamweaver• Site creation included use of CSS, HTML, JavaScript, online payment features, and form processing • Created and assembled Web graphics, including logos and advertisements using Adobe Photoshop• Designed email blasts and newsletters for Web Site launches and event announcements• Utilized contemporary design to create print materials for specific client needs using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker and Adobe Illustrator

Warren, Michigan, United States

Create, update, and maintain company Web Site. Coordinate with business users for major site changes. • Utilized contemporary design to create Web Sites for specific client needs using Adobe Dreamweaver• Site creation included use of CSS, HTML, JavaScript, online payment features, and form processing • Created and assembled Web graphics, including logos and advertisements using Adobe Photoshop• Designed email blasts and newsletters for Web Site launches and event announcements• Provided technical support for usability issues and critical site problems

Livonia, Michigan, United States

Education record

Aas, Computer Graphics Technologies

Information Technology