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Edwardsville, Il, Us

• Initiated and led the development of an innovative automated payroll processing system tailored for Google Cloud Suite, significantly advancing finance operation efficiency by transitioning from a 3-day to a 1-hour completion timeframe.Demonstrated technical leadership by architecting and executing the project from the ground up, being the principal developer responsible for end-to-end project management, from conceptualization to deployment.• Enhanced cross-departmental collaboration by working closely with the accounting department to understand and translate complex finance requirements into a streamlined, automated solution, there by improving interdepartmental workflow and integration. • Achieved a remarkable increase in payroll processing efficiency and accuracy, reducing operational times from 72 hours to just 1 hour, through meticulous system design and automation, showcasing the ability to drive significant process improvements within multifaceted operations.• Pioneered the adoption of Google Cloud technologies within the finance operations realm, establishing a scalable foundation for future automation and cloud-based initiatives.• Served as the primary technical liaison for non-technical finance personnel, facilitating face-to-face communication to understand their needs and ensure the automated solutions effectively addressed their requirements and expectations, enhancing user satisfaction and project adoption.

• Operated as a sole contributor under the guidance of a Solution Architect, entrusted with prototyping and developing critical solutions, demonstrating exceptional autonomy and capacity to deliver under minimal supervision. • Pioneered the development of a sophisticated data visualization tool, leveraging PostgreSQL/Clickhouse for data extraction and Groovy for transformation, facilitating enhanced project tracking and visualization with Chart.js. • Spearheaded client communications and solution development, translating high-level objectives into actionable plans and prototypes, showcasing the ability to work effectively as an independent developer while aligning with strategic goals.• Managed and maintained mission-critical production environments, utilizing Kubernetes, Docker, AWS (EC2 and RDS), underscoring technical versatility and a commitment to operational excellence. • Championed continuous learning and problem-solving, swiftly adapting to new languages and technologies to address evolving project needs and driving innovations that significantly improved project outcomes

United States

• Underwent comprehensive full-stack development training in Java/Angularand Python testing automation, equipping myself with a broad range of software development skills and methodologies. • Distinguished as Most Valuable Programmer during the training phase, showcasing exceptional technical acumen and leadership capabilities. • Elevated to lead developer for large-scale class projects and smaller, intensive groups of three, steering project conceptualization, development, and delivery while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment. • Demonstrated exemplary project management and coordination skills, seamlessly balancing multiple project timelines, objectives, and team dynamics to ensure successful project outcomes• Applied a hands-on leadership approach by mentoring team members, facilitating knowledge sharing, and ensuring the integration of best practices in software development, significantly contributing to the team's overall success and learning experience. • Transitioned effortlessly to a professional setting at UST, applying my full-stack development skills to tackle complex software challenges and maintain critical production environments, further validating my technical prowess and adaptability in diverse development scenarios.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Agile/Scrum Team Participation: Actively contributed to expansive full-stack development projects, employing Agile/Scrum methodologies to ensure project coherence and timely delivery. • Capstone Project - 'Roomie': Led the design and development of 'Roomie', a comprehensive roommate-matching application. Utilized C# full-stack technologies to create end-to-end solutions, demonstrating skills in database design, back-end logic, and front-end development. • Leadership and Collaboration: Served as the lead developer in large class projects and smaller teams, effectively managing project requirements, guiding team members, and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Troy, Il

● While delivering with Imo’s I worked with and delivered to over 40 customers a day.● Excellent customer service with zero complaints.

Highland

● Was the front face of the company with no complaints for the entire time I was there.● Also helped stock the shelves and worked wherever was needed and was pulled around often.

Greater St. Louis Area

● Using Direct Sales I sold roof and siding repairs.● Sold $150,000 worth of roofs and siding in a single month.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science

Certificate, C#/.Net Full Stack Development

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: IT Club