Efficiency Engineering is the FinOps department within Target, seeking to measure and optimize cloud resource consumption. Target uses a multi-cloud stack including Google Cloud and several private cloud platforms.Full-stack engineering including front-end design with React, API design, backend coding in Go and Python, and database optimization. Iʼm also involved in maintaining grafana dashboards for internal team use, knowledge and resource sharing within the team, and quarterly planning.

Writing tools, scripts, and apps associated with Target Network Engineering projects. Most work is in Python3 and Bash and deployed in Alpine and Debian Docker containers on Target's internal deployment platform.Projects included new tools as well as maintaining and updating existing code. Many tools consume and/or implement HTTP APIs and manage PostgreSQL databases.

EFS/PeopleSoft financial system preparer for requisitions (standard and professional services), employee expense reports (procurement card reconciliation, reimbursements), wire transfers, supplier add/update requests, accounts receivable bills, journal entries, and vouchers. Advised department employees on University financial policy compliance. Generated reports in UM Reports and UM Analytics. Ran queries in EFS Finance reporting area. Posted fees to student accounts in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. Created new job records, entered additional pay, and updated employee address information in PeopleSoft HRMS. Entered and verified I-9 status documentation. Researched chartfield values for new chartstrings. Scanned and routed documents in Perceptive Content. (Position eliminated end of October 2019 after new, more efficient employee reimbursement software reduced workload enough that position was no longer needed.)

Provided phone/email consultation and assistance to University employees and external suppliers and customers. Areas of assistance included Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Accounting, Purchasing, Hospitality, Expense Reimbursements, Asset Management, Travel, and general accounting. Provided consultation on a range of financial topics and functions, including: Financial Transaction Processing (status inquiries, troubleshooting, forms), Financial Reporting (UM Reports, UM Analytics, PeopleSoft queries), Financial Training (course prerequisites, training verification and record updates), Finance Systems Access (inquiries/troubleshooting, training requirements), Financial Policy (general information, processes for interpretation or exception requests), Financial Software Functionality for EFS/Peoplesoft, Chrome River, Reporting Center (troubleshooting, ad hoc training), and Financial Transaction Approval Re-Routing (EFS/PeopleSoft and Chrome River). Logged and coded all support cases in ServiceNow; escalated to Business Process Owners or Module Support groups when appropriate. Performed imaging administration in Perceptive Content.

Advised staff on University financial policy. Worked with department staff and accountant as well as central college-level and university-level financial staff to resolve issues related to financial transaction processing involving sponsored and non-sponsored funds. Worked in EFS/PeopleSoft Financial System to prepare requisitions (standard and contracts for professional services), check request forms, deposit forms, travel authorizations, cash advances, employee expense reports (procurement card reconciliation, reimbursements), wire transfer requests, supplier add/update requests, and U of MN Foundation deposits (using their Donor Management System). Generated financial and employment reports in UM Reports/UM Analytics. Ran queries in EFS Finance reporting area. Retrieved student and employee data from PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. Revised departmental financial forms to improve clarity, add useful information, and eliminate redundancy. Formatted and created documents in Word and Excel. Served on search committees for Clerical and Professional & Administrative staff hiring. Trained new department staff in finance system processes and best practices.

Created and formatted graphs, tables, text, and layouts in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe InDesign. Modified and maintained FileMaker Pro databases. Edited files in Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe Flash. Worked with Enterprise Financial System (EFS) software and prepared requisitions, contracts for professional services, check requests, departmental deposits, travel authorizations, reimbursements, wire transfer forms, and supplier add/update requests. Used and reconciled University procurement card. Advised staff on University financial policy. Worked with principal investigators and department accountant to resolve financial issues related to grant budgets and departmental accounts. Supervised and scheduled student clerical workers. Allocated and organized clerical assistance for projects. Managed equipment maintenance and supply ordering. Organized meeting and event logistics.

Ran STS database queries and suggested system improvements. Managed information session advertising, logistics, and follow-up. Trained part-time and temporary staff. Advised applicants in person, via email, and over the phone. Partnered with admissions team and other staff for large projects. Processed confidential application materials using PeopleSoft and STS databases. Revised MBA Student Handbook. Streamlined office supply ordering system. Performed and managed repairs of copiers, printers, and fax machines. Ordered materials from University Stores, U of M Printing Services and other vendors. Reorganized materials storage for greater efficiency. Scheduled meetings in LotusNotes and UMCal. Prepared and sent mailings using mail merge. Updated and revised budget spreadsheets. Processed and deposited checks. Created invoice and advertising records. (Began as a temporary employee through an agency and was then hired to work directly for the department).

(Temporary position through an agency). Scanned and indexed undergraduate application materials using ImageNow. Entered applicant data into PeopleSoft.

Created webpage to showcase new library materials. Shelved and processed new acquisitions: applied Mylar bindings, barcodes, and tattle-tape. Assisted patrons at the circulation desk and retrieved materials from the Education Department Curriculum Library. Created book displays. (Student worker position, academic year only, excludes study-abroad semester).