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Kirkland, Washington, Us

Applied critical and subjective reasoning to assess and enhance AI model performance, ensuring accuracy and relevance

New York, Us

Executed comprehensive user interface testing to ensure optimal functionality and user experience

Minneapolis, Mn

Managed IT application releases and change process, supporting Agile PMO and coordinating efforts across a 300-person IT department• Facilitated seamless coordination among stakeholders, technical teams, and testing teams to guarantee timely andsuccessful release outcomes• Developed and disseminated communications across a multi-stakeholder environment, navigating the complexities of alarge organizational structure• Orchestrated and scheduled release activities, ensuring seamless collaboration across diverse teams• Tracked and communicated the process of release activities to leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability• Managed the entire change request lifecycle in ServiceNow, from initiation to successful completion• Reviewed and approved change requests efficiently using the ServiceNow Dashboard• Scheduled and facilitated Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings, including the creation and distribution of detailedreports• Served as a process analyst, supporting Azure DevOps transformation through effective use of Confluence and Miro• Coordinated internal IT audits for 40 applications, ensuring compliance and identifying areas for improvement• Conducted virtual training sessions for new hires using Microsoft Teams and WebEx, supported by engagingPowerPoint presentations

Minneapolis, Mn

Completed three IT rotations: Accenture Life Insurance & Annuity Platform (ALIP), IBM Business Process Manager (BPM), Application Support and Maintenance (ASM)• ALIP: Developed SQL scripts for translating millions of records across different versions of the ALIP platform• BPM: Configured and developed JavaScript solutions within IBM Business Process Manager• ASM: Developed Splunk reporting and monitoring dashboards using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS• Represented TechStart and IT Business Engagement on the Employee Engagement Committee, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Independent web design and development projects using the following technologies: JavaScript, Angular, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, MongoDB, Node, Expresshttps://github.com/karabayse• Hotel website proof of concept : Designed and developed a full-stack hotel booking application, enabling users to seamlessly book rooms• Restaurant website proof of concept : Designed and developed a full-stack restaurant application, enabling users to easily submit inquiries

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Prime Digital Academy's Full-Stack Software Engineering Boot Camp is an intensive, 20-week program designed to equip students with the skills needed to become entry-level software engineershttps://github.com/karabayseSolo Project: Travelogue• Upon traveling I found myself wanting to log my experiences without the burden ofwriting longhand entries at the end of the day• Designed and developed a responsive application to electronically log travel experienceswith a date stamp and geolocation• Technologies used: JavaScript, AngularJS, MongoDB, Mongoose, CSS, HTML,Bootstrap, Node, Express, Google Maps API, Filestack API Group Project: Pab’s Packs• The client, Pab’s Packs, is a non-profit organization founded by teenagers to provide comfort and encouragement to chronically ill teens by donating custom backpacks filled with select items to make their hospital stays easier• Previously, the tracking of items was done in Excel by one user• Collaborated with 3 developers in an Agile / Scrum environment to build an applicationthat tracks inventory for the backpacks and the merchandise sold at their Debut: Shop forKindness store, as well as the commitments for packing events and hospital drop-offs• Developed front end and back end of dashboard using JavaScript, AngularJS, AngularChart, Node, Express• Technologies used: JavaScript, AngularJS, Angular Chart, CSS, HTML, Bootstrap, Node,Express, SQL

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Us

Responsible for coordinating telecommunications activities, schedules, and resources in support of site acquisition and construction programs• Maintained the client’s financial database, ensuring the company’s financial stability and accuracy of records• Communicated with external customers via email to secure approval for purchased materials and completed work,maintaining standard profit margins• Secured stakeholder approval for cell tower projects by reducing operational costs, maintaining quality standards, anddelivering results for telecommunications projects• Efficiently managed vendor purchase order requests and issued them to internal teams, ensuring timely and accurateprocessing• Recognized as Employee of the Month on two occasions for outstanding performance and contributions

London, England, Gb

Coordinated the conversion of project billing information from legacy systems Lawson and Oracle 11i to Oracle R12, ensuring data integrity and seamless transition• Acted as the primary point of contact in the Minneapolis office for the software conversion process, impacting sevenlines of business and ensuring smooth communication and coordination• Trained employees in the proper use of the new Oracle R12 system, ensuring smooth adoption and operationalefficiency• Documented project data and code updates in Excel, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for effective projectmanagement• Provided regular status updates to internal teams, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle• Utilized SharePoint to provide ad hoc reports, ensuring timely and relevant information for decision-making• Conducted quality assurance reviews of code data and monthly invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance withstandards• Managed account reconciliations by conducting research within the Oracle billing module, ensuring accurate financial records

Full Stack Software Engineering Certification, Computer Software Engineering

Bachelor Of Arts, English, Spanish

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