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Microsoft Software & Systems AcademyEmphasis: Cloud Application Development (Software Development)Company Name: MicrosoftLocation: San Diego, CaliforniaMicrosoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) is an 18-week intensive program that teaches veterans and transitioning service members SQL, C#, and ASP.NET for developing cloud applications. Anticipated graduation date is 5/18/2018.Primary focus of the MSSA program:• Database analytics through SQL Server• Software development with C# and Visual Studio• ASP.NET and the Model-View-Controller framework to migrate apps into the cloud (Azure)• Design, program, and deploy apps that access organizational databases and provide end users with multimedia and information services• Frameworks and the hands-on skills needed to position an app as a product and make it available through channels like the Windows App Store

Collateral Duty Inspector (Quality Assurance Representative)• Prevented the occurrence of defects in aircraft maintenance and ensured safety was observed during all maintenance actions.• Supervised work for over 60 personnel and successfully performed removal and replacement of flight critical components on multiple aircraft valued at $30 million and up.• Trained new airframe mechanics safely and inspected more than 100 maintenance tasks.• Managed multiple programs within the airframes shop including the Foreign Object Damage and Ordinance Handlers qualification. As manager of these programs it was my responsibility to ensure both programs remained updated and within the guidelines written in the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).