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Portland, Oregon, United States

FAST uses a proprietary / home grown framework for GenTax built on top of VB.NET. The framework handles database access, data structures, load balancing, fault tolerance, client display logic. As implementation developers / consultants our job is to mostly focus on business rules and business logic and sometimes eliciting and sometimes recommending the way to accomplish that using the systemProduction Support Team - 3.5 YearsPrimary role is to make changes to production systems and tools that may be in error, have new rules that need be applied, or are simply out of date.Role Highlights:- Update system configuration to elicit desired output- Conduct manual instance Integration, Unit, and Functional testsRollout Team - .5 YearsPrimary role is to create new tools that are not currently in production and through the use of definition meetings, determine what the desire is and how it is best to implement. Role Highlights:- Create new systems and tools to be added and utilized- Conduct manual instance of Acceptance, Regression, End-to-End and Performance tests

United States

Oversee training conducted by junior trainers. Devise schedules. Coordinate and design training programs.Key Accomplishments: Managed equipment and funds in excess of $200 thousand per year.  Developed training regimens that increased unit efficiency and individual readiness by more than 230% Created regionally recognized candidate training program.

Guide and oversee 200+ soldiers. Conduct training. Adhere to training standards and graduation requirement timelines.Key Accomplishments: Guided 200+ soldiers to successful graduation. Implemented new training techniques leading to 300% increase in success rate for candidate graduation.

Kuwait

Manage funds and service needs across 4 countries within the middle east. Coordinate logistical requirements for over 50 missions and events.Key Accomplishments: Maintained logistical requirements and upgraded six projects totaling over $250 thousand across Middle East. Oversaw execution of events with more than $100 thousand worth of equipment.  Resolved conflicts and negotiate agreements between parties. Consistently drive win-win solutions and clarify misunderstandings.

Responsible for facility operations and equipment on 350,000 thousand total square feet across 5 buildings with total equipment value in excess of $500 thousand.Key Accomplishments: Developed SOPs and continuity files, increasing the functionality of the facility and processes.  Effectively managed funds leading do an excess of $5 thousand in savings per year. Managed customer service operations at main headquarters.

United

Conduct team training for Special Service needs. Manage logistical and administrative needs of Chaplain. Coordinate low-denomination services for 50+ soldiers.Key Accomplishments: Planned and executed religious support operations providing religious support to 10,000 Service members. Recognized for dedication to care for Soldiers and awarded Army Commendation Medal for implementation of religious support

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Student Veterans AssociationGained theoretical knowledge of Software Engineering data algorithms as well.

Associate'S Degree, General Studies, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Veterans ClubCompleted prerequisite and required classes to eventually transfer to four year university.