San Diego, California, United States
5x certified Salesforce Developer with a background in leadership and management as an Army Officer.
Business Applications Manager leading a software team responsible for delivering Salesforce-based CRM and analytics solutions for the San Diego Workforce Partnership. Led implementation of a new Salesforce org and development of custom applications, including customer-facing Experience Cloud sites built with LWC, Aura, Apex, and Flow. Drove Agile/Scrum practices to improve collaboration, delivery speed, and product quality.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to over 30 Udacity online students, helping them to succeed in their Nanodegree programs and gain the research and technical skills they need to be successful as developers. Review projects submitted by students to ensure they meet technical specifications, and provide feedback to encourage growth.
Train on the Salesforce platform to gain proficiency and certification as a Salesforce Administrator. Gain proficiency with marketing, sales, and service cloud through daily operations.
- Developed enterprise web applications for high-profile corporate clients. - Modified existing software and developed code fixes to correct errors and improve performance through the Software Development Life Cycle. - Worked closely with clients and business analysts in an AGILE Scrum team environment to establish problem specifications and system design. - Created and maintained databases through SQL CRUD operations. - Created and edited API documentation, and built responsive web and mobile applications with interactive APIs through JSON parsing. - Used and became comfortable with multiple programming environments (IDEs), including Microsoft Eclipse, Android Studio, NetBeans, and IntelliJ. - Used Java, Groovy, XML, HTML, JavaScript, JSON, and SQL to create object-oriented programs; familiar with Node.js, jQuery, Github, and Heroku.
- Supervised over 350 employees, mentored 15 junior officers - Described as “fire and forget” by supervisors for competence and problem-solving ability - Conducted over 20 executive level briefings to senior leadership - Gained proficiency in SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and executive calendar management - Responsible for coordinating the preparation and execution of training, land, and ammunition. - Commanded the Squadron as Rear Detachment Squadron Commander for 16 days, responsible for all Squadron garrison operations during this period.
- Supervised over 150 employees and mentored; evaluated 3 managers directly and 15 managers overall - Responsible for over $77 million of equipment and inventory - Awarded Squadron “best maintenance award” for innovative program management and sustained 100% operational readiness - Created a new standardized procedure document that was adopted by supervisors as the authoritative standard - Successfully restructured organization funding program as Treasurer, leading to 200% more events and improved budget management - Coordinated all logistics, planning, training, and executive level presentations at the Troop level. - Rated above peers by Squadron Commander and hand-selected for headquarters position. - Successfully commanded the Troop as acting commander in both a garrison environment and during tactical training, including during a live fire training scenario. - Qualified expert on both assigned weapons, M9 pistol and M4 rifle. - Qualified with "superior" rating on first Bradley Gunnery.
- Evaluated as number 1 of 6 Platoon Leaders in the Squadron by Squadron Commander. - Developed a cohesive team of 45 employees that resulted in 25 promotions. - Mentored and evaluated 8 managers. - Managed inventory of over $19M of equipment and supplies. - Coordinated all logistics, planning, training, and executive level presentations for over 45 employees. - Lead charity initiative, resulting in over $6,000 donated to charities. - Earned unit award for having the best maintenance program in the Squadron. - Earned Army Achievement Medal for top performance during gunnery, earning a "distinguished" rating on the Mk19. - Five out of eight vehicles in Platoon earned "distinguished" scores at gunnery, earning one of the best Platoon gunnery averages in the Squadron. - Rated in top 5 of BOLC class of 100+ Officers with "Commandant's List" graduation distinction