Christian Lyons

Architecting and implementing an enterprise-wide automation framework for internal integrations with business intelligence platforms using Python, focusing on Power BI and Microsoft Report Services integration. Spearheading the development of automated data validation and testing protocols to ensure data integrity across reporting systems. This initiative significantly improves reporting accuracy and reduces manual effort through automated processes and continuous testing.

• Engineered an end-to-end automation framework for analytics and reporting, enabling automated testing of Power BI dashboards and SSRS reports while ensuring data accuracy and reliability - Developed custom Python scripts and automation tools to streamline data integration between multiple business intelligence platforms, improving reporting efficiency and data validation processes
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines for reporting solutions, incorporating automated testing protocols that validate data transformations and ensure consistent quality across all business intelligence deliverables
• Led cross-functional collaboration with analytics teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions that enhance reporting workflows

• Spearheaded the integration of diverse external data sources, including AgilePlace, Jenkins, Jira, Mend and vSphere into the Planview Enterprise Architecture using Python and automation tools. This complex initiative required developing custom data connectors and scripts to automate data ingestion and ensure data integrity. By enhancing data richness and accuracy, this project significantly improved the foundation for analytics and reporting within our organization, enabling more informed decision-making processes across all levels.
• Provided demos on automation technologies, leading to ongoing guidance and support for team members. This effort significantly advanced our team's understanding and application of Python and Playwright, resulting in enhanced workflow efficiencies and a proactive approach to incorporating automation into daily processes and standardizing on these technologies across different product organizations.
• Used Python to deliver proof of concepts, giving key steak-holders a view and blueprint into future product capabilities.

• Architected, developed, and launched a comprehensive automated testing framework using Python and Playwright, significantly improving test coverage and efficiency. This initiative reduced regressions and accelerated the software development lifecycle by enhancing product quality and team productivity. It allowed a full regression test suite to run and complete efficiently, enabling faster and more reliable feedback for development.
• Developed and implemented quality control processes to improve product reliability, conducted root cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions to prevent quality issues. I also successfully designed and containerized our product's application, ensuring seamless deployment and scalability while reducing costs.
• Championed a containerization-first methodology for all projects, leading by example in the adoption of Docker and cultivating a team culture focused on efficiency, portability, and resilience in application development.
• This included incorporating GitHub workflows and Jenkins pipelines to automatically run build/test/deployments, further streamlining our development processes.
• Utilized our own product, Planview Enterprise Architecture, to streamline our testing and development workflows, enhancing our overall productivity and effectiveness.

• Executed and maintained manual test cases to validate software quality and functionality.
• Documented and reported issues found during testing, working closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.