Ellijah Gardaya
West Richland
Summary
Experienced engineering and software systems professional with a strong background in SmartPlant Foundation development, administration, and support. Demonstrated ability to lead software upgrade projects, streamline processes, and enhance compliance reporting in high-stakes environments. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, user training, and ensuring technical excellence in Department of Energy-regulated settings. Open to relocation or remote roles with robust benefits packages.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer / Analyst / Scientist
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
Richland
01.2020 - Current
- Served as SPF lead developer and technical subject matter expert, managing upgrades, enhancements, and stakeholder communications
- Led quality assurance, test case development, and technical documentation
- Acted as project lead for major SPF software upgrades including testing, validation, and implementation
- Streamlined internal workflows and reporting processes to meet compliance requirements
- Collaborated with IT and engineering teams to provide scalable solutions and mitigate system issues
Engineering Technician / Software Developer
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
Richland
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed tools and scripts to enhance data retrieval and visualization using SmartPlant Foundation
- Supported engineering and project staff with training, documentation, and on-demand system support
- Designed web-based dashboards for KPI metrics and integrated system reporting
- Assisted with internal QA testing, bug tracking, and resolution processes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Mathematics
Washington State University
Pullman, WASkills
- SmartPlant Foundation (SPF)
- Visual Basic (VB)
- SQL
- JavaScript
- HTML/CSS
- Tableau
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- SharePoint
- Agile Methodologies
- Software QA & Documentation
- KPI Reporting
- User Support & Training
Websites
Additional Information
Open to remote or relocation opportunities (with or without relocation assistance)., Seeking roles with competitive compensation ($100K+) and benefits (health, dental, 401k)., Interested in real estate opportunities in relocation areas for FHA-eligible multi-family property purchase and rental income potential.
Timeline
Engineer / Analyst / Scientist
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
01.2020 - Current
Engineering Technician / Software Developer
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Mathematics
Washington State University
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