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Heather Gilson

Inglewood,CA

Summary

Software engineer offering expertise in full stack development. Strengths include Python, Java and web development, with a proven track record in optimizing business processes through automation and creating user-friendly tools for complex data systems. Deliver solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency, while also driving collaborative initiatives that foster community and professional growth within organizations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer II

AT&T
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Developed tools & automation to expedite essential business tasks
  • Improved existing web applications through feature additions and timely bug fixes
  • Developed tools alongside clients & product owners for large scale web applications, including UI improvements and upgrades as well as new feature implementation accounting for $1m benefit
  • Authored python code to automate time consuming project management process used across the business, increasing operational efficiency
  • Managed MySQL database and Integrated new data sources from various platforms (Palantir, Snowflake) by developing code to ingest and process the external data
  • Upgraded legacy VBA code to Microsoft Power App Suite for automation with Microsoft App integration generating $15k/yr in savings and greatly improving process stability & maintainability
  • Implemented REST API endpoints for new React.js Web Tool used for site administration

Software Engineer

AT&T
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Implemented user stories to build functionality for Salesforce platform to transition away from legacy systems
  • Wrote modular, reusable code while developing new Lightning Components for displaying customer data and integrated into existing views, ultimately contributing to $80m yearly savings
  • Identified gap in product support and became primary developer point of contact for training instance; Pushed issues to resolution which were blocking training for new employees

Technology Analyst Intern

CITI
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed stand-alone Spring Boot web app for retrieving application logs from a distributed cloud application
  • Built a REST API backend, integrated LDAP user authentication, file processing and a user-friendly web interface

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO

Skills

  • Python

  • C

  • Java

  • Spring boot

  • SQL

  • Agile methodologies

  • Git

  • Reactjs

  • HTML/JS/CSS

  • NodeJS

Involvement

  • Planned monthly in-office educational events including community growth activities, presentations with hosted discussions and panel talks as AT&T Local DE&I Chapter Lead.
  • Collaborated with offices for larger scale events, such as virtual presentation series and group sessions.
  • Organized Community Volunteer Events, including collaborating with a non-profit to host a mentoring day for local high school students, local park cleanup, and food bank service days.

Timeline

Software Engineer II

AT&T
06.2023 - 07.2024

Software Engineer

AT&T
07.2022 - 06.2023

Technology Analyst Intern

CITI
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

Missouri University of Science & Technology

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