Jon Bala
Atlanta,GA
Summary
- Having more than eight years of expertise using SharePoint and Power Platform technologies to design, develop, and deliver reliable solutions.
- Familiar with moving from on-premises to online SharePoint, as well as from InfoPath to Power Apps and from SharePoint Designer to Power Automate.
- Expert in building Power Apps (Model-driven and Canvas apps), constructing custom SharePoint components, and setting up Power Automate (Flow) workflows.
- Experienced in developing beginner and small-scale projects, including chatbots and Power Apps, to solve specific business needs and enhance user experiences.
- Maintains continuous learning to stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in the SharePoint and Power Platform ecosystem to deliver innovative solutions.
- Adept at designing and implementing APIs to streamline application processes and enable robust data interactions.
- Experienced in configuring Power Automate (Flow) workflows to automate processes across various systems.
- Proficient in integrating SharePoint with Microsoft Teams, Dynamics 365, and other external systems for collaboration and data synchronization.
- Skilled in customizing SharePoint sites using SharePoint Designer, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Demonstrates deep knowledge in SharePoint configuration, effectively utilizing lists, views, libraries, and configurations to enhance content management and user interaction.
- Expertise in developing custom SharePoint components using SharePoint Framework (SPFx), JavaScript, TypeScript, and C# to meet specific requirements.
- Expertise in using PowerShell for automating administrative functions, managing system settings, and optimizing IT workflows across various platforms.
- Proficient in creating Power Apps (Model-driven and Canvas apps) to provide intuitive interfaces and optimize business processes.
- Capable of creating dashboards and visualizations using Power BI to derive insights from data within the Power Platform ecosystem.
- Experienced in utilizing Nintex workflows to automate business processes, enhance efficiency, and manage SharePoint applications effectively.
- Experienced in working with diverse data sources, including CSV, Excel, Dataverse, SQL databases, and SharePoint lists.
- Proficient in managing environments and working in an agile environment via the scrum process, utilizing Jira as a project management tool.
- Adept in implementing security measures such as encryption, authentication, data loss prevention (DLP), and role-based access control (RBAC)
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power Apps Developer
Newmont Mining
07.2022 - Current
- Exhibits expertise in building Power Apps that are both canvas and model-driven.
- Expert in using Power Automate to automate workflows and business processes to streamline operations.
- Demonstrates expertise using Power BI to create perceptive dashboards and visualizations.
- Engaged in small-scale projects involving Power Virtual Agent (chatbots) and Power Pages.
- Well-versed in Dynamics 365 and adept at working with APIs.
- Knowledgeable in Dataverse for efficient data management.
- Capable of seamlessly integrating across various Microsoft ecosystems.
- Proficient in web development, employing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Possesses hands-on experience with various data sources, including CSV, Excel, SQL databases, Dataverse, and SharePoint lists.
- Experienced in implementing robust security measures, including encryption, authentication, data loss prevention (DLP), and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Skilled in effectively managing environments to facilitate smooth development and deployment processes
SharePoint/Power Platform Developer
Freeport-McMoRan
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Simplified data security and ensured compliance by implementing strong SharePoint governance policies and best practices.
- Controlled the smooth transitions and data integrity throughout on-premises to SharePoint Online migrations.
- Experienced in implementing out-of-the-box solutions to address business challenges and improve operational efficiency.
- SPFx was used to create customized SharePoint web components and solutions that were aimed to enhance user experience and fulfill particular business requirements.
- Skilled in transitioning from SharePoint Designer to Power Automate and upgrading from InfoPath to Power Apps during migrations.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing custom web parts and extensions using SPFx, both on-premises and online.
- Utilized SharePoint lists, views, and libraries effectively to optimize data management and accessibility.
- Proficient in PowerShell scripting for SharePoint administration and automation tasks.
- Experienced in Dynamics 365, API integration, Dataverse, and managing environments across Microsoft ecosystems.
- Skilled in web development languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with extensive experience in various data sources.
- Experienced in integrating and managing data from diverse sources including CSV, Excel, and SQL databases for effective analysis and reporting.
- Implementing security measures such as encryption, authentication, DLP, and RBAC.
SharePoint Developer
Metlife
05.2017 - 07.2019
- directed the transition of SharePoint from on-premises to online.
- Using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and out-of-the-box solutions, we developed custom SharePoint web elements and extensions.
- Managing data migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions and data integrity between systems and platforms.
- Utilizing online and on-premises SharePoint environments.
- Business operations were automated by using Nintex workflows.
- Integrated SharePoint with other Microsoft ecosystem applications.
- Designed and implemented custom SharePoint components, including web parts, extensions, lists, views, and libraries.
- Extended SharePoint functionality using APIs and PowerShell scripting.
- Designed and built custom Power Apps solutions, including canvas and model-driven applications, for business process automation and user productivity enhancement.
- Integrated Power Apps with SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and other systems to ensure seamless data flow and cross-platform functionality.
- Developed Power Automate workflows for automating approvals, notifications, and data synchronization across systems.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze systems, and deliver tailored Power Platform solutions.
- Conducted user acceptance testing and incorporated feedback to enhance the functionality and usability of Power Apps solutions.
- Using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to develop and maintain engaging, responsive web applications.
- Created Power BI dashboards and reports to analyze data from various sources such as CSV, Excel, SQL databases, and SharePoint lists.
- Implemented data governance policies and validation rules within Power Apps to uphold data integrity.
- Managing and configuring IT environments to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Jimma University
Skills
- SharePoint: SharePoint Online, SharePoint 2019/2016/2013, SharePoint Designer, SharePoint Framework (SPFx), SharePoint Workflows, SharePoint Lists/Libraries, Content Types, Permissions
- Power Platform: Power Apps (Model-driven and Canvas apps), Power Automate (Flow), Power BI, Power Virtual Agents
- Integrated Development Environment: Visual Studio, SharePoint Designer, SQL Server Management Studio
- Source Control & CI/CD Tools: Git,Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, Team Foundation Server, Jenkins
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
- Microsoft 365: Microsoft Teams, Dynamics 365
- Programming Languages: C#, NET Framework
- Team Leadership and Project Management
- SharePoint Training Program Development
- Intranet Portal Design and Deployment
- Database: SQL Server
Certification
- Certified Power Platform Developer
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Power Apps Developer
Newmont Mining
07.2022 - Current
SharePoint/Power Platform Developer
Freeport-McMoRan
08.2019 - 06.2022
SharePoint Developer
Metlife
05.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Jimma University