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KALKIDAN MELESSE

Washington,DC

Summary

  • Eight years of professional experience utilizing Power Platform and SharePoint technologies to design, develop, and deliver reliable solutions.
  • Skilled at converting InfoPath forms to Power Apps and moving SharePoint environments from on-premises to online environments for improved user experience and optimized business procedures.
  • Expert in establishing Power Automate (Flow) workflows and creating custom SharePoint components, such as Power Apps (Model-driven and Canvas apps).
  • Proficiency in developing user-friendly Power Apps interfaces and streamlining corporate procedures using canvas and model-driven applications.
  • Strong knowledge in SharePoint customization, utilizing SharePoint Framework (SPFx), JavaScript, TypeScript, and C#.
  • Experienced in configuring Power Automate (Flow) workflows to automate processes across various systems.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in managing environments, including on-premises and online SharePoint, ensuring smooth operation and optimal performance.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • Skilled in providing comprehensive training and support to end-users, facilitating successful adoption and utilization of SharePoint and Power Platform solutions.
  • Exposure to implementing robust security measures, including encryption, authentication, data loss prevention (DLP), and role-based access control (RBAC).
  • Competent in customizing SharePoint sites using SharePoint Designer, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to improve functionality and user experience.
  • Familiar with designing and implementing intranet portals, document management systems, and workflow automation within SharePoint environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Power Apps Developer

DOW
02.2023 - Current
  • Familiar with Dynamics 365, API integration, Dataverse, and Microsoft ecosystem integration
  • Implemented security measures like encryption, authentication, DLP, and RBAC
  • Managed environments and conducted training sessions for end-users
  • Proficient in building model-driven and canvas apps using Power Apps
  • Experienced in automating workflows and processes through Power Automate
  • Skilled in developing dashboards and visualizations using Power BI
  • Integrated Power Virtual Agent (chatbots) and Power Pages into various projects
  • Designed and created customized SharePoint intranet sites with document management and collaboration functionalities
  • Utilized Power Apps to automate business processes effectively
  • Integrated SharePoint with Power Automate to ensure seamless data exchange
  • Enforced security protocols and data governance policies
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions
  • Developed Power Automate workflows to automate tasks and processes
  • Crafted interactive Power BI dashboards for comprehensive data analysis
  • Conducted performance tuning and optimization for improved efficiency.

SharePoint/Power Platform Developer

Amgen
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provided custom SharePoint solutions using JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, and SharePoint Framework (SPFx) to meet certain business needs
  • Designed and implemented training programs and user guides to ensure that SharePoint and Power Platform solutions are adopted and used with ease
  • Created advanced Power Apps, encompassing Model-driven and Canvas apps, to cater to specialized business applications
  • Engineered tailored SharePoint intranet sites, collaboration platforms, and document management systems, meeting precise business requisites
  • Customized SharePoint sites and lists utilizing SharePoint Designer, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and C# to align with organizational needs
  • Enhanced system performance and user satisfaction through performance tuning and optimization of SharePoint sites
  • Implemented and improved SharePoint workflows using SharePoint Designer and Power Automate (Flow) for efficient business process automation
  • Seamlessly integrated SharePoint with external systems like CRM and ERP platforms for smooth data exchange
  • Provided technical leadership, guiding a team of developers to ensure proficient project delivery and adherence to industry best practices
  • Collaborated closely with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of latest SharePoint and Power Platform trends and technologies, evaluating their potential impact on existing solutions and suggesting innovative enhancements.

SharePoint Developer

Nationwide Mutual
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Used jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, and CAML queries to enforce a consistent branding strategy while extracting data from SQL databases and moving it to SharePoint lists
  • Updates to Team Foundation Server (TFS) and custom integrations have optimized SharePoint features like Timer Jobs and ribbon API changes, resulting in better collaboration
  • Implemented Dashboard functionality using Excel services and MS Visio for advanced workflow templates, leveraging SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio for InfoPath forms and workflows
  • Oversaw the transition of solutions from SharePoint 2013 to SharePoint 2016/Office365, including the creation of provider-hosted apps and custom .NET Workflows for auditing and reporting
  • Utilized Visual Studio 2015 to develop advanced web parts with enhanced Client-Side Object Model (CSOM) in SharePoint 2016, enhancing user engagement via event receivers and workflows
  • Streamlined workflow creation and data presentation to stakeholders by integrating SharePoint with Power Platform tools such as Power Automate and Power BI
  • Managed environments and facilitated integration across the Microsoft ecosystem in customer-facing projects, collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • Developed custom web parts and extensions using SPFx, along with out-of-the-box solutions for both SharePoint on-premises and online environments, with proficiency in API integration and PowerShell scripting
  • Extended SharePoint functionalities by integrating Nintex workflows, developing Power Apps canvas apps, and leveraging languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, .NET, and C#
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing various data sources including CSV, Excel, SQL databases, and SharePoint lists for seamless data integration and migration.

Skills

  • Experienced in programming languages like C# and NET Framework
  • Familiar with SQL Server for database management
  • Proficient in version control using Git and Azure DevOps
  • Proficient in web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript

Educationandcertification

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science
  • Certified Power platform Developer

Timeline

Power Apps Developer

DOW
02.2023 - Current

SharePoint/Power Platform Developer

Amgen
01.2021 - 01.2023

SharePoint Developer

Nationwide Mutual
10.2019 - 12.2020
KALKIDAN MELESSE