Lisa M. Lopez
Kyle,TX
Summary
Seasoned software developer with strong leadership, problem-solving, time-management, and organizational abilities refined and enhanced in the state government sector. Able to work independently and use in-house resources effectively, such as problem resolution procedures. Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects while meeting challenging deadlines in a teamwork environment. Successful at managing teams, driving progress toward project milestones, quality assurance and on-time delivery. Offering over 20 years in application development using full project life cycle from design to implementation to integration. History of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Programmer
Texas Department Of Licensing & Regulation
Austin, Texas
Aug.2000 - Current
- Collaborate with business and other stakeholders to discuss rules/procedures, create interviews/user stories, gather requirements used for technical design and provide project progress
- Oversee and/or develop diagrams and flowcharts used to represent operations and data flow for applications
- Provide advanced technical advice and guidance in matters related to programming activities, policies, guidelines, and procedures while following SDLC
- Assist with onboarding new CIO by sharing senior level experience with C Suite and Legislative perspective
- Assist CIO in new licensing system requirements/process and Agency strategic planning initiatives
- Help evaluate emerging technologies exhibiting potential fits with agency's business model, industry trends and best practices
- Collaborate with key stakeholders on process and Agency strategic planning initiatives as well as their impact to projects currently in progress
- Keep management appropriately informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operation and well-being of agency
- Assist with internal audits.
- Perform in supervisory role when attending Bill Implementation Team meetings representing IT, leading requirement review exercises with PMs and training other less experienced developers to improve their skills and abilities
- IT Technical Lead for bill implementations and de-regulations
- Serve as mentor/trainer for new onboarding developers
- Hiring process experience from creating job description to scheduling interviews and making offer
- Coordinate, plan, analyze, design, develop, debug/test, deploy, document, and maintain in-house software for occupational licensing system (TULIP) including primarily all correspondence and certificate output and examination processes while maintaining help desk and open records requests
- Provide technical analysis and advice in matters related to programming activities
- Coordinate and/or analyze, review, and revise software to increase operating efficiency or to adapt new procedures
- Coordinate and/or perform research and analysis required for project proposals, software and system modifications and new projects
- Identify areas needing improvement, coordinate with appropriate agency staff to address deficiencies, and make recommendations to improve Agency, Division, and IT Section operations
- Oversee projects that cross functional agency systems and other state entities that require coordinating, planning, and scheduling during project development and implementation stages
Education
BBA - Computer Information Systems
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX Sep.1996 - Jun.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Microsoft SQL Server/T-SQL
- MS Office
- Visual Basic/COBOL
- SQL Server Reporting Services
- Remedy Helpdesk System
- Software Application Testing
- Software Development Standards
- Agile Methodology
- Documentation Writing
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Eager to learn new technologies
Accomplishments
ELITE Alumni – Class of 2022
Completed PMI training course for Project Management Professionals
Affiliations
Agency Representative for the State Agency Council
Member of DIR’s Open Data Portal User Group
Member of DIR’s Data Literacy Program Workgroup
Member of TASSCC Planning Board for 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Programmer
Texas Department Of Licensing & Regulation
Aug.2000 - Current
BBA - Computer Information Systems
Texas State University
Sep.1996 - Jun.2000
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