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MAGNUS ARENDT

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Qualified SharePoint Developer/Administrator with robust background in SharePoint development, specializing in creating and managing intranet portals, document management systems, and collaboration solutions. Developed efficient workflows and custom web parts that enhanced operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting technical issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless user experiences.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior SharePoint Developer

Omnia Holdings
08.2016 - 11.2024
  • Designed and delivered multiple SharePoint Online solutions across departments (fleet management, medical records, procurement), automating document-based business processes and integrating Microsoft Teams for guided, workflow-driven collaboration — reducing manual effort and improving compliance.
  • Built a fleet documentation system to manage homologation of legal transport records for vehicles handling hazardous materials, ensuring regulatory readiness and streamlined audits.
  • Developed a medical records platform to digitize legacy files, enabling occupational health nurses to securely update and access employee health records within SharePoint Online.
  • Automated approval workflows and legal/financial notifications using Power Automate, ensuring timely stakeholder engagement and reducing missed actions across departments.
  • Engineered and deployed RESTful APIs and Microsoft Graph integrations to enable real-time data sync and secure communications across SharePoint Online, Teams, and D365.
  • Collaborated on Git-based workflows and npm-driven builds to support CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment of SharePoint Framework (SPFx) solutions to SharePoint.
  • Collaborated with Power BI and D365 teams to surface actionable asset and financial insights directly within SharePoint Online interfaces, supporting data-informed decision-making.
  • Led multi-version SharePoint migrations (2007, 2010, 2013 → Online) for organizations with 3000+ users and 50,000+ sub-sites, leveraging ShareGate, SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT), and PowerShell — ensuring minimal downtime and smooth cutovers across global operations.
  • Developed cross-platform desktop utilities using Electron and Node.js to streamline SharePoint administration tasks and replace manual asset logging processes, integrating securely with SharePoint document libraries.
  • Participated in Agile and DevOps delivery cycles; managed full SDLC lifecycle for SharePoint projects, from requirement gathering to deployment, support, and post-launch improvements.
  • Produced comprehensive technical documentation, training guides, and self-service user materials, ensuring smooth adoption among power users and departmental leads across global teams.

SharePoint Developer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • Led the modernization of the JSE's public-facing website (SharePoint 2013) to deliver a secure, mobile-optimized experience using Bootstrap, HTML, JavaScript, and jQuery — ensuring content rendered responsively across desktop and mobile without duplicating design effort.
  • Developed custom Web Parts in C# using Visual Studio, including secure user input forms (e.g., email capture) that passed formal security reviews and were deployed in accordance with strict Change Advisory Board (CAB) procedures.
  • Automated approval and notification workflows using SharePoint Designer for SharePoint 2010 and 2013, improving content publishing turnaround time and reducing manual overhead for content managers.
  • Participated in weekly post-business-hours production deployments, coordinating with DevOps and QA teams to ensure all release tasks met validation criteria in TFS/DevOps.
  • Delivered operational support for a multi-tier, high-availability SharePoint environment, including diagnostics and resolution of platform issues to minimize content publication delays.
  • Maintained high standards for code quality and security through pair programming, peer reviews, and adherence to institutional security policies aligned with banking and trading compliance.
  • Contributed within an Agile/SCRUM team to continuously iterate on design and functionality improvements, aligned to end-user experience goals and institutional brand standards.

SharePoint Consultant

Deltamune PTY. LTD.
10.2012 - 02.2015
  • Hands-on experience with SharePoint 2010, 2013.
  • Contracted in the animal medicine sector, leading the full SDLC for a custom-built Document Management System on SharePoint, in compliance with ISO 9000 and ISO 17025 standards.
  • Migrated documents and metadata from Lotus Notes to SharePoint.
  • Customized SharePoint pages, leveraging JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and SCSS.
  • Managed multi-tier SharePoint 2010 and 2013 farms.

SharePoint Consultant

FoxIT
08.2011 - 07.2012
  • Supported customers using SharePoint 2007, 2010.
  • Focused on SME sector solutions.

SharePoint Specialist

Dimension Data
01.2008 - 07.2011
  • Worked with SharePoint 2003, 2007, and 2010 in a global enterprise environment.
  • Designed and deployed custom no-code SharePoint sites based on user and business requirements, delivering tailored solutions such as:
  • A survey data collection and reporting platform.
  • A call desk scheduling and shift handover tracker.
  • A collaboration portal for global service teams.
  • Transferred to the Group IT division to provide SharePoint intranet support across 40+ countries, including regions such as Singapore and Europe.

Technical Moderator

Dimension Data
04.2005 - 12.2007
  • Provided technical writing and knowledge management services within a 24/7 operational support environment.
  • Managed and maintained an ISO-compliant Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) library, ensuring standardized documentation across service teams.
  • Supported internal technical teams by curating and distributing updated documentation and process materials.
  • Created and maintained internal collaboration tools and shift tracking logs, improving communication between rotating support staff.
  • Promoted to lead the Knowledge Management team, taking on mentorship and team leadership responsibilities.
  • Delivered support and documentation services to high-profile clients including Alexander Forbes (finance), Lonmin (mining), and Tiger Brands (food production).

Technical Writer

AFA Systems (UK) LTD
10.2002 - 11.2004
  • Led the Documentation Department for a financial software company serving clients globally.
  • Oversaw all technical and user documentation for in-house financial trading software, Musketeer.
  • Designed, created, and maintained user manuals, online help systems, and technical documentation for in-house software.
  • Conducted needs analysis to define documentation requirements, structured workflows, and ensured content accuracy.
  • Developed context-sensitive online help systems, integrating structured planning with creative design.
  • Managed the quality control process to ensure system developments met documentation standards.
  • Maintained documentation libraries (MRI), categorized information, and managed intranet content.
  • Utilized Microsoft Office, Acrobat, and proprietary in-house software.

Education

Masters - Ministry

St. Clements Private Swiss University
Pretoria, South Africa
12-2013

Masters - Bachelor of Ministry

Calvary University
Pretoria, South Africa
12-2010

Skills

  • Microsoft SharePoint (2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, Online) – Expert
  • Microsoft 365, SharePoint & Power Platform
  • SharePoint development, administration, customization – Expert
  • SharePoint migration tools (SPMT, ShareGate) – Expert
  • SharePoint permissions, security, and search configuration – Expert
  • SharePoint Framework (Spfx) – Advanced
  • SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, Master Pages – Expert
  • Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse) – Expert
  • Power BI, Power Query – Expert
  • Microsoft Teams – Expert
  • Microsoft Outlook, Office 365 – Expert
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) – Proficient
  • Nintex Workflows – Advanced
  • Microsoft Graph API, REST integration – Advanced
  • Office Scripts – Proficient
  • PowerShell (for O365 administration and automation) – Proficient
  • Azure DevOps (with Office 365 pipelines) – Proficient
  • Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) – Proficient
  • JavaScript / TypeScript – Advanced
  • React, React Router, React DOM, Fluent UI – Advanced
  • SCSS, CSS, Bootstrap, Responsive Design – Expert
  • HTML5, jQuery, RequireJS, AJAX, JSON, XML, JSON Schema – Advanced
  • C#, NET, MVC, CSOM, CAML, Nodejs – Expert
  • Express, Babel, Winston – Proficient
  • Python – Proficient
  • SQL Server – Proficient
  • RESTful APIs (non-M365-specific) – Advanced
  • Microsoft Azure (Blob Storage, Virtual Machines) – Proficient
  • Azure DevOps (general use) – Proficient
  • Visual Studio / Visual Studio Code – Expert
  • Git, SVN, CI/CD Pipelines – Expert
  • Yeoman, Gulp, Webpack, NPM, NVM – Advanced
  • Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) – Proficient
  • SSRS, Crystal Reports, Adobe Acrobat – Proficient
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Visio, Access) – Expert
  • TCP/IP, DNS, Subnetting – Proficient

Languages

English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior SharePoint Developer

Omnia Holdings
08.2016 - 11.2024

SharePoint Developer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
03.2015 - 07.2016

SharePoint Consultant

Deltamune PTY. LTD.
10.2012 - 02.2015

SharePoint Consultant

FoxIT
08.2011 - 07.2012

SharePoint Specialist

Dimension Data
01.2008 - 07.2011

Technical Moderator

Dimension Data
04.2005 - 12.2007

Technical Writer

AFA Systems (UK) LTD
10.2002 - 11.2004

Masters - Ministry

St. Clements Private Swiss University

Masters - Bachelor of Ministry

Calvary University

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