Mahi Zelalem
Bowie,MD
Summary
- I have 6 years of extensive professional experience in the design, development, and implementation of robust SharePoint and Power Platform solutions.
- Possesses extensive expertise in the SharePoint and Power Platform industry, having honed skills over the course of several years.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of the entire software development life cycle,from conceptualization to deployment and maintenance.
- Successfully managed the migration of on-premises SharePoint environments to cloud-based online solutions, ensuring a seamless transition.
- Adeptly transitioned from legacy technologies to modern tools like Power Automate and Power Apps, driving innovation and efficiency.
- Developed custom SharePoint web parts and extensions using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx), enhancing the functionality and user experience.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensuring stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Proficient in configuring and maintaining SharePoint lists, views, and libraries to meet specific business requirements.
- Designed and developed both model-driven and canvas-based Power Apps, optimizing business processes and workflows.
- Automated workflows and streamlined business processes using Power Automate, improving productivity and operational excellence.
- Created interactive dashboards and visualizations with Power BI, providing data-driven insights to support informed decision-making.
- Experienced in working with Dynamics 365, API integration, and PowerShell scripting to expand the capabilities of solutions.
- Proficient in web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and C#, enabling the delivery of comprehensive solutions.
- Experienced in agile project management methodologies, utilizing tools like Jira to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
- Experience in implementing security protocols like encryption, various authentication methods, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), I've fortified SharePoint environments against potential threats, safeguarding data integrity and confidentiality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Platform Developer
Best Buy
03.2023 - Current
- Created and implemented customized solutions in Power Apps, including both canvas and model-driven apps, to optimize business operations
- Enhanced organizational efficiency by automating workflows and business processes through Power Automate
- Developed and integrated interactive dashboards and visualizations in Power BI, enabling data-driven decision-making
- Facilitated seamless data flow by designing custom connectors and integrating external systems using Power Automate and Azure Logic Apps
- Ensured data security and compliance by setting up security protocols and defining user roles within the Power Platform
- Provided user training and ongoing support to maximize the effective use of Power Platform tools
- Utilized Azure DevOps or GitHub for version control and deployment management, ensuring smooth transitions during development and testing phases
- Engaged in small-scale projects with Power Virtual Agent (chatbots) and Power Pages
- Integrated Dynamics 365 and various APIs within the Microsoft ecosystem
- Leveraged Dataverse for efficient data management
- Applied web development skills using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Managed multiple data sources, including CSV files, Excel, Dataverse, SQL databases, and SharePoint lists
- Implemented security measures such as encryption, authentication, DLP, and RBAC.
SharePoint/Power Platform Developer
OneMain Financial
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Transitioned from SharePoint Designer to Power Automate and from InfoPath to Power Apps while leading migration projects from on-premises to SharePoint Online
- Designed and implemented intranet portals and document management systems using SharePoint, along with developing custom web parts and extensions using SPFx, JavaScript, TypeScript, and C#
- Automated SharePoint tasks and managed environments using PowerShell
- Integrated SharePoint with Microsoft Teams and Dynamics 365 to facilitate seamless collaboration
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions, providing technical guidance and support to project teams
- Kept up-to-date with the latest advancements in SharePoint to enhance solution capabilities
- Developed and customized Power Apps (model-driven and canvas apps) to optimize business processes
- Automated workflows and improved efficiency using Power Automate
- Created interactive dashboards and reports for data visualization with Power BI
- Integrated Power Platform solutions with Dynamics 365 and other Microsoft services for comprehensive functionality
- Managed data efficiently using Dataverse
- Worked with stakeholders to gather requirements, perform gap analysis, and deliver customized solutions
- Provided ongoing maintenance and support for Power Platform solutions, addressing user requests and resolving technical issues.
SharePoint/Power Platform Developer
AT&T
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed migration projects from on-premises to SharePoint Online, utilizing SharePoint Framework (SPFx) for custom web parts and extensions
- Worked across both on-premises and online SharePoint environments, handling lists, views, and libraries
- Utilized PowerShell and Nintex workflows for automation and business process enhancement
- Integrated SharePoint with other Microsoft tools, developing provider-hosted apps for SharePoint 2016/Office365
- Implemented custom .NET workflows for auditing and reporting, enhancing user engagement with event receivers and workflows
- Designed sophisticated web parts using Visual Studio, incorporating Excel services and MS Visio for dashboard functionality
- Applied CAML Queries for data extraction and migration, enforcing cohesive branding strategies with HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery
- Optimized collaboration through updated Team Foundation Server (TFS) versions, custom integrations, and extension of SharePoint features
- Built canvas apps with Power Apps and integrated SharePoint with Power Automate and Power BI
- Employed SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio with C# for InfoPath form enhancements and workflows.
Education
Bachelor's in Computer Science -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MNSkills
- SharePoint: 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, SharePoint Online, SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, Power Apps, Power Automate (Flow), 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
- Microsoft Tools: Visual Studio/Visual Code, Microsoft Teams, Yammer, Power BI, MS Office, Azure DevOps
- Database: Microsoft SQL Server
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Programming Languages: C#, NET Framework, C ,Python
- Administrative Tool: PowerShell
- Development Methodologies: Agile
- Microsoft 365: Microsoft Teams, Dynamics 365
- Version Control: Git, Azure DevOps
Skillsummary
2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, SharePoint Online, SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, Power Apps, Power Automate (Flow), SharePoint Framework (SPFx), SharePoint Workflows, SharePoint Lists/Libraries, Content Types, Permissions, Power Apps (Model-driven and Canvas apps), Power Automate (Flow), Power BI, Power Virtual Agents, Visual Studio/Visual Code, Microsoft Teams, Yammer, Power BI, MS Office, Azure DevOps, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, .NET Framework, C++ ,Python, PowerShell, Agile, Microsoft Teams, Dynamics 365, Git, Azure DevOps
Timeline
Power Platform Developer
Best Buy
03.2023 - Current
SharePoint/Power Platform Developer
OneMain Financial
01.2021 - 02.2023
SharePoint/Power Platform Developer
AT&T
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor's in Computer Science -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Minnesota State University - Mankato