Mela Hailu
Olney,MD
Summary
- I bring 7 years of significant professional experience in the design, development, and implementation of robust SharePoint and Power Platform solutions.
- Proficient in the entire software development life cycle, translating business requirements into scalable applications to enhance processes, collaboration, and productivity.
- Experienced in migrating SharePoint from on-premises to online, transitioning from SP Designer to Power Automate, and converting InfoPath to Power Apps. Additionally, skilled in building custom web parts and extensions using SPFx.
- Skilled in managing SharePoint lists, views, and libraries, and creating custom components with SPFx, JavaScript, TypeScript, and C#.
- Develop and deploy custom Power Apps, including model-driven and canvas apps, aimed at streamlining user workflows within the organization.
- Utilize Power Automate to automate repetitive tasks and optimize complex processes, thereby boosting operational efficiency.
- Leverage Power BI to create visually clear and insightful dashboards for in-depth data analysis, supporting informed decision-making across the organization.
- Experience with Power Virtual Agents (chatbots), Power Pages, Dynamics 365 integration, APIs, and Dataverse.
- Proficient in integrating across the Microsoft ecosystem, PowerShell scripting for SharePoint
- Skilled in managing data sources (CSV, Excel, Dataverse, SQL, SharePoint) and implementing security measures like encryption, authentication, DLP, and RBAC.
- Proficient in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), translating business requirements into scalable applications to enhance processes, collaboration, and productivity.
- Solid experience in managing various data sources, including CSV, Excel, SQL databases, and SharePoint lists.
- Proficient in version control using Git and Azure DevOps, I facilitate collaborative development workflows.
- Proficient in agile methodologies, having worked in Scrum environments using Jira.
- Strong track record in designing and implementing intranet portals, document management systems, and workflow automation.
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Platform Developer
Wells Fargo
04.2023 - Current
- Customized and developed model-driven and canvas apps in Power Apps to optimize business workflows and address specific requirements
- Enhanced efficiency by automating business processes and workflows with Power Automate, including approvals, notifications, and data validations
- Utilized Power BI to design interactive dashboards and reports for comprehensive data visualization and business intelligence
- Created seamless data integration and retrieval by integrating apps with external systems and APIs through custom connectors
- Participated in small-scale projects with Power Virtual Agent (chatbots) and Power Pages
- Built scalable and robust backend processes using Azure services like Azure Functions and Azure Logic Apps
- Automated tasks such as app deployment, environment setup, and data migration with PowerShell scripts
- Ensured data integrity and security by creating data entity models in Dataverse for efficient data management and storage
- Guided users through predefined steps and enforced best practices by implementing business process flows within Power Platform
- Worked closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, perform gap analysis, and deliver customized solutions
- Acquired experience with Dynamics 365 and integrated various APIs within the Microsoft ecosystem
- Managed data from diverse sources including CSV files, Excel, Dataverse, SQL databases, and SharePoint lists
- Implemented security features such as encryption, authentication, DLP, and RBAC.
SharePoint/Power Platform Developer
Cigna
05.2018 - 03.2023
- Oversaw migration projects, transitioning from on-premises to SharePoint Online, adopting Power Automate and Power Apps to replace SharePoint Designer and InfoPath
- Designed and deployed SharePoint solutions, encompassing intranet sites, collaboration platforms, and document management systems
- Engineered advanced Power Apps, comprising model-driven and canvas apps, tailored to specific business needs
- Streamlined business processes through workflow automation using Power Automate
- Crafted interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI for comprehensive data visualization
- Customized SharePoint sites and lists using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and C#, while leveraging SharePoint Designer
- Developed custom web parts and extensions with SharePoint Framework (SPFx), utilizing JavaScript, TypeScript, and C#
- Integrated SharePoint with external systems like Microsoft Teams, Dynamics 365, and ERP platforms to ensure seamless data exchange
- Integrated Power Platform solutions with Dynamics 365 and other Microsoft services to extend functionality
- Provided ongoing support and maintenance for Power Platform solutions, addressing user requests and technical issues
- Utilized PowerShell for automation tasks and environment management within SharePoint
- Conducted performance optimization for SharePoint sites to enhance system performance
- Facilitated user acceptance testing and offered post-implementation support for issue resolution
- Organized training sessions and produced user documentation to foster SharePoint solution adoption.
SharePoint/Power Platform Developer
Aetna
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed custom web parts and extensions using SharePoint Framework (SPFx) alongside out-of-the-box solutions, ensuring a seamless user experience
- Integrated SharePoint with various tools within the Microsoft ecosystem to enhance functionality and streamline processes
- Enforced cohesive branding strategies through the use of HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery, creating a consistent and professional appearance across all sites
- Created provider-hosted apps for SharePoint 2016/Office 365 and managed the migration of these solutions to new environments, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption
- Developed tailored .NET workflows specifically for auditing and reporting within SharePoint 2016, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of these processes
- Implemented Nintex workflows to streamline complex business processes, reducing manual effort and increasing productivity
- Enhanced InfoPath forms and workflows to accommodate application updates, ensuring continued functionality and user satisfaction
- Gained extensive experience in crafting custom web parts and extensions with SPFx for both on-premises and online SharePoint environments, meeting diverse organizational needs
- Optimized team collaboration through the utilization of updated versions of Team Foundation Server (TFS), facilitating better project management and version control
- Led migration initiatives from on-premises to SharePoint Online, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal impact on end-users
- Applied HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery for advanced SharePoint customization, delivering a rich and interactive user experience
- Designed and deployed dashboard functionality utilizing Excel services and MS Visio, providing stakeholders with clear and actionable insights
- Employed CAML Queries for efficient data extraction and migration, ensuring data integrity and accuracy during transitions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Ethiopia
Skills
- Product Development
- Web development
- SQL integration
- Git proficiency
- Agile
- Azure development
- Code Versioning
- HTML
- JIRA
- Programming Languages: C#, Net Framework
Educationandcertification
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science
- Certified Power platform Developer
Skillsummary
- SharePoint: SharePoint Online, SharePoint 2019/2016/2013, SharePoint Designer, SharePoint Framework (SPFx), SharePoint Workflows, SharePoint Lists/Libraries, Content Types, Permissions
- Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate (Flow), Power BI, Power Virtual Agents
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
- Programming Languages: C#, .NET Framework
- Microsoft 365: Microsoft Teams, Dynamics 365
- Database: SQL Server
- Version Control: Git, Azure DevOps
- Development Methodologies: Agile
Timeline
Power Platform Developer
Wells Fargo
04.2023 - Current
SharePoint/Power Platform Developer
Cigna
05.2018 - 03.2023
SharePoint/Power Platform Developer
Aetna
02.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Ethiopia
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