Mili Mekonnen
Summary
- Over 8 years of SharePoint experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-level solutions across SharePoint 2013, 2016, and SharePoint Online, covering the full software development lifecycle from requirements to post-production support.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Power Platform, including PowerApps for canvas and model-driven apps, Power Automate for end-to-end workflow automation, Power BI for reporting and analytics, and Power Virtual Agents for chatbot development.
- Proficient in customizing SharePoint components such as lists, libraries, sites, pages, and web parts using JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS to meet unique business needs and improve user interaction.
- Led multiple large-scale SharePoint migration projects from on-premises (2010/2013) to SharePoint Online using Sharegate, handling site restructuring, permission mapping, and content validation.
- Built complex PowerApps integrated with SharePoint, Dataverse, and external sources, while automating key business processes using Power Automate connectors, approval flows, and adaptive cards.
- Designed and deployed intelligent chatbots using Power Virtual Agents, integrated with Microsoft Teams and automated backend processes using Power Automate for better employee and customer engagement.
- Created interactive dashboards and visual reports in Power BI, utilizing advanced DAX calculations, robust data modeling, and ETL pipelines from diverse data sources to support executive decision-making.
- Applied SharePoint security and governance best practices, including role-based access control, permission inheritance, and conversion of legacy InfoPath forms to PowerApps for modern user interfaces.
- Customized Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM forms, views, dashboards, and themes, managing both managed and unmanaged solutions across environments and setting up publishers and versioning.
- Managed Dynamics CRM entities including system and custom entities, configuring field properties, calculated and rollup fields, option sets, alternate keys, and implementing field-level security.
- Developed and maintained business process flows across multiple entities with conditional branching, stage/category setup, role-based accessibility, and automation triggers to align with business operations.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into scalable technical solutions, train users, resolve issues, and ensure high availability of Power Platform solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR. POWER PLATFORM/SHAREPOINT DEVELOPER
Fidelity Investments
01.2023 - Current
- Led the design and implementation of workflow automation using Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) integrated with SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive.
- Developed and maintained custom Canvas and Model-driven apps connected to Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL Server, and external APIs.
- Created custom connectors and integrated third-party systems using REST APIs, PowerShell, C#, and JavaScript, including SAP via BAPIs and RFCs.
- Built enterprise-level Power BI dashboards using data from SAP HANA, ODBC, and Azure Analytics for executive reporting and real-time insights.
- Customized and supported Dynamics 365 CRM solutions, including business process flows, entity configurations, views, and dashboards.
- Conducted end-user training and workshops to drive Power Platform adoption across business units and improve solution usage.
- Administered the Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) toolkit to ensure governance, monitor usage, and manage environments.
- Contributed to the Copilot strategy by building AI-enhanced apps and automation solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio.
- Partnered with infrastructure and security teams to ensure secure deployments and compliance with corporate governance policies.
- Performed root cause analysis and resolved complex issues in Power Automate flows, SharePoint environments, and integrated systems.
- Created technical documentation, process maps, architecture diagrams, and knowledge assets to support ongoing maintenance and scalability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align Power Platform solutions with business goals, accelerating digital transformation efforts.
SHAREPOINT/POWER APPS/POWER AUTOMATE DEVELOPER/POWER BI
The Home Depot Inc
02.2018 - 12.2022
- Migrated SharePoint 2013 sites to Microsoft 365 using Metalogix, ensuring data accuracy, security, and minimal business disruption.
- Customized SharePoint lists, libraries, and views using JSON formatting and branding tools to enhance usability and consistency.
- Developed custom and OOTB web parts including content editor, data view, and content query web parts using SharePoint Designer.
- Built workflows and forms using Power Automate and Power Apps to automate processes such as PTO and training requests.
- Designed and deployed Power BI dashboards to track SharePoint site usage and embedded them within site home pages.
- Created content types and document sets to manage structured metadata across libraries and improve document classification.
- Enabled and managed site collection app catalogs for deploying SPFx solutions and SharePoint Add-ins.
- Built Power Apps Canvas applications for vacation approval and task automation, integrated with SharePoint and Teams.
- Supported Teams integration by embedding SharePoint pages, managing private channels, and configuring user permissions.
- Designed and developed backend SQL Server objects including tables, views, stored procedures, UDFs, and triggers.
- Delivered end-user training, created documentation, and gathered feedback from stakeholders across departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Agile methodology to deliver scalable M365 and Power Platform solutions on time.
SHAREPOINT/POWER PLATFORM/POWER BI DEVELOPER
Huntington Bank
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Designed and customized SharePoint Online sites using OOTB features, including lists, libraries, and web parts, to support internal workflows and collaboration.
- Developed Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps to automate core business processes and improve data interaction.
- Created Power Automate workflows for approvals, task automation, and integration with Microsoft 365 services.
- Built interactive Power BI reports and dashboards connecting to diverse data sources for business intelligence and reporting.
- Enhanced user experiences with front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React within SharePoint and Power Apps.
- Integrated SharePoint with Azure services and REST APIs to extend application functionality and scalability.
- Wrote PowerShell scripts for administrative automation, solution deployment, and SharePoint environment management.
- Modeled Dataverse entities and relationships to support structured data applications across Power Platform solutions.
- Designed business process flows to enforce compliance, streamline complex workflows, and guide user actions.
- Customized solutions using SPFx, InfoPath, and modern JavaScript frameworks to meet unique business requirements.
- Participated in SharePoint migration projects using Sharegate, ensuring smooth transitions and content integrity.
- Provided end-user support, documentation, and training to ensure adoption of SharePoint and Power Platform tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Addis Abeba University
07.2014
Skills
- Version Control: Azure DevOps
- Data Management: Dataverse
- API: API Integration, PowerShell
- Migration & ETL Tools: Sharegate, SnapLogic
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular
- Power Platform: Power Apps (Canvas, Model-driven), Power Automate (Flow), Power BI, Power Virtual Agents
- Microsoft 365: Microsoft Teams, Dynamics 365
- Database: SQL Server
- SharePoint: SharePoint Online, SharePoint 2019/2016/2013, SharePoint Designer, SharePoint Framework (SPFx), SharePoint Workflows, SharePoint Lists/Libraries, Content Types, Permissions
Certification
- Microsoft Power Platform Developer PL-400
- Microsoft Power Platform Developer PL-900
Timeline
SR. POWER PLATFORM/SHAREPOINT DEVELOPER
Fidelity Investments
01.2023 - Current
SHAREPOINT/POWER APPS/POWER AUTOMATE DEVELOPER/POWER BI
The Home Depot Inc
02.2018 - 12.2022
SHAREPOINT/POWER PLATFORM/POWER BI DEVELOPER
Huntington Bank
08.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Addis Abeba University
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