Years of Software Engineering (2019 to present)
Sharaya Baker
Springfield,OR
Summary
Results-oriented software engineer with a successful track record in full stack development and cloud transition projects. Proficient in leveraging the Microsoft tech stack and Azure DevOps to enhance banking applications, ensuring seamless integration and improved functionality. Recognized for developing innovative solutions that streamline processes and drive operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
3
3
Years of software QA (2016 to 2019)
5
5
Years of UAT (2011 to 2016)
2
2
Bachelor Degrees
Work History
Software Engineer II
Umpqua Bank
09.2019 - Current
- Co-led development effort for application that simplified high-dollar transaction approval workflows, which was completed under budget and reduced processing time by 1.5 days
- Optimized existing codebases through refactoring, adopting contemporary technologies, and transitioning applications to Azure cloud to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance
- Leveraged Microsoft tech stack, including Azure DevOps for repositories, version control, and task boards to enhance development processes
- Collaborated closely with QA engineers, designing test strategies and assisting with testing, resulting in improved software quality, reliability, and cycle time
- Proactively participated in cross-functional team assessments to identify and prioritize problems to ensure a successful product
- Researched, evaluated, and recommended new technologies and frameworks, spearheading adoption for more efficient and modern development processes
Quality Assurance Analyst
PenFed Credit Union
02.2016 - 09.2019
- Executed comprehensive manual testing on banking applications to enhance software quality and identify pre-release defects
- Trained and supervised QA Analysts and user acceptance testers across multiple locations, emphasizing consistency in testing standards and boosting efficiency
- Worked closely with cross-functional units for effective integration of new features and bug resolutions, achieving smoother deployments and minimizing post-release complications
- Reported progress, test metrics and results to project stakeholders
Research Analyst
PenFed Credit Union
06.2012 - 02.2016
Member Service Representative
PenFed Credit Union
12.2011 - 06.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORSkills
- Microsoft Tech Stack
- Component frameworks
- Various design practices (CQRS, DDD, Clean Architecture, MVC)
- Code refactoring, modernization, optimization
- Testing and debugging
- Agile methodologies
- Positive collaborator
- Adaptable
- Self-aware
- Eager to help others
Certification
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureInterests
Camping / Nature
Family adventures / roadtrips
Biblical study
Listening to / Playing music
Star Wars
Survival / Open world RPGs
Accomplishments
- Co-led environment adaptation, modernization, and on-prem-to-cloud migration for high-dollar application on time and under budget.
- Provided extensive workflow documentation on complex application to aid both teammates and clients which boosted my own efficiency as well as my team's, due to >50% reduction in questions and guidance provided to team.
- Key contributer on first application with wide-spread company use to be built using the Blazor framework.
- Completed upgrades from Angular 15 - latest on multiple applications, including addressing fallout from breaking changes.
Timeline
Software Engineer II
Umpqua Bank
09.2019 - Current
Quality Assurance Analyst
PenFed Credit Union
02.2016 - 09.2019
Research Analyst
PenFed Credit Union
06.2012 - 02.2016
Member Service Representative
PenFed Credit Union
12.2011 - 06.2012
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
University of Oregon
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