software developer

Isabel Gutierrez-Pils

***********@*****.*** tapestrywebdev.com Madison, WI 537

SUMMARY

I have a unique combination of professional and technical skills as a result of changing careers from working as a policy advisor for the State of Wisconsin to a junior software developer at an IT consulting agency. EXPERIENCE

Ten Forward Consulting, Junior Software Developer April 2021 - Dec 2022

● Enhanced user experience by delivering production-ready code for a new application using React and Ruby on Rails. As the lead developer responsible for frontend React components, I prioritized creating a user-friendly and responsive application.

● Demonstrated proficiency in developing clean Ruby on Rails code for a project incorporating Ruby on Rails, Postgresql, and seamless integration with a Salesforce API.

● Conducted a comprehensive accessibility audit of a client's website and successfully implemented necessary updates to enhance its accessibility.

● Efficiently managed client requests by prioritizing and triaging them, ensuring timely progress. Additionally, prepared progress reports and conducted software update demonstrations to clients.

● Assumed the role of a mentor for summer interns, providing training and guidance to foster their professional growth.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Web Developer Certification, YWEB Coding Bootcamp - 2021 Responsive Web Design Certification, freeCodeCamp - 2018 MS, Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development - 1996 University of Wisconsin, Madison

BS, Environmental Sciences - 1992

University of California, Riverside

SKILLS

Technical Skills: HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, Ruby on Rails, Bootstrap, Material UI, Git, Github, GitLab, software development lifecycle management, MySQL, Postgresql, UI/UX, accessibility testing, Agile, AWS(training in progress). Professional Skills: program management, team leadership, communication, training, business process improvement, customer service, government experience. Languages: Spanish and English fluency.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource

Environmental Management, Administrative Policy Advisor 2015 - 2021

● Directed a 10-member cross-functional team tasked with integrating the policies and protocols of two divisions (500+ staff) that were merged. The team conducted a comprehensive audit of 107 business processes (administrative, budget and finance, communications, consistency, web-based functions and information technology services).

● The team evaluated all business process guidelines and made them available to staff in three months

Water Division, Administrative Policy Advisor 2005 - 2015

● Managed the work of the 12-member Water Division Management Team. The team comprised the leadership of five programs (fisheries, watershed, water quality, drinking water & groundwater, great lakes) and provided oversight for 600+ staff across the state of Wisconsin.

● Conducted strategic planning to develop a teamwork plan and timelines to ensure that the team focused on the highest value topics and critical issues were addressed.

Land Division, Administrative Policy Advisor 2000 - 2003

● Managed the operations of the Land and Forestry Leadership Team. The 12-member team consisted of the leadership of four programs and provided oversight for 500+ staff across the state of Wisconsin. The team needed a mechanism to address critical emergencies as well as address long-term planning, budgets, and work planning.

● Conducted analysis and developed and implemented new business protocols to ensure that the team was addressing issues at the appropriate level and in a strategic manner.

● Worked collaboratively with the team to establish team norms and develop a work plan.

Customer Assistance & External Relations, Program Manager 1996-1999

● Managed the department’s International Program. The department was participating in environmental collaborative projects in Latvia, Lithuania, and the Russian Republic of Buryatia.

● Oversaw the implementation of an EPA grant, and ensured all reporting and work requirements were met.

● Developed a strategic plan and procedures to guide agency staff on international work.

● Coordinated activities and served as department liaison for international delegations from China, India, and Lithuania. Served as a facilitator in an EPA workshop held in Lithuania for the Baltic States.

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