Deirdre Thompson
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Summary
US Veteran with over 10 years of experience in IT, specializing in data analysis, SharePoint development, and content management. Skilled in leveraging tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, Tableau, Azure Machine Learning, and Microsoft Dataverse to deliver actionable insights and streamline data management. Proven track record in data visualization, custom data-driven solution development, and automating workflows using Dataverse as a secure and scalable data backbone. Passionate about empowering organizations through data-driven decision-making and enhancing operational efficiency through integrated cloud-based solutions.
Core Competencies
Application Development: Power Apps, Power Flow, SharePoint Framework, Javascript,
Data Analysis: Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, Azure Machine Learning
Data Management: Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint Content Management, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, ETL pipelines, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling
Programming & Tools: Python, Power Apps, SSRS Reporting, Jupyter Notebooks, Microsoft Access
Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, SharePoint Online, Azure Data Factory, AWS, Glue, GCP Dataflow
Project Management: Workflow Automation, Data Migration, Security & Compliance
Certifications
Udacity: Nano Degree: Data Engineering/ w AWS – Expected July 2025
Vets in Tech: AI & ML Accelerator (Machine Learning) - 2024
Palo Alto Networks (Firewalls) - 2023
Web Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) - 2022
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals with Dataverse – 2022
Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Training - (AZ-204) - 2020
Python for Applied Data Science - 2020
UMUC Courses: Data 620 – Data Management Visualization, Data 610 – Decision Management Systems - 2017
Hadoop, SharePoint Designer 2013: Workflows and Data Driven Solutions - 2016
Professional Experience
Workforce Inclusion Department of Interior – National Park Services
Data Analyst / SharePoint Developer
02/2024 – Present
Analyze and optimized SharePoint infrastructure to enhance data management capabilities and performance.
Utilize Power BI and SharePoint to design interactive dashboards, providing actionable insights for departmental decision-making.
Conducted data-driven assessments of SharePoint security protocols, improving compliance with Microsoft best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions using Power Apps and Power Automate enhancing organization efficiency and decision-making.
Chevo Consulting, LLC DHS
Data Analyst / SharePoint Developer
12/2020 – 02/2022
Developed and deployed Power BI reports to streamline data visualization and enhance decision-making processes. Utilized Dataverse as a unified data source for Power BI, leveraging real-time data integration to create dynamic reports and dashboards. Connected Dataverse tables to Power BI for insightful visualizations, enabling stakeholders to access up-to-date information.
Led data migration initiatives, transitioning SharePoint from on-premises to cloud while ensuring data integrity.
Built custom solutions with Power Apps and Power Automate to streamline data workflows and improve day-to-day operations.
Managed SharePoint content and data analysis for ICE Agency, maintaining regulatory compliance and data accuracy.
ManTech Dept of VA
Data Analyst / SharePoint Developer
12/2017 – 05/2020
Led the redesign of SharePoint records management applications, improving data reporting efficiency.
Conducted in-depth data analysis using SSRS, Power BI, and SQL to support VA’s Office of Resolution Management.
Facilitated the migration of data to cloud-based SharePoint, enhancing data accessibility and security compliance.
Insight Global SGT - NASA
Data Analyst / SharePoint Developer
08/2016 – 02/2017
Served as the lead Access developer and subject matter expert (SME), collaborating with the Data team to convert a legacy application to SharePoint, enhancing the key reporting and inventory system.
Managed and optimized SharePoint environments, focusing on data consolidation and content management.
Customized workflows and data-driven pages using SharePoint Designer, improving data tracking and reporting.
Supported Power Platform training, enabling teams to utilize Power Apps and Power BI for data analysis.
Metro Systems US Coast Guard
Data Analyst / Site Collection Administrator
08/2014 – 03/2015
Managed and analyzed data within SharePoint, supporting the US Coast Guard Engineering Team.
Collaborated on the successful migration of large-scale data from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2013.
Developed and customized SharePoint lists, libraries, and workflows to improve data management efficiency.
Synchron, LLC US Department of the Navy
Systems Analyst / Database Developer
11/2011 – 05/2014
Administered and analyzed data within SharePoint for INAVSEA’s 07Q quality control team.
Converted and maintained data applications, facilitating improved data collection and analysis.
Education
Master of Science, Financial Management
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
Strayer University, Washington, DC