Senior BI & Power BI Solutions Lead
Resume:
JAMES GRAF
*******@*****.*** • 808-***-**** • Hardeeville, SC Clearance: Top Secret https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-graf-2344a28/
SUMMARY
Successful software entrepreneur & solution builder
· Create Power BI & SharePoint front end solutions
· Design & Develop engaging 2D & 3D experiences
EXPERIENCE
Army 3rd Infantry Division HQ – Link Solutions Inc, Fort Stewart, GA, Sr. Business Intelligence Developer June 2025 – Current
Lead advanced dashboard development and business intelligence (BI) initiatives in support of operational and strategic decision- making for the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division. Responsible for transforming complex datasets into interactive reports, managing large-scale KPI dashboards, and mentoring junior analysts. Lead interaction with key stakeholders from staff sections to design impactful, data-driven solutions. Solutions built on the Army 365 environment.
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Power BI dashboards that support unit readiness, logistics, training, and finance operations.
• Model large, complex datasets using star schemas and normalized structures to support scalable analytics.
• Integrate and automate data sources from platforms including SharePoint, GCSS-A, IPPS-A, Vantage, and eFLIPL.
• Guide junior developers and serve as a subject matter expert for Power BI best practices and DAX optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and iterate on reports using stakeholder feedback.
• Develop and maintain refresh pipelines, gateway configurations, and PowerApps/Power Automate workflows Leading a team of 4 Power BI developers and 1 DB Engineer. Integrate our agile development with 3ID HQ leadership to provide data based metrics for division level guidance.
NCIS - Sugpiat Defense, LLC, Quantico, VA Business Intelligence Developer May 2020 - Apr 2025
Developed and maintained enterprise-grade Power BI dashboards for executive-level decision support, focusing on performance measurement and program management.
Managed programming and data source responsibilities to create new analytic reports and tools using Power BI, DAX, M script, R Script and DB ETL tools.
Provided program management support while engaging with NCIS leadership to exceed contract requirements. Established report design standards to ensure consistency across NCIS’s business intelligence reports. NCIS - Watershed Security, Quantico, VA Sr. SharePoint Developer & Program Manager Jan 2019 - May 2020
Designed and development of SharePoint data workflows and Web Apps to enhanced organization information processes. Responsible for design and development standards creating CSS3 / HTML 5 StyleSheets building application components such as data source, contact types, views, workflows and customized forms using Java Script, jQuery. Collaborated with customers to assess business needs and recommend SharePoint solutions for data processes and visualizations. Maintained SharePoint master pages to ensure branding, look and feel was consistent throughout SharePoint intranet sites.
Navy NCTAMS PAC - BAE Systems Inc., Wahiawa, HI UX Design and Development Jan 2012 - Sep 2018
Analyzed and improved business communication for Navy customers by developing innovative SharePoint solutions. Successfully solve business communication needs for Navy customer by analyzing current operation and developing solutions that surpassed expectations. Collaborate with NCTAMS users and KM Director to define and prototype new SharePoint interface. JAMES GRAF - page 2 of 3
Develop solutions for both public and private work spaces on SharePoint 2013 and 2016 while maintaining 2007 portal. Enhanced efficiencies of the Army LRC IT staff supporting 270+ NIPRNet systems by replacing an antiquated IT trouble ticket process with custom SharePoint solution. System provided greater accountability of the IT staff allowing management to better utilize personnel resources resulting in higher customer satisfaction. Design and develop departmental solutions using SharePoint data workflows and Web Apps to enhance organization information processes. Responsible for making solution design and development meet the customer’s requirements. Development
· Augment SharePoint 2013 interface via CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap
· Configure standard site templates and site provisioning scripts
· Migrate sites and content from on-premise 2007 to 2013 environment
· Develop and maintain custom dashboards
· Nintex 2013 & 2016 Workflow development
· SharePoint 2016 Framework and Workbench prototyping Design
· Design and created NCTAMS PAC public and intranet SharePoint 2013 & 2016 interface
· Modeled 3d MUOS satellite and dish to create engaging web page animatic
· User Experience Interaction & Visual Design
· Creation of visual and navigation assets
· 2D & 3D assets creation and animation
· Motion Design & Software Prototyping
a/Soft Development Inc., Founder and President
1988 - 2012
Founded a/Soft Development Inc. to create software products and provide IT consulting services. Experienced in all aspects of high-tech software development and customer IT support. Provided technical support to over 5000 a/Soft customer installations in 40 countries. Created unique help desk, bug tracking and CRM solutions to maximize staff effectiveness. Defined product requirements and development plans for award winning software, nu/TPU. Transformed a/Soft’s business from technical software development to IT consulting and 3D data visualization and animations. Evaluated, designed and developed SharePoint solutions to support Hawaii Nurses Association’s board and union members. Reduced HNA’s annual IT expense by $55K while improving system and data reliability. Key Achievements:
Development
•Co-developed nu/TPU, an award-winning software for the Windows, UNIX and Linux OS.
· Designed and developed sophisticated interactive 3D interface for the first robotic mosaic assembly system for Artaic in Boston MA
•Created CRM application linking internal administrative systems to enhance business and technical product requirements decisions.
•Installed and maintained company network including Windows, UNIX and Linux systems, internet firewall devices, print routers, network hubs and routers.
Product Management
•Created product development plans including design, coding, QA, beta testing and documentation.
•Continually enhanced a/Soft’s offerings by reviewing competing products, customer requests, and market direction to define revision requirements.
•Created and serviced national and international reseller channel in 20 countries.
•Produced 2D and 3D product and marketing visualizations and 3D architectural animated renderings. Bolt Beranek and Newman (BBN), Project Leader / Analyst Mar 1987 - Oct 1988
The Analytic Sciences Corp (TASC), Senior Programmer / Analyst Apr 1984 - Mar 1987
System Development Corporation (SDC), Programmer / Analyst Feb 1983 - Apr 1984
EDUCATION
University of Hawaii
Bachelor • Business Administration
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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA Security+
SKILLS
Business Intelligence • Product Strategy • User Experience Design • Front End Web Development • Data Visualizations
• Motion Design & Software Prototyping • 2D & 3D Animation & Motion Graphics • Wireframe • Storyboard • Mockups TOOLS
Power BI • DAX & M • R Script • Oracle • HTML5, CSS3, Javascript & jQuery • SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
• Front End Frameworks & libraries as needed • DataTables • AmCharts • SharePoint & Nintex workflows & forms
• C, Fortran, Cobol • MS Access • Qlik and Qlik view • 3DS Max (modeling and animation) • D3 – data visualization
• Visual Studio Code • Adobe Creative Cloud • Paper, pencil and Sharpies HONORS & AWARDS
BAE Pioneer Award 2017
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