In my role as a Software Developer at Gallup, I engage in crafting comprehensive enterprise solutions for Gallup's survey systems, employing a blend of technologies like C#, .NET, and React for holistic application development. My responsibilities include engineering dynamic front-end elements in alignment with user requirements and feedback. Additionally, I bolster the robustness and efficiency of our web platforms and APIs through rigorous Test-Driven Development practices, complemented by my involvement in API design and system optimization tasks to enhance user interactions. My approach is deeply rooted in Agile methodologies, ensuring streamlined and high-quality software development cycles.

At Mutual of Omaha, I spearheaded the development of comprehensive front-end and back-end solutions, significantly enhancing the efficiency of actuarial and underwriting processes. My implementation of exhaustive unit and integration testing resulted in a notable decrease in production code bugs by 15%, ensuring data model accuracy and reliable logic execution. Additionally, I developed and meticulously documented REST APIs, utilizing Swagger and Spring to bolster feature implementation, support client decision-making, and maintain quality assurance, while consistently tackling production bugs and refining Groovy services through efficient CI/CD workflows.

During my time at Valmont Industries, I developed machine learning algorithms using Python to accurately forecast the commodities market. Through extensive economic research via the Bloomberg Terminal, I enhanced the accuracy of vector autoregression forecasts and pinpointed the most effective commodity buying strategies. I employed both descriptive and predictive statistics to devise strategies aimed at reducing the cash conversion cycle length in the irrigation industry. Additionally, I constructed and presented detailed financial models using Power BI, predicting potential revenue streams in the irrigation sector to aid in high-level managerial decision-making.

In my role, I conducted diverse ad-hoc data analyses using Tableau across various departments, focusing on reporting, modeling, and forecasting. I created impactful Tableau Scorecards and Dashboards, incorporating visual elements like Treemaps and Gantt Charts, to streamline processes and enhance client service efficiency. I also managed Tableau Server data sources, developed KPIs for executive-level decision-making, and thrived in a dynamic environment, providing administrative support and technical troubleshooting in Tableau for numerous departmental projects.