Who is Kris Thode as a professional in IT?
A 2020 graduate of Purdue University Global (Yes, the online globally accessible Purdue University)
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree
Was Recently given the opportunity to seek new challenges via the General Motors employee reduction
Professional Experience
General Motors | Software Engineer | March 2022-Sep 2024
Developed and maintained predictive inventory tracking application covering all products in North America processing millions of telemetry transactions per day using agile sprints.
- Successfully planned and implemented Java, Maven application design and code integrated with S3 and Postgres with intention to improve functionality and efficiency.
- Researched and implemented one of the first Azure Functions solutions in team's immediate organization using Python, integrating EventHubs, Azure Databricks SQL queries and ML endpoints for data retrieval and manipulation.
- Reconfigured Azure Functions application to utilize Flask framework and Docker for use in Azure Container Applications, successfully eliminating difficulties between services delivering JSON messages between the application and Kafka.
- Created and managed tables and schemas in Postgres and Databricks, of which the application posts information, performing data analysis to ensure success or otherwise locate faults.
- Utilized CI/CD for deployment to the cloud environment using YAML files and GIT for source control management throughout majority of projects.
- Maintained all technical documentation of applications throughout lifecycle.
Accomplishments
- Discovered new languages: Java, Python
- Learned new technologies: Flask, Azure Cloud Services; Azure functions, ACA, Eventhubs, Databricks, Docker, DBeaver, Kafka
- Utilized employer benefits to gain Azure Cloud Fundamentals Certification
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) | Sofware Developer Technical Trainer | June 2020 - March 2022
Facilitated classes and exams for a group of learners.
Role: Technical Trainer
- Taught elementary software development using the agile method and C# .NET console applications.
- Taught unit testing and acted as direct leader for learners.
- Created content, schedules, provided grades, and enabled occasional interviews for future learners.
Role: Trainee
- Focused on console applications using C# in .Net and elementary principles up through to MVC applications using HTML, CSS and Javascript.
- Learned the software and quality engineering roles of development and thorough testing of applications prior to launch.
Accomplishments
- Early promotion to technical trainer role
- Learned Adult Learning concepts
- Learned leadership
- Learned problem-solving and critical thinking as it pertains to software engineering and unit testing
Professional Skills
- Full Stack Software Development/Engineering
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Programming Languasges:
- C#
- Python
- Java
- SQL
- NoSQL
- HTML
- CSS
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Data:
- Data Science
- Database Management
- Data Transformation
- Data Modeling
- Data Entry
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Microsoft Azure:
- DataBricks
- Azure Functions
- Azure Container Apps
- EventHubs
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Frameworks:
- .Net
- Flask
- Bootstrap
- Springboot
- REACT
- Technical Training
- Technical Writing
- Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
- Docker
- Strong adaptability to new technologies
- Very detail oriented
- Great communication
- Time management
- Teamwork makes the dreamwork
- Self starter
- Project management
- High sense of Business Acument (I won't just do as you ask...I will ask all the w's!)