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SDLC Process

Organization is one of my core strengths, and I apply a clear process orientation in my work.  One example of this is my implementation of a software development life cycle (SDLC) process across the technology and business teams in the department where I work. At WF, the process of making changes to the FACS application was uncontrolled.  Critical projects were threatened by a misguided focus on low priority work.  For example, a developer would be making steady progress on a high priority project, and an analyst would assign work to that developer without the knowledge of team leadership.  In addition to a focus on the wrong priorities, modifications were being made without adequate testing time.  In addition, release artifacts were not submitted to downstream groups on time.  After raising these concerns to my management I volunteered to lead an initiative to create a new SDLC process.  The process flow document was designed to eliminate these pr...

Personal and Professional Accomplishments

(link to stories describing each of these) WELLS FARGO 2016 - Received the Gold Coin, a Wells Fargo internal award for excellent performance. Database Expert Process Flow Creation TOASTMASTERS Presented seminars at the following events: 2014 - Building a Successful Club Mentoring Program (Toastmasters Leadership Institute, 1/18/2014, Duke University; 1/25/2014, Cornelius, NC) 2015 or 2016? - Mentoring Presentation at District 37 Conference 2017 - Pathways Training (Toastmasters Leadership Institute, 1/28/2017; 2/11/2017; 2/15/2017)  2018 - Club President's Training (Toastmasters Leadership Institute, 1/24/2018) 2018 - Pathways Training (Toastmasters Leadership Institute, 1/27/2018 - Div D), 6/16/2018 - Div E) 2018 - How Pathways Can Make Your Life Easier (District 37 Conference, 5/5/2018) 2017 - Winner of the Toastmasters International Humorous Speech Contest for District 37, Area 22. 2017 - As a Division Director in Toastmasters International, led Distr...
I joined Toastmasters International in 2007 and have held several leadership positions within that organization.  I have presented several workshops at conferences and developed my public speaking and leadership skills.
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