Shannon Medlin
Systems Software Engineer
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Continuous Process and Systems Improvement Specialist seeking creative
projects within the non-profit, Open Source, small business and LC3
communities. Over twenty years experience with IT Service and Software
Development, primarily within the private Education Industry. Intimately
familiar with both Proprietary and Open Source Application & Reporting
environments bolstered by a strong background in Network, Server &
Security administration.
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Proven knowledge leader and detailed Systems Design Analyst. Unique
project proposal and management techniques with significant performance
and efficiency improvement gains. Provides collaborative tailor designed
solutions from concept to launch. Artfully applies industry Best Practices to
boost innovation, facilitating Organic Collaboration and Ideation.
Links
LinkedIn
GitHub
Drupal.org
About.me
Portfolio
Skills
Drupal
Employment History
Wordpress
Founder @tekAura, Software, DevOps & Analytics Engineer at tekAura,
Tulsa, OK
PHP
April 2011 — Present
Responsible for all levels of daily and long-term end-to-end business
operations. To include, but not limited to marketing, sales, consulting,
implementation, maintenance, and fiscal planning.
Check out my Projects list for some examples of recent work.
Technical Analyst at Apollo Group, Phoenix, AZ
May 2019 — July 2013
Process improvement leader in high call volume inbound call center,
fielding requests from students, staff and faculty regarding Online
Learning Systems and Resources. Realized $275 K in savings via proactive
Call Trend Monitoring and Alerts system. Implemented strategies to
promote exceptional service aptitude and continuous process improvement
initiatives.
• Knowledge Centered Support (KCS) Implementation
• Trouble Ticket Categorization
• VuStats Aux Time Schedule Adherence
• Tailored Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Statistical Analysis and
Reporting
• Average Handle Time (AHT) Root Cause Analysis
• Nail the Basics (NtB)
Symfony
JavaScript
jQuery
Python
Linux
Docker
DevOps
Agile Project Management
Amazon AWS
Java
Consulting
API
RESTful Services
• Call Center Trending & Alerts
• SalesForce Reporting & Analysis
• SharePoint Design and Development
Full Stack Development
• Shorthand Readers Club founder
• Onboarding Training Program Manager
Code Mentor
Bug Squasher
Software Developer Analyst at Universal Technical Institute, Phoenix,
AZ
September 2005 — April 2009
Designed proprietary Student Information System (SIS) modules,
Application Program Interfaces (API) and Database Connectors. Worked
within Progress Rapid Development Environment (RDE) utilizing
Agile Project Management (PM) techniques alongside mature Project
Management Office (PMO). Performed root cause analysis, process
discovery and system performance monitoring. Executed data scrubbing,
transformations and monitoring in production systems. Duties included
various forms of unit testing, end user documentation and training sessions.
• Automated Address Validation
• US Postal Code Imports
• Marketing Campaign Import to Leads System
• Sales Performance Tracking and Rewards System
• Regression Testing
Education
MS in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Full Sail University, Winter Park,
FL
September 2013 — April 2017
This 12-month master’s program leads students from the initial conceptual
stage of a tech or creative product or service, all the way to a full-fledged
business plan that can be pitched to potential investors.
Full Description
BS in Networking Technology, Collins College, Phoenix, AZ
October 2003 — February 2006
Student member of IEEE
Consistent hands on lab work. Good mix of lecture and practical.
References
Christian Modern from Love4Giving-· https://twitter.com/ChristianModern
David Vasquez from CVS/Aetna-·-
Courses
Quantitative Methods for Decision Making, Western International
University
September 2009 — October 2009
Graduate Research Methods, Western International University
January 2019 — February 2010