Desu Girma
Springfield
Summary
- Highly skilled SharePoint and Power Platform Developer with hands-on experience delivering enterprise-grade business solutions through SharePoint, Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven), Power Automate (Cloud & RPA), Power BI, Power Pages, Power Virtual Agents, Copilot Studio, and Dynamics 365.
- Proficient in creating SPFx web parts, enterprise portals, content/document management platforms, and automation workflows that improve collaboration and compliance.
- Strong ability to design user-focused apps with collections, variables, and reusable components while applying error handling and performance tuning to overcome delegation limitations.
- Experienced in process automation, approvals, exception workflows, and building data-driven insights through BI solutions with DAX, Direct Query, and ETL pipelines across SQL, Dataverse, SharePoint, and Excel.
- Recognized for extending core functionality with custom C# plugins, APIs, Azure Functions, and connectors that integrate Dynamics 365 with enterprise systems.
- Expert in applying Dataverse security, Azure AD authentication, RBAC roles, and governance frameworks.
- Skilled in CI/CD pipeline automation and version control with Azure DevOps, as well as Agile delivery with Jira.
- Known for collaborating with business teams, capturing requirements, leading training, and supporting adoption of Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions that streamline operations and enable actionable decision-making.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power Platform Developer
Bank of America Corporation
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and delivered Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven) with reusable components, error handling, and optimized queries to ensure high performance and scalability.
- Automated workflows using Power Automate (Cloud & RPA) to manage approvals, synchronize systems, and handle exceptions with reliable notification processes.
- Built analytical solutions in Power BI using Direct Query, Import models, and DAX, integrating multiple data sources with ETL pipelines.
- Developed Dataverse tables, relationships, and rules with security models leveraging Azure AD authentication and role-based controls.
- Extended Dynamics 365 CRM/ERP features by writing custom C# plugins, workflows, and specialized logic for business requirements. Connected enterprise applications and services with APIs, custom connectors, and Azure Functions for seamless integration.
- Designed ETL flows to unify data from SQL, SharePoint, and Excel into analytics-ready datasets for compliance and reporting.
- Configured and deployed Power Pages portals, enabling external stakeholders to securely access Dataverse processes and data.
- Built intelligent conversational bots in Power Virtual Agents and Copilot Studio to automate FAQs and self-service support.
- Oversaw development lifecycle through Azure DevOps CI/CD, version control, and environment strategies while leading training and rollout.
SharePoint / Power Platform Developer
Morgan Stanley
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Directed migration projects from SharePoint on-premises environments to SharePoint Online, modernizing site structures with ShareGate and PowerShell.
- Created SPFx components and extensions with React, TypeScript, and JavaScript to modernize intranet and portal experiences.
- Modernized legacy InfoPath/Designer workflows into Power Automate solutions integrated with Teams and Dynamics 365.
- Built structured document libraries using metadata, content types, retention rules, and permissions aligned with compliance policies.
- Developed Power Apps integrated with SharePoint and Dataverse, embedding into Dynamics 365 to replace outdated forms and streamline business processes.
- Delivered BI dashboards with Direct Query, Import models, and DAX across SQL, SharePoint, and Dataverse for actionable insights.
- Implemented Dataverse entities, rules, and security roles, enforcing governance in line with Dynamics 365 integration.
- Extended ERP/CRM solutions with plugins, workflows, and APIs for end-to-end automation.
- Established DevOps pipelines for CI/CD, environment management, and version control across development and production.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to capture requirements, deliver training, and ensure adoption of modern SharePoint/Power Platform solutions.
SharePoint Developer
Best Buy Co., Inc.
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Designed and developed SharePoint applications (2010/2013/2016) using C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS for portals and dashboards.
- Automated workflows with Nintex and Designer for document routing, approvals, and notifications.
- Created SharePoint components such as master pages, event receivers, site templates, and timer jobs to extend portal functionality.
- Executed migrations across multiple SharePoint versions into Online using PowerShell, ShareGate, and restructuring practices.
- Configured security frameworks including role-based access and AD/AAD integration for secure collaboration.
- Implemented document and records management systems with metadata-driven content types, versioning, retention, and search optimization.
- Introduced Power Apps and Power Automate to modernize workflows, embedding apps into SharePoint libraries.
- Delivered reporting solutions with Power BI integrations across SharePoint, SQL Server, and Excel.
- Administered SharePoint farms with Central Administration, service app configuration, backups, and performance optimization.
- Partnered with business teams to gather requirements, provide end-user training, and support solution adoption.
Education
Bachelor’s - computer science
Skills
- SharePoint & Microsoft 365: SharePoint Online, SharePoint 2013, SPFx, React, Fluent UI, CSOM, SSOM, NET, ShareGate, PnP PowerShell, PowerShell, SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, Microsoft Graph API, REST API, Microsoft Teams, Outlook Integration
- Power Platform: Power Apps (Canvas, Model-driven), Power Automate (Cloud, Desktop RPA), Power Virtual Agents, Power Pages, Dataverse, Power Fx, Custom Connectors
- Data & BI: Power BI, DAX, KPIs, Calculated Columns, SQL, Excel, SharePoint Lists, Dataflows
- DevOps & Governance: Azure DevOps, Git, ALM, Solution Packaging, Azure AD, RBAC, DLP Policies
- Programming & Scripting: JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, HTML, CSS, JSON, XML
Certification
Microsoft Power platform Developer
Timeline
Power Platform Developer
Bank of America Corporation
08.2024 - Current
SharePoint / Power Platform Developer
Morgan Stanley
06.2021 - 07.2024
SharePoint Developer
Best Buy Co., Inc.
05.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor’s - computer science
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