Overview
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Hika Gutema

Leesburg,VA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SharePoint / Power Platform Developer

Fulton Financial
10.2024 - Current
  • Migrated large SharePoint on-premises environments to SharePoint Online using ShareGate and PowerShell, preserving metadata, permissions, and version history with phased cut-over strategies to minimize downtime.
  • Created modern business solutions by combining SPFx web parts/extensions with Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps, embedding rich, responsive interfaces directly into SharePoint.
  • Designed Dataverse data models with business rules to support Model-driven Apps and Dynamics 365 forms, ensuring consistent validation and efficient relational data handling.
  • Automated multi-step business workflows with Power Automate cloud flows triggered from SharePoint lists/libraries, using scope blocks, run-after logic, and retry policies for resilient approvals, alerts, and document routing.
  • Built Power BI dashboards from SharePoint, Dataverse, and SQL sources using optimized dataflows and advanced DAX to deliver real-time KPIs to executives.
  • Developed reusable Canvas components and nested galleries for complex data displays, improving app maintainability and performance with delegation-friendly queries.
  • Enhanced SharePoint with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, .NET (CSOM/SSOM), and C# add-ins to deliver custom UI elements, branding, and backend integrations beyond native capabilities.
  • Integrated external systems via custom connectors and REST/Graph APIs for secure, bi-directional data exchange between Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and third-party services.
  • Provisioned and configured modern SharePoint sites (hub, team, communication) with shared navigation, enterprise branding, and content-type publishing for governance.
  • Optimized SharePoint lists/libraries using managed metadata, content types, and indexed columns to boost query performance and improve searchability at scale.
  • Automated administration tasks—provisioning, permission reviews, bulk metadata tagging—using PnP PowerShell and Azure Automation runbooks.
  • Replaced legacy Designer and Nintex workflows with maintainable Power Automate flows, enabling enhancements by both IT and citizen developers.
  • Applied security and compliance controls such as retention labels, DLP policies, MFA, and RBAC across SharePoint and Power Platform for regulatory compliance.
  • Managed ALM using Azure DevOps for SPFx and solution files, with automated builds and CI/CD pipelines to deploy SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power Automate solutions across environments.
  • Delivered training sessions and workshops on SharePoint best practices, Power Apps development, data modeling, and flow governance to improve adoption and reduce support requests.

SharePoint / Power Platform Developer

Cardinal Health
10.2021 - 09.2024
  • Worked in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and stakeholder demos.
  • Developed reusable assets, including UI components, automation templates, and governance guidelines for consistent, scalable delivery.
  • Improved Power Apps performance by addressing delegation issues, removing system bottlenecks, and applying responsive design for stability and enhanced UX.
  • Designed and optimized Power Automate workflows for data synchronization, alerts, and full-cycle automation of enterprise processes.
  • Built custom REST API integrations and reusable connectors to securely extend Power Platform and enable real-time interaction with external systems.
  • Structured, scalable Dataverse models with entities, relationships, and business rules to maintain data integrity across Power Apps and Dynamics 365.
  • Automated critical business operations with Power Automate cloud and desktop flows, reducing manual work and error rates.
  • Integrated Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to align backend logic, business rules, and UI for unified workflows.
  • Enhanced Dynamics 365 with C# plugins, JavaScript customizations, and targeted automation for complex business requirements.
  • Managed solution releases using Azure DevOps ALM practices, overseeing version control, environment promotions, and coordinated deployments.
  • Applied enterprise-grade security measures in Power Platform with Azure AD authentication, RBAC, and DLP policies.
  • Developed SPFx web parts for SharePoint Online to improve UX and connect external data sources into site interfaces.
  • Executed SharePoint Online migrations with ShareGate, ensuring metadata, permissions, and uptime were preserved during on-prem to cloud transitions.
  • Automated SharePoint administration with PowerShell for provisioning, bulk operations, and scheduled maintenance.
  • Delivered custom SharePoint solutions using JavaScript, CSS, HTML, .NET, CSOM, and SSOM, ensuring seamless Power Platform integration.
  • Implemented SharePoint security frameworks with access controls, compliance enforcement, and structured content governance.

Power Platform developer

CIBC Bank
08.2017 - 09.2021
  • Built Canvas and Model-driven Power Apps using delegation-friendly queries, modular components, optimized collections, and strong error handling for high performance.
  • Improved user experience with adaptive forms, streamlined navigation, and interactive visual feedback.
  • Automated workflows through Power Automate cloud flows for approvals, notifications, and cross-platform updates, plus Power Automate Desktop RPA to remove manual repetitive tasks.
  • Expanded Dataverse architecture with custom tables, relationships, and rules to ensure scalability and security.
  • Customized Dynamics 365 CRM using JavaScript, PCF controls, and C# plugins to enhance business logic and streamline user processes.
  • Delivered AI-driven solutions via Copilot Studio integrated into Dynamics 365 to automate case handling, customer service, and recommendations.
  • Connected Power Platform solutions to SAP ERP and other enterprise systems using REST APIs, Microsoft Graph API, and custom connectors for real-time integrations.
  • Led data migration projects, transferring legacy CRM/ERP data into Dynamics 365 and Dataverse while maintaining integrity and historical records.
  • Created ETL pipelines to clean, transform, and merge multi-source data for analytics and reporting.
  • Designed Power BI dashboards with DirectQuery and DAX measures for KPI tracking, drill-through insights, and trend analysis on CRM/ERP datasets.
  • Applied C# development to extend workflows, build reusable libraries, and integrate with external APIs.
  • Automated platform administration using PowerShell for SharePoint, Power Platform, and account management tasks.
  • Set up flow monitoring and analytics in Power Automate to support proactive optimization and performance improvements.
  • Implemented security controls with Azure AD authentication, RBAC, DLP policies, and environment governance.

Education

Bachelor’s - computer science

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of The Potomac
DC
06-2025

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
05-2023

Skills

  • SharePoint: Versions 2010–SharePoint Online
  • Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Power Virtual Agents
  • Microsoft 365: Teams, Forms, Yammer, InfoPath, SharePoint Designer, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio
  • Migration & Workflows: ShareGate, Nintex Workflow
  • Data Integration: SQL Server, Excel, CSV, Dataverse, SharePoint Lists
  • Programming: PowerShell, JavaScript, C#, C, NET
  • Web Development: HTML, CSS, REST API integration
  • Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban)

Certification

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate

Timeline

SharePoint / Power Platform Developer

Fulton Financial
10.2024 - Current

SharePoint / Power Platform Developer

Cardinal Health
10.2021 - 09.2024

Power Platform developer

CIBC Bank
08.2017 - 09.2021

Bachelor’s - computer science

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of The Potomac

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Northern Virginia Community College
Hika Gutema