About

Hey There! My name is Dakota. I am a graduate of the University at Buffalo, with a Bachelor degree in Computer Science.

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  • I like to think of myself as a free spirit, as someone who "goes with the flow."
  • I have always been a huge fan of the Adirondacks since I was little. I would go on vacation every year when I was younger to all the beautiful lakes and forests that the Adirondacks have to offer.
  • In my free time I really enjoy to tinker and play video games. Currently my games of choice have been Overwatch or Diablo. *subject to change :)
  • I know that I wanted to go into development when I was in high school through the continuing projects with the Project Lead the Way program at my school. My enjoyment of all things digital carried over to college and I've been happy ever since.

    • Resume

    Resume can be found here

    Key Strengths

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to keep calm under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
  • Proficient in producing clear and thorough technical documentation
  • Ability to work in a group or by myself with or without supervision

    • Education

  • University at Buffalo: B.S. Computer Science and Engineering
    August 2015 - May 2018
  • SUNY Polytechnic Institute: B.S. Computer Information and Science
    August 2013 - May 2015 (Transferred to University at Buffalo)

    • Work Experience

    Software Engineer
    National Air Cargo
    July 2018 - Present
    • Web and SQL development plus design extract, transform, and load (ETL) solutions, transforming and migrating source data for efficient querying and analysis.
    • Build high performance SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages from flat files for data warehousing.
    • Resolving complex situation with expansive impact on the business such as revamping the crew payroll system from Access to SQL 2016, saving hundreds of thousands annually.
    • Development and Implementation of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standards required for Service/Operational Level Agreements.
    • Acquainted with Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS SQL, Synapse, DevOps, and Active Directory.
    • Conversion of web/client applications from VS 2005 to 2017.
    • Development of web applications in .NET Webforms, MVC, and Core frameworks.
    • Development and Implementation of Key Performance Indicators and Dashboards in accordance of the Operational Level Agreements.
    • Development and Implementation of PowerShell and Python scripts for automating GET/POST functionality on a scheduled basis.

    IT Consultant
    Enterprise Infrastructure Services, UB
    August 2015 - May 2018
    • Provide mainstream support for approximately 20,000+ end users.
    • Generate documentation used to describe how processes can be easily understandable.
    • Use of software including; System Center Configuration Manager 2012 and DNS management.
    • Experience with domain name requests including IPv4, IPv6, MAC Addresses, and Canonical Names.
    • Other daily responsibilities included file/email restores, active directory requests and end-user troubleshooting.

    Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
    Computer Science and Engineering Department, UB
    August 2017 - May 2017
    • A Teaching Assistant for “Intro to Computer Science I”, helping around 300 students with the understanding of concepts related to Java, JavaScript, JSON, and Algorithms.
    • Held office hours for students to help further the understanding of concepts, homework, and projects associated with the course.

    Projects

    dakotale.github.io
    December 2016 - Present
  • This website is coded using HTML, CSS, JS, and some personal libraries. This website is a central "hub" for all personal items associated with me. These include; my resume, GitHub, LinkedIn, and contact email.
    • University at Buffalo Git Transfer
    January 2017 - April 2017
  • Using Git repositories and Openshift, I transferred sensitive data from an outdated file system of professors, students, faculty, and department’s data to updated repositories (sorted by the client’s request). The files were transferred from a Git repository to run on a pod under the Openshift client.
    • Schedule Me Android Application
    September 2016 - December 2016
  • This is an android application that solves the issue of groups or co-workers not being able to schedule meetings due to time conflicts. The app links to the user(s) Google Calendars or the user(s) can insert their schedule manually. The app will automatically estimate the time the user(s) in a group are all available and what their location will be at that time. This application also syncs with Google Maps to map the distance between users to find a common meeting place that is convenient for everyone.
    • University at Buffalo Summer Refresh 2016
    June 2016 - September 2016
  • Throughout the summer break of 2016, I aided in the upgrade to all computer systems to Windows 10 located in public sites (libraries/computer labs) and technical classrooms (classrooms that contain a computer). The upgraded computers through this process was 3,000+. In coordination with the system administrators on this project and SCCM 2012, I refreshed desktops both on site and remotely to finish on a deadline of before Fall Semester.
    • University at Buffalo Summer Refresh 2015
    August 2015 - September 2015
  • Through my first month working at Enterprise Infrastructure Services, we were responsible for reimaging or refreshing the computer systems either in public sites such as libraries or labs, or technical classrooms (classrooms that contain a computer). The reimaged computers totaled 2,000+, with Windows 7 latest edition at the time with updated software and patches. Working together with the system administrators and use of SCCM, I aided in the refresh process throughout the term.

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