Experience

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  Tesuque glassworks

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  Glassblower

  Freelance glassblower specializing in customized work. Leveraging knowledge in running gas powered furnaces and electrical equipment. As well as teaching and development of technical craft.

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  Central new mexico community college

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2013

  Accounts receivable assistant

  • Compile daily data and trend reports by importing the data into Excel spreadsheets. • Research and reconcile financial accounts from lines of business, university departments, and student accounts.• Create monthly reports for third part debt collection agencies and update CNM collections department of accounts paid.• Modify excel formulas in templates in the process of generating reports.• Monitor, update, and balance information on student accounts on Banner software.• Process different forms of payment for federal/state grant/scholarship accounts on behalf of students. Show less

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  Iowa state university

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Ceramics instructor

  This role included running a fully functioning ceramics studio complete with gas and electric kilns. Glazes, underglazes, and clay made from scratch.• Lead discussions and critiques in a higher education environment.• Lead workshops and demonstrations to large groups of people.• Speak at public events about my artwork and recruiting potential students.• Maintain an active portfolio and collaborate with other artists.

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  Wells fargo

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2020

  High profile financial crimes investigator

  • Investigate high dollar transactions for possible financial abuse and misconduct.• Use multiple databases to pull info regarding identity and financial information.• Review financial documents and records for inconsistencies.• Financial documents include legal retainers, timeshare contracts, insurance policies, medical bills, police reports, certificates of authenticity, receipts, bankruptcy notifications, service reports etc.• Utilize Federal Regulations to enforce Visa/Mastercard policies on claims.• Negotiate business deals to satisfy both merchant and cardholder when dispute rights didn’t exist.• Pursue Arbitration with Visa to preserve consumer rights. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2019 - now

  Independent web developer

  • Create ML algorithms for Linear Regression/Gradient Boosted tree Regression Models• Create Docker instances of Hadoop and Spark projects in order to create hypothetical environments. • Build websites in Python and host them in cloud and on-prem servers.• Program a Raspberry Pi to host websites.• Create PHP/C#/React/ReactNative/NodeJS apps and utilize APIs.• Create ReactNative apps in mobile development.• Create animations in Javascript for apps/sites. • Utilize Bootstrap/Sass/Less in front end dev of apps/sites. • Establish SSL certs through Let’s Encrypt on Nginx Proxy Manager and Cloudflare.• Utilize Docker to containerize PythonFlask sites. • Develop bash script that builds empty PythonFlask templates. • Develop React App• Create CRUD apps on ASP.NET in C# Show less

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  Imt insurance

  Feb 2020 - May 2020

  Full stack web development intern

  • Create PERL scripts that would run reports. • Utilize Visual Studio Code as editor.• Automate Accounting reports.• Create Javascript code for form validation.• Update design for webpage for corporate vehicle odometer system.• Work with PERL/PHP/SQL/HTML/CSS/Javascript scripts on odometer system.• Automate an email system for vehicle renters and their invoices/receipts.• Create Regexes for comma delimiter, lists, and email addresses.

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  Visionary

  May 2021 - Mar 2023

  Software developer

  • Create fully developed automation suite for UX testing.• Develop PHP/SQL/JavaScript/jQuery code for apps.• Build front end design elements with backend functionality inJavaScript, PHP and SQL.• Implement API/JWT functionality in React.• Implement JavaScript/jQuery features to forms that facilitatequicker user submission.•Implement libraries to implement less code and faster results.• Add columns to reports based on conditional logic.• Create PHP code that activates color highlighting on reportsoutside of range.• Automate scripts and develop regular expressions and producereports.• Utilize Apache/Nginx servers to host sites.• Implement specific design elements unique to client.• Work with proprietary CMS system to maintain sites. Show less

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  Tech journey

  Jun 2021 - now

  Information technology instructor

  Teach high school students how to code in Unity- Video Game and Animations.Teach Python-Turtle Graphics and Animations and Fractals.Teach Python data mining principles.

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  Ankeny art center

  Aug 2021 - now

  Ceramics instructor

  Lead introductory/intermediate ceramic classes to people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experience.Design coursework that surveys multiple techniques.Give demonstrations on technical processes.Public speaking on high level concepts and techniques.Manage timelines for completion for group projects.

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  Wells fargo

  Apr 2023 - now

  Create Dynamic Dashboards in PowerBIBuild Business Intelligence ArchitectureResearch Cybersecurity methodology in codeResearch ML models in relation to processing big dataCreate Unit Testing suitesCreate Integration Testing suitesDevelop CI/CD workflowsConfigure technical requirementsResearch and integrate current technologies/methodologies related to big dataTechnical writer and illustratorFacilitate learning methods for technical dialoguesAutomate processes through codingEnhance qualities and efficiencies of Python code Show less

  • Women in Technology

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Software Engineer-Financial Crimes Technology Data Services

    Apr 2023 - now
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  Girls who code

  Sept 2023 - now

  Information technology instructor

  Debug Java code for robotic functionalityTeach introductory Python courses