Benjamin Zapata

Benjamin Zapata

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    BYU MISM Student || Software Development, Data Science, Cyber Security || Computing Specialist at BYU Math Department

  • Education

    • Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science Management Information Systems

      Accomplishments:▪ Numbered among the Marriott School Dean's List (top 5% of class)▪ Received full and half-tuition merit-based scholarships▪ Overall GPA: 3.88/4.00Societies:▪ Association for Information Systems▪ Association for Latino Professionals▪ Pre-Business Student AssociationActivities:▪ Participated in Portuguese immersion programs at the BYU Foreign Language Residence▪ Engaged in BYU Ballroom Company events and in BYU Dancesport… Show more Accomplishments:▪ Numbered among the Marriott School Dean's List (top 5% of class)▪ Received full and half-tuition merit-based scholarships▪ Overall GPA: 3.88/4.00Societies:▪ Association for Information Systems▪ Association for Latino Professionals▪ Pre-Business Student AssociationActivities:▪ Participated in Portuguese immersion programs at the BYU Foreign Language Residence▪ Engaged in BYU Ballroom Company events and in BYU Dancesport competitions▪ Competed in soccer intramurals teams Show less

  • Experience

    • Missionary Training Center Dining

      Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

      ▪ Led and organized shifts of 20+ workers to increase shift efficiency by 10-15 minutes▪ Oversaw training of subordinates to improve customer service

      • Shift Supervisor

        Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
      • Lead Trainer

        Dec 2018 - Mar 2020
      • Cafeteria Worker

        Sept 2018 - Nov 2018
    • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

      Sept 2019 - Apr 2020
      Elders Quorum President

      ▪ Led a five-person team in creating a welfare plan for 60+ quorum members during the COVID pandemic outbreak▪ Oversaw and trained quorum leaders and teachers to improve performance▪ Organized monthly events to build quorum unity

    • Brigham Young University

      Mar 2020 - Jan 2021
      Mendix & Brighstpot Developer

      ▪ Architected 3 department websites with API integrations to Strava and other platforms to improve user experience▪ Pioneered development in the Mendix platform to offer personalized training to team members

    • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

      Feb 2021 - Aug 2024

      ▪ Developed 10+ complex, made-to-order mission performance reports to facilitate leadership decision-making▪ Offer advisement on organization workflows to improve mission office and missionary performance ▪ Averaged 70+ work hours a week teaching life skills to people from various backgrounds▪ Served in leadership positions of increasing scope to boost missionary results and training▪ Fulfilled key administrative and logistical responsibilities to ensure well-being of 150+ missionaries

      • Volunteer Developer & Analyst

        Mar 2023 - Aug 2024
      • Volunteer Representative

        Feb 2021 - Mar 2023
    • Brigham Young University

      Jul 2023 - now
      Computing Specialist

      ▪ Architect new math major website to improve traffic by 30%▪ Offer on-demand tech support to faculty and students to enhance learning experience

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Rapid Developer

      Mendix
      Jun 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Benjamin Zapata
      High School Senior Who Will Change the World Utah Valley Magazine May 2018