Michael M. Schlenker

Web Developer · Northern Virginia

Summary

Problem solver with limitless curiosity and a love of system design. I build custom Power Platform solutions in Microsoft 365 cloud and on-prem environments. I help teams formalize business processes into automated systems that improve efficiencies, reduce friction, and increase transparency.

"That which exalts us is dearer to us than ten-thousand truths." - Pushkin

Experience

Application Developer

NASA - ASRC Federal

11/2022 - Present

  • Plan and build production solutions using Power Platform for Microsoft 365 environments.
  • Gather requirements, plan project scope, and design the data model and user interface for a wide variety of partners and audiences.
  • Focus on process-specific custom solutions to accommodate complex business rules and workflows.
  • Projects developed and deployed:
    • Partnerships Abstract Review System (PARS), notable customizations include: program contacts management system, dynamic email generation, and collaborative commentary review.
    • MSD Purchase Card Management System (P-CARD): allows users to request, review, and analyze purchases and purchase data, and manages approvals via MS Teams.
    • Cost Transparency Budget Planning Tool: allows users to develop program-specific budget plans based on principles of Activity-Based Management (ABM).
    • CAM Decision Memo automation: dynamically imports budget data, populates and converts memo templates to PDF format, distributes memos to contacts across NASA.
    • PPBE24 Budget Data Collection: automates annual budget data collection process to reduce friction for stakeholders and improve reporting capabilities.

Senior SharePoint Developer

Department of State OIG - Buchanan Edwards

10/2017 - 11/2022

  • Developed, and maintained collaborative team sites for the Department of State Inspector General, Office of Inspections (ISP), in SharePoint 2013 Online and SharePoint 2016 on-premises.
  • PowerApps Team lead: upgraded all ISP inspection forms to SharePoint-based PowerApps forms, developed new Employee Information System application and org charts system, developed upgraded interface for Independence Declaration Management System.
  • Team lead for SharePoint Framework (SPFx) solutions and PowerShell scripting.
  • Designed and developed ISP’s custom Checklist Automation Process, automating the import, organization, and review of Questionnaire data from the Department of State.
  • Received Leadership Team award for work on the Impact Database.

Compliance Analyst

Department of State OIG - Miracle Systems

11/2013 - 10/2017

  • Managed incoming and outgoing inspection recommendations’ compliance from DoS embassies and bureaus for a portfolio of 40-50 open OIG inspections.
  • Serve as administrator of the TeamMate inspection recommendation database for the OIG/ISP compliance team to track project and issue data, and manage Electronic Work Papers software. Prepare and maintain instructional user documentation for TeamMate database.
  • Researched, analyzed, and evaluated the implementation of OIG inspection recommendations in the following areas:
    • Information system technical readiness and contingency planning.
    • Information security policies, monitoring tools, and assurance processes.
    • Physical security standards and emergency planning.
    • Procurement, contracts, and grants management.

Program Analyst

Department of State - Castle Concepts

08/2007 - 11/2013

  • Aggregated and analyzed historical data on OBO projects and developed Lessons Learned presentations for OBO executives. Led team for the Guangzhou NCC Lessons Learned project.
  • Analyzed and reported on travel and logistical requirements for government employees as well as third-party contractors assigned to work on OBO projects in China and Russia.
  • Coordinated communication between government agencies, architecture and design firms, security firms, and logistics managers, identifying program requirements for construction of diplomatic facilities.
  • Trained all intern support staff provided to diplomatic construction teams. Instructed resources on the program application processes, records management, document control, and construction planning administration.

COMSEC Manager

U.S. Army Signal Corps

11/2003- 03/2007

  • Set up mobile Electronic Maintenance Facilities from the ground up in harsh environments until permanent sites were established.
  • Provided network administration support and electronic maintenance support to all local unit-level communications systems in Camp Virginia and Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, and in Balad, Iraq.
  • Evaluated sensitive tactical network readiness and coordinated regular reporting on systems’ functionality.
  • Troubleshot network cards, router and switch configurations, Ethernet and serial interfaces.
  • Trained local nationals for employment program supporting regional economic initiatives.

EDUCATION

George Mason University 2009-2012

Bachelor of Arts, History, cum laude

December 2012

US Army Radio COMSEC Repair School

Honor Graduate

November 2003

SKILLS

  • Javascript, Typescript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, SPFx, MongoDB, SQL, JSON, PowerShell (PnP, SPO), VBA
  • Experienced researcher and technical writer.
  • Conversational German and Spanish. Excellent communication skills.