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Melissa Brown

@melissabrown1

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Senior software engineer and Microsoft-certified trainer specializing in data and BI solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior engineering or training roles where I can lead teams, build data/BI solutions, and deliver training to improve technical skill and agile practices.

I am a Senior Software Engineer and Microsoft Certified Trainer with decades of experience designing, building, and teaching enterprise software and data solutions. I have led agile teams to deliver multi-tiered applications using ASP.NET (C#), SQL Server, Oracle, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric.

I consult and train organizations in Power Platform, Fabric (DP-700), SQL Server, Python, Java, and Agile practices, and I have helped clients implement databases, Power Apps, and improved agile processes. My background includes significant instructor experience, curriculum development, and hands-on consulting for corporate and higher-education clients.

I take pride in mentoring teams, creating maintainable solutions, and translating technical needs into practical, high-impact results through training, documentation, and collaborative development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Consultant/Trainer

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Interactive Business Training

Jul 2025 - Present (1 year)

Train and consult clients in Microsoft Fabric (DP-700), Power BI, SQL Server, Power Apps, and Agile practices; delivered onsite database and app solutions for Michelin and coached a regional bank on user stories and data engineering workflows.

Microsoft Fabric Power BI SQL Server Dataverse Agile SQL Training Consulting

Lead Software Engineer

Wells-Fargo

Oct 2011 - Jun 2025 (13 years 8 months)

Led agile teams to deliver multi-tier solutions using ASP.NET (C#), Oracle and SQL Server, built Power Apps and complex Excel/VBA tools for trade pricing analysis, and modernized integrations across systems.

ASP.NET C++SQL Server Oracle VBA Excel Agile Integration

Senior Programmer Analyst

University of Kentucky

Feb 2008 - Jan 2011 (2 years 11 months)

Led development of enterprise and public-facing applications for the university, delivering scalable multi-tier solutions and maintaining data-driven services.

ASP.NET C++SQL Server JavaScript CSS enterprise applications Database Design

Senior Programmer Analyst

Various

Apr 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 10 months)

Developed multi-tier ASP.NET solutions using C#, JavaScript, and SQL Server for large projects, implemented themes and styles, and enhanced SSRS reports to meet business requirements.

ASP.NET C++JavaScript SQL Server CSS Reporting

Technical Instructor/Department Head

Carolina Computer Training

Dec 1998 - Aug 2006 (7 years 8 months)

Taught MS Office, Access/VBA, Visual Studio (.NET), ASP.NET, SQL Server, SharePoint and Java technologies; consulted on database design and led the software development training department.

Training VBA MS Access C++VB.NET ASP.NET SQL Server SharePoint Curriculum Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Clemson University

Master of Arts, English

Completed a Master of Arts in English from Clemson University in 1991.

Gardner–Webb University

Bachelor of Arts, French/English

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in French and English with a minor in Art from Gardner–Webb in 1989.

Microsoft Certifications

Professional Certifications, Information Technology

Holds multiple Microsoft technical certifications including MCPD, MCSD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP, AZ-900, DP-700, and Microsoft Certified Trainer credentials.