Derek Finlinson
Verified Expert in Engineering
Dynamics CRM Developer
Derek has worked in technology for 20 years. He has a wide range of experience in IT and system administration, database administration, data analytics, and software development. For the past 12 years, he has worked on implementing complex business processes via Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Derek is a highly skilled full-stack software engineer who can contribute to any aspect of the software development lifecycle.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
Windows, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Visual Studio
The most amazing...
...project was developing a forecasting budgeting tool for a client that drastically reduced the time they spent on financials for the following year.
Work Experience
Software Developer
Consulting
- Developed a custom serialized inventory solution on top of Dynamics 365 Field Service.
- Integrated Dynamics 365 with many third-party applications.
- Built a bespoke quoting process, including custom-built, React-based interfaces to improve the client's quoting process.
- Crafted made-to-order React pages to interface with Dynamics 365 data for financial forecasting.
Technical Consultant
Tridea Partners
- Developed the real-time integration between Dynamics 365 and an online marketing solution.
- Built the real-time integration between Dynamics GP and a national bank.
- Implemented complex business processes within Dynamics 365 for various companies.
Dynamics CRM Developer
EvTech Media
- Implemented a new instance of Dynamics CRM on-premise.
- Developed marketing reports to track ROI on marketing efforts.
- Created a process to import leads from flat files into Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
Experience
Power Platform Development Tooling
https://github.com/derekfinlinson/powerapps-toolsSkills
Languages
C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, Java, AL
Frameworks
.NET, .NET Core, ASP.NET, Jest
Tools
Dynamics Field Service, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics, Visual Studio, Webpack, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Azure Virtual Network Gateway, Azure Network Security Groups
Platforms
Windows, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft, Azure Functions, Azure, Twilio
Storage
SQL Server 2016, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Other
Dynamics CRM 365, APIs, API Integration, Dynamics CRM Plugins, CRM APIs, Software Architecture, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Networking, Responsive Web Apps, Business Process Automation, Business Services, Windows Services, Technical Leadership, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) ERP, Full-stack, Integration, Algorithms, System Administration, Azure Virtual Networks
Libraries/APIs
Node.js, React
Industry Expertise
Accounting
Paradigms
DevOps
Education
Master's Degree in Computer Science
Georgia Tech - Atlanta, GA, United States
Certifications
Azure Network Engineer Associate
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure Administrator
Microsoft
Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure Developer Associate
Microsoft
Power Platform Developer Associate
Microsoft
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