Andrew Garcia

About

An experienced Solutions Architect with a strong background in product design and software engineering. Skilled in enhancing user experience, operational efficiency, and delivering cutting-edge solutions. Proficient in tools like PowerShell, Bash, Python, Figma, and various front-end coding languages. Industry experience in consulting, technology, and government sectors.

Experience

• Application/ Solutions Architect · Deloitte2023-06-01 – 2025-07-01

  Played a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions as a Solutions Architect at Deloitte, focusing on enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. Collaborated with business and internal stakeholders to create product plans and user stories based on requirements. Automated deployments and operational workflows using PowerShell, Bash, and Python, streamlining processes. Diagnosed cloud and networking issues, creating comprehensive RCA documentation to improve system reliability.

• Product Designer/Software Engineer · Booz Allen Hamilton2017-05-01 – 2023-06-01

  Created wireframes using Balsamiq and AdobeXD. Spearheaded communication with UX Director, Program Manager, Researcher, and development Managers to successfully implement designs for various clients. Worked in a creative and multidisciplinary team in the production of an advertising campaign. Prototyped a consumer-facing cybersecurity product using Figma, while also working with a team of Developers. Created interactive prototypes using Figma. Gathered and evaluated UX & UI requirements in collaboration with product owners, business analysts, and developers. Compiled and analyzed research, created user flows, wireframe solutions, mockup UIs and design experiences. Participated in transforming multiple high-level product roadmap initiatives into robust features that fully served the needs of our customers. Produced high-quality UX design solutions through journey maps, wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes. Worked with React JS, Angular, and various front end coding languages. Met regularly with Business and internal stakeholders to understand the plans for the products. Implemented and enforced Scrum principles and practices, facilitated continuous improvement (CI), and identified and removed team impediments. Supported the Product Owner with documentation of User Stories and Acceptance criteria. Monitored team backlog daily and ensured it accurately reflects the current state of the sprint. Created product plans and user stories based on business and customer requirements. Developed with an Agile framework with multiple services and components hosted in SharePoint, Azure, and in a Microsoft Word Add-In.

• Software Engineer · VerticalApps2015-10-01 – 2017-05-01

  Designed responsive, visually appealing and feature rich web application features, working from a variety of inputs, including visual comps or prototypes, wireframes, or written requirements in Jira. Used Angular, Java, HTML5, and jQuery to create beautiful applications. Applied best practices for user experience according to government style sheet requirements. Worked in an agile development environment. Gained experience with AJAX-based JSON web services. Developed and tested across multiple browsers, platforms, and devices using Browserstack and Saucelabs. Gained experience with Thymeleaf, JSON, SQL, and Mongo DB. Gained experience in UI/UX design (e.g. wireframing, prototyping). Performed 508 user accessibility tests on applications to ensure they were 508 compliant. Gained experience with Jmeter while running performance tests. Gained experience working with Subversion and Git. Gained basic understanding of using Chef. Utilized SonarQube to monitor test coverage.

Education

• University of MarylandBachelor of Arts, History, Accounting

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