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OBJECTIVE Leading high-impact teams, shaping innovative solutions, delivering measurable business growth, and executive-level influence in AI, cloud SUMMARY Proven track record in managing high-impact teams driving Microsoft's Generative AI solutions and strategic cloud adoption. Led cross-functional teams of executives, architects, consultants and engineers to pioneer AI solutions, optimize go-to-market strategies, and accelerate business value creation. Expert in developing C-level relationships, translating cutting-edge AI into real-world business impact, and fostering enterprise-wide digital transformation. Passionate about leveraging AI to unlock new market opportunities, enhance decision-making, and propel organizations toward sustained growth. Professional Experience - Eric Perkins Go to Market Industry Solutions Leader Microsoft, United States | 2021 * Responsible for marketing & strategy, as it relates to our professional services organization,

Responsive, customer-facing, PMP-certified Project Manager, Business Analyst, Technical Architect, Data Architect, Solution Architect and Senior Developer with over 29 years of extensive expertise in software engineering, data architecture, ETL/DW, business analysis, project management, enterprise modernization efforts, technical architecture planning, data analytics, and technical writing. Only 100% REMOTE projects and contracts will be considered. On-site projects/contracts or contracts requiring travel cannot be considered at this time. ETL, Data Analytics, APIs, Postman, Jira, Zoho Analytics, Java, JavaScript, Python, PHP, JQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, JSF, Primefaces, Oracle, Sybase, MS SQL, MariaDB, MySQL, PL/SQL, HTML, CSS, XML, Linux/Unix, Open Source, AWS, WebLogic, Tomcat, Web Services (RESTful and SOAP), MS Project, MS Visio, Confluence, Trello, Monday PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Project Management Professional ― Project Management Institute 2012 ITIL v3 Foundation ― AXELOS Global Best Practice 2014 Scrum Fundamentals Certified Professional ― SCRUMstudy 2015 Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional SSYB ― VMEdu Inc. 2015

Ex-Salesforce | Ex-Nokia | AI-Native CRM Expert | AI & Agentic Automation Specialist | Salesforce, Agentforce, HubSpot, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics Architect | Snowflake Administrator & Architect With 15+ years of experience as a Salesforce Consultant, Solution Architect, and former Salesforce & Nokia professional, I help organizations design and implement scalable business systems that connect CRM, ERP, analytics, AI, and automation into one operational ecosystem. My focus is not just technology implementation. It is building systems that improve visibility, automate execution, increase adoption, and support long-term growth. Core Expertise Salesforce Architecture & Development ✔ Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, CPQ, Health Cloud & Agentforce ✔ Salesforce Administration & Governance ✔ Apex Development & Lightning Web Components (LWC) ✔ Flow Automation & Process Optimization ✔ Data Modeling & Security Architecture ✔ API Integrations (REST / SOAP) ✔ Data Migration & System Consolidation ✔ Reports, Dashboards & Executive Analytics ✔ Revenue Operations (RevOps) Design ✔ Salesforce Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership HubSpot CRM & Revenue Operations ✔ HubSpot Sales Hub ✔ HubSpot Marketing Hub ✔ HubSpot Service Hub ✔ HubSpot Operations Hub ✔ Lifecycle Architecture & Lead Management ✔ Workflow Automation ✔ Lead Scoring & Attribution ✔ CRM Data Architecture ✔ Reporting & Revenue Analytics ✔ HubSpot Integrations & Migrations Odoo ERP & Business Process Automation ✔ Odoo CRM ✔ Sales & Purchase Management ✔ Inventory & Supply Chain Workflows ✔ Accounting & Financial Operations ✔ ERP Process Design ✔ Odoo Customization & Integration ✔ Operational Reporting & Dashboards ✔ End-to-End Business Process Automation Microsoft Dynamics & Power Platform ✔ Microsoft Dynamics 365 ✔ Sales & Customer Service Modules ✔ Power Apps Development ✔ Power Automate Workflows ✔ Copilot & AI Automation ✔ Dataverse Architecture ✔ SharePoint & Microsoft 365 Integrations ✔ Executive Reporting & Analytics AI & Agentic Automation ✔ Salesforce Agentforce ✔ AI Agents & Copilots ✔ Workflow Orchestration ✔ GPT, Claude & Gemini Integrations ✔ AI-Powered CRM Automation ✔ Lead Qualification & Routing ✔ Customer Service Automation ✔ AI Knowledge Systems ✔ Operational Intelligence Workflows ✔ n8n & Low-Code Automation Platforms Snowflake & Modern Data Platforms ✔ Snowflake Data Warehouse Architecture ✔ Data Modeling & Performance Optimization ✔ ETL / ELT Pipelines ✔ dbt Implementation ✔ Data Governance & Quality Frameworks ✔ Business Intelligence & Executive Reporting ✔ Salesforce, HubSpot & ERP Data Integration ✔ Revenue Analytics & GTM Reporting ✔ Enterprise Data Architecture Industries Served ✔ Healthcare & MedTech ✔ Insurance & Financial Services ✔ SaaS & Technology ✔ Manufacturing ✔ Nonprofits ✔ Professional Services ✔ Energy & Utilities ✔ Real Estate ✔ Transportation & Logistics Certifications ✔ Salesforce Certified Administrator ✔ Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant ✔ Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Administrator ✔ Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Email Specialist ✔ Salesforce Certified AI Associate ✔ Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist ✔ Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II ✔ Salesforce Certified Platform Data Architect ✔ Salesforce Certified Platform Development Lifecycle & Deployment Architect ✔ Project Management Professional (PMP) ✔ Prosci Change Management Certified What Clients Typically Hire Me For ✔ Salesforce & HubSpot Implementations ✔ Agentforce & AI Automation Initiatives ✔ Snowflake Data Warehouse Projects ✔ CRM & ERP Integrations ✔ Revenue Operations (RevOps) ✔ Digital Transformation Programs ✔ Enterprise Solution Architecture ✔ Business Process Automation ✔ Executive Reporting & Analytics ✔ Fractional CRM / RevOps Leadership Let's build a connected system that scales your business.

Experienced IT Professional: Delivering High-Quality Solutions from the U.S. Innovative IT expert with a diverse skill set spanning technical implementation, resource management, and project oversight. Committed to delivering cutting-edge technological solutions for clients across the United States. Key Technical Skills: - Network Analysis and Visibility - Resource Management - Staff Recruitment and Retention - Administrative Oversight Notable Achievements: - Designed and implemented a Network Analysis and Visibility platform, resulting in [X%] improved network efficiency and [Y%] reduction in downtime for clients. - Successfully managed and grew a team of [number] IT professionals, achieving [Z%] increase in project delivery speed. Professional Background: - U.S. Navy Veteran: Served as an Avionics Technician, honing problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Education: Supplemented self-directed learning with courses at College of DuPage, Lansing Community College, and Northern Virginia Community College. Why Choose Me: - Committed to delivering all work from within the United States, ensuring seamless communication and alignment with U.S. business practices. - Proven track record of translating complex technical concepts into practical, client-focused solutions. - Dedicated to continuous learning, staying ahead of emerging technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions. - Strong emphasis on clear communication and meeting project deadlines.

A customer-centric technologist specializing in AWS Cloud, Machine Learning, AWS Bedrock/GenAI, data science, AWS Quick Suite, Dev/Ops, CI/CD, Python/Java development. Recent Past Experience: - Ex-Amazon AWS Employee (5yrs) - Solution Architect, Machine Learning, Cloud Migration, Technical Program Leadership, Employee Enablement - Oracle (13yrs) - Cloud Migration, Sales Engineer for Cloud, Middleware, Database solutions - BioTech Startup (3 yrs) - Developed GenAI drug discovery platform on AWS, HPC, life-science Certified: - AWS Solution Architect Associate - AWS Developer Associate - AWS Machine Learning Specialty - Certified Scrum Master - TOGAF Enterprise Architect Education: - Johns Hopkins University - Masters of Computer Science - Longwood University - BS Computer Science LinkedIn: stephenfurlong/ Personal Website: altaprise dot com

🏆 Top Rated - Top 10% of talent on Upwork ✅ 700+ Hours on Upwork ✅ 20+ Projects Delivered ✅ 100% Job Success Score ✅ 15+ Years of Software Engineering & Web Development Experience ✅ Full Stack Development (Java, Spring Boot, React, Node.js) ✅ API Development & System Integrations ✅ AWS Cloud Architecture & Deployment ✅ AI-Powered Application Development ✅ WordPress Development & Plugin/Theme Customization ✅ Shopify, WooCommerce & E-Commerce Solutions ✅ Pixel-Perfect Figma/PSD/XD Conversions ✅ Enterprise Application Design & Implementation I am a Senior Full-Stack Engineer and Solution Architect with extensive experience building scalable web applications, enterprise platforms, cloud-native systems, and API-driven solutions. My background spans both traditional web development and modern enterprise software engineering, allowing me to help businesses build everything from marketing websites and e-commerce platforms to complex SaaS products, workflow automation systems, AI-powered applications, and cloud-based solutions. Core Expertise AI Engineering, Agentic AI & LLM Applications: - AI Agent Development - Agentic AI Applications - Multi-Agent Systems - AI Workflow Automation - AI-Augmented Software Development - Context Engineering - Prompt Engineering - Model Context Protocol (MCP) - Claude Code - Kiro IDE - AI Consulting & Solution Architecture Backend Development: - Java - Spring Boot - REST APIs - Microservices Architecture - Node.js - Laravel - Authentication & Authorization (JWT, OAuth2) - Workflow Automation Systems - Third-Party Integrations Frontend Development: - React - JavaScript - TypeScript - Tailwind CSS - Responsive UI Development - Dashboard & Admin Portals - Webflow - WordPress Cloud & DevOps: - AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch) - Docker - Kubernetes - CI/CD Jenkins Pipelines - Infrastructure Automation - Performance Optimization - Application Monitoring CMS & E-Commerce: - WordPress - WooCommerce - Shopify - Magento - Squarespace - Custom Plugin Development - Payment Gateway Integrations Types of Projects I Build: ✔️ Enterprise Web Applications ✔️ SaaS Platforms ✔️ API Platforms & Integrations ✔️ AI-Powered Business Solutions ✔️ Workflow Automation Systems ✔️ E-Commerce Stores ✔️ Customer Portals & Dashboards ✔️ Cloud-Native Applications ✔️ Internal Business Tools ✔️ WordPress & Shopify Websites I have successfully worked with startups, agencies, small businesses, and enterprise organizations to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Whether you need a senior developer, solution architect, technical lead, or implementation partner, I focus on delivering reliable solutions that align technology with business goals. Let’s discuss your project and turn your ideas into scalable, high-quality software.