Alex Job Agent - Deployment Guide

🎯 System Overview: This application creates an automated job tracking system for Julio Alexander Thorpe that:

• Provides recruiters with a web form to submit job opportunities

• Automatically validates jobs against your requirements (Remote only unless $250K+)

• Detects and rejects duplicate submissions

• Sends email notifications (Subject: "007") for qualified opportunities

• Stores all submissions in Google Sheets for easy tracking

Skill Summary

Required Skills

Number of Years Used

Year Last Used

Experience as a Power Platform/D365 Developer

14 years

2025

Experience with creating and managing solutions using Dynamics 365 CRM – Customer Service

13 years

2024

Experience with customization and implementation of Forms, Views, Plug-Ins, Workflows

13 years

2025

Experience with using standard & premium connectors with PowerApps and Power Automate

7 years

2025

Experience in SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365 services

14 years

2025

Experience working in a Microsoft GCC tenant

3 years

2024

Extensive experience with model-driven apps, canvas apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse

7 years

2025

Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio

2 years

2025

Experience with DevOps in Power Platform/D365 Environments

5 years

2025

Prior work experience with Virginia state agencies

0 years

N/A

Working knowledge of FDOT IT policies, governance, and enterprise architecture standards

0 years

N/A

FAQ

Question 1: Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

 Answer: Yes, I will physically reside within the United States for the entire duration of this assignment. I am a U.S.-based professional currently living in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Question 2: Please list the candidate's email address.

Answer: mrthorpeisworking@gmail.com

Question 3: In what city and state does your candidate CURRENTLY reside? Local Richmond candidates are always preferred. However, if your candidate is local to Richmond, have you (vendor) taken the necessary steps to verify this residency?

 Answer: I currently reside in Boynton Beach, Florida. While I am not local to Richmond, I am available for remote work and can travel to Richmond for equipment pickup and any required in-person meetings. I have extensive experience working remotely on government projects, including my work with the Department of the Interior (DOI-OCIO-OLES) where I held a Public Trust security clearance, and the Florida Department of Transportation.

Question 4: Does your candidate have any of the desired experience listed? If so, please make sure to highlight or BOLD in the resume. If not, simply put "no" in the skills matrix.

Answer: Yes, I possess experience in nearly all required skill areas as detailed in the skills matrix above. The following areas are bolded throughout my attached resume:

• Power Platform/D365 Developer - 14 years (highlighted across all recent positions)

• Dynamics 365 CRM Customer Service - Extensive experience from 2013-2024

• Forms, Views, Plug-Ins, Workflows customization - Demonstrated in multiple roles

• Standard & premium connectors - Featured in NMDP and Southern Company projects

• SharePoint Online & Microsoft 365 - Core competency across all positions

• Model-driven apps, canvas apps, Power Automate, Dataverse - Primary focus since 2018

• Microsoft Copilot Studio - Recent expertise (NMDP and Southern Company projects)

• DevOps in Power Platform/D365 - Implemented across multiple organizations

Note: I do not have direct experience with Virginia state agencies or specific knowledge of FDOT IT policies. However, I have extensive government sector experience, including:

• Department of the Interior (DOI-OCIO-OLES) - Held Public Trust security clearance

• Florida Department of Transportation - State agency experience

• South Florida Water Management District - Government agency experience

• Microsoft GCC tenant experience - Demonstrated in my DOI work

My government sector expertise translates directly to FDOT&OCIO requirements, and I have a proven track record of quickly adapting to agency-specific policies and governance standards.

Key Qualifications Highlights for FDOT, DOI, and State Position: Directly Relevant Experience:

1. Government Sector Expertise:

   • Department of the Interior (NuAxis Innovations): Public Trust security clearance holder

   • Florida Department of Transportation: State agency SharePoint/Power Platform migration

   • South Florida Water Management District: Government environmental agency solutions

2. GCC Tenant Experience:

   • Worked within Microsoft GCC environments at Department of Interior

   • Familiar with government compliance requirements (Section 508 accessibility, data security policies)

   • Experience with government-specific authentication and security protocols

3. Power Platform Mastery:

   • 14+ years comprehensive Microsoft ecosystem experience

   • Built 100+ Power Platform solutions across healthcare, utilities, and government sectors

   • Expert in model-driven apps, canvas apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse

4. Copilot Studio Innovation:

   • Designed and deployed custom Copilot agents at National Marrow Donor Program

   • Trained 150+ users on Copilot Studio implementation and best practices

   • Created conversational workflows, reducing query response time by 40%

5. SharePoint & Microsoft 365 Leadership:

   • Migrated 200+ SharePoint sites from legacy versions to SharePoint Online

   • Extensive governance documentation experience (critical for state agencies)

   • Expert in granular permission management and compliance implementation

Measurable Business Impact:

• 45% reduction in process timelines through automation

• 85% reduction in manual processing time (AI Builder/RPA)

• 35% improvement in customer satisfaction scores

• 60% decrease in manual data entry through intelligent automation

Technical Certifications:

• Microsoft Power Platform Expert Level Certification

• SharePoint Framework (SPFx) Advanced Developer & Administrator

• .NET Core & Azure Development

• PowerShell & Automation

• Azure DevOps & Source Control

Transferable Government Competencies. I have  worked specifically with FDOT state agencies; my government experience provides directly transferable skills:

 Compliance & Governance:

• Section 508 accessibility compliance (FDOT)

• HIPAA compliance architecture (NMDP healthcare)

• Public Trust security clearance (DOI)

• Government data security and retention requirements

Migration Expertise:

• Successfully migrated 200+ government sites to modern platforms

• Legacy system modernization specialist

• Minimal disruption implementation strategies

Stakeholder Management:

• Trained 500+ government employees on new systems

• Executive-level communication and reporting

• Cross-functional team leadership in regulated environments

I am confident my comprehensive Power Platform expertise, government sector experience, and proven track record of delivering secure, compliant solutions position me as an excellent candidate for this Virginia Commonwealth opportunity. I look forward to contributing to your agency's digital transformation initiatives.