sal faris
Hyattsville
Summary
- Experienced Microsoft 365 and Power Platform engineer with a proven ability to design and implement enterprise-grade business applications, streamlining operations and accelerating digital modernization efforts.
- Advanced in building Power Apps solutions—both Canvas and Model-Driven—leveraging reusable components, nested UI patterns, and configurable logic to deliver intuitive, unified user experiences across devices.
- Specialized in developing AI-driven automations and intelligent copilots through Copilot Studio and Power Virtual Agents, utilizing Dataverse, knowledge repositories, and backend workflows for guided interactions and automated service delivery.
- Strong background creating tailored SharePoint Online solutions, including intranets, document repositories, and modernization enhancements using SPFx, TypeScript, React, C#, and front-end customization techniques.
- Extensive experience designing enterprise automations using Power Automate and RPA—building resilient workflows with exception management, API integrations, synchronized data pipelines, and scalable connector patterns.
- Deep expertise in Dynamics 365 custom development, including C# plugin engineering, Dataverse schema modeling, PCF component creation, and securing CRM extensions within governed enterprise environments.
- Skilled in architecting analytical ecosystems through Dataverse modeling, ETL preparation, and developing Power BI visuals backed by optimized DAX, supporting informed executive and operational decision-making.
- Capable of creating robust integrations across Microsoft 365 services—including Teams, SharePoint, and Dynamics—as well as external platforms using REST APIs, serverless functions, and modern integration patterns.
- Strong grounding in enterprise security and governance, implementing Azure AD authentication, RBAC role models, DLP controls, data security practices, and compliant deployment processes across environments.
- Adept in ALM and DevOps frameworks, employing Azure DevOps, Git repositories, solution-based pipelines, and structured multi-environment deployment methodologies.
- Collaborative communicator skilled in Agile delivery, facilitating workshops, clarifying requirements, producing design documentation, and driving user adoption and organizational change.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microsoft 365 / Power Platform / Dynamics 365 Developer
BNY Mellon
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented modern SharePoint-based solutions, creating intranet experiences, document repositories, and workflow-enabled sites aligned with enterprise governance standards.
- Produced intuitive Power Apps—across both Canvas and Model-Driven platforms—embedding custom Canvas elements to enrich navigation and optimize user workflows.
- Designed automated business processes using Power Automate, introducing robust approval routing, defensive error-handling, and secure API integrations across multiple systems.
- Built scalable Power Apps architectures featuring reusable UI pieces, structured variable logic, nested layouts, and responsive design patterns.
- Customized Dynamics 365 with complex C# plugins, crafted Dataverse entity designs, and implemented business logic to support sophisticated workflow scenarios.
- Designed conversational bots and digital assistants in Copilot Studio/PVA, integrating D365 and Dataverse data to streamline inquiries and provide automated service support.
- Engineered custom connectors and API-driven integrations to expand the Power Platform’s interoperability with external enterprise applications.
- Developed structured ETL frameworks, Dataverse data models, and Power BI datasets utilizing DAX to power analytical reporting.
- Unified Teams, SharePoint, and Dynamics 365 through integrated data flows and automated collaboration patterns.
- Leveraged SQL, Dataverse, SharePoint, and spreadsheet-based data sources to support multi-layered Power Platform applications.
SharePoint / Power Platform Developer
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Built sophisticated Canvas and Model-Driven applications using reusable components, structured galleries, and streamlined navigation aligned to operational processes.
- Created Power BI dashboards backed by optimized models and DAX logic, delivering clear executive-level insights.
- Developed secure, mobile-responsive Power Pages solutions enabling external users to interact with Dataverse and Dynamics data.
- Delivered AI-powered self-service automation using PVA/Copilot Studio to guide users, triage requests, and reduce manual workload.
- Applied AI Builder for document extraction, OCR, and predictive use cases, cutting down manual entry and processing time.
- Implemented enterprise workflows with Power Automate using structured approvals, exception processing, and multi-system integrations across Teams, SharePoint, and external APIs.
- Engineered Dynamics 365 customizations, including Dataverse structures, business logic, and C# plugin implementations.
- Designed efficient Dataverse models with optimized relationships, ETL transformations, and migration paths for legacy datasets.
- Produced SharePoint-based DMS solutions integrated with Power Apps and Power Automate to improve document lifecycle management.
- Strengthened enterprise security through Azure AD-based authentication, RBAC, DLP enforcement, and data governance standards.
- Facilitated interactive training, workshops, and onboarding sessions to expand Power Platform adoption.
- Partnered with product owners and technology teams to refine requirements, coordinate testing, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Rolled out department-wide conversational automation initiatives, implementing Copilot Studio patterns to modernize support operations.
SharePoint / Power Platform Developer
Kroger Co.
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed migrations from legacy SharePoint environments into SharePoint Online, ensuring clean transitions with minimal business disruption.
- Built SPFx web parts and extensions using React, TypeScript, and C#, enhancing modern SharePoint site experiences.
- Structured SharePoint sites with metadata-driven libraries, intuitive layouts, and improved governance mechanisms.
- Automated backend administration and provisioning tasks through PowerShell templating and scripted API execution.
- Integrated SharePoint Online with Azure, Microsoft 365 services, and Dynamics 365 to establish connected collaboration ecosystems.
- Created scalable Power Apps with reusable Canvas components and UX-focused patterns aligned with business processes.
- Automated cross-system workflows with Power Automate, linking SharePoint, Teams, Dynamics 365, and external APIs.
- Built Power BI reports using optimized data models and advanced DAX functions for operational analytics.
- Developed Model-Driven Apps with Dataverse tables, business rules, and validation logic supporting structured workflows.
- Extended Power Platform and SharePoint capabilities through custom HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, and .NET enhancements.
- Created business process automation solutions using both Nintex and Power Automate workflows.
- Designed API and connector integrations synchronizing Dataverse/Dynamics data with third-party platforms.
Education
Bachelors - Computer Science
Skills
- Power Platform: Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Dataverse
- AI/Automation: Copilot Studio, Virtual Agents, AI Builder, OCR & Prediction Models
- SharePoint: SPFx (React/TS), Modern Sites, Libraries, Metadata, DMS, PowerShell, REST/COSM
- Dynamics 365: Plugins (C#), Workflows, PCF Controls, Custom Connectors
- Development: JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, HTML/CSS, JSON
- Azure: Functions, Logic Apps, AD Authentication, API/Service Integrations
- Data: SQL Server, Dataverse, SharePoint Data, Excel/CSV, ETL/Preparation Pipelines
- Tools: Azure DevOps, Git, Jira, Power Platform Pipelines
Certification
Certified Power Platform Developer
Timeline
Microsoft 365 / Power Platform / Dynamics 365 Developer
BNY Mellon
08.2024 - Current
SharePoint / Power Platform Developer
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
03.2021 - 07.2024
SharePoint / Power Platform Developer
Kroger Co.
07.2018 - 02.2021