Cristian Salinas Dallas, TX | 409-338-9926 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/salinascristian29/ EDUCATION The University of Texas at Dallas | Bachelor of Science, Information Technology & Systems | 08/2019 - 12/2022 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Kalliope, Dallas, TX – Co-Founder & Product Owner | May 2023 – Present Spearhead development and strategic direction of Kalliope from inception, managing schedules, and aligning team efforts with the company's mission. Jointly architected and coded a Python application for converting text files to audiobooks, deploying it successfully via Docker and GitHub Actions. Handle all legal and administrative responsibilities, including compliance, contract creation, and company filings, to ensure Kalliope operates within legal requirements. Oversee financial management, including budgeting, accounting, and record-keeping, maintaining the company's financial stability. Charles Schwab, Westlake, TX – Associate Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) | Jan 2023 – Oct 2023 Proactively monitor and optimize system reliability using tools like Splunk & AppDynamics, emphasizing preventative maintenance. Collaborate with development, business, and infrastructure teams to ensure efficient incident management and thorough root cause analysis. Participate in disaster recovery drills to ensure seamless IT resource transitions, minimizing client disruption. Revitalized a stalled project by introducing innovative solutions and process improvements, significantly boosting reliability and reducing system downtime. The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX – IT Technician | Mar 2022 – Dec 2022 Developed an MS Power Apps asset management system, streamlining the tracking of 1,000+ devices loaned to students, leading to improved accountability and efficiency. Led diverse teams in completing various projects, demonstrating both small and large-scale leadership and project management skills. Recognized for outstanding performance with the fastest promotion in the organization's history, underscoring technical proficiency and collaborative approach. Measured KPIs before and after optimization implementation to accurately assess performance improvement. Theorem Wealth Management, Dallas, TX – Marketing Data Analyst | Nov 2020 – Sep 2022 Improved customer data accuracy and marketing effectiveness by integrating front-end data streams with CRM and Mailchimp. Implemented automation processes, resulting in $20,000 annual operational cost savings. Increased social media reach by 94% through targeted SEO strategies, boosting online presence and engagement. Managed and safeguarded a 12,000+ contact database, leveraging it for strategic marketing insights. Led the creation and management of a YouTube channel that grew to over 1000 followers in under a year. CS CBD, Richardson, TX – Founder/Owner | Aug 2021 – Feb 2022 Assessed market demand for CBD products and devised a market penetration strategy. Developed a comprehensive business plan, acquired licensing, and established vendor relationships. Generated $12,000 in revenue during the company’s lifespan. PROJECT EXPERIENCE CRM Configuration & Development, Theorem Wealth Management | 07/2022 – 09/2022 Identified areas of data loss within automated workflows and streamlined dataflow and system processes. Integrated multiple applications to create centralized data management. PaaS Asset Management System, The University of Texas at Dallas | 04/2022 – 07/2022 Pinpointed an inefficient organizational process with potential for human error. Designed a product plan (ERD Diagram, Use Cases, Flowcharts) using MS Visio. Developed system using Microsoft Power Apps, SharePoint, and Power Automate. Built and led a 5-member team to assist in system development. SKILLS Technical: Project Management, Communication, Agile, SCRUM, Jira, Visio, MS Office, SQL, Python, System Design, Database Design Soft Skills: Leadership, Creativity, Conflict Resolution, Empathy, Team Collaboration, Teaching Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Certifications: Master Composter, AWS Cloud Practitioner Interests: Plants, Hiking, Reading, Cooking, Camping, Learning, Entrepreneurship