Emily Saeli

Woodinville, WA · emilysaeli@gmail.com · emilysaeli.com · (716) 208-6857

Experience

Streamlined on-call workflow by creating a CLI tool in Python to rapidly assess the health of a fleet of Linux hosts
Assisted in predicting data for fleet maintenance, including current host capabilities and future capacity needs
Developed project leadership skills, including facilitating and incorporating feedback from stakeholders
Gained experience with daily usage of git, BitBucket, continuous deployment, Linux, and SSH

Drove timely completion of the localization of an annual compliance training for a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company in seven languages by creating schedules, sending weekly status reports, coordinating deliveries, and developing assets when necessary
Streamlined team communications by implementing a new tracking system for the team that allowed team members to see the status of all in-flight deliverables at once
Made source content more accessible and easier to translate by spearheading an effort to standardize best practices for developers, lowering the development time needed for localization and compliance checks

Worked with various clients including Microsoft, Boeing, and Cigna
Wrote concise, engaging, and audience-appropriate instructional content
Edited documents from multiple sources to achieve a consistent style and voice
Managed large-scale content delivery schedules for clients with a focus on accessibility standards
Created and edited learning content for all sales new hires for a Fortune 500 client
Assisted in the transfer of all Microsoft Cloud Workshop training from an internal site to GitHub

Created a web application for beginner knitters to help them visualize knitting patterns using Java Spring Boot, React JS, and Heroku
Learned the basics of software development in Python, CSS, and Javascript, including Flask and React JS

Learned how to define project scope, choose an approach, and develop a project schedule and budget using both Predictive and Agile methodologies
Developed tactical leadership, presentation and communication skills, stakeholder management practices, and team-building capabilities

B.A. in Writing and Rhetoric, Cum Laude
Minor in International Relations
Vice President of HWS Debate Team
- Competed at the Debate World Championships in India (2014) and Greece (2016)
- Tournament Director of HWS Round Robin 2016
- Champion of Brad Smith Debates at Rochester 2015, quarterfinalist at Yale 2015

Practiced in Agile development practices using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and the Atlassian suite
Technical proficiency with all Microsoft Office products and Microsoft Project
Expertise in Microsoft Accessibility, WCAG guidelines, and compliance standards
Trained in learning content development tools such as tts and the Intrepid suite