William Mitchell
Having spent much of my career in selling enterprise hardware and software solutions as a Data Center Solutions Architect for Dell Inc. and running my own e-commerce business, I always had a yearning to learn more about coding and wasn't sure of the best way to get started. I was introduced to the Nashville Software School and everything fell into place! I am on the right path and excited to see where this next chapter takes me as a Software Engineer.
Projects
LugNutz
LugNutz is designed to be a mobile web app to help users keep track of their vehicle’s maintenance and repair logs. The inspiration for this app came to me after many years of helping family and friends solve their vehicle repair problems and not having an easy way to keep track of what they and/or I had done to their vehicle over the years. LugNutz allows users to add all vehicles they are in charge of maintaining and add all previous and future maintenance/repair tasks. There is also a chat forum to allow users to share ideas and help each other diagnose and solve repair issues. LugNutz was built using React, ReactStrap | BootStrap 4, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Firebase, & JSON.
LugNutz Premium
After building LugNutz for my front-end capstone and spending the second half of my time at NSS learning the fundamentals of C#, MVC, .NET Core, Entity Framework, and SQL technologies, I determined there was much more I could add to LugNutz, so I decided to create LugNutz 2.0, premium edition.
LugNutz Premium is primarily designed to be a Desktop Web Application, geared towards garage warriors and part-time mechanics. Additional functionality includes automatic vehicle creation using the Vehicle Identification Number to fetch vehicle specifications through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration API and vehicle specific VIN decoded reports.
Built using C#, .NET Core Entity Framework, Identity Framework, and SQL
Class Website
This is the official class website for Nashville Software School Cohort 31. Visitors are presented with a couple of group photos, a contact card for each team member, including a professional and fun photo. Each card also includes links to their individual portfolio website, gitub repo, LinkedIn resume, email address, and bio. Contact cards are highlighted in green with a hired stamp once they have received employment. The user is also presented a section that includes all the primary technologies our class learned during our time at NSS along with a thank you section for all the individuals who made it possible.
Built as a Single Page HTML Bootstrap Web App including JavaScript and CSS
Experience
FULL STACK SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
- Introduced to Object-Oriented Programming fundamentals through group and individual projects reflecting real world business problems
- Built single-page applications with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and ReactJS library
- Developed server side software using C# / SQL in conjunction with the .NET Core framework
- Source code version control with Git/GitHub and project management tracking with GitHub Projects
- JavaScript fundamentals leveraging DRY, modular, readable code and reusable components
- Task automation with Grunt, Linting with JSHint, and module bundling with Browersify
- Styled applications using CSS framework Bootstrap/Reactstrap
- Practiced TDD with Visual Studio Unit Testing Framework
- Application design through team collaboration, white boarding dependencies, and building digital ERDs
ECOMMERCE BUSINESS OWNER
- Built, operated, and grew a full-time multi-channel online eCommerce business from a garage to a professional office space with warehouse and dock in Nashville, TN
- Deployed an inventory management platform to track inventory across multiple warehouses
- Developed business processes and SKU barcode nomenclatures to track inventory from acquisition to disposition
- Crafted and issued RFPs, managed vendor correspondence, evaluated proposals, and selected partners across goods
- Entered plans/buys into QuickBooksOnline and issued vendor POs
- Updated purchase orders, inventory acceptance orders, and inventory warehouse transfer orders using StichLabs and Amazon FBA
MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR
- Developed referral base through a network of real estate professionals
- Guided clients through the mortgage process for securing a home
- Consulted with clients to determine refinance options to meet their individual financial goals
- Maintained a high level of detail to reduce confusion, last minute unexpected errors in closing, and to uphold strict compliance laws
- Created and maintained a professional marketing campaign and website
- Received “Top Loan officer Award”, #1 in volume, March 2014
- Developed a company OS image .ISO for MS PC deployment and restoration
- Deployed and administered all systems and devices, ~25 nodes
- Managed branch SonicWall firewall to ensure security and mitigate downtime
- Designed and installed a new redundant gigabit switching fabric to improve performance and redundancy
- Developed, proposed, and implemented key initiatives to achieve a full paperless environment
- Executed a complete migration to Office 365 environment for all user endpoints
MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR | SYSTEMS ADMIN
MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR
**HomeTown Lenders Franklin Branch was acquired by Cross Country Mortgage
ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
- Supported and trained 4 - 6 account managers to drive enterprise sales in 500-12,000 accounts
- Specialized in data-center hardware/software solutions with a focus in server and storage virtualization, SAN technologies, cloud computing, SAS, disaster recovery, high availability, power, cooling, and implementation services
- Responsible for $3+ million quarterly quota
- Delivered consistent results over goal even during a tough economy
- Drove business initiatives and KPIs
- Focused on team development and training to drive business goals and customer experience
- Achieved “TSR of the Quarter Award” Rank #1 amongst ~160 peers @ 221% in revenue $4.97 million to goal $2.72 million across all three sites in Q1 FY12
- Awarded “TSR Employee of the Month” Q3 FY10
- Earned “Bronze Customer Experience Award” Q1 FY08
- Top accounts entrusted to me included Workday, Marvel Comics, Chobani, Channel, Summit Racing, Girl Scouts of America, and smarsh
- Assisted new and existing Dell small and medium business customers with basic IT hardware and software solutions
- DConsulted with customers interested in ~1 - 5 client machines, along with software and peripheral products
- MDrove business initiatives, relevant marketing programs, and KPIs
- Achieved "Team Player Award" Q2 FY07
- Achieved "Team Player Award" Q4 FY07
Education
NASHVILLE SOFTWARE SCHOOL
Certification | Aug ‘19
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
BBM | Dec ‘05
BBA-M | Dec ‘05
Awards
- “Top Loan officer Award” Ranked #1 in volume March 2014 | First Choice Lending Services
- “TSR of the Quarter Award” Rank #1 amongst ~160 peers @ 221% in revenue $4.97 million to goal $2.72 million across all three sites in Q1 FY12 | Dell, Inc.
- “TSR Employee of the Month” Q3 FY10 | Dell, Inc.
- “Bronze Customer Experience Award” Q1 FY08 | Dell, Inc.
- "Team Player Award" Q4 FY07 | Dell, Inc.
- "Team Player Award" Q2 FY07 | Dell, Inc.
Certifications
- NSS - Nashville Software School Full-Stack Software Development Certification
- CCSA - Compellent Certified Storage Architect
- CCSP - Compellent Certified Sales Professional
- Microsoft - Virtualization Certified Sales Specialist
- EMC - Technical Sales Accreditation
- VSP - VMWare Sales Professional
- DoubleTake - Certified Sales Professional
- EqualLogic - Certified Sale Professional
- SAFE - Secure and Fair Enforcement Act Certified
Recommendations
Jawad Syed
Microsoft Advisor - CDW
William is an excellent person with a professional attitude. He is well organized and an excellent sales professional. I would love to work with him again.
Kenneth Krog
Consulting System Engineer - HCA IT&S
I have worked with William for several years and at 2 different companies. Each time William put his all into every deal we had with Dell and ensured we got the best product for our money.
Paul Welsh
Senior Sales Engineer - IPDS
Billy has always been a resourceful leader representative within our organization. He has a vast amount of knowledge and I have always used him as a resource for technical knowledge required for our day to day job. He understands the role and has great balance between the sales and technical aspect that is needed.
Clayton Fields
Vice President - Javelin Networks
William is a highly organized, tenacious sales representative who strives to exhibit the best performance at all times. He has a desire to be successful and shine at everything he takes on. As a team player, he is always helping the people around him. Billy would be an asset to any organization and is a pleasure to work with.
Joe Doughty
Sales Manager - Dell Technologies
I had the pleasure of working side by side with William in the Advanced Systems Group at Dell. He is the consummate professional and brings a tremendous amount of technical acumen to any data center discussion. When a technical question arose he was the subject matter expert. William's depth and breadth of knowledge would make him a great addition to any growing technology organization.
Tyler McGee
Enterprise Account Executive - Dell Technologies
Billy Mitchell is an excellent sales rep exemplifying a strong technical acumen, a high level of professionalism, and insatiable passion for customer satisfaction. He uses these skills to make sure he provides a level of service to his customers that is second to none. He is a valuable asset to Dell using his strategic approach, hard work ethic, and integrity to making sure his customers get what they need, when they need it. He will be a great value to any company he works with in the information technology field.
Wes Selbe
Executive Recruiter - Ranstad
Billy is a very driven and responsible employee. He is always there to lend a hand to another colleague when assistance is needed. He has a very sound grasp of his business and understands that the customer first. He leads by example and I am lucky to have worked with him.
Brent Robert
Inside Account Manager - Commercial Northeast - Dell Technologies
William often assisted with server/storage related projects related to my customers. He is detail oriented, knowledgeable and fluent in his field, and always presented well in customer facing situations. I would gladly work with him again given the opportunity.
John Leonardini
Senior Sales Engineer - Qumulo
I first met William as he was onboarding at Dell, and worked with him as he grew into the position at Dell. We collaborated on several larger deals. William exhibits strong technical chops and the ability to learn complex concepts quickly, and a strong customer focus.
Joe Valaha
Regional Sales Executive - Opengear
I have worked with William for over 5 years now and can highly recommend him. We have worked on several large deals and his technical and sales acumen is great, good follow up and closing skills. He would be a great addition to any sales organization.
David Dujardin
Global Product Manager - Lenovo
It is an honor to recommend Billy Mitchell to any organization seeking a highly technical and professional IT sales representative. He is an exceptional mentor who goes out of his way to help others advance. His solution first approach insures that his customers get the most out of their investment dollar.