Brent L. Ricks

Cloud Solution Architect | Software Engineer | Technical Trainer

20+ years of experience designing enterprise-grade applications and secure DevOps pipelines. Specializing in fusion development and Azure solutions.

Saint George, UT

brent.ricks@gmail.com

(520) 255-3538

Federal Project Experience

About Me

Passionate about technology, art, and creating innovative solutions

Professional Summary

Cloud Solution Architect with 20+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade applications, integrations, and secure DevOps pipelines. I specialize in Fusion Development—integrating low-code/no-code platforms like Power Platform with pro-code solutions.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, I deliver high-impact training on Power Platform, PowerShell, UI/UX design, and art-based visual principles to internal Microsoft teams, Federal agencies, and enterprise customers.

Languages & Education

English (Native)
Spanish (Fluent)

Education

Master of Science, Software Development - Grand Canyon University (2024)
BAS, Multimedia/Web Design - Arizona State University (2005)
AAS, Animation Arts & Design - Art Institute of Phoenix (2001)

Core Competencies

Cloud & DevSecOps

Azure Functions/Apps, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot

Full-Stack Development

.NET Blazor, .NET MAUI, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, C#, jQuery

APIs & Integration

REST/Graph API design, API security, Custom Connector development

Microsoft Solutions

SharePoint SPFx, PowerShell automation, custom web parts

Power Platform

Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse, Fusion Development

Database Technologies

Cosmos DB, MongoDB, SQL Server, MySQL

Professional Experience

Cloud Solution Architect

Microsoft Federal – Cloud & AI

Jul 2022 – Present

Architect enterprise solutions using Power Platform & Azure
Design Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions pipelines
Build custom connectors and API integrations
Deliver UI/UX training to Microsoft teams

Customer Engineer

Microsoft Federal

Jul 2020 – Jun 2022

Develop hybrid cloud integrations with Cosmos DB
Build SharePoint and Power Platform solutions
Create API-driven solutions with custom connectors
Provide technical workshops for Federal clients

Premier Field Engineer

Microsoft

May 2019 – Jun 2020

Developed SharePoint web parts and workflows
Supported Azure Functions and Data Factory
Code reviews for Starbucks and Edward Jones
Led CritSit resolution for enterprise clients

Senior Software Engineer II

Raytheon Company

Oct 2014 – Apr 2019

Designed CMS and .NET MVC applications
Created REST APIs with backend databases
Managed SharePoint 2010 and 2013 sites
Provided customer training and support

Web Software Developer 3

Northrop Grumman

2011 – 2014

Enterprise applications with .NET MVC4
Database-driven web applications
Full software development lifecycle
US Army Intelligence Center support

Web Designer/Developer

Maricopa County Attorney's Office

Jan 2006 – Oct 2010

Multi-site content management systems
Interactive Flash applications & 3D models
Annual reports and newsletter publications
Employee training and technical guidance

Web Designer

US Forest Service

Aug 2004 – Jan 2006

Multi-forest website operations
National multimedia presentations
Interactive fire tracking systems
Forest Service Achievement Award

Certifications & Skills

Current Certifications

Microsoft Applied Skills: Power Apps (2025)
Azure AI Fundamentals (2024)
Power Platform Fundamentals (2023)
Azure Developer Associate (2019)
Microsoft Certified Trainer (2019 - Present)

Technical Skills

Languages/Frameworks

C# .NET Blazor JavaScript HTML5

Cloud & DevOps

Azure Azure DevOps GitHub PowerShell

Databases

SQL Server Cosmos DB MongoDB

Featured Projects

Some examples of my work and contributions

Enterprise Cloud Solutions

Custom Power Platform and Azure integrations for Federal agencies, including the DoD and USAF.

Cross-Platform Applications

Hybrid mobile and web applications using .NET MAUI and Blazor with cloud backend integration.

Technical Training Programs

Comprehensive training materials and workshops for Microsoft technologies and UI/UX design principles.

Hobbies & Interests

When I'm not coding, you'll find me...

Digital Art & Design

Combining my multimedia background with modern design principles

Outdoor Adventures

Exploring the beautiful landscapes of Utah and the Southwest

Photography

Capturing moments and applying visual design principles

Open Source

Contributing to community projects and exploring new technologies