John Harms
OBJECTIVE STATEMENT
Driven by growth, high standards, and bringing out the best in the people around me. Passionate about solving technical and analytical challenges while motivated to be helpful in any capacity.
Technical Skills
Systems & Architecture
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Model-View-Controller (MVC) Architecture, Routing & Web App Infrastructure, Salesforce SFRA Framework (Conceptual)
AI & Automation Integration
AI Systems Integration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Architecture, API Interaction & Implementation
Cloud & Network Security
Cloudflare Zero Trust, VPN Infrastructure, Cloud Networking Concepts
Data Analysis & Tools
Advanced Excel (Proficient), Data Manipulation & Visualization Concepts (pandas, matplotlib, openPyxl)
Development Tools & Frameworks
GitHub (Version Control), React Native (Familiarity), Middleware Development Concepts
Familiar Languages (Conceptual/Reading)
Python, JavaScript, C#
Projects
- Various projects developed for personal automation, AI workflows, or practice and learning.
- Primarily backend development and minimal GUI apps built on js and node.js, dotnet and ASPNET, and python.
- RAG based agentic learning tool, TutorBot, is self hosted on my site and demonstrates current AI and backend skills.
Experience
Facilities Intern
Summer 2026 - CurrentWalser Automotive Group | Bloomington, MN
- Working with 8+ enterprise management SaaS apps.
- Learning escalation skills and timely IT issue resolution.
FedEx Ground Delivery Driver
Fall 2025 - Summer 2026Kessel Runners | Duluth, MN
- Executed routes require safe operation of a delivery truck and strict attention to detail.
- Continuously optimize various factors daily to increase delivery efficiency.
Acute Care Pharmacy Technician
Fall 2024 - Summer 2026Aspirus St. Luke's | Duluth, MN
- Over 100 Times Daily: Dispense medication with strict attention to detail.
- Over 40 Times Daily: Communicate with various kinds of individuals to troubleshoot issues.
Facilities Intern
Spring 2025 – Fall 2025Twin Cities Orthopedics | Woodbury, MN
- Performed door remodeling and furniture removal (Multiple times weekly)
- Created program that digitalized facilities employee reporting and monitoring (Daily Project)
Line Cook
Spring 2021 - Fall 2024Heidi’s Huggamug Cafe | Lake City, MN
- Learned how to handle tough criticism and time management in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
Summer/Fall 2026 (Projected)Management Information Science (Major)
University of Minnesota Duluth | Duluth, MN
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Level 1)
August 2024Council For Six Sigma Certification | Cert. #: aN35FCIB1v
Honors
National Honor Society
Spring 2019 - Spring 2023Lake City, MN