About

Shamel Lakin is a multi-skilled DevOps Engineer, Project Manager, and Software Developer with a passion for people-facing roles. With over 2.77 years of relevant experience, he has worked with a wide range of technologies and has specialized in JavaScript, ReactJS, RESTful APIs, Copado, DevOps, Salesforce, Application Automation, SQL, HTML5, and CSS. Shamel is known for his ability to solve complex problems and has proven this skill in his role as a Technical Project Manager at Accenture, where he helped to open several restaurants in New York City with a combined value worth over $10 million dollars and employing 1,000+ people. Aside from his technical expertise, Shamel is also skilled in Recruitment, Customer Success, Client Management, and Solutions Engineering. He has a strong interest in using technology, specifically Software Development and Customer Success, to make a positive impact on clients and businesses alike. Shamel has been recognized for his contributions to the tech community, having been featured in Codecademy news in partnership with Black and Brilliant Advocacy Network for his participation in exploring responsible AI and the business of AI. He has also been selected as a John Stanley Ford Fellowship Candidate and a member of the Brilliant Black Minds sponsored by Karat. Shamel has a Certificate in Full-Stack Web Development from Flatiron School and a Certificate in Audio Recording and Production from the Institute of Audio Research. He has also contributed 455 times to GitHub in the last year and has logged over 500 hours of study in computer programming. Overall, Shamel is a skilled and versatile tech professional with a passion for solving complex problems and making a positive impact on clients and businesses.