Available for remote contracts

Christian
Graves

ServiceNow Solutions Architect & Senior Developer — building enterprise-grade portals, custom applications, and deep integrations since 2013.

12+
Years on Platform
3
SN Certifications
6
Total Certs

Clients & organizations

Apple Inc. Navy Federal Credit Union US Dept. of State County of Monterey Accenture Federal

End-to-end ServiceNow
delivery

From greenfield builds to complex enterprise migrations — I cover the full lifecycle, working as architect, SME, and hands-on developer simultaneously.

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Solutions Architecture

Translate complex business requirements into scalable, upgrade-safe ServiceNow architectures. Lead discovery workshops, define data models, and produce actionable user stories your team can execute on.

Requirements Data Modeling Agile Roadmap
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Custom Portal Development

Build polished, high-performance portals using the Now Experience UI Framework and Service Portal — including bespoke widgets, reusable components, custom themes, and SSO authentication flows.

Now Experience Service Portal AngularJS UI Builder
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Turnkey App Development

Deliver complete scoped applications using App Engine Studio — from service catalog design and workflow automation to ACLs, Business Rules, and full ITIL alignment. Production-ready, upgrade-safe.

App Engine Studio Scoped Apps Flow Designer ITSM
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Enterprise Integrations

Connect ServiceNow to any enterprise system through REST, SOAP, and IntegrationHub. Past integrations include security tooling (QRadar, Splunk, McAfee ESM, Qualys) and internal Apple services.

REST / SOAP IntegrationHub Mid Server Script Includes
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Security Operations

Implement and configure ServiceNow SecOps and Vulnerability Response plugins. Integrate SIEM tools, build custom triage workflows, and reduce mean-time-to-respond for security incidents.

SecOps Vuln Response Splunk QRadar
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Platform Upgrades & DevOps

Manage multi-version upgrades (proven across Dublin → Jakarta and beyond) with zero downtime. Advise on CI/CD pipeline setup, update set management, and environment governance for dev/test/prod.

Version Upgrades CI/CD ATF DevOps

Skills & certifications

ServiceNow Platform

Now Experience / UI BuilderExpert
Service Portal (AngularJS)Expert
App Engine StudioExpert
Flow Designer / IntegrationHubAdvanced
GlideScript / GlideRecord APIExpert
SecOps & Vulnerability ResponseAdvanced
Domain SeparationAdvanced

Web & Integration

JavaScript (ES6+)Expert
REST / SOAP APIsExpert
HTML / CSS / BootstrapExpert
SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL)Advanced
C# / .NET / Python / PHPProficient

Certifications

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Certified Application Developer
ServiceNow · CAD
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Certified Implementation Specialist
ServiceNow · CIS
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Certified Administrator
ServiceNow · CSA
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ITIL V3 Foundation
AXELOS
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Certified Systems Administrator
Microsoft · MCSA
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CCNA
Cisco

Why hire a certified contractor?

Certifications aren't just badges — they ensure I know the platform's official upgrade-safe patterns and best practices, protecting your investment. My three active ServiceNow certifications (CAD, CIS, CSA) combined with 12+ years of hands-on production experience means I can move from requirements to delivered solution faster, and with less technical debt.

A decade-plus on
the Now Platform

Navy Federal Credit Union Current Remote · Contract Dec 2024 – Present
Solutions Architect / Senior Developer
  • Led high-visibility integrations into the ServiceNow platform using Agile methodologies
  • Simultaneously operated as solutions architect, SME, developer, and project manager
  • Engineered integration solutions aligned with IT department goals across the organization
Apple Inc. Remote · Contract Aug 2021 – Dec 2023
Solutions Architect / Senior Developer
  • Built turnkey applications with App Engine Studio, improving operational efficiency and client engagement
  • Developed custom portals with the Now Experience UI Framework — reusable components that accelerated delivery timelines
  • Engineered custom integrations between internal Apple services and ServiceNow, significantly reducing manual processing time
Accenture Federal / US Dept. of State Remote · Contract Jun 2018 – Aug 2021
Senior ServiceNow Developer
  • Custom portal application (Tables, Pages, Widgets) resulted in a 40% increase in portal efficiency
  • Developed custom REST endpoints, reducing data query time significantly
  • Built user registration and authentication modules meeting stringent domain validation and SSO requirements
SecOps Partners LLC Remote Dec 2016 – Jun 2018
Senior ServiceNow Developer
  • Deployed Security Operations and Vulnerability Response solutions for multiple clients, improving incident response times
  • Integrated QRadar, McAfee ESM, Splunk, and Qualys into ServiceNow, boosting threat detection speed
  • Improved data accuracy and synchronization by 20% through REST/SOAP and scheduled import automation
County of Monterey Oct 2007 – May 2018
Systems Programmer Analyst I → II → III / Senior ServiceNow Developer
  • Recruited as the County's primary ServiceNow developer in 2013, leading to faster project completions
  • Led Domain Separation design and deployment, onboarding multiple customers into isolated environments
  • Upgraded ServiceNow through multiple major versions (Dublin → Jakarta) with zero downtime
  • Reduced development cycle time 20% through Agile / Kanban adoption
  • Maintained 99.9% uptime across production, test, and development environments

ServiceNow platform
capabilities

A snapshot of the platform areas I work in daily — from scripting primitives to high-level architecture patterns.

Scripting & Logic

  • Business Rules (Before / After / Async)
  • Client Scripts & UI Policies
  • Script Includes & Utilities
  • GlideRecord / GlideSystem
  • Scheduled Jobs & Events
  • ACLs & Security Rules

UI & Portals

  • Now Experience (UI Builder)
  • Service Portal Widgets & Pages
  • AngularJS / Bootstrap Components
  • Custom Themes & Branding
  • SSO / SAML 2.0 Integration
  • User Registration Flows

Integrations

  • REST / SOAP Endpoints
  • IntegrationHub Spokes
  • Import Sets & Transform Maps
  • Mid Server Configuration
  • Outbound HTTP & Webhooks
  • Third-party OAuth Flows

App Development

  • App Engine Studio (AES)
  • Scoped Application Architecture
  • Service Catalog & Order Guides
  • Flow Designer Automation
  • Update Set Management
  • Automated Test Framework (ATF)

ITSM & Operations

  • Incident / Problem / Change Mgmt
  • CMDB & Discovery
  • Service Level Management (SLAs)
  • Knowledge Management
  • Asset & Config Management
  • SecOps & Vulnerability Response

Architecture & Ops

  • Domain Separation Design
  • Multi-instance Environment Mgmt
  • Upgrade Planning & Execution
  • DevOps CI/CD Pipeline Integration
  • Performance Tuning
  • ITIL V3 Process Alignment

Ready to ship something
great on ServiceNow?

I'm available for remote contract engagements — whether you need a full-lifecycle solutions architect, an expert to accelerate your dev team, or a specialist to untangle a complex integration.

Salinas, CA 93908 831.998.1651 Remote · Available now