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RISA Tech, Inc.Principal Software Developer

Dec. 2022

RISA Tech, Inc.Senior Software Developer

Aug. 2022 - Dec. 2022

RISA Tech, Inc.Senior Software Developer

May. 2022 - Aug. 2022

AmazonApplication Support Engineer

Sep. 2020 - Dec. 2021San Francisco, California, United StatesIn this position, I supported all big data applications built by peer development teams. I also directed applications for timely and accurate royalty payments and reports for various stakeholders. I own the month-end runs, develop monitoring solutions, on-board new validations to service, perform deep dives via SQL queries (RDBMS/S3), write and maintain Spark jobs, automate manual tasks, and solve unique technical challenges. I communicate effectively with remote and dispersed teams to accomplish objectives. Moreover, I translate business requirements into usable and scalable software. To accomplish all of this, I utilized AWS, Spark, Scala, Python, EMR, EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and Airflow.. A few key achievements in this position include: • Automated complex sales process for MP3 files that previously required manual work, saving time and money. • Improved functioning by automating error handling for COPPA requests. • Improved accuracy by tracking down and resolving bugs in reporting code

WorldPantry.comSenior Software Engineer

Sep. 2016 - Mar. 2020San Francisco, CaliforniaIn this role, I served as full stack developer. I handled both front-end and back-end roles. I created sites from PSD design files for e-commerce company partnering with leading food companies to handle direct to consumer e-commerce businesses. Additionally, I coached software engineers, led small development teams, and acted as application owner. I integrated sites with APIs to create a seamless shopping experience for over 60 webstores. I also anticipated and communicated blockers, delays, and cost ballooning before needing escalation. I employed C#, ASP.Net, HTML, CSS, various JavaScript, .Net frameworks, Visual Studio, Scrum, JQuery. Some notable accomplishment in this role include: • Managed numerous projects from conception to delivery, tracking KPIs, meeting timelines, and exceeding customer expectations. • Established project frameworks, breaking down tasks and delegating to team members to accomplish deadlines. • Mentored junior developers, serving as subject matter expert to solve problems and complete tasks. • Completed webstores include shop.numitea.com, shop.soyvay.com, shop.prosupps.com, www.hersheysstore.com, shop.eightoclock.com, shop.kravejerky.com.

Liberty Home Equity SolutionsSenior Software Developer

Aug. 2014 - Sep. 2016Rancho Cordova, CaliforniaI developed, improved, and maintained software to meet diverse user needs with various programming languages. I also spearheaded design and code reviews, assisted with delivery estimates, and provided feedback about projects. I fixed errors, improved quality, and enhanced functionality. Moreover, I analyzed user needs to determine how software should be built or modified. I looked for security vulnerabilities in coding. I also utilized ASP.Net, MVC, C#, SQL Server, complex store procedures, complex triggers, LINQ, WCF, ASMX Web Services, N-Tiered Design, DHTML, JavaScript, .Net framework, Visual Studio, IIS 7, Scrum, Agile, and Entity Frameworks. Some contributions in this position include: • Increased speed and efficiency in multiple systems and built new systems to handle government regulations. • Updated multiple customer-facing sites to improve user experience as team lead of three developers. • Utilized Dependency Injection with IOC.

Onyxtek Inc.Software Developer/Team Lead/Manager

Aug. 2011 - Oct. 2014Sacramento, CAIn this position, I led teams of up to five developers, including offshore teams in India, to help clients of all sizes to connect with customers digitally. I worked in web development, app development, and with startups in all stages. A few accomplishments include: • Built entire solutions for numerous customers with high ROI and achieved multiple repeat customers. • Projects included: lavasend.com, www.greenjobs.com, windcreekatmore.com, www.icanaffordcollege.com, www.escrowcoordinatorplus.com, californiatourism.ca.gov, www.visitcalifornia.com, www.abeugallery.com, www.ratemyneighborhood.net and iOS app, and more.

Hewlett-PackardSoftware Development Consultant

Aug. 2010 - Oct. 2011Achievements: • Acted as project owner and lead • Worked with teams based all over the world. • Coordinated meetings amongst people in multiple time zones • My Networking https://h10145.www1.hp.com/sso/index.aspx “My Networking” is the main .NET Portal where users can register their HP, Procurve, 3COM, and Tipping Point products. My main tasks were to make html and code changes to various sections, for example the section of the site that allows the user to manage their products, transfer licenses, etc. • License Acquisition Portal (LAP) The LAP admin is where HP employees go to generate license keys, manage customer information, etc. My task was a major overhaul of this application. I added functionality that allowed the users to do things that were once only doable through direct access to the database. • Tipping Point Project The Tipping Point project was a complete design and transfer of their existing technology over to HP. This project consisted of creating a method to handle licensing and fulfilling requests for digital vaccines. My team created the infrastructure that handled the order/shipping of networking products then assigning those products digital vaccines. Technologies: Asp.Net 3.5, C#, SQL Server 2008 R2, T-SQL, Complex Stored Procedures, Complex Triggers, LINQ, WCF, ASMX Web Services, Entity Framework, N-Tiered Design, DHTML, JavaScript, .Net Framework 3.5, Visual Studio 2008, Windows Server 2008, IIS 7

NHXSProgrammer

Jun. 2007 - Aug. 2010Achievements: • Increased speed of internal processing queues by 150% • Built several html forms that conformed perfectly when printed to match existing paper forms • Created and managed ASMX/WCF web services Technologies: Asp.Net 3.0, VB.Net, SQL Server 2005, T-SQL, Complex Stored Procedures, N-Tiered Design, DHTML, JavaScript, .Net Framework 3.0, Visual Studio 2005, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2000, IIS 6, WCF, Entity Framework, ASMX Web Services

American Web ServicesApplication Developer

Feb. 2004 - Aug. 2007Sacramento, CaliforniaProjects: • Central 4 Wheel Drive www.central4wd.com • Stafford King and Weise Architects Internal Website http://www.skwaia.com/ • Central Valley Association of Realtors (CVAR) http://www.cvar.org/ • Assured Marketing www.assuredmarketing.com • Home Search USA www.homessearchusa.com Technologies: Asp.Net 1.1, C#, Classic ASP 3.0, VB Script, SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005, T-SQL, Complex Stored Procedures, Complex Triggers, N-Tiered Design, DHTML, JavaScript, .Net Framework 1.1, Visual Studio 2003, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2000, IIS 6