SUMMARY

Critical thinker, programmer, researcher, project manager, systems administrator, and financial analyst with extensive experience managing data, and developing technology-based solutions. Detail-driven; mathematically and statistically focused; adept at comprehending complex development code and software. Comfortable in multi-project and deadline-driven environments. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communicator. Solid individual performer and positive team contributor. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Competencies include:

ª Java(EE) / Maven / Hibernate / Spring ª PHP (Zend, CodeIgniter, etc.) ª HTML5 / CSS3
ª JavaScript ª XML / JSON / Ajax ª Subversion / Git / etc.
ª LAMP / MAMP / WAMP / XAMPP ª Windows / Linux / UNIX / OSX ª iOS / Android
ª Windows / Linux / OSX ª Vitualiziation / VPN / VPS / SSH ª Security / Encryption

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Content Developer | Project Manager | Software Developer (12/2011 to Present)

Constructed cutting edge story-based curricula – including for technology and financial courses for corporate training and graduate level academic programs.

• Wrote mentor guides consisting of detailed instructions to be used by instructors in presenting material to students and participants.
• Helped produce sample websites (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby on Rails), stand-alone applications (Java).
• Constructed and maintained multiple version control suites across projects using SVN, Git, OpenKM, OpenDocMan, Google Docs, and other systems.

Confidential,Austin, TX (Contract Consultant)

Programmer | Financial | Business | Systems Analyst (06/2010 to 12/2011)

Managed complex business, financial reporting, technical research, and invoicing data for large-scale municipal, state, and federal energy rebate programs. Implemented database reporting tools aimed at creating efficient information distribution.

• Created stand-alone Java application that facilitated invoice transfers and instant communication between team members.
• Created and managed ad hoc databases using Hibernate and JavaEE in both the Eclipse and Netbeans IDEs.
• Managed administration system data through various interfaces – bridging the gap between financial inputs and calculations, and facilitating conversion to manageable tables and databases.
• Improved invoicing procedures dramatically by reducing repetitive inputs -- enhancing data management and distribution.

Confidential,Austin, TX (Contract Consulting)

Sys-Admin | Programmer | Developer –(3/1996 to Present)

Part-time exclusive custom design, development, and security frameworks for limited set of clients.

• Hosted both internal and external sites.
• Implemented and managed all client account interfaces – employing VPS, VPN, and SSH tunneling privacy and security protocols.
• Wrote or contributed to many Java stand-alone and web applications.
• Launched and managed external and internal P2P and centralized RAID system (hardware, software) servers (UNIX / Linux – Ubuntu Server, Red Hat, Solaris, HPUX, AIX, Windows, Mac OS).
• Developed highly creative and interactive dynamic web sites and designs, focusing on – but not limited to -- financial and ecommerce solutions.
• Built hundreds of sites from ground up, and using various CMS technologies.
• Consulted on and managed several installations of SAP.
• Increased client exposure through SEO and SEM strategies.

Confidential,Austin, TX

Senior Developer and Research Analyst (03/2005 to 02/2006)

Led and managed the implementation of all web marketing campaigns, designs, and web programming. Oversaw and managed the acquisition, improvement, and management of a real estate portfolio of over $7M. Lead a team of 75+ in-house and outsourced employees. Managed portfolio of liquid and semi-liquid assets; including equities, fixed-income securities, interest rate instruments, currencies, and derivatives.

• Implemented and managed all client account interfaces – employing VPS, VPN, and SSH privacy and security protocols.
• Launched and managed internal P2P and centralized RAID system servers (Linux – Ubuntu Server, Red Hat).
• Managed team-project aimed at designing and implementing company’s content management system – including database development, maintenance, and administration.

Confidential,Austin, TX

Sys-Admin | Developer | Financial Analyst (01/1996 to 01/2005)

Oversaw and participated in all web development, web marketing, SEO, and development strategies – including online client and portfolio administration. Managed a pooled portfolio of over $12M in equity, fixed-income, and derivative securities. Led over 25 in-house and outsourced employees. Managed the needs of hundreds of clients.

• Implemented and managed all client account interfaces – employing VPS, VPN, and SSH privacy and security protocols.
• Launched and managed internal peer-to-peer and centralized RAID system servers (Linux Ubuntu Command Line, Red Hat).
• Wrote proprietary analytical application (Java) for discovering price discrepancies and opportunities in various commodity, equity, interest rate, currency, debt, and derivative markets.
• Increased client satisfaction and interactivity by creating propriety web-based privately accessible accounts (SAP R/3).
• Used web data extraction technologies to maximize analytical efficiency when valuing possible investments.

Confidential,Austin, TX

Sys-Admin | Junior Analyst / Trader / Project Manager (10/1991 to 06/1995)

Project manager and researcher with team of 8 commodities traders and 3 developers/programmers. Served as macro-economic advisor to the CEO. Managed extensive futures and derivatives portfolios while devising and executing statistically based options and futures trading strategies using web and local systems.

• Implemented and managed all client account interfaces – employing VPS, VPN, and SSH privacy and security protocols.
• Launched and managed internal P2P servers (Solaris, Linux).
• Implemented firm-wide trading analysis software. Helped client database (SAP R/3).
• Saved firm millions of dollars by leading and participating in team projects to implement new trading and database management technologies -- significantly improving commodity analysis and forecasting (SAP R/3).
• Used Present and Future State Analysis to maximize profitability by linking organizational components – sales, marketing, trading, portfolio management, etc. (SAP R/3).

EDUCATION and AFFILIATIONS

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration: Finance

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong Java programmer – experience with JavaEE, Spring, Hibernate, Maven, GWT / Android, Swing, Web Applications (JSP, JSTL, etc). Good experience with Debugging, unit testing, etc.
• Strong PHP skills – including MVC frameworks like Zend, CodeIgniter, etc.
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, SQL, XML, and JSON.
• Expertise in most content management systems. Specialties: WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, VBulletin, SimpleMachines, and PHP Nuke.
• Expertise in Adobe CS. Specialties: Photoshop | Illustrator
• Familiarity with SEO, SEM, and semantic indexing strategies.
• Strong understanding of Google Analytics, Google Webmaster, Feedburner, et cetera.
• Expertise in Google Apps implementation.
• Vast IT, visualization, and networking experience: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Private Servers (VPS).
• Network administrative expertise: Windows, Mac, UNIX, and:
• Linux: Red hat, Ubuntu (Server – with/without Gnome), Debian, Fedora, Mint, OpenSUSE, Slackware, etc.
• UNIX: Solaris, AIX, HPUX, etc.
• Expertise in ultra-secure hosting and site management: FTP, SFTP, FTPS, SSH
• Strong relational database (RDBMS) experience and knowledge using tools such as MAMP / WAMP / LAMP, XAMPP, PHPMyAdmin, SAP, Oracle, Crystal Reports, and Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Service (SRSS), DB2.
• Expertise in encryption / hashing security: MD5, SHA, Blowfish, PBKDF2, PGP, GPG, and algorithmic salting.
• Expertise with most Windows, Mac, and Linux IDE packages (Dreamweaver, Eclipse, NetBeans, Aptana Studio, Coda, Jedit, etc).
• History of ERP and CRM experience (SAP, Sales Force, Oracle, Campaign Monitor, Constant Contact, et cetera).
• Expertise in video editing and web-integration.
• Expertise in E-commerce systems implementation.
• Expertise in all MS Office suite applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Exchange, SharePoint, Visio, and OneNote).
• Additional strengths include IRR, MIRR, and NPV analysis, Online Analytical Processing (OLAP), Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), and Quantitative Analysis (QA). Mastery of spreadsheets.