Josue Brunache
Hudson, MA, 01749 *******@*******.***
Technical Lead/ Software Development Manager
Technical Lead/ Software Development Manager with a 10+ history of
engineering sophisticated and error-free solutions that satisfy immediate
and long-term business needs. Excited by new technologies and diligent in
uncovering opportunities to contribute to growth, profitability, and
operational effectiveness. Exceptional technical skills complemented with
strong business sense, including MBA. Commended for "impeccable" work
ethic, adaptability, and leadership skills across cross-functional teams.
Project Management, Process Improvement, Software Development,
Deployment/Migrations
Risk Management, QA/Testing, Technical Support, Budgeting, Negotiations
Team Leadership, Client Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Thomson Reuters - Boston, MA 2006 - present
Leading global source of intelligent information with more than 50K
employees in 93 countries
Technical Lead/ Software Development Manager - Fixed Income Group (2007 -
present)
Promoted to lead a team of 3 in design, development, and implementation of
web-based software solutions for multiple business units. Collaborate in
needs assessment process and architecture decision-making for new
infrastructure and applications. Proactively identify improvements,
investigate requirements, and recommend and implement solutions to satisfy
all business needs. Work with PMs to prioritize bug fixes, feature
requests, build development plan and development schedule.
Successfully completed rewrite of a $25-million-per-year product (backend
and front end) on time and within budget using the following technologies:
Font End: Drupal CMS System, php, CSS, html, JavaScript, JQuery
Backend: Java, MySQL, SQL, Solr, Apache, and also created DLL written in
C++ for other business unit application to interact with the new backend
system
Created Web Service application allowing customers to retrieve content from
the website using Java,SOAP and Axis2
Renovated flawed and inconsistent version tracking-implemented rigorous
methodologies for tracking and software management including automatic
failover capabilities that decreased time to backup from 30 minutes to 1
minute.
Designed and deployed a database search engine for one of the company's
most profitable products. Improved search functionality became main
feature for commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) / asset-backed
securities (ABS) database, which supports upwards of 100K records. Used
Java, Oracle, sql, xml, html, jsf, servlet, Javascript, css, AJax
Continued to deliver all projects on-time and within budget.
Software Engineer - Fixed Income Group(2006 - 2007)
Developed database tools for Fixed Income group. Partnered with project
leaders and stakeholders to determine business needs, and participated in
project planning sessions to define scope and analyze development
requirements. Developed code to support new and existing applications,
maintained framework, perform code review with other team members, provide
production support as needed and performed unit and regression testing.
Designed and developed usage reporting tool using JSP, Servlet, XML and
oracle that enabled sales team to gather critical customer information.
Completed all deliverables on-schedule and with zero defects.
Designed and developed a software adapter that connects legacy software to
a new Content Management System (CMS). Used Java, Soap, XML, Jboss
Finished all development projects on time and bug free
Smart Management - Providence, RI 2003 - 2006
Healthcare company of 75 employees providing software solutions to
addiction clinics
Java Programmer
Developed and maintained software applications and provided programming
support to staff. Performed all requirement analysis, design, coding, and
testing. Worked with customer support staff to determine deficiencies,
identify root-cause, and devise solutions in collaboration with development
team.
Architected Java imaging software program with the ability to adjust
patient's picture once uploaded to the system-a key differentiator over
similar products. Used Java, Swing
Wrote reporting tool for gathering clinic's financial information about
each clinic, enabling monthly performance management by executive team.
Used Java, Interbase and SQL
Created software package that automated packaging and deployment.
University of Massachusetts - Amherst, MA 2000 - 2002
Flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system
Java Programmer
Developed new applications and supported existing internal applications to
optimize functionality. Improved system capabilities and complexity;
designed internal reports queries and forms. Advised on technical questions
on software and hardware usage.
Overhauled design of student parking database system from tables with no
relation to a relational database.
Created multi-tier intranet/Internet web applications using the (J2EE)
Framework that enabled University Parking Service Department to view
student parking account information, generate reports for violations, late
fees, and parking status.
TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO
Software: Eclipse, Sun Application Server PE, Apache, Tomcat, Jboss,
Oracle, Interbase, MYSQL, Drupal, XPlanner, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Visual
Studio, Microsoft Access, CVS, Subversion, Visual Source safe, Axis2,
AxisC++, Hibernate, log4j, ANT, JMS
Networks: TCP / UDP Protocol, Client-Server Programming, FTP, HTTP, LAN,
WAN
Methodologies: Agile (XP, Scrum)
OS: Linux, Windows, SunOS
Languages: Java, SQL, PHP, HTML, XML, C++, C# CGI, JavaScript, CSS, UML,
PL/SQL, XML/XSLT
EDUCATION
MBA - University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
BS - Computer Science Minor Mathematics - University of Massachusetts,
Amherst