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David

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David A. Rico

**** ** **** **. *****, Florida 33155

Mobile: 228-***-****

E-mail: abql46@r.postjobfree.com

Software developer with experience in various development platforms and software development lifecycles such as the Waterfall model and Extreme Programming. Broad range of development experience, ranging from SQL and relational databases in general, to technologies such as AI and Robotics, including development of Software with hardware components and interaction. Highly proficient in the use of tools and languages such as: ASP.net, C#, SQL, VB.net, SSRS reports, and SSIS packages. Seeking a position where I will have the opportunity to contribute with accomplishments that are characterized by problem solving, team building, and alignment with company and customer objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pier 1 Imports, Fort Worth, Texas Aug 2008 " Present

Software Applications Developer " Information Systems Department

Intern responsible for designing, developing and maintaining several different web and console applications, primarily to eliminate paperwork, improve employee efficiency and automate company processes. Position requires the use of various technologies and programming languages, such as: SQL Server, Active Directory, VB.net, C#, ASP.net, HTML, JavaScript, SQL Server Reporting Services, and SSIS Packages. Major achievements for this period have been:

Creation of a web search application that allows company employees and users to search for internal company information using a familiar search engine environment. The application has resulted in a 50% reduction in the average search time per employee, and an improvement in the quality of customer services both in stores and at the Corporate Offices. This tool is used on a daily basis by employees in order to search for stores, employees, and Pier 1 Products within the company. Created and updated reports using Microsoft Reporting Services for use in the company's Human Resources and Marketing departments, thereby eliminating the need for manual production of reports that was being performed using spreadsheets and manually input information. In addition to ensuring data consistency by using centralized information, it has reduced the time required to produce these items by 80%. Designed and developed a VB.net application to interface with Mercury Quality Center (MQC) in order to automate testing processes of Pier 1 products. This application consolidates information from various internal database sources and integrates this data into the MQC system, reducing manual entry by 90%, while ensuring data and testing process consistency among systems. Designed a C# application to automatically update the Mercury Quality Center user information from Microsoft Active Directory. This has resulted in a weekly savings of at least 40 person-hours, as the system needed to be updated manually prior to the new application. Designed a Facebook gift application for the Pier 1 Marketing department, to be used as a PR tool to draw new customers to stores.

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas Aug 2007- Aug 2008

Office of Accounting & Business Services

Net Solutions Web Specialist Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

Aided in the maintenance and design of the UT Arlington Accounting and Business Services website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Dreamweaver. Constructed and updated departmental forms using Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Net Solutions IT Specialist Aug 2007 " Dec 2008

Solved and helped manage computers and systems across five different buildings. Performed advanced system troubleshooting and aided users with Personal Computer issues. Tasked to come up with creative solutions to common computer issues and helped develop new procedures for solving existing problems.

EDUCATION

University of Texas at Arlington: Arlington, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Completed in August 2010

Overall GPA: 3.55/4.00

North Lake College, Dallas County Community College District: Irving, Texas

Associate of Science: Completed in May 2007

Overall GPA: 3.79/4.00

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Bilingual: Complete fluency in Spanish and English.

Programming language skills include: Two years of coding experience in C and C++. Five years of coding experience in Java. Two years of experience coding in C#, VB.net, ASP.net 2.0 JavaScript, and SQL. Three years of experience in coding in HTML using Cascading Style Sheets. One year of experience with Android OS.

Proficient in PC based computer software, such as the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Experienced using Microsoft Visual Studio and Eclipse IDE. Expert at troubleshooting problems and solving general computer issues as well as general IT work. Experience using MacOS and related applications. Experience with Content Management Systems such as Subversion.

HONORS & AWARDS:

President of the Game Developers Club at UT Arlington from Spring 2009 to present. College of Engineering Honor Roll Fall 2008 to present. Member of Phi Theta Kappa honors program for community college transfer students. Dean's list scholar from 2004 through 2007 Vice President's Honor Roll student from 2004 through 2007

OTHER IT PROJECTS: RoboCon (Spring 2010 " Summer 2010): Lead Programmer and Team Lead. Led a team of peers to create a robotic system that can play Connect 4 against a human opponent. System included Computer Vision components, a robotic dispenser mechanism, AI and software interface that allowed for full system independence with minor human interaction. The project was developed from inception using a Hybrid Waterfall model. UTA Graduate Student Management System (Summer 2009): Led a team of peers in the creation of a management system for the CSE department. The web application was built using C#, JavaScript, SQL Server and ASP.net and incorporated the following features: An authentication system, student account management, student progress tracking for advisors, and an alert system that notified advisors should a student fall behind schedule. Hall of Mirrors (Fall 2003 " Spring 2005): Assumed the duties of coder and team leader for a Max Payne 2 total conversion entitled Hall of Mirrors. Other duties included animating, media relations, project organization and the creation of a test bed environment. Gained experience in managing a team of people from differing cultures and maintaining interest in the project. Hall of Mirrors was the recipient of Mod Database's 'Editor's choice: Best Unreleased mod award in 2005 and is highly acclaimed by the community as a high profile, professionally-made modification. The modification also received critical acclaim throughout Europe and was featured in several major game magazines around the globe.

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