Software Developer

DIEGO ANDRES CARRASCAL

Kitchener, Ontario 647-***-**** ***************@*******.***

Information Technology (IT): Software Development

Highly accomplished Software Developer with 10-year portfolio of success driving software development, tool & automation creation, programming, and systems engineering for organizations across manufacturing, telecomm, and professional services. Seeking new, challenging Software Development role. Finely honed leadership, decision making, relationship building, negotiation, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Core relevant competencies:

Software Development Cycle Vendor Relationships Team Leadership & Mentoring

Requirements Gathering Functionality Testing Project Planning & Control

Solution Customization Process Improvement New Tools & Automation

Function Development Client Deliverables Modifications & Changes

Project Management End User Training Troubleshooting

Workflow Efficiency Go-Live Support Debugging

QUALIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

Languages & Tools: C#.NET, ASP.NET, C++, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP

Notes (IBM), HTML5, CSS, DB MySQL, Oracle 10g (PL-SQL); Apache & and IIS server software configuration.

Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional professionals at all levels of an organization.

Dedicated to identifying and leveraging opportunities to drive improvements across all areas of software development.

Skilled in leading, mentoring, training, and motivating high-performance programming teams.

Adept at prioritizing and multi-tasking in fast-paced, deadline-driven work environments

Experienced in applying UML, OOP, MVC methodologies in software development cycle.

Bachelor of Science: Systems Engineering, backed by IT Programmer-Analyst designation.

Multilingual communicator: English, Spanish, French.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KENNA, Mississauga, ON 2016-Present

Marketing solutions provider specializing in customer experience management.

Software Developer

Report directly to Head Developer and collaborate on 5-member Software Development team, charged with developing customized functions for AgDeliver and AgConnext:scope tools for clients in construction, farming, and retail spaces. Facilitated the design, coding, and testing of project solutions. Apply knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve the development and maintenance of our proprietary applications and systems. Liaise with technical teams and provide updates and support. Create, maintain and update documentation for projects, applications and systems. Utilize understanding of systems development lifecycle (SDLC) processes effectively and efficiently to complete projects. Conduct training; maintain/update proprietary systems, applications and services.

Developed and maintained existing software utilizing Lotus Notes, X-Pages, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL; created new functionality based on business rules and evolving requirements.

Implemented transition between Notes DB and SQL DB; modified Notes agents and SQL Tables to match data models.

Added responsive capability to library that renders data grids based on data model & number of registers queried from DB.

Conducted testing on software releases for AgDeliver platform; reported and mitigated issues to ensure full functionality.

Implemented loading file process for specific retailers, and enhanced file-loading process accuracy by enabling dummy invoice numbers and reducing errors up to 40%.

Coded "Edit History" in several applications, which reduced 90% of roll-over time of unwanted changes.

Reduced testing time by 70% by establishing new functionality to run agents in test environment.

Led transition of client-facing web application from X-Pages to HTML + JS + jQuery + SQL.

DIEGO CARRASCAL

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EXCO TOOLING SOLUTIONS, Markham, ON 2015-2016

Exco Tooling Solutions is the #1 largest producer of Extrusion Tooling in North America.

Programmer

Reported directly to Industrial Designer, charged with making customizations on CNC machine programming.

Modified existing software, utilizing C#, C++ and batch files to include new functionality, parameter validation, and data format.

Modified "UG Tosh" software to interface with Siemens UG NX software, using C++ libraries, and passing them to Translator, which output to CNC machines file server. Utilized C++, Visual Studio, AutoCAD Mechanical 2015, Siemens Unigraphics components, VMWare, Remote Desktop.

Created web-based internal training tool that explains extrusion process and illustrates die-production process. Utilized HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Easy PHP Dev. Server.

Managed translation of web-based training tool to Spanish language for use in Columbia production plant.

Designed new routine to improve probing capabilities of CNC mills and ensure die alignment within machines.

Developed tool to create and edit CNC programs, featuring code coloring and some suggested auto-complete functionality. Utilized C# and Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.

TELECON GROUP, Toronto, ON 2014-2015

Telecon Group designs, constructs, and maintains wireless and wired telephone, cable television, and data networks.

Design Technician

Played vital role in developing technology for use in telecommunications construction projects.

Created Excel-based tool that simplifies hydro telecommunications pole data derived from field surveys; reduced analysis time by 50%.

Designed and conducted calculations for installation of Telco networks on hydro poles; reduced costs 30% while maintaining quality standards.

Created graphical representations of new networks and existing ones using Microsoft Visio.

Implemented geographical information using XML geolocation codes from survey info.

EARLIER CAREER HISTORY

Contract Programmer, STRADIGI INC., Montreal, QB, March-May 2014

IT Counsellor, APICOM SAS, Toronto, ON, September-November 2011

Systems Engineer, HISPANOAMERICANA DE EDICIONES, 2005-2011

Junior Programmer, BBVA, 2004-2005

IT Sales Support, XEROX, 2001

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Universidad Piloto de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia

AEC Information Technology Programmer-Analyst LaSalle College, Montreal

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