Software Developer / System Engineer / Project Manager

Tommy Paez

Mobile: 305-***-**** **** South Ocean Drive, Suite 1620 Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009 *********@***.*** Page 1

Professional Career History

**** – NOW 1ST SYSTEM – INDEPENDENT SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - FIU UNIVERSITY PHP/MySQL/JS/CS3/HTML5 DEVELOPER

Florida International University – Legal Studies Institute required the development of an Online Student registration system that would allow for the Students to enroll in classes and see their grades, Instructors to enter grades and attendance and Management to be able to track the financials of the institution. All this had to be done so that they would have access to the system via the internet from any device. I did all the required analysis, evaluation and requirements to develop such a system and presented the proposal to FIU-LSI. Upon their approval, I developed the online program using the PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3 along with JS to develop the entire online system which is presently being used by the school. For a review of the entire product developed by myself, please take a look at the promotional video located in YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zRYAGPTWI4.

Tasks involve:

System Analysis and Design;

Software Development using PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3 and JS;

Software testing and implementation;

Product education to Instructors, Students and Management;

Deployed cloud computing software for use as SaaS;

Final approval and implementation of live system. 2012 – 2014 PRO LOGIC COMPUTER SYSTEMS – AN IBM BUSINESS PARTNER COMPUTER SYSTEM CONSULTANT

Pro Logic collaborates with leading hardware and software technology providers to deliver complementary infrastructure products and services that support each of our client’s unique business requirements. My responsibility consisted of evaluating the clients need and providing technological solutions to C-Level executives. From IBM products including System x and Power System to our complete line of Storage Hardware/Software products from IBM, NetApp, NexSan, Commvault, Veeam, Microsoft and VMware, I was able to perform a trusted advisory role to companies Nationwide. Tasks involve:

Spent time with the client evaluating and understanding their business;

Provided clients with System x, System i and SAN Storage solutions;

Provided complete project solution, presentations and financials to C-Level executives;

Offered migration and integration plans of new technologies into existing IT environment;

Provided HIPAA EDI and VDI best practices to the Healthcare Industry. 2007 – 2012 DIGITAL PURSUIT

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT MANAGER

As Director of Software Development, I was responsible for providing technology leadership within the software development team. From Project analysis, relationship management, project planning, team staffing, process control, technology recommendation, automated testing procedures, quality assurance, software release management/deployment and finally ongoing software support procedures, my responsibilities included helping develop the vision, define the architecture, and develop products into fully functional working software solutions that would meet or exceed our clients expectations. Tommy Paez

Mobile: 305-***-**** 2030 South Ocean Drive, Suite 1620 Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009 *********@***.*** Page 2

Tasks involve:

Actively contributed to software development strategy and product roadmap specifics;

Lead development and architecture to minimize complexity in distributed systems;

Lead user research, concept testing, and usability testing;

Managed, motivated and lead agile development team;

Drove the translation of business requirements into meaningful development requirements;

Implemented sound software development activities and life cycles;

Provided leadership in people management and mentorship;

Experience with large scale, multi-national distributed systems;

Implemented Agile development methodologies within the development team (SCRUM);

Provided excellent analytical and problem solving skills;

Maintained all development related requirements, processes, and design specifications;

Provided guidance with load balancing, caching and network infrastructure topology;

Deployed cloud computing software for use as SaaS;

Provided Software development coding standards, code review, and all documentation;

Implemented configuration management process for the hardware/software requirement;

Managed both internal and external development teams both on-shore and off-shore; 1997 – 2007 PREPAID TELECO COSTA RICA

SYSTEM ANALYST / PROJECT MANAGER

As a System Analyst, I was responsible for understanding current business requirements and worked closely with the development team in providing solutions. I collected and documented requirements and identified opportunities to provide solutions and enhance the business requirements. From designing, developing and maintaining hardware and software solutions to solving business problems through proven systematic and best practice approach, I was instrumental in owning the project from beginning to end. This specific position included the architecting of their worldwide web online services infrastructure using state-of-the-art technology, specializing in online Credit Card Processing services. As a Project Manager, I was responsible in completing the project on time and within budget. Tasks involve:

Complete System Analysis of new worldwide online website requirements;

Collaborated with different corporate division to obtain short and long term online requirements;

Guided and assisted in the programming using HTML, PHP and Java their entire website;

Applied methods and procedures in accordance with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC);

Implemented Online Payment system with internal encryption and scrubbing mechanism;

Developed complete online back office accounting management solution;

Architected the Internet Server along with disaster recovery plans for a 24/7 environment;

Managed complete worldwide web design, implementation, management and support. 1991 – 1997 MANAGED FAMILY HEALTH PROBLEMS

Managed Family Assets / Correspondent Lender

My Father was taken very ill for several years and I had to take over the family business. After a long and tough battle with cancer, my father passed away. I performed property management duties on all of my family’s properties. Tommy Paez

Mobile: 305-***-**** 2030 South Ocean Drive, Suite 1620 Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009 *********@***.*** Page 3

1982 – 1991 IBM CORPORATION

Software Developer / Systems Engineer / Marketing Representative In 1982, I joined the IBM Development Team at the Entry Systems Division in Boca Raton, Florida. My role consisted in the software and operating system development of several IBM products. As s software developer I would program in various languages including but not limited to Assembler and C languages to develop specific tasks and/or tests on various IBM Operating Systems. These products would eventually become part of the IBM Software Solution packages. In an effort to expand my knowledge in the large computer mainframe arena, I moved to the IBM Large Systems Division and helped establish the Entry System Division Data Center consisting of 4 of the most sophisticated IBM mainframe computer systems available. I became a Virtual Machine (VM) Systems Programmer handling all the operating system installation and support for development labs, programmers and users throughout IBM in Boca Raton. I moved to the IBM Coral Gables office as a System Engineer. As a System Engineer, I architected, proposed and implemented IBM Virtual Machine products at the Naval Air Station in Key West and Financial institutions throughout Florida. Afterwards, I became a Marketing Executive for IBM, attending the prestigious Top Gun Sales School and achieving several IBM 100% Clubs. My duties included evaluating existing systems, understanding the customer’s goal and presenting IBM solutions to C-Level executives nationwide. Education, Awards and Patents

Associate in Arts Degree (AA) Specializing in Computer Science – Miami Dade Community College Several System Engineering and Marketing Excellence Awards from IBM Corporation Several Patents in the area of IBM Software Development & Testing Languages

Fluent in English and Spanish

Qualifications and Certifications

IBM Storage Certification Project Management Expertise VMware Sales Professional Certification IBM System Engineer & Marketing Professional VMware Technical Sales Professional Healthcare HIPAA EDI Consultant Recent Programming Languages Used

PHP 5, HTML5, CSS3, MySQL, JS

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