GERARDO DIAZ

954-***-**** – Kissimmee, FL *****

ad1x8t@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Qualified Software Developer, bringing 24 years of expertise, valued for driving consistency throughout all phases of software development projects. Committed to producing high-quality, user-friendly, scalable, and bug-free web apps. Proficient in HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, PHP and SQL, and MVC Frameworks like CakePHP, Laravel, and CodeIgniter. Experience with version control software (Git, SVN), Dockers, AWS, Google Cloud, Jira, Asana SCRUM, and Kanban.

SKILLS

Proficient in HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (jQuery, Node.js), AJAX, JSON, REST, RESTful, and XML.

Proficient in PHP, OOP, FP, MVC Frameworks (CakePHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter).

MySQL & MariaDB, queries optimization, stored procedures, triggers, and events.

React.JS (Basic and Advanced Workshops)

Analytical, Problem resolution.

Application development.

EXPERIENCE

Software Developer IV (LAMP / LNMP)

Ally Financial - Signature Consultants / Mar-2022 -- current

Remote (Charlotte, NC).

I use PHP / Javascript / HTML / CSS, Jira, VS Code, Github, Dockers, and other languages and tools.

I integrate APIs into the Apps.

I test software prior to applications going live, fix bugs, and troubleshoot issues.

Collect and define customer requirements to produce solutions and fixes for current products.

Analyze solutions and code fixes for software problems.

Code Review.

Support to Testing & QA Team.

Software Developer (LAMP)

B2BMD, LLC / Sep 2021 – Mar-2022

Riviera Beach, FL.

Actively worked on My Account App and Patient Portal, a multi-tenancy app, my role was back-end and front-end developer, using PHP Vanilla, Laravel 8 and Code Igniter 4 Frameworks, HTML, CSS, JavaScript vanilla, jQuery running on AWS - EC2/Linux (Ubuntu) instance.

I used PHP 7 vanilla and MySQL to develop the API wrappers and interface.

I integrated the Calendly, FedEx Web Services, USPS, and Stripe APIs into the App, I also tested all software prior to applications going live, fixing bugs and troubleshooting issues.

Collected and defined customer requirements to produce products.

Analyzed solutions and coding fixes for software problems.

Defined database design specifications based on project requirements.

Software Developer (LAMP)

The American Registry, LLC / Jun 2020 to Sep 2021

Deerfield Beach, FL.

I was involved in the company's back-end app migration from CakePHP 2 to CakePHP 4, and from MySQL 5.4 to MySQL 8, optimizing queries and memory usage.

I used PHP 5 & 7 (CakePHP 2, 3 & 4), JavaScript (jQuery), MySQL, HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON to develop and support the company's CMR, CMS, and e-commerce websites.

I implemented and tested enhancement feature requests to improve product functionality and extend performance, also tested all software prior to applications going live to fix bugs and troubleshoot issues.

Collected and defined customer requirements to produce product scopes, custom reports, and products. Collaborated with product and engineering team members to create new products.

Analyzed solutions and coding fixes for software problems.

I ran database performance tests and made modifications to determine and correct issues.

Defined database design specifications based on project requirements

Software Developer (LAMP)

Empire Medical Training, Inc / Jan 2020 to Apr 2020 (COVID-19)

Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Used PHP 5 & 7 (CakePHP), JavaScript (jQuery), MySQL, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, AJAX, and JSON to develop the company's micro-website and portals.

Implemented and tested enhancement feature requests to improve product functionality and extend performance.

Tested all software prior to applications going live to alleviate bugs and troubleshoot issues, Conducted full life-cycle software development in multiple software environments.

Coordinated system installations, testing, and code corrections. Determined project technical needs and coordinated specifications and requirements. Developed production, test, and beta websites using various software programs. Collected and defined customer requirements to produce product scopes. Collaborated with product and engineering team members to define and develop new product concepts.

Analyzed solutions and coding fixes for software problems.

Ran performance tests on databases and made modifications to determine and correct issues.

Defined database design specifications based on project requirements.

Software Developer (LAMP)

Dashclicks / Dec 2018 to Jan 2020

Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Used PHP 7 (CodeIgniter), JavaScript (jQuery), MySQL, HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON to develop and add new features and functionalities to the company's Saas white label platform.

Created a new and innovative integrated content management system using PHP, Node.js, HTML, jQuery, and MySQL for use primarily in the Marketing and Social Media industry.

Designed site layouts and user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery & Node.js), and PHP (CodeIgniter). Coded user-customizable applications to convert raw data from design engine to easily understandable graphical formats.

Analyzed solutions and coding fixes for software problems, and developed scripts to communicate with back-end servers in order to provide real-time updated information. Implemented and tested enhancement feature requests to improve product functionality and extend performance. Worked closely with other development team members to identify and remove software bugs.

Collaborated with product and engineering team members to define and develop new product concepts, kept the project manager informed of milestone updates, and provided detailed project reports every week. Tested all software prior to applications going live to alleviate bugs and troubleshoot issues. Conducted full life-cycle software development in multiple software environments.

Performed server code optimization using Stored Procedures and MySQL. Ran performance tests on databases and made modifications to determine and correct issues.

Performed functional, non-functional, regression, and performance tests for updated systems.

Software Developer (WAMP-LAMP)

Dragus Capital, LLC / Apr 2014 to Oct 2018

Miami, FL (Remote)

Design Investment Portfolio Management software to facilitate operations. Intranet site layouts and user interfaces using HTML, CSS, jQuery, AJAX, and Bootstrap. Created a new and innovative integrated content management system using Bloomberg API, C#, and Java for use primarily in the Dragus Capital Investment Advisor Office. Designed software interfaces that proved user-friendly and simplified overall management.

Installed and configured various server software, including HTTP and Database servers. Developed scripts to communicate with back-end servers in order to provide real-time updated information.

Tested all software prior to applications, conducted full life-cycle software development, and implemented and tested enhancement feature requests to improve product functionality and extend performance.

Specified user access levels for each database segment to protect database integrity and company information, troubleshot, tested, and remedied identified issues before software deployment. Designed automated scripts that were reusable. Performed functional, non-functional, regression, and performance tests for updated systems. Analyzed solutions and coding fixes for software problems.

Ran performance tests on databases and made modifications to determine and correct issues. Performed server code optimization using MySQL Performance Tuning Software.

Initiated efforts to migrate legacy applications to CMS & CRM platforms.

Participated in team meetings with the General Manager and provided input on expected deadlines, designs, and enhancements. Reviewed project requirements to identify customer expectations and the number of resources needed to meet goals.

Communicated with customers about progress updates, gathered feedback, and worked to resolve specific concerns.

Software Developer (LAMP – WAMP)

Freelance / Jan 1998 to Apr 2014

Caracas, Venezuela

Used PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML, CSS, AJAX, JSON, Visual Basic, and Borland Delphi to develop the company's website and intranet web apps.

Instrumented and modified unit and integration tests to improve software quality and reliability.

Installed and configured various server software, including HTTP, SMTP, MySQL, FTP, and UUCP.

Developed scripts to communicate with back-end servers in order to provide real-time updated information.

Collaborated with internal technology teams and third-party partners to define, design, and deliver on user stories and customer demand.

Collaborated with product and engineering team members to define and develop new product concepts.

Designed software configuration to meet multiple website system hosting requirements.

Created a new and innovative integrated content management system using CakePHP and jQuery for use primarily in the newspaper and media industry.

Communicated with customers about progress updates, gathered feedback, and worked to resolve specific concerns.

Performed server code optimization using MySQL tuning tools.

Installed, supported, and maintained mail, databases, HTTP, FTP, and file servers and network access for hundred users. Coordinated system installations, testing, and code corrections.

Provided user requirements analysis and design and programming support for the enhancement of custom web applications accessed by thousands of users worldwide.

Assessed code during the testing stage to determine potential glitches and bugs.

Troubleshot, tested, and remedied identified issues before software deployment.

Coded user-customizable applications to convert raw data from the design engine to easily understandable graphical formats.

Designed automated scripts that were reusable.

Developed production, test, and beta websites using various software programs.

Established hosting for each website and completed the go-live process by uploading sites to the host account.

Worked closely with other developers to identify and remove software bugs.

Collected and defined customer requirements to produce product scopes.

Ran performance tests on databases and made modifications to determine and correct issues.

Developed Triggers, Stored Procedures, and PHP scripts for regular database maintenance actions like index and table analysis.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Electronics Engineering Technologies

Instituto Universitario Politécnico de Barquisimeto / 1989

React.js Workshops Basic and Advanced.

Grand Circus - Dexian (https://grandcircus.co/) / Jul 2023

PROFILES

www.linkedin.com/in/gerardo-diaz-mestre

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