LEONARDO FERNANDEZ

Port Saint Lucie, FL ***** ● 917-***-**** ● adyy8z@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/leonardo-fernandez-6b460624b/

SENIOR TECHNICAL LEAD

Dedicated and goal-driven Software Applications Developer with 25+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud computing, technology strategies, and people management. Worked and managed 40+ projects across diverse teams. Increased product visibility and revenue by 10-20%, continuously improving software engineering practices and leading cross-functional teams through product development lifecycles. Solved complex programming concerns and decreased technology costs by streamlining information technology systems. Directed, mentored, guided, and coached 20 staff members across multiple offices, driving high-level, strategic discussions. Proficient in project management, Agile methodologies, full-stack development, and cross-team collaboration. CORE COMPETENCIES

Software Development Software Architecture Data Architecture

SQL Server Data Analysis Data Science

.net Framework API development Communication Skills

Front End Development Automation Cloud Computing

Agile and Scrum Methodologies Cross Functional Collaboration WORK EXPERIENCE

LE Corp, Port St Lucie, FL 03/2023 – Present

Senior Tech Lead / Hands On

Currently working on a custom project for a New York-based CPA firm, managing Judicial Accounting Documents and court filings. Utilizing SQL Server and dbSchema for database modeling and design, as well as architecting a robust WEB API using C# and .NET Core for data communication, file processing, and logistics to ensure seamless integration. Employing Angular 16 for all front-end development.

Assisted CEO of Los Angeles-based Décor company that hosts over 400K products from 100+ vendors/brands with the automation of product data retrieval and imports from the various vendors. Using Python and AZURE SQL server to analyze, scrub and prepare the imports for their Shopify website. Utilizing MATRIXIFY (Shopify Plugin) to automate the export and import of the product details into Shopify. The MATRIXIFY process integrated with the Python process automatically exported data from Shopify where the data was then migrated with the data pulled from the various vendors to then created the import file that would be automatically picked up by the MATRIXIFY and push into Shopify. STARK Carpet, New York, NY 09/2015 – 02/2023

Senior Technical Lead

Led the development of products in collaboration with stakeholders across the organization, improving business needs and enhancing user experience.

Architected, designed, and implemented the Order Entry System (OES) using MSSQL, ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular 12.0, Bootstrap frameworks, and WIJMO.

Designed, managed, and optimized the MSSQL servers and databases for all applications and the SDLC process, including creating and optimizing stored procedures.

Integrated OES with various cloud technologies such as AVATAX, PAYTRACE, Address verification, Email verification, Mail Chimp, HUBSPOT, etc.

Using MSSQL and RESTful services, I Integrated our internal applications and websites with main ERPs (DB2 and Oracle) using SQL Server's linked server, enabling data integration between databases.

Used MSSQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to extract data from DB2 and Oracle and promoted it to Azure SQL for website information, including inventory and product data.

Developed and implemented Carpet and Rug search engines, facilitating quick locating and visualization of products as well as order placement.

Created the Product Information Manager (PIM) Tool, integrating product information from various sources and allowing mass updates via spreadsheet imports.

Developed RESTful APIs, and applications integrating external services with internal systems using C# and .NET.

Implemented SQL's Full-Text Index for website search functionality.

Leveraged cloud computing solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) using Microsoft Azure.

Collaborated with onshore and offshore teams across the US, India, Central, and South America.

Utilized JIRA and Agile methodologies for project management and planning.

Integrated JIRA with Power BI to create dashboards reporting software development priorities, total costs, and expected costs for leadership.

Created Tableau and Power BI dashboards for analyzing products and orders as well as SSRS Reports

Collaborated closely with product owners and product managers.

Completely hands on Senior Developer

Key Accomplishments:

OES reduced the number of DATA errors and order errors that were being produced using the ERPs. OES became standard and use of the ERPs diminished for product maintenance and order processing.

Built and implemented Business Intelligence Dashboards (Power BI) to forecast future revenue, orders, and dormant clients and identify gaps in salesperson performance.

Designed and deployed scalable infrastructure using IaaS, configured and optimized development environments with PaaS, and integrated SaaS applications to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Employed Azure's comprehensive suite of services and tools to ensure seamless cloud-based operations and deliver efficient solutions.

Automated product data transfers from multiple ERPs to multiple ecommerce sites.

Automation of order processing from ecommerce to ERPs. Originally accomplished via email and manually entered. Weitz & Luxenberg PC – New York, New York, NY 01/2006 – 08/2015 Senior Technical Lead

Successfully converted a legacy VB.NET application to a web-based application using ASP.NET, C#, and SQL Server as the backend.

Designed, developed, and maintained the Bankruptcy Claims Management System using SQL Server, ASP.NET, and C#.

Using MSSQL stored procedures, Implemented a Bankruptcy Claims generator. I typical claim would take a paralegal between 2-4 hours to create this process was able to create 10-20K claims per day.

Designed and implemented the DOX (Document Indexing System) using MSSQL, C#, and ASP.NET, providing efficient management of client documents and E-discovery.

Using MSSQL stored procedures, implementation of a client generator. This engine assisted with initiating legal action vs defendants for clients that were deceased or had no recollection of the exposure details, due to age, Illness or death.

Implemented an E-Discovery platform for the Ortho Evra litigation, involving collaboration with over 20 law firms for reviewing and indexing the discovery process.

Integrated our WIS ERP system, using MSSQL, C# and ASP.NET, with Microsoft Dynamics for enhanced functionality and streamlined operations.

Implemented and integrated into WIS a reporting system utilizing SSRS and Crystal Reports.

Established integration between WIS accounting modules and distribution systems with Citibank, facilitating seamless financial transactions and reconciliation.

Developed an estates document generation engine to automate the generation of documents related to estates management.

Utilized Waterfall, Kanban, and Agile methodologies for project management and development processes.

Collaborated with both offshore and onshore developers, ensuring efficient teamwork and successful project outcomes.

Completely hands on Senior Developer

Key Accomplishments:

Managed the creation of W&L’s private cloud to host all internet sites with redundancy (AWS).

Saved thousands of people hours by designing and developing Bankruptcy & Claims Management systems integrated with multiple claims facilities.

Saved hundreds of hours of paralegal time, automating the document generation process by developing an Estates document generator with a rules engine.

Introduced document management systems (100MM+ documents) for E-Discovery, Client Document organization, and potential Client Generation Engine.

Implemented best-in-class product development and management practices using Business Intelligence and Reporting tools (Tableau and IBM Cognos).

Saved hundreds of person-hours by partnering and collaborating with banks such as Citibank to connect the ERP for money distribution, deposits, trust administration, and reconciliation automation. Weitz & Luxenberg PC – New York, New York, NY 06/1999 – 12/2005 Independent Contractor

Migrated W&L’s custom applications and data for the Y2K initiative.

Assisted in building W&L’s proprietary ERP, which was unique to their business using VB.NET and SQL Server

Other clients included.

o MCG Consulting

o NRDC (National Resource Defense Council)

o EARTHJUSTICE

o STARK

o Lancôme

o Armani

o L'OREAL

o Carlisle

o Abstracts, Inc.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science New York University, New York, NY Professional Scum Master I Scrum.org

Professional Scum Master II Scrum.org

Scrum Master Certified VMEdu.inc

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Business Intelligence (BI) CRM ERP Software Microsoft Azure ASP.NET Python JavaScript React Oracle JQUERY Angular SQL Server DB2 SQL JIRA Microsoft Office Suite SSIS Zapier E-Commerce

Cloud Computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) Scaling in Cloud Environments Cloud Infrastructure management

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