Jorge Garifuna Resume
Los Angeles
Tel: 323-855-4402
Email: garifuna@gmail.com

 

 

EDUCATION

Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Graduated, June 2000

Polytechnic University

Master of Science in Management of e-Business, March 2001

Riverside Community College

Business courses, November 2005

Cal State San Bernardino

Master of Business Administration, June 2008

 

SKILLS

Programming Languages: PHP , SQL, HTML, CSS, AJAX , JavaScript, Object Oriented Programming, CGI, C, C++, Visual Basic, Perl, Java, Servlets, JSP, ASP, C#, .NET, XML, DXL. 

Web 2.0 Technologies: AJAX, JQuery, Ext JS, Prototype,ATK, jqGrid, Google Maps, SOAP Web Services, JSON.

Frameworks: CakePHP, Symfony, ATK, Zend Framework, ELGG Social Network Framework.

Databases: MySQL , PostgreSQL, php MyAdmin, Squirrel SQL Client, DB Designer, MS Access, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, SQLyog, SQLite.

Software: Eclipse, NetBeans , Trac, Bugzilla, SVN, php MyAdmin, php BB, DB Designer for MySQL , Apache Web Server, JPGraph, FPDF, PSpad PHP Editor, Pico, MS Visio, MS Office, Allaire HomeSite, MS Frontpage, Macromedia DreamWeaver, Adobe GoLive, Macromedia FireWorks, Adobe Photo Shop, Adobe Illustrator, MS IIS, Flash, SwishMax, Visual Café, JBuilder, MS Visual Studio, Net Meeting and many more. 

Operating Systems: Linux, UNIX, MS-DOS, MAC OS, MS Windows (95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, 7) 

Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Sugar CRM, vTiger CRM , GariSoft Enterprise CRM.  

Project Management: MANAGEbynet, eGroupWare, WebCollab, Development of Project Schedules, Resource Allocation and Monitoring

Content Management: Joomla, Mambo, Drupal, Wordpress, GariSoft Enterprise CMS

E-Commerce: GariSoft Enterprise Webstore, osCommerce, Magento

Business Processes: Familiar with ISO processes, implementation of financial formulas and user requirement documentation

 

PERSONAL

•  Hard worker and Fast learner

•  Love to make a positive difference in other people's lives

•  Pays close attention to details

•  Great team player

•  Keep updated on cutting edge technology

•  Has contributed immensely to many individuals technical life

•  Fluent in Spanish

EXPERIENCE

01/92 – present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 









01/08 – 09/08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


09/07 – 1/08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

05/06 – 9/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


12/04 – 04/06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GMN

Information Technology Specialist

•  Implement and Manage Project Management software for multinational users in PHP / MySQL

•  Build financial applications with powerful financial formulas in PHP / MySQL

• Install, customize and train on Sugar CRM to meet customers demand

• Develop and install packages for customized versions of Content Management System (CMS) Joomla, Drupal and Wordpress

•  Document complete company operations manual, managed through a Document Management application created in PHP / MySQL

•  Implement applications for management of photos, audio and video in PHP / MySQL

•  Develop, document and delegate new projects to a team of over 20 individuals

•  Develop customized courses for individuals (materials available upon request)

•  E-Commerce development for small businesses in PHP / PERL/ MySQL

•  Troubleshoot, repair, build, upgrade, maintain and network LINUX computers

•  Web programming and automation in PHP / PERL/ MySQL

•  Designed and implemented automated Content management system for site which averages over 1,000,000 hits per month in PHP / PERL/ MySQL

•  Developed web-based modular order fulfillment system, capable of housing physical product information as well as digital products, such as eBooks and Downloadable music. The system automatically interacts with Credit Card Transaction Company and is composed of four sub-components: Administration module, supplier administration, customer administration and shopping area. It was developed in PHP /PERL/ MySQL and it runs on LINUX/Apache

•  Follow up with clients for new and existing projects and track communication in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and advanced Project Management system powered by PHP / MySQL and running on LINUX/Apache

•  Invoice clients and track activities for prompt payment

•  Manage over 50 suppliers for product procurement

•  Develop Software Specifications and Technical Requirements for Graphic Designers and Programmers for PHP / MySQL implementation

•  Research new technologies, document and discuss findings for consideration or possible implementation in LINUX   

 

Wireless Capital Partners

Senior Software Developer

•  Customized SugarCRM to work specifically for lease properties in PHP/MySQL

•  Extended Lease Tracking System with new functionality including specialized reports and implementation of financial formulas such as xNPV in PHP/MySQL

•  Implemented automated paperless Document Management System communicating with Knowledge Tree through SOAP Web Services with interaction of Javascript and PHP/MySQL

•  Designed, implemented and deployed Project Tracker application for Property Management department in PHP/MySQL

•  Designed, developed and deployed user-friendly Website Management application to easily create personalized websites for over 30 sales agents in PHP/MySQL

•  Created secured Document Sharing application to quickly allow outside investors to view and download property assets with thousands of documents in PHP/MySQL

•  Created de-duplication tools to sanitize leads records prior to distribution to sales agents in PHP/MySQL

•  Implemented massive address correction application through Fedex and Yahoo, using SOAP Web Service in PHP/MySQL

•  Documented application development processes and application user manual to share with team members and end users

  

Mainstream Advertising Inc.

Senior Software Developer

•  Develops software for challenging XML solutions in PHP/MySQL

•  Manage over three hundred Linux servers across several clusters running applications developed in PHP with MySQL replication

•  Reconfigure PHP/MySQL applications for optimal performance to serve millions of requests per day

•  Design, develop and document staff administrative daily operation applications in PHP/MySQL

•  Manage team of developers, graphic designers and System administrators

•  Communicate directly with clients to build solutions for requirements in PHP/MySQL

•  Work directly with CEO and CFO to implement company-wide technical improvements in PHP/MySQL



ITVN

Lead Software Developer

•  Develops software applications for IP-based TV set-top-box in PHP / MySQL running on load balanced LINUX servers and Apache

•  Creates operations support software for Customer Service in PHP / MySQL to increase Customer satisfaction and retention

•  Design and Develop applications for national Sales team in PHP / MySQL running on LINUX with Apache

•  Streamline managers operations with real-time statistics generation created in PHP / MySQL with JPGraph for visual charts.

•  Creates high quality Project Management application for CIO in PHP / MySQL and JPGraph for Gantt charts and related visual charts to measure progress and get projects delivered on time and within budget.

•  Creates flowchart diagrams in MS Visio to Coordinate task delegation between graphic designers and developers

•  Analyses best practices for implementations, design multi-relational MySQL databases with visual open-source application DB Designer

•  Manage day-to-day MySQL database operations with php MyAdmin and Squirrel SQL Client

•  Generate Custom PDF reports with embedded images with PHP using FPDF and data from MySQL .

•  Interview potential hires

 

CES-Landtec

Software Programmer II

•  Develops software components for MANAGEbynet, the company's Project Management web application used by over 250 employees

•  Document system flows and user manuals for International Standard Organization (ISO) compliance

•  Support employees from over 10 different locations

•  Generate reports for General Manager for company financial overview

•  Assist accounting department to expedite billing

 

01/02 – 06/02

BDPA – Community Organization

 

Instructor

•  Develop Web Development/Programming courses

•  Train about twenty students for national competition in Florida

•  Assist as necessary with technology related problems

 

11/97 – 03/01

Polytechnic University - Dibner Library

 

Information Technology Specialist

•  Teach workshops, targeted to students and faculty

•  Build web applications on demand in PERL/Java/PostgreSQL

•  Automate business needs into long-term architectural solutions

•  Obtain requirement specifications on needed applications prior to development

•  Recruit and train programmers

•  Manage team of programmers

•  Design application workflow based on specifications

•  Prepare detail design documents

•  Perform coding, code inspection, development testing and the investigation and resolution of problems found during development and subsequent Product Test

•  Maintain and modify existing code as required along with necessary documentation

•  Coordinate with Network Administrators in implementing applications and upgrades on LINUX systems

•  Develop data architecture and relational data models for ORACLE and PostgreSQL

•  Assist team members as necessary with projects

•  Research new technologies to meet changing demands

 

 

 

01/00 – 10/00

The Arabic Channel

 

Local Area Network Administrator/Web Master

•  Managed a team of programmers

•  Created automated Web modules for daily staff use in PERL/ MySQL

•  Designed, Implemented and Administered Local Area Network

•  Maintained and controlled Apache Web Server

•  Troubleshoot PCs

•  Provide high level technical support

 

09/96 – 06/99

Polytechnic University - Office of Special Services

Local Area Network Administrator/Web Programmer

•  Designed, implemented and administered the Local Area Network

•  Responded to technical requests from staff

•  Upgraded hardware, software and peripheral devices

 

PROJECTS

I have successfully designed, documented and implemented the following modules in PERL/ PHP / MySQL for LINUX and the Apache Web Server:

•  Cross-functional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

•  Automated Bilingual Webstore System

•  Bilingual Content Management System

•  Multilingual Project Management System

•  Document Management System

•  Complete Personal Finance System with national data expense comparison

•  Financial Tools, including product profitability analysis and amortized loan payments

•  Salary Hourly, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, Monthly and Yearly Breakdown System

•  Business Card Management System

•  Websites Management System

•  Activity Management System with Calendars and Email notifications

•  Automobile Management System with depreciation, equity and annual gas expense

•  Marketing Management System

•  College Savings Plan Application accounting for inflation

•  Valuables Equity Sheet Application

•  Book Collection System

•  DVD Collection System

•  Bookmark Management

•  Events module

•  Photo gallery module

•  Testimonials module

•  Sound bytes module

•  Video clips module

•  Feedback form module

•  Banner Management module

•  Search module

•  Front image/ads rotator module

•  Tell a friend module

•  Random product display module

•  Sponsors Module

•  Company/Organization Board of directors module

•  Links module

•  Automated FAQ module

•  Digital Manual Software for Radar System of Government

•  Stocks Tracking and Management

•  Jewelry Manufacturing Management Software

•  Workshops Management Software

•  Social Network Websites

•  Jewelry Websites

•  eCommerce Websites

•  Video Websites

•  Music Websites

•  Donation Websites

•  Organization Websites

•  Yoga Websites

•  Lawyers Websites

 

ACTIVITIES

Member, Association for Computer Machinery (ACM)

Member, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Member of National Association of Realtors
Member of Los Angeles Web Development User Group (LAMPsig)
Member of Los Angeles Rod & Reel Club (LARRC)

 

 

REFERENCES

Readily available upon request