Frank Y.

About Me

Frank is a highly experienced software engineer with vast technical expertise and extensive exposure to all kinds of environments and set-ups. He is specializing in Python for the past 4+ years designing and building very complex solutions. Adept at multiple languages and tools, his expertise includes C/C++, VisualBasic, Java/JSP, ASP, XML/XSLT, JavaScript, DHTML, Oracle, SQL Server, Perl, PHP/MySQL/Smarty, BASH Shell Scripting, AJAX, Objective C, Android/Java, Ruby, ColdFusion COBOL, Python, JSON, JQuery, ExtJS, TCL, WebServices, Stored Procedures in MySQL/SQL.

Frontend

Backend

Database

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Python Engineer
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote
  • Create and develop innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Create and develop innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Robert Half
Robert Half
Python Developer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
United States of America
  • Worked at JetBlack on an eCommerce site utilizing Python, Flask, Kafka, Postgres, microservices on the backend and React on the Frontend.

  • Focused on the development of the backend for the application.

  • Implemented software enhancements and suggested improvements.

Insight Global
Insight Global
Python Developer
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
United States of America
  • Worked with a financial services client, providing software support for developing new applications.

  • Managed the enhancement and troubleshooting of the current code base.

  • Developed back-end components and integrated user-facing elements.

Openlink Financial
Openlink Financial
Senior Software Developer
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
United States of America
  • Maintained OpenLink Financial's Endur/Findur, Commodities Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) solution covering the full range of commodities and derivatives.

  • Handled front-end and back-end applications using C/C++, Java, and Oracle.

  • Worked on the development of ward-winning solutions for trading, treasury and risk management to serve energy companies, commodity-intensive corporations, and financial services institutions—on-premises and via the Openlink Cloud.

HealthStream
HealthStream
Senior Software Developer
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
United States of America
  • Built a Payment Management System utilizing Twitter Bootstrap, Laravel, a PHP Framework. Maintained a PHP application utilizing Smarty, JQuery, MySQL, Subversion(Version Control System), Navicat (Database Client).

  • Created PHP Subsystem to output Word Docs, PDFs, Excel Spreadsheets from HTML. Maintained and developed stored procedures.

  • Created Utility programs in Java/J2SE and worked on Windows Batch Files. Worked on C#/.NET based Learning Management System, VisualBasic.

Borough of Manhattan Community College
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Computer Teacher
2011 - 2017 (6 years)
United States of America
  • Taught classes for a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, one of 24 colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system.

  • Provided appropriate resources and learning materials for students in Android Programming, C++, Java, Python.

  • Implemented systems, procedures, and other student management issues.

AJ IT Consulting Services, Inc.
AJ IT Consulting Services, Inc.
Consultant
2007 - 2013 (6 years)
United States of America
  • Worked on the development of mobile applications including iPhone applications using Objective-C/Cocoa on Mac, Blackberry applications using Blackberry Midlet/Java, and Android application using Android platform in Java.

  • Created a web application in PHP/mySQL using JSON, MapQuest API, PayPal API.

  • Built J2EE applications on Vignette V/7 DPM VAP platform using Oracle,WebLogic, Eclipse, and BASH Shell Scripts.

Various Companies
Various Companies
Consultant
1999 - 2006 (7 years)
United States of America
  • Supported web applications written in PHP, TCL, JQuery for Time Inc., a leader in creating content across media platforms.

  • Maintained and created web applications in Java, Vignette 6, Vignette 7 for Rodale Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and UnitedHealth Group.

  • Implemented systems in Java/JSP, ASP, TCL using Vignette StoryServer, V/5 using Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, for Vignette Corp.

Showcase

Contract Developer - JetBlack
Contract Developer - JetBlack
  • JetBlack is a supplier of cycling products to various riders.

  • The company designs and manufactures its own cycling products and distributes them globally.

  • The developer's primary focus was on backend development using Python, Flask, Kafka, Postgres, and microservices.

Senior Software Engineer - Openlink Findur
Senior Software Engineer - Openlink Findur
  • Openlink Findur assists large organizations in capital markets trade with enhanced risk management and process streamlining.

  • The solution eliminates manual reconciliation work, reducing operational costs.

  • OpenLink Findur covers a broad range of commodities and derivatives, including front and back-end applications, utilizing C/C++, Java, and Oracle technologies.

Education

B.A, Computer Science
B.A, Computer Science
City University of New York-Hunter College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
The City College of New York, City University of New York