Jorge S.

Jorge S.

Curridabat, Costa Rica
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About Me

I am a dedicated and versatile software engineer who is passionate about developing innovative Android applications, improving code quality/readability, and learning new computer science concepts. I have strong general programming knowledge, experience with core Java, and have demonstrated expertise optimizing the performance of applications. I enjoy seeking out complex challenges that empower me to increase my proficiency as a programmer. I’m a strong communicator and I feel comfortable leading a team, directly interacting with clients, and working side-by-side with peers. In addition to being an expert Android developer, I have recently developed an interest in iOS application development and look forward to developing my expertise on this platform.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Android Developer
2017 - Present (8 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

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

Toptal
Toptal
Android Developer
2016 - Present (9 years)
Remote
  • Wrote a well designed, testable, high performance code using best software development practices for the Pulsr Android application.

  • Contributed technical expertise for the redesign and improvement of the application architecture to increase its extensibility and maintainability.

  • Provided support for the app by monitoring and fixing issues reported by the Android Lint tool and other static code analysis tools.

Accenture
Accenture
Android Team Lead
2016 - 2016
Costa Rica
  • Designed, implemented and delivered an awesome Android application for a large tobacco company in the U.S.A.

  • Broke down complex problems into elegant technical solutions for the development of new features aimed at retaining the current user base of the client.

  • Managed and mentored team members, and contributed to the improvement of the application's performance using profiling tools.

IBM
IBM
Software Packager and Discovery Resource
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
  • Created, tested and published software packages for the application installers of AT&T.

  • Successfully extracted and resolved customer requirements for deployments when a new software packaging project was requested by the client.

  • Provided regular status reports on software packages and monitored peer developed installers as part of the Quality Assurance process.

BAC | Credomatic
BAC | Credomatic
Java and Android Developer
2013 - 2014 (1 year)
  • Provided technical direction for the implementation of bug fixes, changes and/or improvements to Banca Móvil; BAC’s Android application.

  • Utilized engineering best practices in the development of the web services (using EJB) consumed by BAC's iOS and Android applications.

  • Obtained and evaluated information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, security and determined system performance standards for the app.

XiloLabs
XiloLabs
Freelance Android App Developer
2013 - 2013
  • Provided technical expertise for the design and development of "Promoz" an application which gives users coupons or discounts for various commercial establishments.

  • Designed coupons to be to obtained via communication with a backend component implemented using MongoDB, a NRDBMS.

  • Coordinated software system installation and monitored systems to ensure that specifications are met.

App Sourcing
App Sourcing
Freelance Android Developer
2013 - 2016 (3 years)
  • Worked on "Publi Express" an application that tracks the route followed by a vehicle playing an audio advertisement, and uses web services to store this information into a backend component.

  • Produced and published "HES", an application that helps users keep track of their spiritual commitments throughout the month, and sent an email report with their acheivements.

  • Consulted customers on different software application performance and provided support for maintenance.

Universidad de Costa Rica
Universidad de Costa Rica
Research Assistant SIG OPLAU
2010 - 2013 (3 years)
Costa Rica
  • Successfully oversaw all installation and configuration of the Geographic Information System and RDBMS on the University's workstations.

  • Created and edited maps using geospatial information, geospatial queries, and satellite imaging.

  • Worked on parts of the website to display geospatial information on Universidad de Costa Rica.

Ayco (Arquitectura y Construcción)
Ayco (Arquitectura y Construcción)
Civil Engineer
2007 - 2010 (3 years)
  • Oversaw the development and maintenance of five housing projects; regularly assessing potentials risks, materials and costs.

  • Carried out regular technical and feasibility analysis on how to reduce the expenses of the housing projects without diminishing the quality of the finished products.

  • Provided regular advice and resolved creatively emerging problems/deficiencies on the housing project.

ProDUS (Programa de Investigación en Desarrollo Urbano Sostenible)
ProDUS (Programa de Investigación en Desarrollo Urbano Sostenible)
Research Assistant
2001 - 2006 (5 years)
Costa Rica
  • Assisted with the gathering of information via surveys/field measurements for analysis.

  • Provided technical expertise for the digitalizing and analyzing of information using Geographic Information Systems to obtain data that helped government or private entities make sound urban planning decisions.

  • Participated in urban planning research projects and performed routine independent research on urban planning.

Showcase

Android Developer - Pulsr Android App
Android Developer - Pulsr Android App
  • A social application focused on providing event suggestions to users based on their preferences.

  • The app allows users to create and leave comments on events hosted by others.

  • It leverages user tastes to tailor event suggestions.

Developer - Benefits Android App
Developer - Benefits Android App
  • Develops a mobile application for BAC San José, enabling users to log in using credit/debit card or bank account numbers.

  • Implements a module for user registration with push notifications, including device registration detection.

  • Adds functionality for detecting existing device registrations for push notifications.

Developer - HES
Developer - HES
  • HES is an Android application for tracking spiritual commitments.

  • The application sends email reports at the end of each period.

  • It helps users manage and review their achievements throughout the month.

Developer - PubliExpress
  • PubliExpress is an app for truck route tracking, including speed, distance, and time.

  • Admin users can review the data for publicity campaigns.

  • The app is not currently available on the Google Play Store.

Education

Education
Mobile Application Development for iOS
Universidad Cenfotec
2015 - Present (10 years)
Education
Mobile Cloud Computing with Android Specialization, License 5ZRBE2MQ2VBL
Coursera Verified Certificates
2015 - Present (10 years)
Education
Programming Cloud Services for Android Handheld Systems License H428QKT3AK
Coursera Verified Certificates
2014 - Present (11 years)
Education
Pattern-Oriented Software Architectures: Programming Mobile Services for Android Handheld Systems, License 6QK3RUMVHR
Coursera Verified Certificates
2014 - Present (11 years)
Education
Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems, License AK23SJAJHU
Coursera Verified Certificates
2014 - Present (11 years)
Education
BSc. Computer Science
Universidad de Costa Rica
2010 - 2013 (3 years)