Jorge S.

Jorge S.

Curridabat, Costa Rica
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About Me

I am a versatile Software Engineer with a strong passion for developing innovative Android applications, improving code quality/readability and a knack for new IT concepts within the industry. I am a strong communicator with team, team lead and independent developer experience, a growing interest in iOS developments, experience with core Java, and expertise for optimizing the performance of applications.

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)