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Venezuela

- Performed a multifaceted role encompassing project management, team leadership, software solutions architect and closed over 10 deals.- Undertook an expanded role in business development for Fluenz Inc, designing and implementing the InApp Purchases for Fluenz iOS and Android Apps- Pioneered the development and design of iOS (Swift) and Android (Java) white-label news app product tailor-made for newspapers. Secured a long-term client in Ecuador which owns two newspapers whom… Show more - Performed a multifaceted role encompassing project management, team leadership, software solutions architect and closed over 10 deals.- Undertook an expanded role in business development for Fluenz Inc, designing and implementing the InApp Purchases for Fluenz iOS and Android Apps- Pioneered the development and design of iOS (Swift) and Android (Java) white-label news app product tailor-made for newspapers. Secured a long-term client in Ecuador which owns two newspapers whom used the software over for three years.- Led the development matchmaking iOS app using SwiftUI that bridges the gap between tenants and construction developers, allowing user interactions by responding through video.- Led the project implementation of a B2B system in telemedicine, enabling video medical consultations, drug requests, home hospitalization, and other healthcare services via Android (Kotlin) and iOS (Swift) mobile applications, using TokBox SDK (now Vonage) Show less

- Led the project as both the Project Lead and Software Architect for Stock iOS app, first time using Swift, collaborating closely with Parlevel Systems Inc. to architect and develop a robust mobile solution for their Vending Management System tailored specifically for servicing machines. Take advantage of tools like inventory management, GPS guided route-tracking, service ticket creation and more to increase your service efficiency. Stock brings these features to you in the field right through… Show more - Led the project as both the Project Lead and Software Architect for Stock iOS app, first time using Swift, collaborating closely with Parlevel Systems Inc. to architect and develop a robust mobile solution for their Vending Management System tailored specifically for servicing machines. Take advantage of tools like inventory management, GPS guided route-tracking, service ticket creation and more to increase your service efficiency. Stock brings these features to you in the field right through your smart phone. Streamline your operation without the need to invest in costly handhelds.- Assumed a pivotal role in the iOS app development process, acting as a software architect within the team of 4 iOS developers. - Boosted the establishment of coding guidelines to review source code to ensure the application of best practices and architectural guidelines taking inspiration in other companies around the globe both in Objective-C and Swift- Offered expert consultancy and technical support to enhance the success of third-party mobile projects in Swift and Objective-C, providing architectural insights and guidance.- Specialized in the implementation and optimization of CI/CD practices for mobile solutions using Bitrise, streamlining the development and deployment processes and ensuring rapid, reliable releases. Show less

- Co-founded Digitalica, a company specializing in iOS development and Android development of native mobile applications for startups and established businesses, following good design patterns and best practices applied to software design, software development and software maintenance. - Led project management and development efforts for iOS and Android apps for Fluenz Inc, a prominent language learning platform offering courses in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, French,… Show more - Co-founded Digitalica, a company specializing in iOS development and Android development of native mobile applications for startups and established businesses, following good design patterns and best practices applied to software design, software development and software maintenance. - Led project management and development efforts for iOS and Android apps for Fluenz Inc, a prominent language learning platform offering courses in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian, and German.- Managed project execution and led the development of iOS (Objective-C) and Android (Java) apps for EL UNIVERSAL, a well-known Venezuelan newspaper.- Collaborated with EL UNIVERSAL in a joint venture to develop a newspaper app serving various global newspapers and magazines, including Timeout (London), La Tercera (Chile), El Colombia (Colombia), Recetario Estampas (Venezuela), and Soy Maratonista (Venezuela).- Engineered a Swift/Objective-C framework (e-book Reader) for reading and manipulating PDF and ePub files, enabling multiple applications to utilize a document reader for viewing institutional texts. Leveraged Adobe RMSDK and ExpressPlay for Educatablet LLC. Show less

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Summabit for spuntodeventa.com, I've played a pivotal role in driving innovation and fostering an agile culture, designing and implementing software applications and tech solutions for Android-based Point of Sales (POS) Key highlights:- Spearheaded over 20 strategic projects, encompassing software development, system administration, product and business development.- Thrived in a dynamic environment by collaborating closely with… Show more As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Summabit for spuntodeventa.com, I've played a pivotal role in driving innovation and fostering an agile culture, designing and implementing software applications and tech solutions for Android-based Point of Sales (POS) Key highlights:- Spearheaded over 20 strategic projects, encompassing software development, system administration, product and business development.- Thrived in a dynamic environment by collaborating closely with more than 7 departments, facilitating seamless cross-departmental teamwork.- Led and nurtured a team of 8 IT professionals including QA, Frontend, Backend, Mobile Devs and Designers. Show less

Caracas, Federal District, Venezuela

- Volunteer work as a Local Leader for IxDF, collaborating closely with the country leader to organize meetups and events to raise awareness about IxDF's mission and promote UX principles within the community, facilitating weekly video conferences, providing members with opportunities to engage in knowledge sharing and discuss UX best practices with local and global speakers, enabling participants to gain insights into a handful of UX experiences.

Caracas Area, Venezuela

- Achieved recognition by winning — with LaGuiaDelDia the Wayra 2011 contest, organized by Telefonica's technological innovation hub to incubate 10 startups. This experience provided to me invaluable knowledge of business, finance, legal, marketing and more. - Managed and proposed mobile platform initiatives for smartphones and tablets, encompassing both web and native technologies. Identifying opportunities for innovation and driving strategic mobile projects.- Took on the… Show more - Achieved recognition by winning — with LaGuiaDelDia the Wayra 2011 contest, organized by Telefonica's technological innovation hub to incubate 10 startups. This experience provided to me invaluable knowledge of business, finance, legal, marketing and more. - Managed and proposed mobile platform initiatives for smartphones and tablets, encompassing both web and native technologies. Identifying opportunities for innovation and driving strategic mobile projects.- Took on the role of Project Leader and Developer for LaGuiaDelDia — Yelp alike, a startup under the company's umbrella. Contributed to various aspects, including: Web Frontend Development, creation of the mobile Web version, development of iOS (Objective-C) and Blackberry (Java) native versions.- Project leadership in collaboration with Samsung to create the Android App for LaGuiaDelDia- Worked as a Ruby on Rails developer for famous Hollywood's special effects Stan Winston School's website — an online platform offering online video lessons. Show less

Caracas, Venezuela

- Led a project as the Project Leader and played a pivotal role in developing a cutting-edge Mobile Web News application specifically tailored for iOS and Blackberry platforms. Utilized HTML 5, JavaScript, and CSS for the renowned Venezuelan newspaper, EL UNIVERSAL.- Oversaw the development of a streaming service, including uploading, encoding, and transcoding, with a multi-video format converter tool. Leveraged FFMPEG on JEE distributed systems to facilitate efficient video processing… Show more - Led a project as the Project Leader and played a pivotal role in developing a cutting-edge Mobile Web News application specifically tailored for iOS and Blackberry platforms. Utilized HTML 5, JavaScript, and CSS for the renowned Venezuelan newspaper, EL UNIVERSAL.- Oversaw the development of a streaming service, including uploading, encoding, and transcoding, with a multi-video format converter tool. Leveraged FFMPEG on JEE distributed systems to facilitate efficient video processing and delivery. - Participated in the development of a graphical user interface (GUI) for an iOS (Objective-C) game prototype, leveraging OpenGL ES and Quartz 2D from scratch. (There were no engines available at that time or were in early stages). We created an innovative game that utilized the accelerometer and incorporated a Rockband-style interface. Our team had the unique opportunity to showcase this prototype at the GameExpo hosted by Universidad Metropolitana in December 2008, an exhilarating experience that presented exciting challenges. Show less

Caracas, Federal District, Venezuela

As my first work experience, I had the opportunity to work on dozens of projects for startups including a virtual multimedia player (Ubuket) and a multimedia system for advertising in public transport (Mediabanking). Key highlights: - Worked on early on development in the iPhone OS ecosystem, leveraging unofficial APIs to create potential startup applications. This experience allowed me to gain insights into the nascent mobile technology landscape.- Created plugins on… Show more As my first work experience, I had the opportunity to work on dozens of projects for startups including a virtual multimedia player (Ubuket) and a multimedia system for advertising in public transport (Mediabanking). Key highlights: - Worked on early on development in the iPhone OS ecosystem, leveraging unofficial APIs to create potential startup applications. This experience allowed me to gain insights into the nascent mobile technology landscape.- Created plugins on Songbird (defunct) a Mozila based music player and iTunes (on Windows) to connect with Ubuket- Implemented multiple Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) distributed service-oriented software solutions.- Developed user interfaces by working on frontend development. This involved creating rich, engaging user experiences through the integration of multimedia components using Adobe Flash (ActionScript), JavaScript (both vanilla and frameworks), Struts 2, and CSS Show less