***COMING SOON***Developed a comprehensive commercial mortgage calculator mobile application for Micro Manage Mortgage, designed to transform the traditional approach of using Excel spreadsheets and websites into a streamlined, user-friendly mobile experience. The app caters to various mortgage needs including DSCR loans, purchases, refinancing, and fix and flips.Project Highlights:-User-Friendly Design: Crafted an intuitive UI/UX to facilitate easy navigation and use, ensuring a seamless experience for users managing their mortgage calculations.-Diverse Mortgage Options: Incorporated diverse functionalities catering to different mortgage types like DSCR loans, purchases, refinancing, and fix and flips.-React Native Development: Utilized React Native and JavaScript for robust and efficient app performance across multiple devices.-Contact Page with Privacy: Included a contact page with an emphasis on user privacy, demonstrating a strong understanding and implementation of data protection regulations.-Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ensured that the app works seamlessly across various platforms, providing a consistent experience to all users.Key Contributions:-UI/UX Design: Personally designed the user interface and user experience, prioritizing ease of use and aesthetic appeal.-Privacy Compliance: Addressed privacy concerns by incorporating secure features in the contact page, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.-Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in React Native and JavaScript, leading the full cycle of app development from concept to deployment.This project not only highlights my technical proficiency in mobile app development but also showcases my ability to create user-centric designs and ensure privacy compliance in the digital realm.

My personal portfolio, built using React and JavaScript, showcases my web development skills and personal design style. The portfolio is responsive, adapting seamlessly to different device screen sizes, making it a highly interactive and user-friendly web page. I've also incorporated Formspree to handle submissions from the contact me page. Project Highlights:Responsive Design: Designed the portfolio to be responsive and user-friendly across different device screen sizes.Custom Styling: Applied personal CSS styling to create a unique and visually appealing design.React Carousel: Implemented a React carousel to effectively showcase my projects in an interactive manner.Formspree Integration: Integrated Formspree to handle submissions from the contact me page, enabling seamless communication with visitors.Cross-Device Compatibility: Ensured the portfolio is compatible with various devices, providing a consistent user experience.I would like to credit WebDecoded on YouTube for their valuable guidance and inspiration during the development of this portfolio. The insights and techniques shared by WebDecoded have significantly contributed to the successful completion of this project. GitHub Link: https://github.com/brus51/br-software-engineering

CampScout: Explore the Great Outdoors!CampScout is an intuitive, user-friendly application designed to empower outdoor enthusiasts to discover national parks within their state. With the power of React and modern web technologies, CampScout brings nature closer to you.Key Features:- Search National Parks: Utilizing the NPS (National Park Service) third-party API, users can search for detailed information about parks and their unique features.- Weather Forecasts: Integrated with a weather API, CampScout offers a 5-day weather forecast for any park location, helping you plan your adventure.- User Authentication & Profiles: Sign in to create a customized profile, where you can save favorite parks and access exclusive features.- Reviews & Ratings: Share your experiences by leaving reviews and ratings on the parks you've visited.- Multi-platform Compatibility: Built with React, React Hooks, Python 3, JavaScript ES6+, HTML5, and CSS, CampScout promises a seamless experience across different devices.Technical Highlights:- Database Management: CampScout's backend leverages PostgreSQL, efficiently organizing tables for accounts, profiles, reviews, and NPS data.- RESTful API Development with FastAPI: Developed a RESTful API with FastAPI to manage data, and make calls with third-party APIs. This facilitates seamless interaction with the database, enhancing the application's functionality and responsiveness, ensuring quick and reliable data handling.- Secure & Robust: With authentication measures in place, CampScout prioritizes user privacy and security.Explore with CampScout! Join us on this exciting journey through nature's most beautiful landscapes, all at your fingertips. Whether you're planning your next camping trip or simply indulging in the wonders of nature, CampScout is your go-to guide for outdoor exploration.Repository URL: https://gitlab.com/brian.p.ruscio/camp-scout

LotLogic is an automobile dealership management application designed to help car dealerships streamline their operations and improve efficiency. As a Full Stack Developer, I played a key role in building the application, employing a range of technologies including Python, JavaScript ES6+, HTML5, CSS, React, React Hooks, Microservices, and Django 4. The application offers features such as employee management, appointment scheduling, vehicle lookup by VIN, task assignment, vehicle status tracking, and sales management.Key Contributions:- Developed intuitive and user-friendly interactive components and forms using React for front-end development, significantly improving user experience.- Designed back-end components using Python, allowing for efficient data creation.- Created service API Models with Django 4, enabling the refinement of user-specific features.- Implemented a feature for managing employee data, helping dealerships to keep track of their staff information.- Designed a system to schedule appointments for customers, ensuring better time management and a structured approach to meeting customer needs.- Built a feature to search for customer vehicles by their VIN, making it easier to find specific vehicles in the system.- Integrated a feature to assign workers to specific repairs and tasks, ensuring each job has a designated person responsible for completion.- Developed a database to manage vehicles currently at the dealership and track their status.- Created a sales section for dealerships to manage sales employees, monitor inventory, and track sales.Project Link: https://gitlab.com/brian.p.ruscio/lot-logic

- Conducted meticulous repairs and installations of intricate wiring, control boxes, connectors, antennas, and other avionics equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.- Executed both preventative and corrective maintenance on complex aircraft electronics and computer systems to maintain peak performance.- Routinely tested aircraft electrical systems, components, and equipment to ensure compliance with industry standards and diagnose potential malfunctions.- Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging technical manuals for accurate information retrieval and effective fault troubleshooting.- Collaborated with fellow repairers, efficiently coordinating shared workloads to optimize workflow and enhance team productivity.- Responsibly handled and resolved work orders in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring consistent adherence to service levels.

- Successfully resolved complex technical faults through systematic troubleshooting and rigorous testing procedures.- Consistently ensured the prompt and efficient completion of tasks, thriving in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.- Demonstrated a sound understanding of the fundamental principles of electrical equipment, leveraging this knowledge in practical applications.- Distinguished as an Honor Graduate during Advanced Individual Training with an outstanding GPA of 97.5%, reflecting a strong commitment to academic excellence.- Earned promotion to the rank of Sergeant (E-5), showcasing leadership skills and dedication to duty.