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New York, New York, Us

New York, New York, Us

New York, New York, Us

* Design and develop an iOS app that retrieves content in 3 different formats (video, audio, and text) and allows the user to consume the content in an interactive way through motion gestures* Increased the amount of features delivered on every sprint by tracking hiddent tasks and removing impediments for a React-Native app

New York, Ny, Us

Experiment with IoT, AR and VR technologies and platforms in Area 51 (Aol’s innovation lab) to build proof of concept products that will expand Aol content platforms and apps.* Design and develop an iOS Augmented Reality App for food related content using the new ARKit and Vision framework * Enhanced Aol’s guests experiences by developing an iOS/Android AR app that uses static content to import related media* Enhanced Verizon’s AR SDK by developing features to create a variety of AR experiences

New York, Ny, Us

Explore innovative technologies at Area51 (AOL's innovation labs). Conduct research and develop ideas and proof of concept products with emerging technologies. Build iOS - Android apps using technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and IoT (Internet of Things). Participate in hackathons, innovation projects, and events. * Facilitated the exploration of Area 51 labs by developing a stand-alone Android wear app that helps visitors navigate through the technologies and products being showcased within the labs * Conducted a research on IoT devices, platforms, and tools to build features that will be used on the products being created * Collaborated on an IoT AngularJS project that showcases Aol brands in a new and interactive way

Developed an image-translation app which reached over 200 downloads in the first week. * Built features of a native iOS app to help people expand their vocabulary in different languages * Utilized artificial intelligence API (Clarifai) and translation API (Yandex) for image recognition and translation services * Utilized frameworks to design and develop features that conform to Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines * Identified and implemented procedures and steps required to successfully submit an app to App Store

Designed and developed front-end components of a native iOS app for a cleaning services company Developed an iOS managing and booking services app for house cleaning services of 2000 clients * Estimated project timelines and resources required to complete the front-end development of the app * Analyzed core features of the app through analysis of client business requirements and user stories * Created detailed user stories and managed stories backlog for proper SCRUM implementation * Coded features such as manage accounts, book and cancel cleaning services, get real time estimates and invite friends

Developed core front and backend components of the first version of a iOS app called Hidden Gems in 10 weeks * Configured an AWS server with a LAMP stack for the application’s backend * Designed MySQL database and established communication with application’s front end through a PHP REST API * Built location features by using Google Places API and Foursquare API for map services * Utilized Core Data to manage user data within the app * Facilitated sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews meetings, and demos for every Sprint * Assisted team with making appropriate story selection, tasks definition and removing impediments * Conducted continuous integration and version control

Boyaca, Co

Taught over 75 students how to develop fully functional websites using pure HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript code Websites were created for either their own personal business or a local business in their community Improved and restructured the current curriculum to use pure development tools.* Improved and restructured the current curriculum to use pure development tools * Delivered comprehensive lessons for courses in Web development and Linear Algebra * Organized relevant course materials for every session to deliver efficient lessons * Produced and graded examination papers to measure students learning curve

Master’S Degree, Information Systems

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Science