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Became experienced in the installation of the Umbraco CMS platform (versions 4.5.2 through 4.11) in Windows Server and Windows 7 environments and website construction using the platform. Created websites for customers from the ground up using Umbraco CMS. Tasked with the creation of custom user controls in C#, macros in both XSLT and Razor to meet customer´s required functionalities for their websites. Attended meetings with several clients to perform acquisition, discussion and analysis of requirements.• In charge of creating Umbraco-based websites from the ground up and performed updates on 10+ existing websites.• Updated the company’s website (Umbraco-based) to meet with the current corporate image.• Created user controls (in C#), macros (in XSLT and Razor), JavaScript and JQuery scripts and modified the platform’s database to meet with the customer’s expected functionalities.• Designed and executed test protocols to validate required functionalities and drew up documentation explaining such protocols and obtained results.• Performed graphic design duties (only on demand). Created icons, banners and other graphical resources in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.• Performed peer-review and modification of existing code for several Umbraco installations.• Implemented webservices to allow the interaction between a customer’s website and customer’s legacy systems.

Continued development of version 2.0 of the company´s M2M Engine software. Performed optimizations in the software’s use of message queues and its Web interface. Customized the Web interface of several M2M Engine (version 1.0) installations to match the corporate images of various customers. Assisted the development of a prototype for a heart rate monitor application written in C# for an international customer. Designed and implemented the Graphical User Interface for the company´s DynaCard software prototype. Performed technical support duties for Motorola MC75 devices.• Performed cleanup and improvements to version 2.0 of Silocom, C.A.’s M2M Engine software.• Updated M2M Engine’s web user interface’s layout.• Designed and created icons and artwork for M2M Engine’s web user interface in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Humanbalance GraphicsGale.• Provided technical support (on-site and remote) for several customers and established relations with Motorola customer support personnel. • Updated several design documents belonging to the Silocom, C.A.’s M2M Engine software.

Lead development on version 2.0 of the company´s M2M Engine control system. Became knowledgeable, through self-study, in the basic principles of control systems and in the operation of message queues in Java Enterprise Edition. Performed development of the software based on IBM’s Rational Unified Process (RUP) framework. Authored a variety of design documents related to the software’s development process according to RUP´s specifications. Performed layout and visual changes to the software’s Web interface. • Redesigned and developed version 2.0 of Silocom, C.A.’s M2M Engine software.• Applied the principles of IBM’s RUP framework during software development.• Obtained and managed requirements from the company’s engineers and managers.• Authored design documents and performed validation of the written content versus implemented code with the company’s engineers.• Performed and evaluated test activities after the completion of the developed software.

Investigated and compared various content management systems to assess their suitability for several projects belonging to the Participation Studies Section. Became knowledgeable, through self-study, of the Drupal CMS installation and customization process. Designed, developed and maintained a student newspaper and two teachers portals. • Customized and managed multiple Drupal installations for several student organizations.• Carried out Drupal end user training and technical support.• Performed design work (layout and artwork) on every Drupal installation.

Became knowledgeable in basic graphic design with the use of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Became knowledgeable, through teamwork, in website design with the used of Macromedia DreamWeaver. Interviewed heads of departments and student organizations to define design requirements.• Designed (layout and graphics) websites for multiple departments belonging to the university.• Designed posters and fliers for events held within the university in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.• Digitized and enhanced historic photographs and slides for showcase in the university’s website..

Camp counselor and Cabin leader.