I am a software development professional specializing in building custom applications and in leading software development teams. I work closely with executives, product teams, quality assurance teams, and users to learn and understand the needs of their business to develop solutions that align with their strategic goals. I have helped customers increase sales, grow an online presence, simplify and improve their information systems, update antiquated systems, helped improve employee productivity and customer service.I currently work as part of a large software engineering team building education software for use by teachers, students, and administrators. Previously I lead a team building a Healthcare EHR/EMR and Claims Adjudication System and trained the developers on modern programming best practices and industry standards. I am passionate about software development, technology, and education. I like to learn about people’s businesses and processes to help them find the optimal solution to challenging problems. I enjoy writing program code and running projects that simplify the daily tasks of individuals, groups, and businesses.
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Senior Software Engineer ILearning A-Z Sep 2017 - PresentTucson, Arizona AreaK-12 Education software for teachers, students, and administratorsDesign and implement databases and restful services Enhance internal applications and customer facing productsSalesforce Administration and DevelopmentMuleSoft Custom Integration Maintain and Enhance Custom Application build with PHP/Java/AngularTrain and Mentor other Engineers
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Senior Instructor (Hanshi)Activstars Jul 1997 - PresentTucson, Arizona AreaTeach Martial Arts, Self-Defense, and stranger danger awareness to children and adultsTrain students in Martial Arts taking them to Black Belt and beyond. Trained several students which competed at the Tae Kwon Do National ChampionshipsTrain other InstructorsUSAT Certified Level 1 CoachNon Profit -
Senior Software EngineerLifetime Health Diary™ Aug 2016 - Sep 2017Tucson, Arizona AreaDesign and implement new secure WebAPI restful services using C# and SQLMaintain and enhance existing RPC, Restful Services, and MVC WebsitesEnhance the performance of the Web Apps and API, improving the execution times from 30 minutes to 1 secondWrite reporting stored procedures in TSQLConvert ORM queries to TSQLBuild a custom reporting system consumable through iOS and Web browserAdminister SQL Server Databases (Patching, backup, restore, configuration)Administer deployments using TeamCity and OctopusWork with Product Owners to define product requirementsDefine and implement new processes to streamline development and moved towards an Agile Kanban process -
Manager Of Engineering And Senior ArchitectHealthtrio Llc Jan 2015 - Jul 2016Tucson, ArizonaWork with the Scrum Master to train others in Agile Methodologies and ScrumWork with the Product Management team to write User Stories and prioritize the BacklogMentor and train engineering team on modern best practicesProject ManagerScrum MasterAgile TrainerLead the development team to implement creative solutions to challenging problemsWork with other teams to implement CI/CD solution for legacy productsHire new Engineers to help with the development of the Claims Processing System -
Senior ArchitectHealthtrio Llc Sep 2014 - Jan 2015Tucson, Arizona AreaDesign and Implement an asynchronous distributed architecture using Domain Driven Design (DDD) following the Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) patternUtilize C#, Microsoft SQL, MSMQ, Redis, to build Restful services for a Healthcare claims processing system.Implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment solution (CI/CD) and Test Driven Development (TDD)Work with product teams to integrate .Net and VB6 applications with Java and EDI applicationsWork with infrastructure team to stand-up new environmentsDevelop Technical Road map, Diagrams, and DocumentationImplement Code Reviews Provide technical training to development teamsConvert Source Control Management from SVN to Git and provide trainingWork with Subject Matter Experts to gather requirements and write Functional Specifications -
Senior Application Developer And Technical LeadRain Bird Sep 2010 - Sep 2014Tucson, AzSupervise all activities related to design, development, and implementation by the application developersReview technical design specifications and conduct code review with other developersInterview, Train, Guide, Mentor other developersLead team in best practices and coding standardsEstablish policies, procedures, and standards for application developers and Information SystemsMaintain knowledge of new technology developments and trendsManage Software Development team composed of direct hire members in Mexico and consultants in IndiaManage diverse cross functional teams to build, maintain, and test custom applicationsScrum Master and Project ManagerAgile TrainerSuccessfully manage multiple concurrent projects using waterfall, RAD, and Agile models.Aid in the design of EDI solutionsDevelop Asp.Net Web Form, MVC, MVC WebApi, WPF applicationsBuild RESTful web services using ASP.NET MVC WebAPIMaintain Payroll and HR application built in Foxpro and SQLMaintain and enhance Payroll Benetrac interfaceModernize current applications and customer facing websites using jQuery, KnockoutJS, and Responsive Web designs to ensure they are functional and intuitive on desktops, tablets, and smart phones.Modernize the technologies used in the department including Visual Source Safe to Team Foundation Server 2013, WSS 3.0 to SharePoint Foundation Services, Classic ASP to .NET, SQL 2000 to SQL 2005/2008/2012. Enhance Libraries and create frameworks for ASP.Net MVC, and MVC WebApi RESTful services to improve developer productivityConfigure, install, and administer Team Foundation ServerConvert Visual Source Safe 2005 to TFS 2013 -
Senior Application DeveloperRain Bird Sep 2008 - Sep 2010Tucson, ArizonaLead Developer in C#, VB.Net, ASP.NET, SQL projectsDesign, architect, and build custom applications using ASP.NET Web Forms and Asp.Net MVC in C# and VB.Net using Visual Studio 2005 through 2013Build SOAP Web Services using ASMX and WCFDevelop to current OWASP security best practicesConvert Applications from .Net 1.1 to 4.0Convert Classic ASP applications to .NetMaintain Classic ASP applications using Visual InterDevCreate code libraries frameworks for JavaScript, jQuery, and ASP.Net Web Forms to improve developer productivity and reduce product defects, help enforce OWASP best Practices, and OOD/OOPDevelop custom ORM solution using reflection in .NET 2.0 to provide a simple and reusable Data Access Layer across all Rain Bird projects (predates LINQ and Entity Framework)Design, develop, and maintain relational databases using Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2012Convert SQL servers from SQL 2000 to SQL 2005 or SQL 2008 R2Optimization and Performance tuning of SQL servers, queries, stored procedures, and triggersAdminister IIS and SQL serversAdminister Visual Source Safe 2005Payroll system maintenance and report writing using SQL, FoxPro, and Crystal ReportsManage projects from design through implementationMeet with Stakeholders to analyze the business, gather requirements, create design specifications, and develop functional and technical specifications for new applications and enhancements to existing applicationsLead Prioritization Committee composed of senior staff and Strategic Business Unit directors to plan, prioritize, and align IS tasks and resource with the Corporate Goals and Strat PlanWork with department managers to prioritize change requests for existing applications and new applicationsTrain developers in Object Oriented Development principles and modern software development technologies and techniques -
Application DeveloperUniversity Physicians Healthcare (Uph) Nov 2007 - Apr 2009Tucson, ArizonaArchitect for .NET ApplicationsLead programmer for Automation and Web DevelopmentCreate reusable interface with Cache Database system for use in SQL reporting, Oracle Data Warehouse, and custom applications in .NET.Develop Customer facing websites using ASP.Net, MS Ajax, C#, Microsoft SQL, and Oracle SQL. Build and Maintain internal ASP.Net applications and Windows Services written in VB.Net and C#Build reusable libraries and frameworks for ASP.Net web forms, EDI, encryption, and Windows Services to reduce the amount of time the development team spends on boilerplate codeDevelop applications to HIPAA Compliance standardsAutomate EDI and create interfaces with multiple customers using Windows, UNIX, and AS/400 servers.Write custom reports using Microsoft SQL Reporting Services.Develop SSRS reporting standards for look and feel, sql queries, stored procedures, and securityTrain Analysts in Microsoft SSRS technologies.Administer IIS and SQL serversMeet with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver project status updates.Work with Infrastructure Team to setup secure FTP servers for electronic data interchange.Work with vendors to develop applications and interfacesAnalyze business and optimize through procedural changes and development of custom applications.Convert Legacy VB.Net Websites to current .Net 2.0 C# Ajax Enabled Websites with Microsoft SQLRework Legacy applications converting to multi-tiered object oriented designWrite GPG Encryption and SFTP wrapper in C#Write new Secure FTP Automation Software In C# 2.0Create New Website Framework with SQL 2005 BackendCreate new work flow tools/applicationsCreate C# XML Web Application for Job Applications and Prescreen exams Debug, Maintain, Enhance legacy applicationsDevelop Application Programming StandardsDevelop Database Development StandardsDevelop Testing and Deployment Standardshttp://www.ufcaz.comhttp://www.mhpaz.comhttp://www.upcareaz.comhttp://www.mcareaz.com -
Programmer / AnalystPima County Justice Court Sep 2007 - Nov 2007Tucson, Arizona AreaDebug & Repair VB6 & VB.Net ProgramsCreate SQL Server 2005 DatabasesCreate SSRS ReportsCreate Linked Servers to MySQLAnalyze and create a strategic plan for migrating databases from MySQL to MSSQLAnalyze business process and provide solutions for automationAide in the development of “Application Development Standards”Maintain Public Website (PHP + MySQL)Create new Asp.net Ajax Enabled C# Case Search Web ApplicationMaintain tablet App written in Visual BasicMaintain Win Forms appsConvert websites from PHP and MySQL (LAMP) to ASP.net C# and SQL Server (WISA)Build and maintain B2B interfaces.Interface with AS400Business AnalysisSQL AdministrationDesign Data warehouseGeneral Helpdesk and technical support -
Application DeveloperAdecco Technical Dec 2006 - Sep 2007Tucson, Arizona AreaContract work at Rain Bird Corporation through Adecco (January 2007 - September 2007)Built custom application to manage customers and high service products in ASP.Net 2.0 with MS Ajax using a SQL 2005 backend. Build ASMX SOAP web servicesDesign and Build new SQL Server DatabaseDevelop SQL Stored Procedures and triggersWrite Custom Reports in SQLData Analysis of Access 97 DatabaseMigrate Access 97 Database to SQL Server 2000Write analysis report for data conversion recommendations of access 97 databaseConvert existing Windows Applications written in C++ and Visual Basic 6 to ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Create SQL based key generatorsDesign and Create User Interface including CSS, HTML, and JavaScriptDebug VB.Net, VB6, SQL, Classic ASP, Windows & Web AppsCreate Custom Flexible Security Scheme based on Windows Active Directory + SQLDeploy, configure, and manage applications IIS. Interface/Integrate New application with Existing Applications developed in Classic asp, .Net 1.1, .Net 2.0 and Database Systems Peoplesoft Data Warehouse RainTech – In-house development, Manages sales, Service Calls, Journal. Knowledge Base Customer Master- In-house development, Global Customer Database Common Reporting Tool – Custom Ad-Hoc Reporting Tool Modify Applications in Classic ASPWrite documentationTrain Rain Bird staff in .Net 2.0, Ajax, and SQLTake project through Full SDLCGathered requirements, meet with stakeholders, and analyze business for streamlining and automation. Write technical specifications, architect .Net & SQL application, design and build new Microsoft SQL database -
Web Applications Developer / Web Site DeveloperYoung Champions Apr 2006 - Apr 2007Phoenix, Arizona AreaWeb Applications Developer / Web Site DeveloperDesign, Develop, Deploy, and Maintain Corporate WebsiteUse Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator To Modify ArtworkCode Website Using .Net 2.0, ASP.Net, VB.NetUse CSS, JavaScript, Ajax for DHTML effectsMaintain and Modify .Net 1.1 components in C# (Interspire Article Live 2005)Redesign Ecommerce siteBuild new Databases and Stored Procedures in SQLInterface with current client information DatabaseInterface with IP2Location Databasehttp://www.youngchampionsofamerica.com -
Web Developer / WebmasterLupita Valenzuela Realty Jan 2006 - Jan 2007Nogales, AzDesign and Develop New WebsiteCode Using .Net 2.0, C#Build Mobile WebsiteDesign custom MS Windows based console for Website Data Management
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Web Developer / WebmasterInvestrac And Partners, Inc. Jan 2006 - Jan 2007Phoenix, Arizona AreaDesign and Build New WebsiteCode in ASP.Net 2.0, VB.Net Build “Mobile” Website Portal
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Information Technology ManagerInvestrac And Partners, Inc. Jan 2002 - Jan 2006Phoenix, Arizona AreaOversee the design, development, and Implementation of IT ProjectsCreate and Maintain DatabasesRebuild & Redeploy Intranet siteRedesign Website
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Information Technology Manager & Web DeveloperLupita Valenzuela Realty Jan 1995 - Jan 2002Nogales, AzManage IS BudgetDesign, Install and Maintain Hardware and Software Operations of Computer SystemsDesign, Install, and Maintain Ethernet and WiFi NetworksBuild Custom Software in a Windows Environment Using C++, Java, Visual BasicDesign & Develop company Intranet SiteBuild internal "MLS" system using Java and MS AccessConvert internal "MLS" system from Java to Classic ASP
Cris Valenzuela Education Details
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Cris Valenzuela works for Activstars
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Cris Valenzuela's current role is Senior Software Engineer at Learning A-Z.
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Cris Valenzuela attended University Of Phoenix.
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Cris Valenzuela's colleagues are Steafan Byrne, Saul Curtis, Xochitl M Menchaca, Israel Valenzuela, Alyssa Baisler, Marette Miller, Tawnya Hood.
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