Jorge Garifuna Resume

Jorge Garifuna Resume Los Angeles Tel: 323-855-4402 Email: garifuna@gmail.com

PROFILE	Jorge Garifuna is a Professional Software Developer and Consultant with over 15 years of industry experience. His portfolio of technologies include but are not limited to various programming languages, Web 2.0, a diverse number of Frameworks, countless of databases and the latest and greatest in Mobile for popular platforms such as IOS, Android and BlackBerry, among many. Over the years, Jorge has successfully Designed, Developed and Deployed (DDD) software in the areas of E-Commerce, Project Management, Content Management Systems (CMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to name a few. His technologies have been used by many consumers, employees and businesses. Jorge prides himself as a happy contributor to various Open Source Projects, including the ATK Framework and vTiger CRM to name a few. He has also given various presentations in the topics of: Joomla CMS; ATK Framework; Wordpress; ELGG Social Network Framework; Integration of Linux, Apache, MySQL, SQLite with Mkahawa Cyber Manager and PHP; and Mobile Development for Web, IOS Native and Android Native. Jorge joined LAMPsig over six years ago and is currently serving as the president of this dynamic LAMP community group.
EDUCATION	Polytechnic University Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Graduated, June 2000 Polytechnic University Master of Science in Management of e-Business, March 2001 Riverside Community College Business courses, November 2005 Cal State San Bernardino Master of Business Administration, June 2008
SKILLS	Programming Languages: PHP , SQL, HTML, CSS, AJAX , JavaScript, Object Oriented Programming, CGI, C, C++, Visual Basic, Perl, Java, Servlets, JSP, ASP, C#, .NET, XML, DXL. Mobile Technologies: IOS, Android, Mobile Sites, PhoneGap, JQuery Mobile. Web 2.0 Technologies: AJAX, JQuery, Ext JS, Prototype,ATK, jqGrid, Google Maps, SOAP Web Services, JSON. Frameworks: CakePHP, Symfony, ATK, Zend Framework, ELGG Social Network Framework. Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, phpMyAdmin, Squirrel SQL Client, DB Designer, MySQL Workbench, MS Access, SQLyog. Software: Eclipse, NetBeans , Trac, Bugzilla, SVN, php MyAdmin, php BB, DB Designer for MySQL , Apache Web Server, JPGraph, FPDF, PSpad PHP Editor, Pico, MS Visio, MS Office, Allaire HomeSite, MS Frontpage, Macromedia DreamWeaver, Adobe GoLive, Macromedia FireWorks, Adobe Photo Shop, Adobe Illustrator, MS IIS, Flash, SwishMax, Visual Café, JBuilder, MS Visual Studio, Net Meeting and many more. Operating Systems: Linux, UNIX, MS-DOS, MAC OS, MS Windows (95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, 7) Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Sugar CRM, vTiger CRM , GariSoft Enterprise CRM. Project Management: MANAGEbynet, eGroupWare, WebCollab, Development of Project Schedules, Resource Allocation and Monitoring Content Management: Joomla, Mambo, Drupal, Wordpress, GariSoft Enterprise CMS E-Commerce: GariSoft Enterprise Webstore, osCommerce, Magento Business Processes: Familiar with ISO processes, implementation of financial formulas and user requirement documentation
PERSONAL	• Hard worker and Fast learner • Love to make a positive difference in other people's lives • Pays close attention to details • Great team player • Keep updated on cutting edge technology • Has contributed immensely to many individuals technical life • Fluent in Spanish
EXPERIENCE 01/92 – present 10/08 - present 01/08 – 09/08 09/07 – 1/08 05/06 – 9/07 12/04 – 04/06	GMN Information Technology Specialist • Implement and Manage Project Management software for multinational users in PHP / MySQL • Build financial applications with powerful financial formulas in PHP / MySQL • Install, customize and train on Sugar CRM to meet customers demand • Develop and install packages for customized versions of Content Management System (CMS) Joomla, Drupal and Wordpress • Document complete company operations manual, managed through a Document Management application created in PHP / MySQL • Implement applications for management of photos, audio and video in PHP / MySQL • Develop, document and delegate new projects to a team of over 20 individuals • Develop customized courses for individuals (materials available upon request) • E-Commerce development for small businesses in PHP / PERL/ MySQL • Troubleshoot, repair, build, upgrade, maintain and network LINUX computers • Web programming and automation in PHP / PERL/ MySQL • Designed and implemented automated Content management system for site which averages over 1,000,000 hits per month in PHP / PERL/ MySQL • Developed web-based modular order fulfillment system, capable of housing physical product information as well as digital products, such as eBooks and Downloadable music. The system automatically interacts with Credit Card Transaction Company and is composed of four sub-components: Administration module, supplier administration, customer administration and shopping area. It was developed in PHP /PERL/ MySQL and it runs on LINUX/Apache • Follow up with clients for new and existing projects and track communication in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and advanced Project Management system powered by PHP / MySQL and running on LINUX/Apache • Invoice clients and track activities for prompt payment • Manage over 50 suppliers for product procurement • Develop Software Specifications and Technical Requirements for Graphic Designers and Programmers for PHP / MySQL implementation • Research new technologies, document and discuss findings for consideration or possible implementation in LINUX • Documented, designed, developed and implemented automated software solution to remotely monitor cyber café computers activities from PHP, transfer real-time financial reporting from SQLite and display graphical color-coded charts via a web-based administrative interface from MySQL in LINUX. ITT Corporation Software Engineering Consultant Develop interactive web-based application in PHP/MySQL that communicates with C++/Java-based application in LINUX Develop web-base interface in PHP to communicate with IBM Rational DOORS Requirements Management software via DXL scripting language to retrieve data and format reports Develop multi-user administrative web-based application in PHP/MySQL to author proprietary content, keep track of progress, manage the entire content life-cycle from initiation to approval and generate executive reports running on LINUX Develop web-based interface in PHP/MySQL to synchronize data with SLICwave, the world’s leading through-life supportability analysis software Develop MySQL backup tool in PHP running daily (as a cron) in LINUX, while managing disk space and only taking action when database content has changed Develop BASH script to automatically distribute software to several LINUX computers as well as images and MySQL database files, while remotely restarting daemon services to minimize operations down time Work closely with several developers and personnel from other divisions to implement software solutions Wireless Capital Partners Senior Software Developer • Customized SugarCRM to work specifically for lease properties in PHP/MySQL • Extended Lease Tracking System with new functionality including specialized reports and implementation of financial formulas such as xNPV in PHP/MySQL • Implemented automated paperless Document Management System communicating with Knowledge Tree through SOAP Web Services with interaction of Javascript and PHP/MySQL • Designed, implemented and deployed Project Tracker application for Property Management department in PHP/MySQL • Designed, developed and deployed user-friendly Website Management application to easily create personalized websites for over 30 sales agents in PHP/MySQL • Created secured Document Sharing application to quickly allow outside investors to view and download property assets with thousands of documents in PHP/MySQL • Created de-duplication tools to sanitize leads records prior to distribution to sales agents in PHP/MySQL • Implemented massive address correction application through Fedex and Yahoo, using SOAP Web Service in PHP/MySQL • Documented application development processes and application user manual to share with team members and end users Mainstream Advertising Inc. Senior Software Developer • Develops software for challenging XML solutions in PHP/MySQL • Manage over three hundred Linux servers across several clusters running applications developed in PHP with MySQL replication • Reconfigure PHP/MySQL applications for optimal performance to serve millions of requests per day • Design, develop and document staff administrative daily operation applications in PHP/MySQL • Manage team of developers, graphic designers and System administrators • Communicate directly with clients to build solutions for requirements in PHP/MySQL • Work directly with CEO and CFO to implement company-wide technical improvements in PHP/MySQL ITVN Lead Software Developer • Develops software applications for IP-based TV set-top-box in PHP / MySQL running on load balanced LINUX servers and Apache • Creates operations support software for Customer Service in PHP / MySQL to increase Customer satisfaction and retention • Design and Develop applications for national Sales team in PHP / MySQL running on LINUX with Apache • Streamline managers operations with real-time statistics generation created in PHP / MySQL with JPGraph for visual charts. • Creates high quality Project Management application for CIO in PHP / MySQL and JPGraph for Gantt charts and related visual charts to measure progress and get projects delivered on time and within budget. • Creates flowchart diagrams in MS Visio to Coordinate task delegation between graphic designers and developers • Analyses best practices for implementations, design multi-relational MySQL databases with visual open-source application DB Designer • Manage day-to-day MySQL database operations with php MyAdmin and Squirrel SQL Client • Generate Custom PDF reports with embedded images with PHP using FPDF and data from MySQL . • Interview potential hires CES-Landtec Software Programmer II • Develops software components for MANAGEbynet, the company's Project Management web application used by over 250 employees • Document system flows and user manuals for International Standard Organization (ISO) compliance • Support employees from over 10 different locations • Generate reports for General Manager for company financial overview • Assist accounting department to expedite billing
01/02 – 06/02	BDPA – Community Organization
	Instructor • Develop Web Development/Programming courses • Train about twenty students for national competition in Florida • Assist as necessary with technology related problems
11/97 – 03/01	Polytechnic University - Dibner Library
	Information Technology Specialist • Teach workshops, targeted to students and faculty • Build web applications on demand in PERL/Java/PostgreSQL • Automate business needs into long-term architectural solutions • Obtain requirement specifications on needed applications prior to development • Recruit and train programmers • Manage team of programmers • Design application workflow based on specifications • Prepare detail design documents • Perform coding, code inspection, development testing and the investigation and resolution of problems found during development and subsequent Product Test • Maintain and modify existing code as required along with necessary documentation • Coordinate with Network Administrators in implementing applications and upgrades on LINUX systems • Develop data architecture and relational data models for ORACLE and PostgreSQL • Assist team members as necessary with projects • Research new technologies to meet changing demands

01/00 – 10/00	The Arabic Channel
	Local Area Network Administrator/Web Master • Managed a team of programmers • Created automated Web modules for daily staff use in PERL/ MySQL • Designed, Implemented and Administered Local Area Network • Maintained and controlled Apache Web Server • Troubleshoot PCs • Provide high level technical support
09/96 – 06/99	Polytechnic University - Office of Special Services Local Area Network Administrator/Web Programmer • Designed, implemented and administered the Local Area Network • Responded to technical requests from staff • Upgraded hardware, software and peripheral devices
PROJECTS	I have successfully designed, documented and implemented the following modules in PERL/ PHP / MySQL for LINUX and the Apache Web Server: • Cyber Café Management System • Cross-functional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system • Automated Bilingual Webstore System • Bilingual Content Management System • Multilingual Project Management System • Document Management System • Complete Personal Finance System with national data expense comparison • Financial Tools, including product profitability analysis and amortized loan payments • Salary Hourly, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, Monthly and Yearly Breakdown System • Business Card Management System • Websites Management System • Activity Management System with Calendars and Email notifications • Automobile Management System with depreciation, equity and annual gas expense • Marketing Management System • College Savings Plan Application accounting for inflation • Valuables Equity Sheet Application • Book Collection System • DVD Collection System • Bookmark Management • Events module • Photo gallery module • Testimonials module • Sound bytes module • Video clips module • Feedback form module • Banner Management module • Search module • Front image/ads rotator module • Tell a friend module • Random product display module • Sponsors Module • Company/Organization Board of directors module • Links module • Automated FAQ module • Digital Manual Software for Radar System of Government • Stocks Tracking and Management • Jewelry Manufacturing Management Software • Workshops Management Software • Social Network Websites • Jewelry Websites • eCommerce Websites • Video Websites • Music Websites • Donation Websites • Organization Websites • Yoga Websites • Lawyers Websites
ACTIVITIES	Member, Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) Member, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Member of National Association of Realtors Member of Los Angeles Web Development User Group (LAMPsig) Member of Los Angeles Rod & Reel Club (LARRC)

REFERENCES	Readily available upon request