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Jose Ribas

Summary

Dynamic software and design professional with extensive experience in developing innovative applications and solutions. Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products through collaborative efforts and a results-driven approach underscores a commitment to excellence. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, essential traits for thriving in fast-paced project environments. Passionate about leveraging technology to drive impactful results and enhance user experiences.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

System Admin/Developer

University Of Houston
03.2023 - Current

[C# ASP. Net Core, GRPC, GraphQL/Hot Chocolate, Entity Framework, Power BI]

  • Developed a System to Manage Faculty Evaluations, Research, and Published Papers
  • Allows for double blind peer review system to grade and evaluate fellow colleagues
  • Reports are Real Time updated using Power BI to a website which allows multiple levels of filtering and sorting


[C# ASP. Net Core, GRPC, GraphQL/Hot Chocolate, Entity Framework]

  • Developed Inventory system for University of Houston CS Department
  • Tracks Inventory status, movement, and history of the inventory
  • Reporting and Barcoding Inventory
  • [Power Automate, SharePoint]
  • Developed automated business process to read uploaded files from faculty to verify their training certifications.
  • Tracks and notifies users when their certification expires and notifies them when they need to reapply.


[Server Administration, RedHat, Ubuntu, Windows Server 2019/2022]

  • Administered and maintained 30+ production Unix servers, ensuring 99.99% uptime for critical regulatory compliance reporting tools.
  • Provided Tier-2 and Tier-3 technical support, resolving complex server-related issues for internal teams and minimizing operational disruptions.
  • Analyzed user requirements and translated them into technical specifications for development processes.
  • Designed database schemas to support efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of complex data sets.

Software Engineer

Contracting Work
11.2022 - 02.2023

[WordPress, ASP.NET MVC, SharePoint]

  • Managed and Updated WordPress Websites for clients with custom user interfaces.
  • Configure and Modified SharePoint services and created custom site templates.
  • Installed and Configured new Window Servers 2019
  • Managed and Updated ASP.NET MVC Website UI for client. Also implemented security logins for customers.

Lead Software Engineer

Gulf Stream Marine
06.2012 - 06.2022

Business and Data Performance:

  • Streamlined data entry productivity by making it 16x faster, by incorporating mass upload by excel and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
  • Improved complex reporting run time by making it 30x faster, by running traces, indexing and optimizing each stored procedure, which in turn improved SQL Server performance, by decreasing memory usage by 50%.
  • Reduced customer trucks wait times by half with quick search inventory release which user can search to find specific cargo by any details stated for trucks.


Desktop Development:

[C#, WPF, WCF, .NET Framework, Telerik, C1, SSRS, WinForms, Citrix]

  • Developed a WPF application which manages the business shipping and receiving of carriers and the stowing and discharging of cargo vessels. Application also oversaw billing and revenue of customers, weekly cargo metrics and labor metrics.
  • Implemented multiple features such as:
  • Data Entry (CRUD)
  • Data Grid Management
  • EDI Management
  • Email Notifications
  • Import from Excel
  • Reporting
  • Developed WCF and SQL Communications.
  • Streamlined Grids and UI using Component One and Telerik.


Web Development:

[C#, ASP.NET MVC, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, Telerik, Triple DES, MD5]

  • Developed an ASP.NET MVC website that manages the business barcoding of cargo and oversees the locating of customer's inventory throughout the terminal. Website also manages Safety and Quality issues that exist in the terminal.
  • Developed an ASP.NET MVC website for customers to manage all vessel, truck and inventory activity. Website allows customers to manage accounts and password recovery.
  • Implemented multiple features such as:
  • Automated Email Reporting
  • Barcoding
  • Data Entry (CRUD)
  • Data Grid Management
  • Email Notifications
  • Export to Excel/PDF
  • Reporting
  • Upload Files
  • Developed encrypted logins using Triple DES and MD5.
  • Created Grids and UI using Kendo Telerik tools for ASP.NET MVC.
  • Mobile Development:
  • [Java, Android, Kotlin, SQL Server, Triple DES, MD5]
  • Developed an Android Phone application that connects to SQL Server with Triple DES and MD5 Encryption. Application allows users to scan barcodes from the phone camera to verify, tag and load cargo onto a vessel.
  • Implemented multiple features such as:
  • Barcoding
  • Data Entry (CRUD)
  • Mini Data Grid Views and Management
  • Implemented Google Camera, Barcode and Geo Tagging API.
  • Implemented ZBar Barcode scanner.


Data Management Development:

[Azure BizTalk, EDI, SQL Server, SSRS Reporting, WCF, LINQ, FTP, Excel, PDF]

  • Optimized and Developed WCF to manage CRUD.
  • Managed complex queries using Entity Framework.
  • Created and Fixed SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
  • Created SQL Server Stored procedures for SSRS.
  • Setup Replication for SQL Server to manage the load of SSRS Reporting.
  • Developed multiple Background Services and Processes such as:
  • Azure Biztalk
  • Azure Service Bus Queue
  • FTP
  • Task Scheduler
  • Window Services
  • Developed EDI solution between the business and customers.
  • Created, manipulated, and consumed XML files.


  • Training, Relations, and Leadership:
  • Improved relationship between customer and company.
  • Trained customers and employees.
  • Scoped, designed, and developed large projects.
  • Led development of scalable software solutions for marine operations, enhancing system performance and reliability.
  • Implemented agile methodologies, streamlining project workflows and increasing delivery speed across multiple teams.

CO-OP Technical Software

Halliburton
08.2011 - 02.2012
  • Developed software for a tool using Visual Studios 2008 C++ MFC that mines pressure data.
  • Fixed Bugs in the software.

Education

Bachelor - Computer Science – Software Design Option

University of Houston
Houston, TX
09.2011

Skills

    Programming Languages:

  • Net Core, GRPC, GraphQL/Hot Chocolate
  • C#, WinForms, WPF, WCF Services, Net Framework, Entity Framework 45, 50, 60, LINQ
  • HTML5, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, ASPNet MVC
  • Kotlin Java, Android Development
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Azure BizTalk, FTP, Windows Services, Windows Task Schedular
  • Component One, Telerik, Triple DES, MD5
  • Database Systems:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012/2014/2016/2017/2022
  • Postgres SQL
  • MySQL

    Other Computing Skills:

  • Setup Server for Team Foundation Server
  • Setup WCF/IIS Servers
  • Setup Citrix Servers
  • Setup SQL Server Database
  • Client communication
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Web application development
  • Software architecture design
  • Performance optimization
  • Software testing and debugging

Timeline

System Admin/Developer

University Of Houston
03.2023 - Current

Software Engineer

Contracting Work
11.2022 - 02.2023

Lead Software Engineer

Gulf Stream Marine
06.2012 - 06.2022

CO-OP Technical Software

Halliburton
08.2011 - 02.2012

Bachelor - Computer Science – Software Design Option

University of Houston
Jose Ribas