Jorge Garifuna P.O. Box 570402, Tarzana, CA 91357 (213)-915-4402 [email protected]

PROFILE Jorge Garifuna is a Professional Software Developer and Consultant with over 15 years of industry experience. His portfolios of technologies include but are not limited to various programming languages, a diverse number of Frameworks, numerous databases and the latest and greatest in Web technologies, among many. Jorge prides himself as a happy contributor to various Open Source Projects. He has also given a number of presentations in the topics of: Frameworks, Integration of Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP. A list of Jorge’s presentations are available at: http://garistore.com/jgari.com/resume/presentations

HIGHLIGHTS • Hard worker and fast learner • Strong communication skills • Pays close attention to details • Great team player • Extremely disciplined and self-motivated to work with minimal or no supervision • Keep updated on cutting edge technology • Community participant • Fluent in Spanish • Experienced working in Agile/Scrum development environments • Well balanced between startups and established organizations

AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Programming Languages: PHP, SQL, HTML, HTML5, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, TypeScript, Object Oriented Programming, C, C++, Visual Basic, Perl, Java, JSP, ASP, C#, .NET, XML, DXL, MVC. • Mobile Technologies: HTML5, IOS, Android, PhoneGap, JQuery Mobile, Sencha Touch, Ionic Framework. • Web Technologies/APIs: AJAX, JQuery, Ext JS, ATK, Google Maps, SOAP Web Services, REST, JSON, JSONP, ZEND Framework, Doctrine ORM, Internationalization, Localization, Twilio API, SendGrid API, Twitter Bootstrap, Twitter API, Instagram API, Facebook API, Livefyre API, Stripe Payment API, Laravel PHP Framework, Amazon AWS, Amazon EC2, Amazon SQS, Amazon SES, AngularJS, Dropbox API, Google Drive API. • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon DynamoDB, MongoDB. • Software: Eclipse, NetBeans, Trac, Bugzilla, DB Designer for MySQL, Apache Web Server, Nginx Web Server, JPGraph, FPDF, Pico, MS Visio, MS Office, DreamWeaver, Adobe GoLive, Macromedia FireWorks, Adobe Photo Shop, , MS IIS, MS Visual Studio, MySQL Workbench, FFMPEG and many more. • Operating Systems: Linux, UNIX, MS-DOS, MS Windows, Mac OS X, IOS, Android. • Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Sugar CRM, vTiger CRM, Personal CRM. • Project Management: eGroupWare, WebCollab, Project Scheduling, Resource Allocation and Monitoring. • Content Management Systems: Video CMS, Joomla, Mambo, Drupal, Wordpress, Proprietary Enterprise CMS. • E-Commerce: Proprietary Enterprise Webstore, osCommerce, . • Collaboration Tools: SVN, CVS, GIT, JIRA, DOORS, LightHouse, TeamViewer, Google Docs, IBM Rational ClearCase, BitBucket. • Business Processes: Knowledge of ISO processes, financial formulas and user requirement documentation. • Test Mechanisms: PHPUnit, JBehave, Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD). • Maker Tools: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Wireless Transceivers, Temperature/humidity sensors, LCD integration, GPS module integration, motion sensors.

REFERENCES Readily available upon request PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE GMN Jan. 1992-Present Senior Software Engineer • Developed web-based modular order fulfillment system that automatically interacts with Credit Card Transaction Company and is composed of four sub-components: Admin module, supplier admi, customer admin and shopping area. It was developed in PHP/MySQL and it runs on LINUX/Apache • Architected, 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. • Architected, documented, designed and implemented media platform with PHP framework Laravel to sell digital goods using Stripe as payment processor. • Implemented REST API to securely transfer media files in batches to AWS, convert them using FFMPEG, automatically make sample versions for general public and real versions for paying customers.

Anderson Merchandisers Sep. 2014-Feb. 2016 Software Engineering Consultant • Architected, documented, designed, developed and deployed new applications to expand business operations, including ShopCom, Mileage Tracker and Store Management. • Migration rewrite of applications from legacy systems to modern system. • Trained new developers for faster onboarding. • Trained employees on newly developed applications and components. • Resolved user-related issues as needed. • Collaborated with Managers, Designers, Developers and QA to streamline and develop components and applications. • Build submitted integrated code of various developers with Jenkins for deployment to various environments.

Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) Jan. 2014-Apr. 2014 Software Engineering Consultant • Developed tools to import and parse content from social networks such as Instagram and Twitter. • Developed components to extract content from third party partners for consumption within OWN assets. • Styled pages for new OWN website.

Disney/Walt Disney Park & Resort Online (WDPRO) Division May 2012-Jul. 2013 Software Engineering Consultant • Developed new features for Cart+ application to improve guest experience when shopping for resort reservations and park tickets, among other properties. • Enhanced pre-existing modules to conform to changing business requirements. • Interacted with REST web services from Zend Framework in PHP to mediate requests between back-end services and front-end user interface using JSON as data exchange format. • Communicated with global team of Developers, Creative and QA Engineers to coordinate and implement solutions.

Innovative Idea Group Sep. 2011-May 2012 Senior Software Engineer • Architected, documented, designed and developed interactive voice response(IVR) system in PHP/MySQL that communicates with the Twilio API, automatically posts updates to Facebook and Twitter, sends SMS notifications and email using Amazon SES. • Developed automated payment system in PHP/MySQL using Authorize.net. • Customized Web App heavily dependent on JQuery, Twitter Bootstrap and JQuery UI. • Collaborated in bringing together buyers and sellers through digital marketplace. • Utilized various Amazon Web Services(AWS) to host media, queue messages and send emails, among other things.

ITT Corporation Oct. 2008-Apr. 2011 Software Engineering Consultant • Developed interactive web-based application in PHP/MySQL that communicates with C++/Java-based application in LINUX • Developed web-base interface in PHP to communicate with IBM Rational DOORS Requirements Management software via DXL scripting language to retrieve data and format reports • Developed 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 • Developed web-based interface in PHP/MySQL to synchronize data with SLICwave, the world’s leading through-life supportability analysis software • Developed 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 • Developed 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 Wireless Capital Partners Jan. 2008-Sep. 2008 Senior Software Engineer • 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 • Architected, designed, implemented and deployed Project Tracker application for Property Management department in PHP/MySQL • Architected, 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

Mainstream Advertising Inc. Sep. 2007-Jan. 2008 Senior Software Developer • Developed software for challenging XML solutions in PHP/MySQL • Managed over three hundred Linux servers across several clusters • Reconfigured PHP/MySQL applications for optimal performance to serve millions of requests per day • Designed, developed and documented staff administrative daily operation applications in PHP/MySQL • Managed team of developers, graphic designers and System administrators • Communicated directly with clients to build solutions for requirements in PHP/MySQL • Worked directly with CEO and CFO to implement company-wide technical improvements in PHP/MySQL

ITVN May 2006-Sep. 2007 Lead Software Developer • Developed software applications for IP-based TV set-top-box in PHP/MySQL running on load balanced servers • Created operations support software for Customer Service to increase Customer satisfaction and retention • Architected, designed and Developed applications for national Sales team • Streamlined managers operations with real-time statistics and visual charts • Created 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. • Created flowchart diagrams in MS Visio to Coordinate task delegation between graphic designers and developers • Interviewed potential hires

CES-Landtec Dec. 2004-Apr. 2006 Software Programmer II • Developed software components for MANAGEbynet, the company’s Project Management web application used by over 250 employees • Documented system flows and user manuals for International Standard Organization (ISO) compliance • Supported employees from over 10 different locations • Generated reports for General Manager for company financial overview • Assist accounting department to expedite billing

BDPA – Community Organization Jan. 2002-Jun. 2002 Software Engineering Consultant • Developed Web Development/Programming courses • Trained about twenty students for national competition in Florida • Assisted as necessary with technology related problems

Polytechnic University - Dibner Library Nov. 1997-Mar. 2001 Information Technology Specialist • Built web applications on demand in PERL/Java/PostgreSQL • Automated business needs into long-term architectural solutions • Gathered requirement specifications on needed applications prior to development • Recruited and trained programmers • Managed team of programmers • Designed application workflow based on specifications • Performed coding, code inspection, development testing and the investigation and resolution of problems found during development and subsequent Product Test • Developed data architecture and relational data models for ORACLE and PostgreSQL • Researched new technologies to meet changing demands The Arabic Channel Jan. 2000-Oct. 2000 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 • Provided high level technical support

Polytechnic University - Office of Special Services Sep. 1996-Jun. 1999 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

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Member of the Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) • Member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) • Member of the National Association of Realtors • Member of LA PHP • Former President of Los Angeles Web User Group (LAMPsig)

EDUCATION Master of Science Degree in Information Technology February 2019 California Lutheran University; Thousand Oaks, CA Bachelor of Science in Computer Science June 2000 Polytechnic University; Brooklyn, NY Certificate in Investment Management Specialization January 2020 Genova; Coursera.org; Online; Verify at coursera.org/verify/specialization/6ZAWS7QSZL7H Certificate in Getting Started with AWS Machine Learning November 2019 AWS; Coursera.org; Online; Verify at coursera.org/verify/ENSP6A56GHMT AWS Certified Developer - Associate March 2019 AWS; Validation Number VCZZ4L8CLNREQJGM Validate at: http://aws.amazon.com/verification Certificate in Data Science and Big Data Analytics: Making Data-Driven Decisions March 2018 MIT xPRO; Online Certificate in Machine Learning Course February 2018 Stanford; Coursera.org; Online; Verify at coursera.org/verify/YHZE2HCG68PB Business Administration Courses June 2008 California State San Bernardino; San Bernardino, CA Business Courses November 2005 Riverside Community College; Riverside, CA Courses in Management of e-Business March 2001 Polytechnic University; Brooklyn, NY