CV Tech

Driven to use my technical, business and people skills to have a powerful positive impact

TECHNICAL PROFILE


  • Project and people management including training and managing Agile Scrum teams
  • Extensive experience and programming using Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, iOS
  • Working knowledge of the following languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Objective-C, C/C++, HTML5, CSS3, Ruby
  • Angular, REST, Cloud IDE development, JIRA, Slack, Spring Boot, Docker, microservices
  • Databases and APIs using JSON, MongoDB, MySQL, Postgres, Parse - design, queries & reports
  • Understanding of data structures and implementation of algorithms to solve complex problems
  • Designed effective GUIs in a variety of environments using custom elements
  • Experience implementing model-view-controller architecture, unit testing, and proper documentation, setting up and optimizing enterprise deployment environments
  • Favourite Tools: Asana, VS Code, GitKraken, StackOverflow, Cloud9, DigitalOcean, Surface

WORK EXPERIENCE


Full Stack Developer


DNA Genotek (OraSure), Ottawa

Sept 2018 –  Present

Developing & supporting enterprise APIs and web applications (data portals, healthcare research survey applications, admin interfaces).

  • Supporting partners, suppliers, and remote teams to integrate with our platforms for medical device fulfillment solutions. (FDA & ISO 13485/9001 compliant solutions)
  • Enabling business intelligence efforts using solution for custom dashboards, reports, and analysis. (SAP, MSSQL, Business Objects, Grafana)
  • Tools and Stack: Python, Flask, JS, SSMS, Docker, AWS, Papertrail, Sentry, CircleCI, GitKraken, VS Code, Web Intelligence.

Consultant


AdiBit Tech, Ottawa

Nov 2015 – Present

  • Installed open-source enterprise planning software to create a streamlined website enabling CRM, project management, online selling and separate marketing channels
  • Customized interfaces using best standards in web design and user experience
  • Initialized a private hosting system and domain settings to reduce security exposure
  • Managed and trained teams to build custom applications and ERP solution
  • Technologies: Odoo, AngularJS, Angular 2, node.js, bootstrap, Python, Postgres, AWS
  • Business Development: SEO, Marketing, Client Acquisition, Client Support, Negotiating

Recruiting Manager


Robert Half Technology, Ottawa

Feb 2017 –  Sep 2017

At RHT my team and I partnered with companies to lead recruiting efforts that would attract and retain top talent in the fast evolving tech landscape.

  • Recruited IT professionals and built custom teams to meet business needs in record time
  • Engaged clients and candidates using excellent communication and organization skills
  • Led workshops on technology topics to share knowledge with technical recruiting team
  • Conducted sales calls and marketing campaign to engage and pipeline prospects

Full Stack Software Developer


Magor Corp, Ottawa

Aug 2016 – Dec 2016

Magor brought me in to complement the team with my experience developing custom web applications for a transition to a cloud platform product.

  • Developed an Angular based video conferencing and collaboration platform using a REST API and multiple microservices to enable enterprise feature support
  • Engaged in architectural and design decisions that shaped the project and enabled fast iterations and continuous integration, used PrimeFaces/Material Design UI elements
  • Worked closely with development, testing and marketing teams to create an optimal idea to delivery loop within the organization allowing exceptional milestone delivery

CTO / Team Lead    


Deporte Conex, Ottawa

Oct 2013 – Sep 2015

Led the technical team to build a platform that would bring athletic opportunities to less privileged communities in South America. The project resulted in a social web app and athletic scholarships for athletes.

  • Developed Ruby on Rails application to mach student athletes with coaches for university sports
  • Managed an Agile developer team to deliver quality software quickly
  • Secured development research grants to fund analytics and gamification strategies

Software Developer Co-op    


Cisco Systems, Ottawa

May 2014 – Dec 2014

  • Developed a process using Jenkins to save time on build commits and compiling by up to 80%
  • Investigated technologies(Docker, Yocto, BitBake, Vagrant) for improving the development process and experience and presented findings to Software Experience Team
  • Worked in and Agile Scrum team to improve tooling options for Cisco developers

Optical Network Automation Engineering Developer Co-op  


JDSU (now Viavi), Ottawa

Apr 2013 – Dec 2013

  • Developed a lab tool to interface with a development product which enabled the development, production, and PLM teams to test, configure, and demo the product in front of customers
  • Implemented GUI features following MVC architecture and employing extensive logging and debugging features to allow for efficient testing
  • Created a clear user interface that allowed complex encryption communications and interface procedures to be managed with ease

Student Mentor, Residence Fellow, International Experience Writer

 

Carleton University, Ottawa 

2012 – 2016

  • Presented workshops on study skills and academic success to first year students
  • Mentored students in one-on-one appointments to improve their study skills, organization, and motivation by helping students use spreadsheets to track their progress and grades, giving tips on making effective schedules, and helping students prioritize and set goals

IT Systems  & Martial Arts Instructor


Magnitude Wellbeing Centre, Mississauga 

Jan 2008 – Aug 2012

  • Designed and deployed website to increase inbound calls and allow online payments
  • Administered a small business network, maintained Windows systems and backed up files
  • Provided excellent customer service instructing Taekwondo to students kids to adults and supervising summer camps by communicating in a personal and engaging way

EDUCATION


Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours, Co-op, Software Engineering, Minor in Business

Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario

2012 – 2016

APPLIED PROJECTS


Life Dashboard Thesis Project

carleton.ca/content/life-dashboard

  • Used MEAN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, Node.js) to achieve desired features
  • Created a dashboard that connected and displayed data from multiple 3rd party APIs including Graph API (Facebook), Google, PayPal, Twitter, Instagram, Stripe, Asana, OpenWeather, etc.
  • Used d3.js for data visualization in various graphs to quickly showcase multiple metrics

Web Projects

adicheo.com|defensiveconcepts.ca|aviarisk.ca|deporteconex.com|ideaprairie.ca

  • Odoo ERP, MEAN, React, RoR, NodeBB, Wordpress, Django, Drupal and other implementations

Abstract Data Types and Algorithms

Java 

  • Modified standard Java Library classes such as queue, deque, rootish array stack classes to allow optimized performance under certain conditions following technical specification
  • Created algorithms for searching and manipulating data in binary trees by using recursive and nonrecursive methods following technical specification

Android & Apple Apps

Java & Objective-C

  • Developed multiplatform apps for Android and iOS following design patterns
  • Gesture recognition, network games, number conversions, sync/async experiments
  • Created a 2D soccer networked game to allow users of both Android and IPhone to connect to a Nodejs server and play collaboratively up to 200 players on a field
  • Used extensive error checking and unit testing to avoid bugs and adhere to coding principles
  • Designed an attractive GUI with custom elements to enhance user experience

ACCOMPLISHMENTS


  • Vice-President for Romanian Student Association at Carleton University
  • Mentored and presented workshops for International Student Office and Science Centre
  • Competed in MMA demos at the amateur level including Muay Thai, BJJ, and Shoot Boxing
  • Visited 18 countries including solo backpacking, van trips, vacations, and competitions

ATHLETE PROFILE


MMA 


New Era Combat Sports, Ottawa

2018 – Present

  • MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, and fitness classes

MMA 


Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts (OAMA), Ottawa

2012 – 2017

  • MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, and fitness classes
  • 6-0-0 Record in exhibition martial arts bouts

Taekwondo & Martial Arts Instructor


Magnitude Wellbeing Centre, Mississauga 

2008 – 2012

  • Achieved the rank of 2nd degree black belt Taekwondo (ITF & WTF)
  • Competed in local and international tournaments earning international and pan-american gold medals

MAJOR TRAVELS


Australia Exchange


Flinders, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne + New Zealand Van Trip 

Jan 2014 – Jul 2014

Europe Backpacking


8 Countries - 20 cities in 3 Months

May 2012 – Jul 2012