Luis Cortes

Remote Batch Programmer

The Computer Merchant•  February 2022 - May 2024•  Remote

Working as a subcontractor through the TCM for Gainwell Technologies to the State of Maryland Demonstrated proficiency in Linux (Red Hat) , HPUX (Unix OS) , and Windows platforms, C/Pro C/Python/JavaScript/SQL programming, Oracle DB, Makefiles/batch files (shell scripting), Visual Studio Code editor, VS Code Extensions, Docker, Podman, containers, Git, GitLab, Virtualbox, Excel. Acquired additional skills in Coverity Remediations, GitLab SCM, and MS Teams. Aquired Agile skills to help the current SDLC model adapt to an agile software: GitLab. Actively shared acquired skills with team members and provided assistance to help them enhance their capabilities. Conducted on-boarding/training sessions for new developers and their manager on Visual Studio Code. Assumed additional responsibilities when a team member was unable to work, taking over their issue assignments and developing a unified approach for solving Coverity issues. Communication skills: collaborated with team members, business analysts, and architects to improve development processes and code quality. Developed Python scripts to generate reports and summaries in Excel, improving data analysis and interpretation for developers. Strengthened relationships with external company teams, leading to faster code compilation in Coverity for issue diagnosis. Customer facing by presenting our mitigations to security issues that didn't pass security scanners. Recognized for advocating tools, methods, and processes that enhanced productivity and met client requirements. Fostered an atmosphere of transparency, cooperation, trust, and helpfulness within the team and other departments. Provided support to the architect, business analyst, and project manager in various tasks beyond my current job description.

Software Architect/Embedded Software Engineer

MSD Performance•  July 2011 - February 2013•  El Paso, TX

Unified diverse company groups and established a common platform by introducing new technologies. Proposed Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD) and APIs as integral components of the unified platform architecture. As a developer, investigated various technologies to meet the needs of the embedded systems family and platform requirements. Developed Android tablet HMI prototypes using Java for Android, Android SDK, and embedded C, showcasing technical expertise in Python, Boo/C# MS/Mono/Unity, and JavaScript frameworks like Sencha Touch/Ext JS/Architect. Collaborated with sister companies to ensure a unified approach, leveraging experience with Subversion, Ubuntu Linux, Windows, Apple iOS, Sharp Develop, Eclipse, XCode, VirtualBox, PyCharm, YouTrack, OnTime, and CAN/XCP automotive protocols.

Senior Software Engineer/Project Leader

Steele Consulting•  August 2008 - June 2011•  El Paso, TX

Led a team of four developers specializing in .NET technologies to create web-based programs for both local and international companies. Juggled multiple tasks simultaneously to maintain existing projects and provide ongoing support to the client base. Demonstrated expertise in various technologies including C#/Visual Studio (2005/2008/2010), JavaScript, MooTools, JQuery, CSS, AJAX, Flash with ActionScript 2.0, Adobe FMS server, MSSQL (2005/2008), VB, Report, and Python. Started as a full-time employee but transitioned into a contractor role at the end of 2009.

Software Developer II

Rackspace•  January 2007 - July 2008•  San Antonio, TX

Collaborated with a team of 30 developers utilizing Python, Postgres SQL, and Legacy PHP code to create internal web applications, maintain current apps, and troubleshoot. Catering to over 2000 users across SA, Austin, London, and Amsterdam. Utilized a range of tools including Ubuntu, Python, Subversion, Postgres SQL, JavaScript, ExtJS, Firefox, IE, Linux, Windows, JIRA, and Confluence on a daily basis. Received training in Ruby on Rails at Rackspace but did not have the opportunity to apply this skill as the team transitioned to Python with Pylons instead.