Freddy Duarte

Last updated February 16th 2012
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FREDDY DUARTE

fredduarte@gmail.com

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OBJECTIVE 

Always interested in challenging positions in the Web Software Development realm or related Information Technology and Management areas.

I'm passionate, easy going, energetic and committed.

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SKILLS 

  • Programming: PHP (OOP), Zend Framework, JavaScript (JQuery), XHTML, CSS, XML
  • Database Systems: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
  • Source Control and Testing: Git, Mercurial, SVN, PHPUnit
  • Architectures and Methodologies: MVC, Agile, Scrum, TDD, RAD
  • Other: Salesforce
  • Community Involvement: Orlando BarCamp, Orlando PHP Meetup

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WORK EXPERIENCE 

Netzuri, Inc., Telecommute

February 2011 - Present

President, PHP/Zend Software Engineer
Netzuri, Inc., PHP Zend Framework Developer, Orlando, FL (August 2010 - Present)
  • Develop and maintain several PHP/Zend Framework client projects, most of which come with a custom CMS built by Netzuri.
  • Technologies used: PHP, Zend Framework, MySQL, Git, Apache, XHTML, CSS, JQuery, PHPUnit, Ubuntu Server.
  • Scrum Master, Agile team leader in concurrent projects. Perform customer support, marketing and accounting duties.

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Jamagination, California

December 2010 - February 2011

PHP Software Engineer
  • PHP development on existing Zend Framework application. Added Unit Testing framework.
  • Technologies used: PHP, Zend Framework, MySQL, PHPUnit, Mercurial, SVN.

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The Bravo Group, Harrisburg, PA

June 2010 - October 2011

PHP Software Engineer
  • Develop Twitter based Web Application using PHP, Zend Framework, MySQL, Apache, Mercurial, JQuery, XHTML, CSS, PHPUnit.
  • Integrate application with Twitter's API using Zend Framework and build ERD models of database structure with MySQL Workbench.

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EZYield.com, Winter Springs, FL

May 2009 - June 2010

PHP Software Engineer
  • Daily production and optimization of object oriented PHP, JQuery, CSS, XHTML, within MVC architectures, interacting with PostgreSQL databases, SOAP web services, unit tests and SVN.
  • Scrum Master, lead development team while ensuring it accomplished tasks assigned to current development cycle (Sprint).
  • Responsible for the development of significant portion of EZYield's Web Services API, business logic, models, data mappers, controllers and unit tests.
  • Develop applications to automate common tasks, causing significant performance boosts in Customer Service department by saving them hundreds of labor hours per month.
  • Code to client or internal specifications, feature requests, troubleshoot and perform bug fixes, suggest improvements.
  • Work within Zend and custom internal frameworks, improving code and architecture where possible and feasible.
  • Participate actively in the Tech interviewing and hiring process.

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Cloudspace, Orlando, FL

September 2006 - May 2009

PHP Software Engineer
  • Implement PHP, XHTML, CSS and JS coding as necessary per client Web site project requests on time and within budget.
  • Build and institute custom made Web tools using PHP which translate to increased site effectiveness.
  • Design and launch normalized mySQL databases.
  • Coordinate a variety of Web site design projects from conception to launch and maintenance in a team environment with internal and external clients.

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Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL

August 2001 - May 2006

Computer Lab Aide
  • Performed maintenance, troubleshooting and security functions of computers, printers and projectors.
  • Provided individual instruction in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, database applications, HTML, CSS and C programming.
  • Assisted students and professors during class time with equipment issues.
  • Monitored network performance and acceptable use using LanSchool.
  • Reported problems, needs and improvement ideas to management.
  • Set up new workstations, A/V equipment and security devices.
  • Imaged hard drives using Symantec Norton Ghost via remote server and/or CD images, and configured Hardware/Software.

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Convergys Corporation, Lake Mary, Florida

May 2002 - November 2002

Customer Service Representative
  • Received and processed inbound calls for Charter Communications.
  • Handled billing, trouble calls, upgrading/downgrading service and troubleshooting.
  • Received an average of sixty calls per day from five South-Eastern States.

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EDUCATION 

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, January 2007 - May 2009

M.S. in Management Information Systems

 

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, August 2003 - December 2005

B.S. in Information Systems Technology

 

Valencia Community College, Orlando, Florida, August 2000 - December 2005

A.A. in General Studies

 

Valencia Community College, Orlando, Florida, August 2000 - December 2002

A.S. in Computer Programming and Analysis

 

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