Freddy Duarte

Last updated January 20th 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), XHTML, CSS, XML, Ajax, JavaScript
  • Database Systems: mySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
  • Frameworks and Libraries: Zend, PEAR, JQuery
  • Source Control and Testing: SVN, Mercurial, Git, PHPUnit
  • Architectures and Methodologies: MVC, Agile, Scrum
  • Operating Systems: MAC OS X, Win XP, Ubuntu, Fedora
  • Graphic Design: Photoshop, The Gimp
  • Other: iOS, Salesforce
  • Community Involvement: Orlando BarCamp, Orlando PHP Meetup

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WORK EXPERIENCE:

Netzuri, Inc., President, PHP/Zend Software Engineer, Telecommute (February 2011 - Present)
  • Develop and maintain several PHP/Zend Framework projects for clients, most of which come with a custom CMS built by Netzuri.
  • ScrumMaster - Agile team leader in multiple concurrent projects. Perform customer support, marketing and accounting duties.

Sites I worked on while at Netzuri:
  • CulturAcores.azores.gov.pt (in Portuguese)
  • FestivalAzure.com (in Portuguese)
  • Netzuri.com

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Jamagination, PHP Software Engineer, California (December 2010 - February 2011)
  • PHP development on existing Zend Framework application.
  • Added unit testing framework.
  • Develop new Zend Framework application from ground up with PHPUnit and SVN.

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The Bravo Group, PHP Software Engineer, Harrisburg, PA (June 2010 - October 2011)
  • Develop Web Applications using PHP (OOP) and Zend Framework, MySQL, Apache, Mercurial, JQuery, XHTML, CSS.
  • Write Unit Tests and Test Coverage Reports for core methods of application to ensure correct functionality.
  • Integrate application with Twitter's API using Zend Framework.
  • Build ERD models of database structure with MySQL Workbench.

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EZYield.com, PHP Software Engineer, Winter Springs, FL (May 2009 - June 2010)
  • 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, PHP Software Engineer, Orlando, FL (September 2006 - May 2009)
  • 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, Computer Lab Aide, Orlando, FL (August 2001 - May 2006)
  • 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, Customer Service Representative, Lake Mary, Florida (May 2002 - November 2002)
  • 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:

  • M.S., Management Information Systems, University of Central Florida (January 2007 - May 2009)

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  • B.S., Information Systems Technology, University of Central Florida (August 2003 - December 2005)

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  • A.A., General Studies, Valencia Community College (August 2000 - December 2005)

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  • A.S., Computer Programming and Analysis, Valencia Community College (August 2000 - December 2002)

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