About Me

Professional Experience

Software Analyst - Java/Mainframe Development - Versioning - Build Manager at CVS Caremark

2018 - Present. I manage SDLC methods and best practices to ensure that quality standards are met. Responsible for developing and implementing technical solutions as assigned, ensuring and adhering to all established methodologies, standards and guidelines, including but not limited to: analysis & design documents, program specifications, test plans and results, design, code, testing, debugging, and documentation of those programs while delivering assignments within specified time frames. Technologies: Java, Spring Hibernate, HTML, XML, XSL, JavaScript, Unix, SQL, DB2 (UDB), Unix shell scripting, COBOL, JENKINS, GitLab, Dimensions.

Software Developer at the NEIU Student Center for Science Engagement

2016 - 2017. My responsibilities include research, design, programming, and testing software modules that are used by Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) faculty and students for biological research and hypothesis generation. I serve as team lead alongside biologists, mathematicians, and other computer scientists to create simulations of biological systems with NETLOGO and other software environments. My team was successful in designing a program to simulate how a viral outbreak proliferates through a population of people. I now train professors and pre-service teachers how to code using this program with the goal of introducing computational thinking into the campus curriculum.

Marketing Communications Coordinator and Lead Graphic Designer

1993 - 2011 (18 yrs.). Thomas P. Gohagan & Company. As the Marketing Communications Coordinator and Lead Graphic Designer for production of direct mail brochures, web content and sales material, I coordinated design and expedited workflow to a design team consisting of other designers, product writers and production assistants. As a focused team player, I worked closely with the sales force to assemble materials for presentations and for trade show marketing, meeting deadlines and accomplishing last-minute promotions. Directly communicated with vendors like hotels, cruise companies and tourism boards. My organization skills allowed me to effectively gather information for our travel products. Successfully designed and launched the company website which boosted sales. Performed weekly maintenance and updates to content. I also designed peripheral contents for clients??? websites, e-mail campaigns and web-based promotions. As the sole administrator for the company???s electronic commerce, I handled multiple tasks accurately and in a timely manner.

Office Manager

2014 - 2017. Northeastern Illinois University. My Responsibilities include: oversight of the Department of Linguistics office; Contract review and revisions; policies and procedural materials; report and document preparation; spreadsheet and database creation. bookeeping and payroll, meeting and events planning, inventory management, expense reduction, daily website maintenance through Drupal. Reference: Dr. Shahrzad Mahootian, Department Coordinator (s-mahootian@neiu.edu)

Freelance/Contractor Web Developer at jsantos.net

2001 - present. Graphic Design, HTML and CSS, PHP, Logo Design, SEO, JavaScript, Flash Animation, Shopping Carts, Wordpress, Weebly, Social Networking Integration, IT Specialist. I have successfully implemented and published websites using my creative talents to produce visually appealing designs. I strive artistically to emulate the look and feel of a client or product, leaving a lasting, positive impression to attract and retain a visitor???s attention. With 20 years of advertising and product branding experience, my services can help clients achieve a dominant presence online. By integrating web commerce, social networking and Search Engine Optimization, I have the industry knowledge to provide the resources a client needs to compete in the marketplace.

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