Marcelo Garay

Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983 · (561) 344-7885 · [email protected]

Innovative IT professional offering vast experience leveraging software engineering and DevOps methodologies to deliver highly effective and creative solutions to business and technology challenges. Utilizes highly attuned analytical skills to develop IT and business strategies employing cutting-edge technologies to increase productivity. Consistently drives high standards of service through effective project management, communication, and strategic planning to develop and manage strong client relationships. Highly organized with strong capacity to prioritize workload, delegate deliverables, and steer project completion within established deadlines.

Experience

Contractor

IBM / PepsiCo

Currently developing a large field of service mobile application for PepsiCo (IBM Contractor), using Xamarin Forms, C#, and Couch DB. Working remotely alongside a large group of engineers distributed around the globe, using Agile Methodologies and Azure DevOps.

  • Work with a large remote team using Azure DevOps, over Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
  • Implement Mobile App screens and code based on User Stories and Functional Documents.
  • Xamarin Forms XAML UI, and C# codebase.
  • Integrate with CouchDB backend
December 2020 - Present

Consultant / Owner

Quantum LogiX, Inc.

Senior Full Stack Software Architect and Developer with extensive experience in Microsoft Technologies working as an independent consultant. Provided solutions to a variety of companies’ businesses and operational needs on multiple Industries.

  • Performed user interviews and designed client screens using the Use-Case Driven Approach methodology. Implemented software clients using XAML (WPF and Xamarin Forms) and C# for a company specialized in Home Security.
  • Collaborated on the design and architecture of a contract management system for an Auto Financing Company using Domain-Driven design methodologies. Implemented microservices in C# and .Net Core running on containers in the Azure Cloud and designed and implemented the backend Relational Databases on SQL Server (Azure SQL DB).
  • Implemented a large Report Server using SSRS and SSIS for an Auto Financing Company.
June 2014 - Present

Senior Software Engineer

A-Med Healthcare

Responsible for software architecture, database design, and software development for all the company’s internal operational software.

  • Continuous research and development based on every department’s technology needs and interviews with Managers.
  • A-Med’s internal software systems include Order processing, Shipping (including integration with UPS, FedEx, and other carriers), CRM, ERP, Customer’s Insurance, reporting, etc.
  • Internal systems developed completely using Microsoft technologies, mainly .Net Framework (C#/VB.NET) and XAML (WPF) for the frontend.
  • Backend business logic layer implemented completely using web services API.
September 2005 - June 2014

Software Engineer

Leverage Development
  • Responsible for software development and database design for multiple customers.
  • Developed web based and desktop applications using Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft SQL Server.
June 2003 - September 2005

Data Base Administrator (DBA)

Revelex Corporation

Responsible for database design and extensive stored procedures coding. Assure optimal performance of the database servers on a 24/7 basis for the high-traffic internet applications, maintain test and production database environments, SQL Server jobs, back-ups, performance tuning, security , disaster recovery, store procedures, log shipping and replication.

  • Managed several Windows servers running SQL Server databases online on a 24/7 basis.
  • Created a web based reporting system from scratch for the company’s intranet using Crystal Reports and Seagate technology.
February 2002 - June 2003

Data Base Administrator (DBA)

World Link Solutions

Managed huge SQL Server databases running 24/7 on two Windows Advanced Servers in a Cluster Mode on a Storage Area Network (SAN) connected to the servers by Fiber-Channel.

  • Maintained Test and Production database environments.
  • Set up and maintain log shipping and replication between multiple servers.
  • Conducted scheduled fail-over and disaster recovery tests.
  • Responsible for set up and maintenance of SQL Server jobs and back-ups.
  • Monitored database performance routinely utilizing SQL Profiler and Performance Monitor.
  • Created and tested application developer’s store procedures.
  • Maintained security.
  • Developed an Internal Revenue web site that is used by Sales Managers to monitor revenue. The site helped to boost revenue by 15% and cut loses drastically. It was created using Crystal Reports and Visual Basic running on MS IIS.
April 2001 - February 2002

Education

University of Redlands

School of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

GPA: 3.94

September 2007 - September 2009

ORT University

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (BS)

GPA: 3.72

July 1993 - August 1998

Skills

Core Competencies
  • Solutions Architecture
  • Tech Lead
  • Start-ups / Entrepreneurship
  • Software Development / Engineering
  • Team Building / Leadership
  • Training & Mentoring
  • Outsourcing / Offshoring
  • Business Solutions
  • Process Optimization
  • Project Management
  • Budget Management

Architecture
  • OOD (Object-Oriented Design)
  • RDM (Relational Database Modeling)
  • Distributed Systems Architecture
  • Microservices Architecture using CQRS and Dapper
  • Use Case Driven Design
  • Requirements Gathering Interviews

Programming Languages & Tools
  • Visual Studio 2019 (and previous versions) - many years
  • C#, VB.Net, C++ - many years / Javascript, Typescript - some experience
  • UI Frameworks: XAML, Windows Forms, Blazor Server and WebAssembly - many years / Angular, HTML, CSS - some experience
  • Backend: .Net Web Services (WSDL), .Net REST-Based API - many years

Databases
  • SQL Server on Premises and on the Cloud (worked on all versions since SQL Server 2000) / Azure SQL (cloud based) Databases
  • SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio) - many years
  • Reporting: SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) / Report Builder / Crystal Reports - many years
  • RabbitMQ
  • Oracle
  • Mongo DB
  • Couch DB

Cloud
  • Containers, Docker, Docker Desktop, WSL2
  • Azure Cloud, Cloud Virtual Networks, Cloud Resource Security
  • Cloud Storage (Blobs, File Shares, etc.)
  • Twelve-Factor App (https://12factor.net/)

DevOps
  • Azure DevOps
  • GIT, GitHub, Visual Studio GitHub Extension
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Github Actions
  • Deploy Containers to Azure App Service / Azure Container Registry

Other
  • VoIP (Voice Over IP): experience developing custom voice and video communications software based on Asterisk PBX and Kamailio SIP Proxy
  • Linux: CentOS, Unbuntu, Debian
  • Networking / Firewall Configuration