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Ricardo Silva

Full Stack Developer

Works remotely from Porto

  • 41.1495
  • -8.61079
  • Suggested rate €470 / day
  • Experience 7+ years
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Location and workplace preferences

Location
Porto, Portugal
Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Preferences

Project length
  • ≤ 1 month
  • Between 1-3 months
  • Between 3-6 months
  • ≥ 6 months
Business sector
Would prefer to avoid:
  • Agriculture
  • Biotech
  • Chemical
  • Defense & Military
  • Social Networks
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Company size
Would prefer to avoid:
  • 1 person
  • 2-10 people

Verifications

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Verified email

Languages

  • Portuguese

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Conversational

Categories

Skills (17)

Ricardo in a few words

Experienced and self-motivated Software Developer, passionate about technology, innovation and challenging tasks.
Credible track record of architecting and building, distributed systems. Proficient in addressing and resolving SQL efficiency problems, using technical and analytical skills. Ability to lead application development process, while creating new functionalities and overseeing maintenance of existing ones. Excellent technical ability and technological understanding of app development with right requisites as well as high-quality standards, with the ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms. Proven expertise in identifying inefficiencies and problem areas in databases and providing tuning solutions.

Experience

Freelance

Digital & IT

Independent Consultant  - As a freelancer

April 2014 - Today (8 years and 10 months)

Leveraged technical attributes in developing and implementing software solutions throughout the development life cycle in several clients. Established project requirements, cost, schedule, list of deliverables, and delivery dates; ensured successful projects’ execution in time and budgetary constraints. Refined and validated project designs with the help of prototypes. Architected and programmed software to meet unique business/personal objectives, goals, and processes. Delivered support in data migration, visualization, reporting and presentation such as SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, and Crystal Reports. Evaluated and verified software products to prevent bugs, reduce development costs, and improve performance.

-Connected different software applications in multiple countries while maintaining consistency throughout the system.

-Demonstrated strong proficiencies of Full Stack Development that included technology stack such as C#, VB.Net, JSON, RESTful, and Web Services.

-Provided client service through consulting and regular follow-ups, online or at the client’s premises.
C# VB.NET

NOESIS Portugal

Logistics & Supply Chain

Business Partner @Sonae

Porto, Portugal

September 2013 - March 2014 (6 months)

Spearheaded development and implementation of solution roadmaps and ensured successful interactions across the organisation as well as with software suppliers. Identified and documented requirements of the IT systems for international logistic department. Served as key liaison across all functional areas that included business units, IT department, and outside vendors.

-Replaced several independent IT systems with a new GTMS (Global Transport Management System) as a part of the Software Procurement Project.

-Obtained all software requirements used in 7 different software solutions to create an RFI (Request For Information) document.

Primavera Business Software Solutions SA

Digital & IT

Senior Consultant

Braga, Portugal

August 2010 - August 2013 (3 years)

Led and executed multiple projects, while delivering support in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle. Recommended prominent process enhancements in small and big projects, nationally and internationally in various industries such as Banking, Financial, Fuel Distribution, Transportation, Education, and Health. Optimized and improved efficiency of various systems by consulting with end-users and providing innovative solutions.

-Played a pivotal role in all stages of software development to devise superior software that meets customer expectations and demands.

-Developed key strengths in several business areas such as logistics, inventory, finance, treasury, checking accounts and accounting

YET - Your Electronic Transactions, Lda. (@Primavera Business Software Solutions SA)

Digital & IT

Development Lead

Braga, Portugal

July 2009 - July 2010 (1 year)

Managed the IT team, throughout all the phases of the Development Life Cycle. Established and maintained high standards of software quality within the team by setting good practices. Created the linkage between business partners in the cloud by creating and managing all the data transformation and data transfer. Delivered support in automating invoicing between business partners.

-Stantardized the information communicated in business documents through integration of several retailers, wholesalers with EDI Invoicing (Electronic Data Interchange).

Primavera Business Software Solutions SA

Digital & IT

Software Engineer

Braga, Portugal

June 2005 - June 2009 (4 years)

Developed technical documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code. Checked and verified software quality before releasing into the market. Recommended effective strategies in logistics and treasury areas while contributing as Software Developer. Served as maintenance manager of logistics, inventory, and treasury areas. Conducted systems analysis to optimize and enhance the efficiency of numerous operations.

-Developed ERP Software modules used by thousands of people.

-Ensured high quality standards of weekly builds released to the market.

-Resolved endemic calculation problems in algorithms with multiple scenarios and wide implications.

Education

  • Master's degree

    Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique

    2003

    Informática de Gestão

Certifications