Ezequiel De Simone

Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Member since March 4, 2013

Ezequiel is a seasoned software developer who has created software for many well-known companies, including HBOGo, WWE, Orbitz, and EA. He has also worked as a freelance project leader and developer, specializing in website development. He excels in a wide range of modern technologies.

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Portfolio

Wwe.com
JavaScript, jQuery, CSS3, HTML5, Sass, Webpack, Gulp, Drupal, Agile
Reelz/ReelzTV
JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML5, IAP SDK
HBOGO Asia
Gulp, Bower, JavaScript, jQuery, Sass, HTML5, AWS

Experience

HTML5, 7 years
jQuery, 7 years
Agile Software Development, 7 years
JavaScript, 7 years
CSS3, 5 years
Object-oriented Programming (OOP), 5 years
Magento, 4 years

Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Linux

The most amazing...

...software I've created is a program that uses a custom backtracking algorithm for a backgammon game.

Employment

Senior Software Development Engineer
2018 - 2018
Wwe.com
- Developed features for wwe.com with front-end technologies and Drupal.
- Developed a microsite (http://www.wwe.com/wwenetwork) using new technologies such as Gulp and Webpack.
- Implemented A/B testing in the network landing page and integrated it with the main site.
Technologies: JavaScript, jQuery, CSS3, HTML5, Sass, Webpack, Gulp, Drupal, Agile
Senior Software Development Engineer
2017 - 2017
Reelz/ReelzTV
- Developed the site for ReelzTV from scratch.
- Developed a web app for Amazon Fire TV using IAP API for web apps and requested the service from our API developed in C#.
- Architected and developed the client-side front-end.
- Developed some new features and fixed bugs for the Reelz website.
Technologies: JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML5, IAP SDK
Senior Software Development Engineer
2016 - 2017
HBOGO Asia
- Developed the front-end.
- Created the site from scratch.
- Designed and developed the client-side front-end architecture.
Technologies: Gulp, Bower, JavaScript, jQuery, Sass, HTML5, AWS
Software Engineer
2016 - 2016
Sellry.com
- Helped with issues on Magento Community 2.1.
- Fixed some functionality with some plugin integrations.
- Fixed an issue with the front-end view.
- Used Agile methodologies.
- Reviewed the responsiveness of the site.
Technologies: Magento 2.1, Linux, Apache, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Sass, JavaScript, jQuery
Senior Software Development Engineer
2016 - 2016
Warnerbros
- Developed software front-ends. The project involved back and front-end technologies wrapped on Drupal modules and themes.
- Created the front-end of the new website.
- Helped the UX designer make the design compatible with Drupal 8.
Technologies: Linux, Apache, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Prototype, jQuery, Drupal8
Magento Developer
2015 - 2015
Ammo.com
- Launched ammo.com. Redesigned the old site (ammo.net) and created new functionality.
Technologies: Magento, PHP, CSS, HTML
Software Developer
2013 - 2015
Devspark
- Developed software end to end for APIGEE. Worked with XML, Java, JavaScript, and Python to add extra functionality in the RESTful API to obtain the behavior that clients expect.
- Developed and refactored all sites for the Discovery company to make them responsive using WordPress 3.8.
- Developed using the Tizen wearable app SDK for the Piksel company using HTML5, CSS3, jQuery Mobile, and Android.
Technologies: HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery Mobile, CSS3, PHP
Software Developer
2012 - 2013
Summa Solutions
- Developed the Cinsay eCommerce platform.
- Built a website.
- Migrated the K-Swiss website (http://img.kswiss.com/) from Magento 1.9.0 to 1.9.1.1.
Technologies: Magento, PHP, REST, SOAP, Slim, jQuery, Bootstrap, Mustache
Software Developer
2008 - 2012
Globant
- Worked as a quality engineer in the US for Orbitz (www.orbitz.com), a leading travel agency. Used Qlikview Software to show company metrics as well as QED internal site development in Ruby on Rails.
- Performed component testing of OrbitzHosts through app isolation using MockObjects. Created test cases using Java, JMeter, Selenium, RIDE, AccuRev, Python, Batch, and other tools promoted by Orbitz.
- Developed an API for Google Buzz using PHP and Agile Methodology (http://code.google.com/intl/es-ES/events/io/2010/about.html).
- Worked as a contractor for playdom.com. Migrated Facebook and MySpace games to the Playdom site.
- Fixed software issues for Sisertel.
- Worked as a consultant for Riverwood (http://www.riverwoodcapital.com). Migrated the company website from a static site to a dynamic site. Administered the website using a CMS (Joomla!). Developed the site using HTML and JavaScript for fast information retrieval.
- Used WordPress to develop a car insurance website (www.carinsurance-choices.com). Adapted WordPress by building and installing various plug-ins, giving it CMS-like functionality. Used LAMP as the main development environment, as well as JavaScript and CSS.
- Used the LAMP platform, the Symfony framework, and Agile Methodology to create a microcredit website for Planet Finance.
- Performed technical analysis for a future social website project named VendorBooks. Migrated the current site developed in Joomla 1.0.x to Joomla 1.5.x.
- Developed administrative website functionality for Fonalix.
Technologies: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, Ajax, RESTful, JSON, XML, Symfony, Joomla!, WordPress, Java, Selenium, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL
Software Developer
2011 - 2011
Self-employed
- Developed software for Brigades.org.
- Advised and directed development projects remotely.
Technologies: PHP 5, JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery, Prototype, HTML, JSON
Web Developer
2008 - 2009
W3 Comunicación S.R.L
- Worked as a web developer for a number of well-known companies, including McDonalds, BMW, and Citibank.
Technologies: PHP, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax, JSON , Smarty, Joomla, MySQL

Experience

Palm.com (Development)
Developed in Smarty, PHP, MySQL, CSS, JavaScript, and HTML.
Citibank Puerto Rico (Development)
http://www.latam.citibank.com/puertoricous/
Created with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Citibank Chile (Development)
I helped to develop the website for Citibank's Chile branch.
Tmf-au (Development)
Built on Drupal, jQuery, CSS, and HTML.
Longdrift (Development)
A Smarty template.
Leloir (Development)
http://www.leloir.org.ar
A Joomla-based website.
Mekashron (Development)
http://www.mekashron.com/
A website built on Joomla.
Griffin (Development)
http://www.fbcgriffin.org/
A Joomla-powered site.
CarInsurance (Development)
A site built on WordPress.
Riverwood Capital (Development)
http://www.riverwoodcapital.com/
A website developed in HTML5.
Empowered (Development)
http://www.empowered.org
A website built using the Zend framework.
Cinsay (Development)
I built this website's administrative features using Magento.
Stockngo (Development)
A web shop built on Magento.
Planet Finance Group (Development)
Built using the Symfony framework.
A Discovery Company (Development)
http://www.stuffyoushouldknow.com/
Development and refactoring of all the sites to make them responsive. It is developed in WordPress 3.8 and deployed in AWS.
FW:Thinking | A Discovery Company (Development)
http://www.fwthinking.com/
A HowStuffWorks site.
Stuff to Blow Your Mind | A Discovery Company (Development)
http://www.stufftoblowyourmind.com/
A HowStuffWorks site.
Stuff of Genius | A Discovery Company (Development)
http://www.geniusstuff.com/
A HowStuffWorks site.
CarStuff | A Discovery Company (Development)
http://www.carstuffshow.com
A HowStuffWorks site.
BrainStuff | A Discovery Company (Development)
http://www.brainstuffshow.com/
A HowStuffWorks site.
Stuff You Missed in History Class | A Discovery Company (Development)
http://www.missedinhistory.com/
A HowStuffWorks site.
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know | A Discovery Company (Development)
http://www.stufftheydontwantyoutoknow.com/
A HowStuffWorks site.
Stuff Mom Never Told You | A Discovery Company (Development)
http://www.stuffmomnevertoldyou.com/
A HowStuffWorks site.
HBO GO Asia (Development)
https://www.hbogoasia.com/
Development the front-end of HBO GO Asia's sites for Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Singapore.
Warnerbros Website (Development)
https://www.wblicensedadvertising.com
I developed the front-end of Warnerbros' new website, largely in Drupal, and helped the UX designer conform the design to Drupal 8.
Software Engineering Consultancy (Development)
https://www.anandaapothecary.com/
For this website, I helped with issues on Magento Community 2.1, fixing functionality with some plugin integrations and also an issue with the front-end view.

Technologies used: Linux, Apache, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Sass, JavaScript, jQuery

Important patterns used: MVC, Factory, Singleton, Registry, Observer, Agile (Scrum)
ReelzTV Web App (Development)
https://now.reelz.com/
Developed from scratch in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS for Amazon Fire TV using IAP API for Web Apps in C#. Also included new features and bug fixes.
WWE.com (Development)
http://www.wwe.com/wwenetwork
Developed front-end features using HTML5, CSS3, Sass, JavaScript, and Drupal. Also developed a micro-site, implemented A/B testing for the landing page, and integrated the testing with the main site.
TodayTix (Development)
https://www.todaytix.com
Developed front-end features (HTML5/CSS3, Sass, JS, WebPack, React, Redux) and created functionalities for posts (WordPress). I also installed WP plugins to integrate images in S3 Bucket with Imgix.
Toptal Mentor
Ezequiel is a mentor in the Toptal Global Mentor’s Program. This program is a partnership between Toptal and General Assembly to provide high quality mentorship for students from minority and low income backgrounds who are looking to begin their careers as professional software engineers. Ezequiel shows commitment to diversity in tech by mentoring a General Assembly student every week for a year, covering everything from coding tips and tricks to advice on making it in the industry.

Skills

Languages
PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, SQL, CSS3, XML, C, C++, Pascal, ECMAScript (ES6), Java, Less, Sass
Frameworks
Symfony, Prototype Framework, Slim, Foundation CSS, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Android SDK, Bootstrap, Zend Framework, Smarty
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, jQuery Mobile, jQuery UI, Google API, Facebook API, React, Tizen Wearable, Node.js
Tools
Adobe Photoshop, Apache, Gulp.js, Adobe Dreamweaver, C++Builder, PhpStorm, Cordova Plugins, NPM, Bower Front-end Dependency Manager, Canva, Webpack, Eclipse IDE
Paradigms
Procedural programming, Scrum, Agile Software Development, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Unit Testing, Class-based OOP, Asynchronous Programming
Platforms
Windows 7, Linux, Joomla, Android, Magento, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magento Community Edition, Magento 2, Oracle, AWS EC2
Other
AJAX, Graphic Design, SOAP, 3D Modeling, 3D Animation
Storage
JSON, PostgreSQL, Cache, Memcached, AWS S3