Julián is available for hire
Hire JuliánJulián Camilo Suárez Lopera
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Software Developer
Location
Bogotá - Bogota, Colombia
Toptal Member Since
October 7, 2015
Julián has been working on Android professionally since 2010, but he started developing apps for the platform as a hobby in late 2008. He has successfully implemented most common functionality of mobile applications such as geolocation, maps, QR/barcode scanning, communication with web services, and in-app billing.
Portfolio
Globant
GitHub, Git, Agile, Scrum, Jira, Android
Avanxo
Django, Salesforce, Android
Sooteck SAS
Eclipse, Subversion (SVN), Git, Java, Android
Experience
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
Git, Android Studio
The most amazing...
...project I've worked on was building one of the official apps for the London 2012 Olympics.
Work Experience
Android Technical Lead
2015 - 2015
Globant
- Managed a team of 4 Android developers.
- Coordinated task assignments to meet project deadlines.
- Worked on an eCommerce application serving thousands of customers per week, for a top entertainment company.
Technologies: GitHub, Git, Agile, Scrum, Jira, Android
Product Specialist
2013 - 2015
Avanxo
- Developed an Android application that integrates with Salesforce.com. The app was used by retail sales representatives on the field.
- Pre-sales Specialist for mobile projects.
- Utilized technologies like Salesforce.com, Git, Android Studio, and Gradle.
Technologies: Django, Salesforce, Android
Development & Projects Engineer
2012 - 2013
Sooteck SAS
- Developed an Android application for workforce management for a US-based client.
Technologies: Eclipse, Subversion (SVN), Git, Java, Android
Android Developer
2012 - 2012
Kogi Mobile SAS
- Developed several Android apps for European markets and top brands, mainly newspapers and cell phone manufacturers.
- Special effort was made to follow the latest Android guidelines and design patterns.
- Implemented functions such as fragments, pager tabs, and action bar.
Technologies: XML, Eclipse, Bitbucket, Git, Java, Android
Android Developer
2010 - 2012
Telecom Italia S.p.A.
- Developed an Android client for workforce management. The Android client pulled a list of work requests using a web-service and then displayed it to the user. The user experience was enriched by using maps and navigation. Some of the key concepts of the Android platform were involved in developing this application, such as activity life cycle, services, intents, content providers, and connectivity management (offline and online).
Technologies: Apache HttpClient, Apache, MySQL, SQLite, XML, Eclipse, Trac, Subversion (SVN), Bash, Java, Ubuntu, Linux, Android
Technical Development Engineer
2010 - 2010
Ericsson-Marconi
- Developed firmware for a VoIP telephone gateway, specifically the part regarding the H.248 protocol.
- Provided second-level support for tickets related to the H.248 protocol.
Technologies: IBM Rational Rose, SUSE, Linux, IBM Rational ClearCase, CSH, C, C++, H.248
Software Developer and Linux SysAdmin
2008 - 2009
Telecom Italia S.p.a.
- Developed a public multimedia device based on open source technologies. Several challenges were resolved for this device, such as, remote management, peripherals administration, network interaction, and the portability on different operating systems.
- Developed a software development environment (SDK) and IDE based on Eclipse, for Web 2.0 applications and latest-generation mobile widgets. The project was contributed with an open source license giving birth to an international cooperative project.
- Installed, configured, and customized an integrated project management system for the internal activities of my team. The system consisted of a version control system SVN, a bug tracking system Bugzilla, and a content management system based on MediaWiki.
Technologies: Windows Mobile, Qt, Symbian, SQLite, MySQL, XML, CGI, Apache, Eclipse, MediaWiki, Bugzilla, Subversion (SVN), Bash, Java, C, C++, Linux OpenSuSe, Ubuntu, Linux, Android
Intern
2008 - 2008
Telecom Italia S.p.a.
- Analyzed and evaluated innovative indoor localization techniques and their hardware/software implementation in a ZigBee-based tracking system.
Technologies: MATLAB, C, C++
Experience
Shop Disney Parks
Contributed to the development of the first version of Shop Disney Parks. The app is an eCommerce application that allows customers to buy Disney's merchandise.
Samsung: Take Part 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1guqnGv7JEContributed to the development of one of the official Samsung apps for the 2012 London Olympics.
The Sun Dream Team
Contributed to the creation of the fantasy soccer app Dream Team from The Sun newspaper.
Skills
Tools
Android Studio, Gradle, Git, Subversion (SVN), Bitbucket, MATLAB, Jira, GitHub, IBM Rational ClearCase, IBM Rational Rose, Bugzilla, MediaWiki, Apache, Trac
Platforms
Android, Salesforce, Eclipse, Linux, Ubuntu, Symbian, Windows Mobile
Storage
SQLite, SUSE, MySQL
Languages
Java, XML, C++, C, CSH, Bash, Python
Libraries/APIs
Google Maps SDK, Apache HttpClient, Firebase Android SDK, RxJava, Facebook SDK
Paradigms
Agile Software Development, Scrum, Agile, Reactive Programming
Frameworks
Linux OpenSuSe, Qt, Django
Other
H.248, CGI
Education
2007 - 2008
Master of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering and Wireless
Politecnico di Torino - Turin, Italy
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia
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