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Hire NicolasNicolas Nimis
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Toptal Member Since
April 8, 2013
Nicolas has over eight years of experience in Microsoft technologies and open-source solutions (such as LAMP stack, WordPress, OpenCart, and Moodle). He enjoys learning new technologies and has developed his software skills primarily by doing research on his own. As a systems engineer, he has vast knowledge of many technologies, such as PHP, HTML+CSS, JS, and jQuery. He is used to keep fluid and friendly communication.
Portfolio
Leadsruptive
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache, MySQL, PHP
Competition Policy International (Contract)
Linux, MySQL, WordPress, PHP, Stripe
Bitsy Advisor (via Toptal)
Linux, MySQL, Stripe, PHP
Experience
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
WordPress, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP, .NET
The most amazing...
...software I've written is an API to query OLAP cubes using SQL server analysis services and dynamically generate appropriate reports.
Work Experience
CTO
2020 - PRESENT
Leadsruptive
- Designed a product roadmap's top-level strategy from the initial sketch up to the final deployment and ongoing maintenance.
- Managed the IT growth roadmap. Deployed and maintained the Infrastructure.
- Coached and mentored talents, and owned team management and leadership.
- Managed the IT development process and handled DevOps management.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache, MySQL, PHP
Software Engineer
2018 - 2020
Competition Policy International (Contract)
- Migrated the base platform from Ubuntu 12: Upgraded the base OS version, web server, MySQL engine, and PHP.
- Improved overall website performance and stability.
- Implemented subscription plan payments by using Stripe.
- Implemented an IP authentication system to grant access to premium content.
- Handled DevOps management, server sizing, and monitoring.
Technologies: Linux, MySQL, WordPress, PHP, Stripe
Software Engineer
2018 - 2018
Bitsy Advisor (via Toptal)
- Implemented a registration system for new customers, and online contract signing function for new subscribers, and Stripe for processing subscription payments.
- Handled DevOps management and initial deployment.
- Worked on changes on the existing WordPress site.
- Implemented an online calculator for estimate costs and revenues on different investor options.
Technologies: Linux, MySQL, Stripe, PHP
Software Engineer
2017 - 2018
MRO Insider (via Toptal)
- Developed a platform for matching pilot RFQs with aviation facilities based on their location and capabilities.
- Worked on a mobile App. for on-demand service requests.
- Handled DevOps management and server maintenance.
- Implemented a WordPress site for news.
- Worked on the institutional website maintenance.
Technologies: jQuery, Linux, MySQL, PHP
Core Software Developer
2013 - 2018
Technology for Solutions
- Created a new module for push notifications for client subscribers.
- Created new analytic reports for client communities.
- Created connectors to integrate and exploit data from various social networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+).
- Created a new sales module to track online sales and purchases, integrating with different gateways (PayPal, PayU, etc.).
Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, OpenCms, .NET, Java
Software Developer
2012 - 2013
INgrooves (via BVision)
- Led an API refactoring project.
- Designed the architecture for new APIs to query OLAP services (SSAS).
- Developed UIs in Adobe Flex with MATE.
- Created an OLAP cube for generating dynamic reports.
- Supported a client console using Flex and C# .NET.
Technologies: Adobe Flex, Flash ActionScript, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, C#
.NET Architect
2010 - 2012
Impronta IT
- Created a content publisher to observe multiple sources and publish to multiple portals.
- Designed an architecture of SharePoint portals to combine data from different organizations.
- Designed and developed architecture for a Silverlight application with GIS components.
- Created an architecture to monitor and control WPF desktop applications.
- Designed social networks using a PHP and Elgg framework.
Technologies: SharePoint, PHP, MS Silverlight, Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), C#
IT Consultant
2007 - 2010
Technology for Solutions
- Developed software for several projects.
- Developed and designed BPMs using Ultimus BPM Suite.
- Worked in project management, IT consulting, and QA.
Technologies: OpenCms, Java, PHP, C#
Experience
UCapture.com Website
http://www.ucapture.comWordPress full-stack development and design. Custom plugin development and integration. Redesign for mobile devices.
CPI Website
https://www.competitionpolicyinternational.com/WordPress implementation, OS migration, and base software upgrade. DevOps support and consultancy services: WordPress optimization, Varnish and CDN configuration, security, and system health audits. Full-stack development and software maintenance.
CodeScience Website
https://www.codescience.comFull-stack development and design on a Craft instance (Twig, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, and jQuery). Wireframe to web code translation.
WendyPerrin.com Website
https://www.wendyperrin.comWordPress full-stack development and design. Custom plugin development and integration. Hosting services management and IT consulting.
PYMNTS.com Website
https://www.pymnts.com/DevOps support and consultancy services—WordPress optimization, Varnish and CDN configuration, security, and system health audits.
Bitsy Advisor Accounts Portal
https://bitsyadvisor.com/Full-stack development of a registration portal: a responsive HTML5 app. Integrated with WordPress accounts and Stripe for managing payments. Processes contracts and signatures depending on pre-selected plans.
MRO Insider Website
https://mroinsider.comFull-stack development and design. System maintenance and hosting management.
Website for Dulcehogar-bh
https://www.dulcehogar-bh.com/Development of an eCommerce website for Dulce Hogar Bed & Home, using an OpenCart instance. Support for Google Analytics and hosting on the site. Basic DevOps management and continuous support on development and improvements.
Website for Ieshiva Anoji
https://www.ieshivaanoji.comDesigned and implemented a website for a Ieshiva (Jewish Learning Center) using a WordPress instance. Supported Google Analytics and hosting on the site.
Website for Pidogancho
Development and implementation of an eCommerce website for Pidogancho (a kids clothes brand), by using an OpenCart instance. Support for Google Analytics and hosting on the site.
Labeltraxx.com Website
WordPress full-stack development and design. Custom plugin development and integration.
Website for Foryou/Audaz
http://foryoumoda.com.ar/Website for Foryou/Audaz, a local clothing company. Support for Google Analytics and hosting.
WordPress - Windows Azure Integration
Integrated WordPress users, groups, and custom post types with Microsoft Azure cloud data.
Skills
Languages
JavaScript, SQL, HTML, C#, CSS, PHP, Java, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), Flash ActionScript, MDX
Frameworks
.NET, Laravel, CakePHP, Windows Communication Framework (WCF), CodeIgniter, Bootstrap, Adobe Flex, ASP.NET MVC
Libraries/APIs
jQuery UI, jQuery, jQuery Plugins, REST APIs, Stripe, PHPLIB
Tools
Microsoft Visual Studio, Subversion (SVN), Eclipse IDE, GitHub, MS Silverlight, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Git, Apache, Cordova Plugins, Bitbucket, Zend Studio
Paradigms
Object-oriented Programming (OOP), OLAP, REST, Functional Programming, Logic Programming, Event-driven Programming
Platforms
Amazon Web Services (AWS), WordPress, OpenCms, NetBeans, LAMP, OpenCart, Linux, Windows Server, Apache2, Firebase, CentOS, SharePoint, Unix, Oracle
Storage
Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
Other
Full-stack, WebSockets, Ultimus BPM, Cordova, Push Notifications, APIs
Education
2006 - 2014
Engineering Degree in Systems Engineering
National Technologic University - Buenos Aires (UTN FRBA) - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Certifications
MAY 2013 - PRESENT
Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 4, Windows® Applications
Microsoft
MAY 2013 - PRESENT
Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 4, Service Communication Applications
Microsoft
MAY 2013 - PRESENT
Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 4, Data Access
Microsoft
MAY 2013 - PRESENT
Microsoft® Certified Professional Developer: Windows® Developer 4
Microsoft
APRIL 2013 - PRESENT
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications
Microsoft
APRIL 2013 - PRESENT
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Developer 3.5
Microsoft