Nicolas Nimis, Developer in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Nicolas Nimis

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.

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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

Location

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

2020 - PRESENT

CTO

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
2018 - 2020

Software Engineer

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
2018 - 2018

Software Engineer

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
2017 - 2018

Software Engineer

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
2013 - 2018

Core Software Developer

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
2012 - 2013

Software Developer

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#
2010 - 2012

.NET Architect

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#
2007 - 2010

IT Consultant

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.com
WordPress 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.com
Full-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.com
WordPress 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.com
Full-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.com
Designed 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