Software Engineer
2013 - PRESENTThomas Cook, Ltd.- Migrated a desktop web application to a full responsive platform compatible with all modern devices, increasing web traffic.
- Further developed and centralized the site to become compatible across multiple regions and languages.
- Created dynamic SEO landing pages from scratch.
- Created a REST API to collect data from partner companies.
- Created a mapper to standardize incoming data, ensuring data integrity and easing data management.
Technologies: Node JS, Backbone, Angular, MongoDB, HTML5, CSS3Software Engineer
2012 - 2013Meganexus, Ltd.- Used Lucene to create a full-text search library that increased the search functionality of our application by 40%.
- Created a new, token authentication-based security mechanism to manage user authorization and permissions.
- Designed and implemented web services for use across different types of devices.
- Created reusable front-end templates for use across a website.
- Designed and implemented the data model being used in a security-critical website.
Technologies: Java, Spring MVC, Spring Roo, Spring AOP, Hibernate, MySQL, MavenWeb Developer and Technical Lead
2007 - 2011Software AG- Created the website for Madrid City Tours, built from scratch using Liferay Content Management.
- Migrated the website of our client ALSA to a new platform built with Vignette. The increased functionality and user friendliness increased online sales by 15%.
- Created checkout process that integrates several payment methods such as PayPal and Visa.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of the quality of coding across the team.
- Managed a team with 6+ people.
Technologies: Java, Spring, Hibernate, Ibatis, HTML, CSS, Vignette, Liferay, Portlets, MavenWeb Developer
2006 - 2007Izertis- Created a platform for tracking and managing registrations to courses for a nationwide training and development company.
- Managed configuration of application servers.
- Implemented business tests for integration of services and processes prior to the system going live.
- Developed an HR system for requesting and tracking employees' annual leave and sickness.
- Used Acegi to ensure data integrity and security of the above system.
Technologies: Java, Spring, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Ibatis, Tomcat, Oracle, AcegiWeb Developer
2006 - 2006Seresco- Developed and maintained web applications within, for example, accounts, payroll and purchasing.
- Deployment of web applications in several environments.
- Created junit test for the different functionality of the website.
Technologies: Java, Struts, JDBC, Oracle, HTML, CSS
Ruben Garcia Lopez
Software Developer in London, United Kingdom
Member since June 11, 2014
Ruben is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience developing successful websites for multinational companies. He specializes in OO design and functional programming. With first-class analytical, design, and problem-solving skills, he always delivering projects on time while maintaining the highest-quality standards.
Ruben is now available for hire
Portfolio
- Thomas Cook, Ltd.Node JS, Backbone, Angular, MongoDB, HTML5, CSS3
- Meganexus, Ltd.Java, Spring MVC, Spring Roo, Spring AOP, Hibernate, MySQL, Maven
- Software AGJava, Spring, Hibernate, Ibatis, HTML, CSS, Vignette, Liferay, Portlets, Maven
Experience
- Java, 8 years
- Agile Software Development, 4 years
- JavaScript, 4 years
- Git, 3 years
- Node.js, 2 years
- AngularJS, 2 years
- Backbone.js, 1 year
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
Mac OS, Linux, Atom, Sublime, Git
The most amazing...
...thing I've coded was a real-time platform to handle large amounts of data efficiently, meaning the company saved time and significantly lower operational costs.
Employment
Experience
- Calories Tracker (Development)https://github.com/rugarcialopez/node-angular-app
This is an application for tracking the input of calories. Technologies: Node JS, Angular, MongoDB
Skills
Languages
Java, SQL, HTML5, JavaScript, Sass, Pascal, CSS3Frameworks
Spring MVC, Spring, AngularJSTools
Git, Gulp.js, Grunt, Spring Roo, MavenPlatforms
MacOS, Oracle, LinuxLibraries/APIs
Handlebars, jQuery, Node.js, Backbone.js, JacksonParadigms
REST, Scrum, Functional Programming, Agile Software DevelopmentStorage
MongoDB, MySQL
Education
- Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science1998 - 2005Oviedo University - Oviedo
