Edgar Valcarcel SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Back-End Web, Sitecore

Summary

Software engineer with over 18 years of experience specializing in backend development using C# and .NET technologies. Key achievements include architecting microservices solutions and integrating third-party applications with enterprise systems. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and is in the process of completing an M.C.S. in Advanced Software Architecture. Proficient in a range of technologies, including SQL Server, Oracle, Azure, Sitecore, and front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experienced in Scrum, RUP, CMMI, ITIL methodologies, with a track record of improving performance and efficiency in software solutions, evidenced by increasing transaction throughput in one project from 20 to 200 per second.

Work Experience

Backend Engineer/Tech. Architect, OVERACTIVE

Duration: Mar 1, 2022 – Jul 30, 2022
Summary: As a Tech Architect at OVERACTIVE, led a team to design and develop a microservices architecture, integrating various components with functional requirements.
Responsibilities: Design of microservices architecture, selection and integration of technology stack, developing software implementation.
Technologies: Microservices

Senior Software Dev. Engineer/Principal, CSG INTERNATIONAL

Duration: Aug 12, 2019 – Jan 20, 2020
Summary: Integrated AT&T's third-party applications with CSGI technology to enhance billing and management reporting at CSG International.
Responsibilities: Integration of AT&T's third-party applications with CSGI technology.
Technologies: CSGI technology

Principal Engineer/Architect, KIN AND CARTA

Duration: Dec. 3, 2020 – Jan. 01, 2022
Summary: As Principal Engineer at KIN AND CARTA, designed architecture for various solutions and microservices, implemented software development life cycle.
Responsibilities: Designing software architecture, implementing agile methodologies, and integrating with dev ops.
Technologies: Agile methodologies, DevOps

Software Engineer/Tech Lead, CH2 Solutions

Duration: Oct. 3, 2022 – Jul 31, 2023
Summary: Advised on microservice architecture for cloud platforms and services while serving as a Principal Architect Engineer at CH2 Solutions.
Responsibilities: Designing Microservice architecture for cloud platforms and services.
Technologies: Cloud platforms, Microservices

Software Engineer Contractor/Architect, ABIE INC

Duration: Jul 21, 2017 – Mar 2, 2018
Summary: At ABIE INC, worked on backend and frontend improvements on Sitecore & Sitefinity for an offshore cruise itinerary system.
Responsibilities: Development of backend and frontend improvements on Sitecore & Sitefinity platforms.
Technologies: Sitecore, Sitefinity

Senior Software Engineer, PUBLICIS GROUP PRODIGIOUS

Duration: Jun 16, 2015 – Feb 3, 2016
Summary: Developed enhancements for UI and backend targeting elderly users on pharmaceutical websites created with Sitecore and Sitefinity at PUBLICIS GROUP PRODIGIOUS.
Responsibilities: Improvement of UI and backend for pharmaceutical websites.
Technologies: Sitecore, Sitefinity

Senior Dev. Engineer Lead, INGENIERIA Y DISEÑO INF.

Duration: Jan 6, 2014 – Mar 15, 2015
Summary: Developed user-friendly applications for retail invoicing leading to an increased client base at INGENIERIA Y DISEÑO INF.
Responsibilities: Development of applications for retail invoicing.
Technologies: Retail invoicing applications

Development Engineer, Ssr Lead, INTERGRUPO

Duration: Feb 27, 2013 - Jan 12, 2014
Summary: Participated in the integration of a comprehensive application for the AMERICA MOVIL group, creating and exposing Webservices at INTERGRUPO.
Responsibilities: Integration of applications, creation of Webservices.
Technologies: Webservices

Software Dev. Engineer Lead, F&M TECHNOLOGY

Duration: Dec. 10, 2010 – Mar 29, 2012
Summary: Developed an application to calculate operation and land transfer costs in construction areas at F&M TECHNOLOGY.
Responsibilities: Developed an application for optimization of fleet, routes, and billing.
Technologies: Application development for construction optimization

Software Designer, CTO, FREELANCER

Duration: Jul. 2002 – Jan. 2010
Summary:

Developed applications on
NET for a Private Investment Fund as a freelancer, including POS software for the retail market

Responsibilities: Development of .NET applications, primarily POS software for retail.
Technologies: .NET, ASP .NET web FORMS, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL

Programmer Analyst, GRUPO A.S.D.

Duration: Sep 2001 - Jun 2002
Summary:

Developed a finance audit application for bank staffing at GRUPO A
S
D
, including a credit score application on Visual
NET

Responsibilities: Development of finance audit application.
Technologies: Visual .NET

Development Engineer, SYAC

Duration: Jan. 1999 – Aug. 2001
Summary: Engaged in the analysis, design, and development of finance applications for the General Budget Department at SYAC.
Responsibilities: Finance application development and maintenance.
Technologies: Visual Fox 6.0, SQL, Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree on Computer Science
Universidad Autónoma de Colombia
1995-1998
M.C.S. in Advanced Software Architecture
Universidad tecnológica (in progress)
2023-2024

Certification

ITIL 4 Foundations
Certified by Axelos Limited
Dic 2019
Sitecore Developer Certification
Jul 2015