About
Software engineer with close to two decades of experience in design, implementation, and maintenance of analytic, database, and web applications. Experienced technical lead in application development. Capable teacher, mentor, leader for developers and end users. Ability to act as an intermediary between system administrators, developers, and users. Proven record as a strong developer with a passion for data and continuous improvement.
Software Developer
Intrigued by the process of uncovering meaningful insights by analyzing data and translating this data into actionable and useful information. Collaborated with business teams in application redesign project and led design implementation project. Effective interpreter and presenter of data that is easily understandable for stakeholders that have different priorities and perspectives in order to facilitate better decision making.
- Website: https://bgalde-dev.github.io/
- City: Oceanside, CA, USA
- Phone: +1 (760) 696-8401
- Email: bgalde.dev@gmail.com
Interests and hobbies include science, reading, and ceramic sculpture.
Skills
Languages and APIs: Java (Servlets/Beans, JSP, multithreading, JDBC, Apache Struts, Hibernate),
Python (Pandas,Matplotlib), Perl, PL/SQL, HTML, XML, CSS (Bootstrap), JSON, JavaScript (D3, jQuery), CMS (Drupal, Joomla)
Tools and Application: AWS (RDS, EB, Route 53, EC2, S3), GitHub, Tableau, Excel, Word,
Application/Web servers (Apache/Tomcat, GlassFish),
source control tools (CVS, Subversion, Git), Unit testing (JUnit), Ant, Maven,
VS Code, Eclipse, operating system agnostic
Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
Resume
Summary
Benjamin Galde
I have worked in a diverse number of roles and domains over then past two decades. With the ability to understand and balance client process with developer code. Primarily a software engineer but also work in the capacity of software support engineer, project manager, and full stack developer, on an as-needed basis.
- San Diego, CA
- +1 (760) 696-8401
- bgalde.dev@gmail.com
- bgalde-dev.github.io
Education
Data Science and Visualization Certificate
2021
UCSD Extension San Diego, California
A 24-week intensive program focused on gaining technical programming skills in Excel, VBA, Python, R, JavaScript, SQL Databases, Tableau, Big Data, and Machine Learning.
Chemistry
1992 - 1995
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona
Professional Experience
Freelance Developer
2010 - Present
Build and implement software solutions for small businesses and individuals.
- Needs assessment for client applications.
- Project development from concept to implementation and maintenance.
- Developed CMS sites utilizing Drupal and Joomla.
- Backend systems development for service industry and real estate industry.
Dispatcher
2015 - Present
La Costa Limousine Carlsbad, California
Responsible for coordinating the activities of Chauffeurs through the use of radio and telephone communication to ensure that all scheduled and unscheduled runs are managed effectively and on time.
- Manage scheduled runs, unscheduled runs and schedule changes so that Chauffeurs arrive at their pick-up points on time.
- Created a semi-automated scheduling software to streamline Chauffeurs daily schedule with the trips for a given day
Distiller
2008 - 2010
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Denver, CO
- Develop and maintain barrel and batch information system.
- Modernize batch run system which increased efficiency of material use, distillation processes, storage, TTB reporting, bottling and sales.
- Distill, barrel, test and bottle fine whiskey.
Software Engineer
2005 - 2008
Infonow Corporation Denver, CO
- Developed and maintained applications to parse, analyze and report channel management information.
- Worked in both small and large teams utilizing agile methodologies.
- Utilized advanced Java features to maximize performance for matching algorithms and processing large data sets.
- Oracle database PL/SQL development, analysis, and optimization.
Software Developer
2000 - 2005
Colorado Community College System Denver, CO
Lead technical team and mentored developers in design, implementation, and maintenance of Java applications.
- Developed and maintained numerous applications utilized by students, faculty, and administration.
- Migrated legacy data and applications to Oracle based ERP system.
- Integrated web applications with legacy COBOL systems.
- Maintained web servers and applications for 16 community colleges and schools, serving over 150,000 users.
- Functioned as intermediary between system administrators, developers, and users.
Manufacturing Operator
1999 - 2000
Baxter Hemoglobin Therapeutics Boulder, CO
Maintained and operated computer controlled biochemical manufacturing process.
Engineering/Design
1997 - 1999
Nanomaterials Research Corporation Longmont, CO
Lead technical team and mentored developers in design, implementation, and maintenance of Java applications.
- Developed LabVIEW applications for data acquisition and control of manufacturing processes.
- Established database interface for precursor development, including batch solution mixtures, physical properties, cost analysis, and efficiency data.
- Assisted with engineering projects: project design, developed timelines and prepared parts lists.
- Patent 5,984,997 Combustion of emulsions: A method and process for producing fine powders
