James Ortiz

Jacksonville, Florida ยท jamesaortiz75@gmail.com

Hello and Welcome! My name is James, I am a Computer Science graduate from Florida State University (FSU). My interests are in Enterprise Web-Applications, Distributed Systems, and Data Engineering. I currently work as a Software Engineer for a multinational IT consulting company, and also enjoy keeping up with the latest trends as a technologist. The purpose of this website is to give a general overview into my work history, projects, and skills in software development.

Experience

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Full-Stack Software Engineer with a focus on Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) and Web-Development with MongoDB, Express, Angular, and Node.js.

August 2021 - Present

Systems Engineer Virtual Intern

Open Learning Exchange

Currently working on maintaining repositories on GitHub for Mobile Applications that run on Android devices. OLE as a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide access to educational services to needy children around the world.

January 2020 - August 2020

IT Support Specialist / Webmaster

St. Johns Grammar School

Helped assist in maintaining a school's website using best practices with HTML5/CSS3 and JavaScript. Provided thorough technical support to staff members as well as teacher managing over 50 computers and equipment.

August 2017 - May 2019

Data Entry Specialist

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Helped improve a department's quota for registering students by more than 50%. Provided bilingual assistance for international students and staff, and helped with querying and database management using MySQL.

September 2012 - August 2015

Education

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science
Computer Science - Systems Development and Software Engineering
Minor in Mathematics

GPA: 3.65

May 2017 - May 2021

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Associates of Arts
General Studies - Mathematics
Graduated with High Honors

GPA: 3.93

August 2012 - May 2015

Programming Skills

Web Programming Languages & Tools
Systems and Enterprise Programming Languages
  • C (Advanced)
  • C++ (Advanced)
  • Java (Advanced)
  • Python (Intermediate)
  • Kotlin (Intermediate)
  • SQL (Intermediate)
Frameworks
  • Qt
  • Spring
  • Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE)
Databases
  • MySQL
  • Oracle SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • MariaDB
  • Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
Software Development Tools & Interactive Desktop Environments
  • Visual Studio
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Intellij
  • CLion
  • Eclipse
  • Valgrind
  • JUnit
  • Maven
Workflow
  • SOLID Software Design
  • C++ and Java JVM Memory Management & Debugging (Google Test, JUnit)
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Large-scale Agile Development & Remote Scrum Iterations

Certifications

Below, you will find multiple certifications I have completed or are in process of obtaining. If the certification is labeled as completed, I have also placed the official credentials for that specific certification for people to see.

Java Programming - Oracle
  • Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 11 Programmer (OCPJP) (In Progress)
Cloud Computing - Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (In Progress)
MEAN Stack Web Development & Java Development - Tata Consultancy Services
  • TCS XPlore Initial Learning Program (Completed - Credentals)
Web Development - freeCodeCamp
  • JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures (Completed - Credentials)
  • Responsive Web Design (Completed - Credentials)
Data Science (Big-Data) - Cognitive Class (IBM)
Data Science & Python - DataQuest.io
  • Python for Data Science: Fundamentals Part I Course (Completed - Credentials)
  • Python for Data Science: Intermediate Course (Completed - Credentials)
  • Pandas and NumPy Fundamentals Course (Completed - Credentials)
  • Exploratory Data Visualization Course (Completed - Credentials)
  • Elements of the Command Line Course (Completed - Credentials)
  • Text Processing in the Command Line Course (Completed - Credentials)
  • Python for Data Science: Fundamentals Part II Course (Completed - Credentials)
  • Python Basics for Data Analysis Path (Completed - Credentials)
  • Data Visualization Fundamentals Course (Completed - Credentials)