Rodrigo Fabricio Tobar

6061 N. Falls Circle Dr. Apt #210

Lauderhill, FL 33319
954.444.4404
rtd20c65@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Bilingual Application Developer with 9 years of in-depth
experience developing quality Web and Desktop Applications.
Skilled in a variety of languages and platforms. Demonstrated
technical and organizational leadership, design, innovation,
and planning. Widespread experience and knowledge in the Money
Transfer business. Skilled at evaluating and generating
solutions. Excellent interpersonal skills. Work well in teams
and goal oriented problem solver.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Databases:
ORACLES, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
Programming Languages:
SQL, PL / SQL, SQL * Plus
Operating Systems:
Window NT, Unix
Software Applications:
Access, MS PowerPoint, Corel Draw, Excel and MS Word
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Western Union, Sunrise, FL
2006 - Current
Leader in global payment services.
Senior Application Developer
Responsible for designing, coding and managing the development of
mid-large size systems. Completion of Flash, which reduced the
time of creating a transaction by 50% and helped eliminate legacy
system.
* Develop new software, from designing to coding in multiple
programming technologies.
* Manage business requirements, assist with project plans and
time estimates ensuring on-time and under-budget delivery of a
variety of systems.
* Provide support to legacy applications by designing new
interfaces and coordinating the use of appropriate tools.
* Integrate and customize 3rd party software for current
web-based application.
* Conduct ongoing maintenance and enhancements for our Vigonet
and payors-related applications.
* Perform browser tests, stress tests and other testing, as well
as documenting new procedures.
* Serve as Vigonet security administrator and ScrumMaster.
Vigo Remittance Corporation, Sunrise, FL
2001 - 2006
A leader in the money transfer business which provides affordable
and efficient money transfer.
Application Developer
2004 - 2006
Responsible for coding and testing new features for the company
systems, as well as conducting an ongoing support. Number of
Vigonet agents switched, 2000.
* Developed and designed new software
* Gathered business requirements and time estimates for variety
of systems.
* Provided support to legacy applications
* Developed enhancements for our in-house and partners'
applications.
* Ensured quality assurance was performed
* Documented new systems and procedures.
Bilingual Technical Support Specialist
2001 - 2004
Provided support for all the network agents and developed
ticketing system which reduced the average time for completion
of customer calls by 40%.
* Supported Agents and Sales Representatives with our Point of
Sale.
* Led the development and implementation of a web-based
Ticketing System, increasing efficiency by 50%.
* Completed documentation and planned internal requirements
gathering process for VIGONET project.
* Performed debugging and testing for new software.
* Worked with networking, operations and other development groups
to provide support for daily operations.
Portland State University, Portland, OR
2000 - 2001
A center of opportunity for nearly 28,000 undergraduate and
graduate students.
Web Developer
Developed and maintained a web-based registration tool for the
Engineering and Technology Management Department.
* Designed and developed an online admissions application for
new students applying for the Engineering & Technology Management
program.
* Formed a development team and led project for 12 months.
Infografica, Quito, Ecuador
1998 - 1999
Director of Technical Services
* Oversaw computer technical support for internal and external
customers.
* Coordinated and managed technical seminars for potential
external clients.
Universidad Catolica Del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador
1995 - 1998
Computer Support Technician
* Provided PC / Desktop support, troubleshooting and maintenance
at the computer lab.
* Prepared and taught computer courses for students and faculty
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Master in Business Administration (MBA) with Concentration on
Entrepreneurship, Graduation 2011
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Master of Science (MS) in Engineering and Technology Management,
2001
Emphasis in Technology Development, Management and Analysis
Portland State University, Portland, OR
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering, 1999
6 year Computer Engineering Program (equivalent to the US
Computer Science Program) to become Certifed Software & Computer
Engineer in Ecuador
Pontifica Universidad Catolica Del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador
ScrumMaster Certification, 2006