Rafael Vargas

Rafael Vargas

Software Development Enginner at Arion Grupo

Sevilla Area, Spain

Current
  • Software Development Enginner at Arion Grupo
Past
  • Technical Writer at Inated
  • Software Development Engineer at Bessersys
  • Software Development Engineer at (Freelance) (Self-employed)
  • Junior Developer at Arion Consultores
  • Radio presenter at Radio Lebrija S.C.A.
  • Waiter at Bar Avenida Andalucia
Education
  • Universidad de Sevilla
  • Staffordshire University
  • Bajo Guadalquivir Institute
  • IES Virgen del Castillo
  • System Centros de Formación
Connections
64 connections
Industry
Computer Software
Websites

Rafael Vargas’s Summary

Application Developer and Project Manager in a wide variety of business applications. Particularly interested in make a successful career with a large and innovative company, but also in maintaining software projects.

Rafael Vargas’s Specialties:

.NET Framework programming.
Leadership.
Negotiation skills.
Problem solving.
Customer support.


Rafael Vargas’s Experience

  • Software Development Enginner

    Arion Grupo

    (Computer Software industry)

    March 2009Present (5 months)

  • Mentored Student

    Google Summer of Code

    (Public Company; GOOG; Internet industry)

    May 2008September 2008 (5 months)

    Development of USB support in Minix3 operating system.

  • Summer Software Development Engineer Intern at Fidetia

    Fidetia

    (Computer Software industry)

    July 2007May 2008 (11 months)

  • Software Development Engineer Intern

    CSIC, Spanish National Research Council

    (Public Company; 1-10 employees; Research industry)

    November 2006April 2007 (6 months)

    Software Development Engineer doing some Web Development with ASP.NET for EBD (Doñana's Biologic Station).
    Chores: navigation, usability, design, css, mashup, extensibility.

    P.S: Contract through Fidetia.

  • Technical Writer

    Inated

    (Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; E-Learning industry)

    December 2006February 2007 (3 months)

    Writer of a technical book of Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition. It was especially designed for people without too much knowledge about coding or software development.

  • Software Development Engineer

    Bessersys

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)

    October 2006January 2007 (4 months)

    Software developer for little one-person projects such as a Golf yard manager, Cheque printer, etc... using .NET Framework 2.0, Compact Framework or Visual Basic 6.0

  • Software Development Engineer

    (Freelance) (Self-employed)

    (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)

    July 2006November 2006 (5 months)

    Software Developer building application for a hairshop franchise. It included negociation, requests, training of the employees of the company, support, etc.

  • Junior Developer

    Arion Consultores

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)

    February 2006March 2006 (2 months)

    Software Developer coding some UI Automation for an ERP with Windows Forms 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005.

  • Radio presenter

    Radio Lebrija S.C.A.

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Services industry)

    November 2000September 2004 (3 years 11 months)

    Radio presenter as well as sound recording technical, I also was press reporter.

  • Waiter

    Bar Avenida Andalucia

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Food & Beverages industry)

    September 2003September 2003 (1 month)

    Waiter in a Restaurant, during September 2003 and 2004.


Rafael Vargas’s Education

  • Universidad de Sevilla

    Computing 20042010 (expected)

    Graduated with Honors in Computer Fundamentals, Computer Structures, etc...
    Promoter of .NET Technology among students.

    Activities and Societies:
    IEEEsb, DotNetClub, AsCII, Sugus, Associations Management List
  • Staffordshire University

    English advanced course 20042004

  • Bajo Guadalquivir Institute

    Advanced mathematics course 20032004

    Activities and Societies:
    Learn advanced mathematics concepts and solve difficult problems using symbolic calculus software.
  • IES Virgen del Castillo

    High school , 20022004

    Probably the best ever student in years at that highschool.

    Activities and Societies:
    Technical advisor for computer lab.
  • System Centros de Formación

    Visual Basic 6.0 20002000


Additional Information

Rafael Vargas’s Websites:

Rafael Vargas’s Interests:

.net framework, data structures, algorithms, supercomputing, quantum computing, unconventional computing, mobile computing, open source, brain teasers, logic games, puzzles, rock music, business administration, microISV, business of software, marketing

Rafael Vargas’s Honors:

* Computer Eng School, Univ of Seville, Distinguished Student (Sept. 2007)
* Third prize in Software Design category in Imagine Cup 2007 Spain. (Apr 2007)
* Microsoft Student Partner awards. (Mar 2007)
* A+ calification with honors in spanish bachillerato (average marks of 9.78 out of 10).


Rafael Vargas’s Contact Settings

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