Rick Lewis
La Brea,Trinidad & Tobago
Summary
Results-driven Software Developer specializing in full-stack development and database management. Experienced in designing and implementing custom software solutions that enhance system performance and streamline operational workflows. Proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks, with a strong capacity to adapt to new technologies. Committed to effective collaboration and timely project delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Developer & IT Technical Officer
Americas Marketing Company Limited
Penal
06.2018 - Current
- Performs monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all company servers, POS terminals, printers, scanners, DVRs and computer systems.
- Maintained, upgraded, and implemented new modules for custom POS software, enhancing accounting, wholesale, warehouse management, internal banking, coupon and rewards management, cheque printing, and integrations with cloud-based accounting and international suppliers’ EDI and XML data feeds.
- Designed and developed a fingerprint scanning solution, integrated into Gym Assistant software to enhance the existing access control system for entry of employees and gym members into the company’s gym.
- Designed, built, and deployed custom e-commerce website with payment gateway integration, facilitating online payments.
- Designed and developed a Catalogue Maker, integrated into the e-Commerce website data sources, to generate PDF product catalogues.
- Configured and tested GPS server and modules for vehicle fleet tracking.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with existing GPS installations.
- Camera Systems – Post-Installation Testing, Configuration, Diagnosis and Troubleshooting.
- Prepared Excel sheets with a combination of Excel formulas and VBA
- Tracking of goods delivered on construction projects and contracts.
- Assisted in the preparation of Pre-qualification & Tender Documents.
- Assisted with Accounts reporting and internal audits.
- Assisted with international procurement and shipment document preparation.
- Americas Marketing Company Limited, Penal.
Software Developer
Freelance Software Development
01.2017 - Current
- Designed and developed software to meet client specifications.
- Developed Light Point of Sale software using SQLite and Firebird databases in a WinForms desktop application.
- Invoice management Software – Intranet-based, PHP/MYSQL + HTML/CSS/JS
- Designed and developed companion Android app for POS to enable stock checking and item management.
- Utilized Java, sockets, and REST API to improve software functionality and integration.
Computer Programmer Assistant (OJT)
Americas Marketing Company Limited
Penal
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Independent Development: Designed and developed a fully custom Point-of-Sale solution tailored specifically to the company’s workflows and business processes.
- Web Design: Designed and developed frontend and backend of the website and web catalog for the hardware using PHP. Integrated into Point-of-Sale for live price information.
- Americas Marketing Company Limited, Penal.
General Assistant
Yufe’s
San Fernando
03.2016 - 05.2016
Computer Lab Attendant (Part-time)
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine
09.2014 - 05.2015
- University of the West Indies, St. Augustine.
Intern, I.C.T. Department
Industrial Plant Services Limited
Point Lisas
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Teamwork & Application Development: With the supervision of the I.C.T. Technicians, designed and developed the Network Layout Management System, a Database Server/Client application.
- Visually keeps track of the locations and assignments of computers, printers, laptops and all other ICT assets managed by the company.
- Streamlined the process of relocating devices by implementing a drag-and-drop system.
- Analysis & Troubleshooting: Participated in the troubleshooting and resolution of help desk requests over the phone and using Microsoft Windows Remote Assistance.
- Documentation & Editing: Updated a subset of the company’s instructional materials for usage of the Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One software.
- Languages: Java, SQL Server
- Industrial Plant Services Limited, Point Lisas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of the West Indies
St. Augustine06.2015
CAPE - 3 Subjects (Unit I & II Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Fyzabad Anglican Secondary School
Fyzabad01.2011
CSEC - 7 Subjects
Fyzabad Anglican Secondary School
Fyzabad01.2009
GCE - Advanced Subsidiary Mathematics
Fyzabad Anglican Secondary School
Fyzabad01.2009
Skills
- Full-Stack Development
- PHP
- MySQL
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- NET Framework
- Sockets
- Object Oriented Programming
- C#
- Java
- Intranet Application Programming
- Reports
- Dashboard
- Data Pipelining
- Database design
- Oracle
- SQL Server
- Firebird
- Windows
- Linux
- GUI
- Console-only
- Visual Basic for Applications
- Excel VBA
- Mobile Application Development
- Android
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Outlook
- Visio
- Image Editing
- GIMP
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Database management
- E-commerce integration
- Systems troubleshooting
- Network configuration
- Inventory management
Certification
- International Association of Safety Professionals, Certificate, Incident Investigation, 2022
- UWI Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business, Certificate, Inventory Management, 2018
References
Available upon request.
Highlights And Relevant Skills
- Full-Stack Development | PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS/JS
- Desktop / Server-Client Application Development (.NET Framework, Sockets)
- Object Oriented Programming | C#, Java.
- Intranet Application Programming | Reports, Dashboard, Data Pipelining.
- Database Design & Development | Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Firebird.
- Experienced with Windows and Linux environments, GUI and Console-only.
- Visual Basic for Applications (Excel VBA)
- Mobile Application Development (Android)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio)
- Image Editing (Intermediate GIMP & Basic Photoshop & Illustrator skills)
Activities
- Chess
- Art and Story-Writing
Timeline
Software Developer & IT Technical Officer
Americas Marketing Company Limited
06.2018 - Current
Software Developer
Freelance Software Development
01.2017 - Current
Computer Programmer Assistant (OJT)
Americas Marketing Company Limited
06.2016 - 06.2018
General Assistant
Yufe’s
03.2016 - 05.2016
Computer Lab Attendant (Part-time)
University of the West Indies
09.2014 - 05.2015
Intern, I.C.T. Department
Industrial Plant Services Limited
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of the West Indies
CAPE - 3 Subjects (Unit I & II Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Fyzabad Anglican Secondary School
CSEC - 7 Subjects
Fyzabad Anglican Secondary School
GCE - Advanced Subsidiary Mathematics
Fyzabad Anglican Secondary School