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Italo Osorio

Seasoned IT Leader with 25+ Years of Global Experience

Highly accomplished IT professional with over 25 years of expertise in systems analysis, design, development, and management of sophisticated enterprise systems. Proven experience loading and leveraging advanced Java technologies, database modeling, and agile methodologies to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions that align with strategic organizational objectives.

Technical and Leadership Expertise

  • Strategic IT Vision and Alignment: Ability to align IT strategies with organizational goals, translating business requirements into technical solutions that drive growth and efficiency.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Adept at leading diverse, global teams, mentoring developers, and fostering collaboration to achieve project success.
  • Strategic IT Governance: Experienced in defining IT policies and serving on administrative committees, including Software Oversight and Security Committees, to enhance corporate operations and compliance.
  • Project and Program Management: Expertise in defining project scopes, timelines, and deliverables while managing risks and dependencies to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Full-stack development: Proficient in overseeing the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Proficient in Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD): Specializes in architecting decoupled, modular systems to ensure flexibility and scalability.

Global Impact and Multicultural Experience

  • 13 Years Working for Academic Institutions around the globe: Experience with the needs and demands of the academic institutions’ operations and structures for Student Information Systems.
  • 12 Years with a Worldwide Organization: Spearheaded the development and implementation of enterprise systems, providing robust data processing solutions for entities across multiple continents.
  • International Process Implementation: Traveled across multiple continents to coordinate, implement, and optimize critical business processes.
  • Multicultural Proficiency: Thrived in diverse cultural environments, with 17 years in North America, 7 years in South Asia, and roots in South America, enabling effective collaboration in global settings.

Specialized System Development

  • Core Competencies: Deep expertise in designing and developing Student Information Systems, Accounting Systems, Global Data Collection Systems, and Event Management Systems, delivering tailored solutions for complex organizational needs.
  • Innovative Problem-Solving: Combines technical proficiency with a strong foundation in accounting and educational administration to create innovative, business-aligned IT solutions.

Applied Methodologies

  • Agile Development, Rapid Application Development (RAD), Extreme Programming (XP), Feature-Driven Development (FDD), Object Oriented Analysis, Minimalist.
  • Re-structuring before development. Innovation and creativity are always the goal. “If it does not work on paper, do not make it into a computer system.” (io)

Expertise

  • Systems Analysis & Design: Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), Decoupled Systems, 3-Tier Architecture.
  • Software Development: Java (JSP, Servlets, Spring), JavaScript, PHP, C, Python.
  • Database Technologies: Administrator-level experience on SQL Server, Oracle 8i/9i, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. Object Rational Mapping technologies. Database modeling and structuring. Advanced SQL query writing. Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Functions. Data manipulation and Transformation. Database performance tuning and optimization. Transaction Management and Data Integrity.
  • Frameworks & Tools: Spring Framework, SilkBuilder (silkbuilder.com), Jasper Server/Reports, Bootstrap.
  • Web Technologies: HTML, JSON, XML, XSL, CSS, jQuery, RESTful Web Services. Apache 2, Tomcat 8/9/10.
  • Server Management: Linux servers (since 1999). Microsoft Servers. Cloud services like AWS. Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading servers. Experience as a bash scripting coder.
  • The Internet of Things (IoT): Microcontroller implementation. Assembling, developing, and deploying embedded systems using Arduino and Raspberry Pi. 
  • Additional Skills: Network Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, IT Policy Development, Teaching IT, Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator), CMS (WordPress, Typo3, Joomla).

Cybersecurity

  • Proficient in secure coding practices to prevent common vulnerabilities, such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten (e.g., SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), broken authentication).
  • Skilled in performing risk assessments to prioritize vulnerabilities and align security measures with business objectives.
  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and their implications for software and database development.
  • Expertise in implementing data masking, anonymization, and pseudonymization to protect sensitive data in development, testing, and production environments.

Professional Experience

OopsClick LLC (oopsclick.com)
– Manager/Owner
– 2015 – Present

Provides consultation and software development using Java, Spring Framework, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap. These applications use a custom-built development framework called SilkBuilder (silkbuider.com).

Projects:

  • SWAU Fossil Museum. Application cataloging 47 thousand fossil specimens. Manages images, quarry locations, 360 view, and 3D views. (fossil.swau.edu)
  • SilkBuilder. A Java-based web development framework initially built for internal enterprise projects is being publicly offered. The framework is designed to provide agile enterprise development. (silkbuilder.com)

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (adventist.org)
– Enterprise Systems Architect
– 2012 – Present

Conceptualization, modeling, development, and implementation of multiple global systems using Java, Spring Framework, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap. These applications use a custom-built development framework called SilkBuilder (silkbuider.com).

Projects:

  • Global Data Collection System. Collects, cumulates, and manages data from global entities. All data gets centralized in the organization’s headquarters for statistical analysis.
  • VividFaith Project. Promotion and recruitment process for mission projects. The system provides a customizable environment to tailor the application approval process based on the needs of the hiring entity. (vividfaith.com)
  • Adventist Event Systems. Manages events including registration, lodging, transportation, meetings, meals, budget, inventory, ID badges, and check-in. This system was used to handle an event with 3,500 participants from around the world, held every 5 years. (adventistevents.org)
  • Employment Service Records. Collects and stores the work records for denominational employees, which are used for years of service tracking and retirement controls—access by entities around the world.
  • Other projects: SDA Church Data Model, Church Structure Management System, Global Mission Projects Management System, Meeting Calendar Management Tool.

Southwestern Adventist University (swau.edu)
– Director of Database Application Services
– 2008 – 2012

Conceptualization, modeling, development, and implementation of multiple systems using Java, Spring Framework, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap. These applications use a custom-built development framework called SilkBuilder (silkbuider.com).

Projects:

  • Web Systems: Student Payroll, Academic Bulletin Electronic Catalog, Students and Staff Photo ID Image Storage, Local Bookstore Point of Sale, Online Student Portfolio, Students and Staff Time Tracking.
  • Teaching. Systems Development courses, focusing on analysis and design methodologies for Computer Science students.

Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (aiias.edu)
– Systems Developer
– 2002 – 2008

  • Student Information System. Conceptualization, modeling, development, and implementation using Java, PostgreSQL, and Linux technology. Restructuring of academic processes towards technological efficiency.

Universidad Peruana Union (upeu.edu.pe)
Project Manager – Systems Analyst
1994 – 2002

Projects:

  • UPeU Student Information System.Developed using Java Servlets/JSP with Oracle.
  • UPeU Accounting System and Auxiliary Books System. Managed the accounting operations of four organizations, generating automatic data consolidations to have unified accounting information and reports.
  • Teaching. Accounting and Technology courses, emphasizing systems analysis and design principles.

Education

  • Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Administration, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines (2004–2008). Finished the coursework for the PhD Program.
  • Licentiate in Accounting (Master Equivalent), Universidad Peruana Union, Peru (2000–2001).
  • Bachelor in Accounting, Universidad Peruana Union, Peru (1995–1997).
  • Computer Technician, Universidad Peruana Union, Peru (1992–1994).
  • US Degree Equivalent: Bachelor of Science in Accounting with Major in Computer Science (Evaluated by Foreign Credential Evaluations, Inc., 2010).

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