Gerardo Ramirez Velez
About Gerardo Ramirez Velez
Gerardo Ramirez Velez is a software developer with extensive experience in various programming frameworks and tools. He has worked for several companies in Colombia, including Globant, Intergrupo, and BairesDev, and holds a degree in System Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali.
Work at BairesDev
Gerardo Ramirez Velez has been employed at BairesDev as a Software Developer since 2023. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in software development and project management. His current position allows him to leverage his skills in various programming languages and frameworks to contribute to the company's projects.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to joining BairesDev, Gerardo worked at several companies in software development roles. He was a Software Developer at Globant from 2019 to 2021, and at Lean Tech from 2021 to 2022. He also spent six years at Intergrupo from 2013 to 2019 and had a brief tenure at Diario EL PAÍS in 2011. His diverse experience spans multiple companies and projects, primarily based in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.
Education and Expertise
Gerardo studied at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali, where he earned a degree in System Engineering from 2002 to 2008. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Engineering at Universidad de Antioquia, which he began in 2014. Additionally, he studied Scrum at Scrum Alliance and obtained a Scrum Master certification in 2014.
Technical Skills and Tools
Gerardo possesses advanced skills in Java ORM frameworks such as Hibernate and MyBatis. He is proficient in using Java test unit libraries, including Mockito and JUnit. His expertise extends to managing project construction tools like Maven, Gradle, and Ant. He is also experienced in deploying applications on various servers, including Tomcat, Apache, Jetty, and Glassfish.
Project Management Experience
Gerardo has experience in project management, having worked as a Project Engineer at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali from 2013 to 2014. In this role, he managed project construction and contributed to the development of software solutions. His background includes designing reports using Oracle Forms and Jasper Reports, showcasing his ability to handle various aspects of software development.