james@altamente.com
+1 (787) 638-5380
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969
Is a visionary and results oriented senior systems engineer/analyst with demonstrated leadership and experience developing and integrating cutting edge information technology solutions. Has over 10 years of Linux/Unix experience. Fully fluent in Spanish. Advanced positive company image through conferences, appearances, and training seminars. Experienced in getting disparate systems, data structures, and personnel to cooperate and understand each other.
Founded Altamente.com, Inc an Internet startup dedicated to turnkey network solutions and web application development.
Developed network appliances (AltaboxTM and CeladorTM) based on Linux and engineered through three successful product cycles.
Oversaw development of Automated Content Editing System (ACESTM) as a simple to use Content Management System.
Leveraged investments by Seed Ventures Puerto Rico and the Economic Development Bank of Puerto Rico to expand operations and fund product development.
Successfully established partnerships with local vendors to co-brand solutions and further expand product offerings.
Commanded the 597th Quartermaster Company with the U.S. Army under Operation Enduring Freedom and successfully brought unit to combat readiness.
Successfully designed and implemented some of the first Intranet portals anywhere while working for Ibermática and Sarenet in San Sebastian, Spain.
Launched first ever sporting event on the Internet in 1996 as a key member of the team that produced Super Bowl XXX in Phoenix Arizona.
Chief Technology Officer
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2000 to
Present
Achievements: Developed and launched ACESTM (Automated Content Editing System) as a simple to use but powerful company web engine. Developed and launched CeladorTM, a security focused network device with intrusion detection, encrypted virtual private networking, and security hardened firewall protection. Developed and launched the AltaboxTM, a turn-key one stop e-mail, web filtering, intranet access control system for companies.
Duties: Responsible for the day to day operations of Altamente.com, Inc. Responsible for quality assurance in product line, both hardware and software.
Company Commander, Captain
1LT Paul Lavergne USARC
Bayamon,
Puerto Rico
June 2002 to September 2003
Achievements: Successfully commanded the unit and its 108 soldiers under Operation Enduring Freedom from June 2002 to 7 September 2003.
Duties: Command all administrative and technical operations and support activities conducted by the unit. Responsible for the unit readiness, communication, defense, unit administration, supply, maintenance, training, and the morale and welfare of the company.
Maintenance AUTMV-GSE Officer, Captain
Ft. Buchanan, Puerto
Rico
January 1999 to May 2002
Achievements: Monitored maintenance readiness and programs for four battalions for over 1500 soldiers. Overall maintenance readiness maintained at 85%. Successfully planned and executed maintenance program for Joint Task Force Aurora in Guatemala.
Duties: Coordination of logistics and maintenance support for United States Army South (USARSO) Joint Task Force (JTF) and humanitarian exercises in Central America, South America and Caribbean areas of operation. Additional responsibilities include planning, execution integration and monitoring of maintenance support with exercise units and support units in the area of operation.
Principal Consultant
San Juan, Puerto Rico
1997 to 2000
Achievements: Introduced a single secure server that provided firewall protection, proxy server and email for one the largest construction companies in Puerto Rico. This project led to the development of the Altabox, what would become Altamente's core product. Designed and implemented a web based application for simplifying document management, storage, and exchange. Created web form for investor and venture conference participants as well as the complete venture capital presenters web application.
Duties: Programming, system administration, client support, software modification, new product design.
Web Developer
San Sebastian, Spain
1996 to 1997
Achievements: Designed and implemented Intranet and Internet sites for such companies as Sanitas, a European Healthcare Provider; Fundación Sancho el Sabio, center for Basque cultural archives; Oficina Técnica Virtual, an information exchange and control center; as well as evaluated and implement various software and server solutions (news servers, mail servers, NT, or Solaris, search engines). Tasks included, design of the layout including navigation and graphics, implementation of CGI and PERL for site searching, and the conversion of company documents and personnel information for online publication.
Skills: CGI, Perl, HTML, Spanish Language, Windows NT, UNIX (Solaris).
Maintenance Platoon Leader, 1st Lieutenant
Oakland Army Base,
California
September 1995 to January 1997
Achievements: Oversaw maintenance operations in the region of Bocas del Toro, Republic of Panama, while participating in Joint Task Force Eureka in February of 1996. The task force was part of the New Horizons operation, the result of a goodwill agreement between the United States and the Republic of Panama.
Duties: Lead maintenance platoon. Responsible for equipment operation and readiness of company. Lead forty mechanics, welders, sheet metal workers, and inspectors.
Battalion Operations Officer, 2nd Lieutenant
Oakland Army Base,
California
June 1994 to September 1995
Achievements: Successfully trained Republic of Korea Army counterparts in port operations techniques in Spring of 1995, Port of Pusan, Republic of Korea
Duties: Coordinate Labor, Port Security, and Staging areas - Plan Cargo off Loading for overseas port operations with a variety of classes of vessels: Roll On/Roll Off, Fast Military Sealift Vessels, Break Cargo, etc. Develop training plans and unit readiness programs.
Project Engineer
San Leandro, California
1993 to 1996
Achievements: Drafted all electrical and mechanical installation drawings of the electrical and automatic train control system for the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).
Duties: Perform project engineer duties for the Dublin Pleasanton Extension project of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Extensions.
Skills: Design drafting with AUTOCAD R12; database development, Primavera project management software, and project management.
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
St. Louis, Missouri
May 1992
Maintenance and Supply Logistics
Military Officer
Training
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
February 1993
james@altamente.com
+1 (787) 638-5380
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969