Changing How the World Works.
 
 
  • Feedback:   (4.72 of 5)
  • Percentile: 52%
    Based on 7 feedbacks
Hourly Rate: $22.00
Total oDesk hours:
397
Location:
Sao Paulo, Brazil (GMT-03:00)
English Skills: (self-assessed)
4.0
Member Since:
July 19, 2007
Last Worked:
June 23, 2008
Current Assignments:
0
Total Assignments:
8
oDesk Ready:  
Yes
 
 
 
 
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Fernando Barrocal - Linux Administrator and Professional Developer - Freelance Programmer / Developer, Brazil

I am seeking opportunities to work in areas of my expertise, which includes build websites from the instalation of server to it's development, Install and manage server for several applications, like Security, Networking or Development and even VoIP. I have a strong background working with linux for the past 10 years, in several jobs, like network analisys, email, file, network and application servers as well web development. My experience includes maintence and security of networks with...
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid Feedback
13752 11/2007 - 06/2008 Teaching and setup : backup solution for Linux servers $1,057 (53 hrs @ $20.00)
19617 12/2007 - 03/2008 Server work $958 (56 hrs @ $17.00)
22930 10/2007 - 01/2008 Experienced Linux Admin to manage distributed network $840 (56 hrs @ $15.00)
4162 12/2007 - 12/2007 Linux / Java Application Admin $48 (3 hrs @ $17.00)
24289 10/2007 - 11/2007 Senior PHP Developer $2,535 (169 hrs @ $15.00)
oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers 4.40 64% 05/27/2008 17 min
LAMP Test 2.75 59% 08/13/2007 33 min
Unix Shell Script 2.90 45% 08/13/2007 29 min
Job Category Interests

Web Development

Software Development

Networking & Information Systems

Skills
Skill Experience Level Last Used Description
Asterisk 3 yrs 2.0 2005 My last job was a configuration of Asterisk Server for an internal use in a company (www.mipc.com.br)
C#/.Net 3 yrs 3.0 2007 Worked in few project developing register systems, car evaluation, and online stores, as well integration system between stores

The last job I worked was an entire site for a car company to sell cars and to evaluate and sell used cars (www.lapenna.com.br) and I ahve been in some workshops between 4Q 2006 and 1Q 2007.
Java programming 8 yrs 4.0 2007 Last works includes programming for an aCommerce system and before that programs to comunicate between final user and a VoIP plataform using JTAPI
LAMP administration 9 yrs 4.0 2007 Instalation and configuration of LAMP servers focusing on performance and security as well programing im LAMP systems

Last job was to configure a server for a full LAMP site, with spiders across the Internet, virtual hosts, email and Jabber server as well security measures (www.multiclassi.com.br)
Linux Administration 10 yrs 4.0 2007 I've been working with linux for 10 years now, having worked in different flavors and executing different jobs, like Application Server, Terminal Servers, Email, Firewall and desktop systems

My last job was a configuration of Desktop systems for an enterprise to use as a remote desktop across network making use of NoMachine. (www.mipc.com.br) 
And I use it as my working desktop as well.
PHP - OOP and Smarty 3 yrs 4.0 2007 I've been working with projects using smarty framework for templates, with heavy usage of OOP in PHP
PHP/MySQL 5 yrs 4.0 2007 Development of several system for several functions, like bots, cars evaluation and content publishers

My last job was developing and configurating several new characteristcs for OsCommerce, including payment methods, credits system and configuration of product to sell MP3 Musics for a Online MP3 Store (www.bacha.com.br)
Unix Shell 10 yrs 4.0 2007 Several years creating scripts for several functions, like data managment and sharing across stores, data formating of text files for reports and CGI scripts

Last work was creating several backup and monitoring scripts for a Online Store (www.multiclassi.com.br)
VoIP 4 yrs 3.0 2005 Worked in a VoIP Callcenter , being responsible for the VoIP Infrastructure for two years.

My last job was a configuration of Asterisk Server for an internal use in a company (www.mipc.com.br)
Certifications
Date Earned Name Score Percentile Organization Description
2004 Apache 1.3.12 Administration 4.73 97% Brainbench
Employment History
From To Company Title/Role Description
04/2004 Present NeoTechonologies Technology Analyst / Executive I am working at my own business for the last years providing several services on IT, like LAMP administrator and developer, Infrastructure management, database design and Java programming 

Some works and clients:

PHP Development (www.bacha.com.br)
LAMP Administration and PHP Development (www.multiclassi.com.br - Internal)
SOAP Integration (www.portaldacarne.com.br)
Database Design/PHP and Java Development (www.santofreigalvao.com.br - In Development)
10/2002 04/2004 Callpoint Callcenter Infrastructure and VoIP analyst / Independent Contributor Callpoint was one of the first VoIP Callcenters in Brazil with Agents working at home and had some big clients like Editora Abril and NET Cable Television.

I worked there internally providing:
- Infrastructure maintence
- VoIP network monitoring
- Agents remote infrastructure installation and monitoring
03/2002 10/2002 Portal Company VoIP Archteture Analyst and Developer / Independent Contributor Portal Company is a small softerhouse and developement company and his clients included Camp Clubs and Banks

Project I worked:
Instalation, configuration and maintence of a Cisco AVVID plataform for VoIP calls over Internet, including Java (JTAPI) development and infrastructure monitoring. (Callpoint Callcenter)
10/2000 03/2002 Javali Informatica Technical and Developer consultant / Independent Contributor Javali was an Internet Service Provider for companies, working very close to clients, and providing development and IT support to several of them, His clients included softerhouses and travel agencies and some departament stores

Projects I worked:
- Support for Internet infrastructure (internal)
- LAMP Maintence (internal)
- Java (Servlets/JSP) development for a competencies system for workers feedback. (Renner Stores)
01/2000 10/2000 Eurosoft Servicos Developer Consultant / Independent Contributor Eurosoft was responsible for some systems in the import/export areas and document managment systems, working for Aston and Clariant Chemical

My work included
- Webserver, Application Server and security for servers (Aston and Clariant)
- Java (Servlet/JSP) development of ImpEx (Clariant Chemical)
- VCom (Message queue system) instalation and configuration (Integration Technologies)
10/1995 01/2000 TEAM Systems Technology Analyst / Independent Contributor TEAM Systems was a systems developer company for serveral markets, including Siciliano bookstore, Webmotors site, Rodrimar and Santos-Brasil, both sea transport companies.

Projects I worked:
- Webserver and Java programing for consulting terminals at bookstores (Siciliano)
- PHP/CGI development of publishers (Webmotors)
- Scripts to exchange data between matrix and stores (Siciliano)
- Servers for intranet and extranet systems (Rodrimar)
Other Experience
Frameworks and Templates
Java Velocity
Java Turbine
Java Struts
PHP Smarty
Java classes
I used to give Java classes (Basic) for students in the university as extracurricual courses
Education
From To School Degree Area of Study Description
02/2001 11/2004 UNIP - Universidade Paulista Bachelors Computing Sciences My courses included a large focus in mathematics, and several areas of development, databases and operating systems internals.

During the course I attended to several workshops about several subjects, like:
- TI Market
- Business solution
- Executive Business Solutions
- Company Administration

During the course I gave Java courses for colleagues with University support, providing rooms and computers.
 
  • Project Title: South Jersey Youth Flag Football
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 02/18/2008
  • Category: Web Development > Web Programming
  • URL: http://www.sjyff.com/
  • Description: none
 
  • Project Title: GoTAZ Website
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 02/01/2008
  • Category: Web Development > Web Programming
  • URL: http://www.gotaz.com/
  • Description: none
 
  • Project Title: Mishkan Shalom
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 12/28/2007
  • Category: Web Development > Web Programming
  • URL: http://www.mishkan.org/
  • Description: none
 
  • Project Title: Association of Paroling Authorities International
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 11/20/2007
  • Category: Web Development > Web Programming
  • URL: http://www.apaintl.org/
  • Description: none
 
  • Project Title: Carz
  • Attachment: none
  • Completed: 04/10/2007
  • Category: Networking & Information Systems > Server Administration
  • URL: http://www.carz.com.br/
  • Description: none
Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid Feedback
13752 11/2007 - 06/2008 Teaching and setup : backup solution for Linux servers $1,057 (53 hrs @ $20.00)
19617 12/2007 - 03/2008 Server work $958 (56 hrs @ $17.00)
22930 10/2007 - 01/2008 Experienced Linux Admin to manage distributed network $840 (56 hrs @ $15.00)
4162 12/2007 - 12/2007 Linux / Java Application Admin $48 (3 hrs @ $17.00)