Jonathan Cruz

Creative professional with a diverse background in project management and software technology.

Technical skills: C#, Entity Framework Core, ASP.NET Blazor Server, Visual Studio, Agile development, Systems analysis and design, TDD

Soft skills: Customer-focus, Adaptability, Project management, Public speaking, Leadership, Mentorship, Problem-solving, Communication, Documentation

EDUCATION

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Computer Systems Technology - diploma

• AUG 2020 – JUN 2022 (expected)

• Saskatoon, SK

Glentel

Sales 201 - training certificate

• MAR 2017

• Saskatoon, SK

Point Blank College and Middlesex University

CertHE Music Production and Business

• SEP 2013 – JUN 2014

• London, ENG (delivered online)

• Awards: Distinction (2014)

• Extracurriculars: Student Representative (2013)

GROUP WORK EXPERIENCE

CST Scheduling Software (student project)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

SEP 2021 – ONGOING — Saskatoon, SK

• Demonstrated teamwork and communication by collaborating with a team of 6 fellow developers using pair programming, stand-up meetings, and frequent status updates through Zoom, Slack, and our kanban board.

• Demonstrated customer-focus and Agile development by holding regular client meetings to probe for features they would like to see implemented, as well as quickly implementing client feedback on each release.

• Applied systems analysis and TDD to completely re-design and futureproof our client’s existing scheduling software.

• Adapted to the needs of the client by learning Entity Framework Core and ASP.NET Blazor Server in Visual Studio.

• Created extensive documentation to support any future developers who may need to interact with our code and to support the client’s installation of our final product.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Pavilion Director and Coordinator (volunteer)

Kumintang Folk-dance Ensemble — KFE

Filipino-Canadian Association of Saskatoon — FILCAS

JAN 2017 – SEP 2018 — Saskatoon, SK

• Demonstrated effective project management by overhauling the Philippines Pavilion at Saskatoon FolkFest in 2017 and 2018, which involved revamping light/sound production, event planning and promotion, and implementing various strategies (eg. a new drink menu) to increase the pavilion’s revenue.

• Demonstrated public speaking by delivering speeches at FILCAS events leading up to our main performance at Prairieland Park.

• Demonstrated mentorship by retraining the dance ensemble for a new season and handling choreography and instruction to beginner, junior, intermediate, and senior dancers.

• Demonstrated leadership by serving as talent scout, booking manager and stage manager for the pavilion.



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