**Guy Jara**
Full Stack Developer | Sacramento, CA
(510) 910-4702 | guy_jara@yahoo.com
LinkedIn | GitHub | Portfolio

### **Summary**
Experienced Software Engineer with 20+ years at Fortune 500 companies, specializing in cross-domain applications that solve complex business problems. Strong problem-solving skills, collaboration, and a track record of exceeding user expectations.

### **Skills**
- **Languages:** JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, SQL, Mongoose
- **Databases:** PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle
- **Frameworks/Libraries:** React, Node.js/Express.js, Django, jQuery, Tailwind
- **Other:** RESTful APIs, JSON API
- **Interpersonal:** Problem-solving, communication, adaptability

### **Experience**
**Senior Staff Software Engineer** | GAP Inc., San Francisco, CA | *03/2017 – 05/2023*
**Lead Software Engineer** | GAP Inc., San Francisco, CA | *03/2008 – 03/2017*
**Software Engineer** | GAP Inc., San Francisco, CA | *02/2003 – 03/2008*
- Led cross-functional projects using enterprise systems, ensuring on-time delivery with significant business impact.
- Developed a business-critical application for global in-store promotional signage at Old Navy.
- Managed 18+ developers (onshore/offshore) maintaining 100+ MS desktop apps for Inventory Management & Store Planning.
- Spearheaded rapid 3-month rebuild of GAP’s inventory management system.

**Software Engineer/Consultant** | Modis Inc., San Francisco, CA | *08/2002 – 02/2003*
- Built VBA applications (Excel/Access) for GAP’s Supply Chain operations.
- Authored a best practices guide for Excel VBA programming.

**Software Engineer/Consultant** | Eclaro Inc., South San Francisco, CA | *03/2001 – 06/2002*
- Automated standard and ad-hoc reports for pharmacology clients using SQL, PL/SQL, and VBA.

**Software Engineer/Associate** | PricewaterhouseCoopers, San Francisco, CA | *06/1999 – 03/2001*
- Developed custom tax software (VBA, SQL Server, Oracle) reducing Fortune 500 tax exposure by millions.

### **Education**
- **Natural Language Processing** | Carnegie Mellon University (Executive Education) | *02/2024*
- **Software Engineering Immersive** | General Assembly (Remote) | *08/2023 – 11/2023*
- **Masters in Writing** | New College of California
- **Diploma in Client Server Programming** | Computer Learning Center
- **BA in General Studies** | New College of Florida

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