Steven Ortiz

Steven Ortiz

Senior Software Developer


Hi there! I'm a senior software developer with proven expertise in web, mobile, and full stack development. I thrive on technical challenges and continually push my boundaries to deliver modern solutions. This isn't just a career – it's a lifelong journey that excites me. I believe great software marries technical excellence with beautiful design, and I'm committed to creating applications that are not only powerful and reliable, but also visually stunning and a joy to use.

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About


I'm a seasoned software developer dedicated to crafting beautiful applications that people actually enjoy using. Outside of my career, I run my own small business where I build and release passion projects that showcase my technical skills and creative vision. Technology is my canvas and I'm constantly exploring new tools and approaches to bring interesting ideas to life. I also thrive on collaboration and find great joy in exchanging ideas with others who share my enthusiasm for what's possible.

As an amateur artist, my spare time is often spent experimenting with musical instruments, writing fictional worlds and characters, or painting surreal moments from my wildest dreams. I relish the thrill of new adventures with my wife, whether it's exploring new restaurants and cuisines, or discovering new cities and countries. With a meticulous eye for detail, I take pride in building computers with immaculate cable management and maintaining an impeccably organized home and workspace.

Finally, I live an active lifestyle through regular calisthenic routines, cycling adventures, and swimming sessions. At home, my talkative cat Coqui (aptly named after the iconic frog from Puerto Rico) often keeps me company, and when it's time to unwind, I dive into immersive stories through video games, movies, and books - particularly science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Some favorites of mine include No Country for Old Men, Blade Runner, God of War, and Mass Effect. Listed below are some of my skills, interests, and places you can find me.

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Skills


Interests


Roles


Senior Mobile Developer

Security Service Federal Credit Union

April 2023 - Present

As a senior, I handle the most complex and challenging development tasks across our mobile applications and enterprise dashboard. My responsibilities extend beyond coding to include mentoring newer developers, providing technical guidance, and helping the team navigate difficult problems. I serve as a technical evaluator, critically assessing emerging technologies and frameworks to determine their potential value and application. This involves thorough research, proof-of-concept implementations, and making recommendations that influence our technical roadmap. I maintain and enforce high code quality standards through code reviews, establishing best practices, and implementing architectural patterns that promote maintainability and scalability. These responsibilities complement my ongoing development duties, including feature implementation, bug fixing, and continuous improvement of our existing solutions.

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#Mobile#Android#iOS#TypeScript#Angular#Ionic#CSS#Capacitor#Kotlin#Swift#CSharp#AspNetCore

Mobile Developer

Security Service Federal Credit Union

February 2020 - April 2023

At Security Service, I helped develop a mobile banking application from concept to production within a year, and later helped replace an aging enterprise monitoring dashboard. Both solutions were built with Ionic, Angular, and ASP.NET Core. I also helped implement comprehensive end-to-end testing using Cypress to ensure quality and reliability across platforms. Throughout their lifecycles, I provided ongoing feature enhancements and maintenance support, collaborating closely with fellow developers to deliver optimal solutions. My role involved extensive cross-functional collaboration, working with business stakeholders, UI/UX designers, and QA specialists to review requirements, implement design specifications, and resolve issues throughout the development process. This collaborative approach helped ensure both projects met organizational needs while maintaining high standards of quality and user experience.

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#Mobile#Android#iOS#TypeScript#Angular#Ionic#CSS#Capacitor#Kotlin#Swift#CSharp#AspNetCore

Full Stack Developer

AT&T

September 2018 - February 2020

At AT&T, I developed a confidential full stack web application for the federal government. Requiring secret clearance, this project began as an individual effort that eventually grew into a small team as the project neared completion. Throughout this process, I maintained responsibility for key architectural and technology decisions, building the core platform on React and Django. The system was deployed to Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers where comprehensive security and stability measures were followed to meet the government's stringent requirements. My efforts resulted in a robust and modern solution that successfully satisfied both the requirements of the users and the government.

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#Frontend#Backend#JavaScript#CSS#React#Python#Django#SQL

Projects


Beenana

August 2024 - Present

The digital face and hub for my business, Beenana. Setting up a business was no small feat. I carefully navigated local and state laws and ensured that all regulatory requirements were met. This dedication to laying a solid foundation for the business is reflected in every aspect of our website. It effectively showcases our product lineup while providing valuable resources tailored to our audience. Built with React and Next.js, the site delivers a clean and professional aesthetic that reinforces our brand identity.

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#Business

Questionairy

January 2023 - Present

A mobile application designed as an intimate party game that encourages players to answer personal questions together in a private setting. Questionairy features questions spanning all categories of life, carefully crafted to spark deep and meaningful conversations among friends, family, or partners. Built using a robust technology stack including the Ionic, Angular, and ASP.NET Core frameworks, this application delivers a smooth and engaging experience across Android and iOS. This project represents a significant personal achievement, having been developed and deployed over two years of my personal free time. As my first commercial project, Questionairy transforms my passion for meaningful human connection into a polished digital product that helps others deepen their relationships through thoughtful conversation.

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#Mobile#Android#iOS#TypeScript#Angular#Ionic#CSS#Capacitor#Kotlin#Swift#CSharp#AspNetCore

Enterprise Dashboard

Security Service Federal Credit Union

July 2022 - Present

A comprehensive dashboard developed to monitor company applications and visualize critical data through interactive charts and graphs. I rebuilt the older dashboard with the Ionic, Angular, and ASP.NET Core frameworks, and the team was later scaled as development neared completion. I played a significant role in the design as well, creating an intuitive interface that balances information density with clarity. Despite its complexity and limited resources, the entire system was delivered in a short period of time, providing stakeholders with real-time visibility into application performance and business metrics that drive decision-making across the organization.

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#TypeScript#Angular#Ionic#CSS

Fore

March 2021 - June 2021

A mobile image board client for Android featuring a streamlined feature set and a modern, intuitive user interface. Fore allows users to easily browse and search boards, threads, and posts, while also enabling them to download and share images and videos directly from within the app. Built with the Ionic and Angular frameworks, Fore provides image board enthusiasts with a clean and efficient way to engage with content while focusing on core functionality rather than overwhelming users with excessive features.

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#Mobile#Android#TypeScript#Angular#Ionic#Cordova

Security Service Mobile

Security Service Federal Credit Union

February 2020 - Present

As part of a small development team, I helped create this fully-featured mobile banking application using the Ionic, Angular, and ASP.NET Core frameworks in under a year, allowing for seamless deployment on both Android and iOS. We implemented comprehensive end-to-end testing with Cypress to ensure reliability across devices and use cases. Since launch, our team continues to actively maintain and enhance the application, rolling out regular updates with new features and security improvements.

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#Mobile#Android#iOS#TypeScript#Angular#Ionic#CSS#Capacitor#Kotlin#Swift#CSharp#AspNetCore

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AT&T

September 2018 - February 2020

Starting with a rudimentary code base, this web application combined a React frontend with a Django backend. Initially developed as a solo effort, I architected and implemented the entire solution from concept to deployment, leveraging modern practices across the entire stack. As the project's scope expanded, I transitioned into leading a small development team, maintaining code quality and security standards throughout. This sensitive project required secret clearance, requiring all team members to adhere to strict confidentiality protocols while delivering a powerful application with modern capabilities.

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#Frontend#Backend#JavaScript#CSS#React#Python#Django#SQL

Passage

September 2019

Built with React and Next.js, this single-page web application that functions as an offline password generator with extensive customization options. Passage features a striking visual feedback system that dynamically alters the color scheme of the interface based on user selections, providing intuitive visual cues about password strength and complexity. Users can also generate multiple passwords simultaneously and save them directly to a text file for enhanced privacy, eliminating the need for visual or clipboard transmission of sensitive information.

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#Web#TypeScript#React#NextJs

Whoisit

July 2018 - August 2018

A mobile WHOIS client specifically designed for Android users. Whoisit prioritizes user privacy during domain name searches by sending all queries directly to the most appropriate WHOIS server without intermediaries, effectively preventing domain name scalping by registrars. Developed using Flutter, this application delivers a straightforward experience while maintaining a focus on privacy and direct access to domain information. Whoisit gives users confidence that their domain searches remain private and secure, making it an essential tool for developers, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to check domain availability without revealing their interest to opportunistic registrars.

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#Mobile#Android#Dart#Flutter

Unibrowse

April 2018

A single-page web application that serves as a comprehensive Unicode exploration tool. Users can browse through all currently allocated Unicode blocks, perform searches for characters by name, literal representation, or code point, and discover detailed information about each character. Built with React and Next.js, Unibrowse makes navigating the vast world of Unicode intuitive and educational, whether you're a developer looking for specific code points, a linguist researching character sets, or just curious about the symbols at your fingertips.

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#Web#TypeScript#React#NextJs

Reviso

January 2018

A versatile file system management tool available as both a command line utility and desktop application. Designed to efficiently rename large collections of files, Reviso empowers users to transform file names through simple text replacements, sophisticated pattern matching with regular expressions, or choose from a variety of commonly used case conventions. Built with Kotlin and JavaFX (and inspired by a similar tool that was discontinued), Reviso aims to fill the void by offering an intuitive and flexible interface making bulk file organization accessible to users of all technical levels, whether they prefer clicking buttons or typing commands.

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#Application#Kotlin#JavaFX

Rchmod

August 2017

A command line utility that recursively changes file and directory permissions throughout a directory tree. Rchmod extends the functionality of the standard chmod command with recursive and type capabilities making it ideal for efficiently managing permissions across complex directory structures. The Rust implementation ensures both memory safety and remarkable performance, especially when handling large file systems. Rchmod served as an exercise in systems programming and creating practical, performance-optimized tools that solve common administrative challenges.

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#Systems#Rust

Zero

February 2017

A security-focused command line utility that permanently erases files by overwriting file contents with zeros before removal, preventing potential data recovery. Written in Rust, Zero delivers exceptional performance even when handling large files. The implementation leverages Rust's safety guarantees while maintaining impressive execution speed, making secure file erasure both practical and efficient. This project was my introduction to Rust and broadened my horizons to systems programming, creating security tools, and learning modern, performance-oriented languages.

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#Systems#Rust

Projectile Motion Simulator

October 2015 - November 2015

A simple yet engaging physics-based 2D sandbox game built with Java and LibGDX. As my first software project created during school, Projectile Motion Simulator allows users to spawn thousands of objects with different physical properties and create spectacular chain reactions. The highlight feature is an all-powerful cannon ball that can wreak delightful havoc throughout the play space. This project allowed me to explore fundamental programming concepts while creating something genuinely fun, combining creative expression with practical physics simulation in an engaging digital playground.

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#Game#Java#LibGDX

Academics


JSON Ingest

The University of Texas at San Antonio

September 2017 - November 2017

Using Java, I developed a high-performance in-memory JSON document store and devised a variety of tests that pushed the JVM to its absolute limits. This component was successfully integrated into a fork of Apache Geode with SQL-like querying capabilities in development at the University of Texas at San Antonio. This project received recognition as a Best Technology award winner and resulted in a publication that was accepted at the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Big Data.

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#Systems#BigData#Java#ApacheGeode

B.S. Computer Science

The University of Texas at San Antonio

August 2012 - December 2016

I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a comprehensive Computer Science education focusing on Software Engineering. This rigorous program balanced theoretical computer science foundations with practical software development skills, preparing me for real-world challenges in the technology sector. I graduated magna cum laude with honors and earned a membership in the prestigious National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

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#C#Java#Lisp#Perl#Python#Linux

Testimonials


If Steven ripped off his face and revealed he was actually a cyborg from the future, it honestly wouldn't shock me. His superhuman ability to absorb massive amounts of information, instantly upgrade codebases, and effortlessly debug the most perplexing production issues definitely suggests robotic origins. Except I've never seen him murder anyone. He's quite pleasant to work with and has greatly improved my abilities as an Angular developer. So, if he's an early glimpse of our future robot overlords, I think I'm actually okay with it.

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Elio Maggini
Senior Software Developer

Steven is an exceptional full stack developer with a deep understanding of user experience, making him a valuable asset. His ability to bridge the gap between development and design ensures seamless and user-friendly digital experiences. As a UI/UX professional myself, I've seen firsthand how his thoughtful approach and attention to detail enhance both functionality and usability. You need this giant Puerto Rican behemoth on your team.

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Matthew Oliver
UI/UX Designer

Steven is an attentive teacher capable of connecting the theme of the subject to real-world applications. He clearly explains and follows through on complex topics, connecting key points along the way, and provides various examples that allow for multiple pathways of understanding. Steven demonstrates patience and reassures his students that all questions are welcome. He always maintains transparency when a new development in software engineering is released and is able to work through problems in a real-time classroom setting.

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Elizabeth Machado
Student

Thanks


I am deeply grateful for the wealth of opportunities that have shaped my journey as a developer. Each project has been a stepping stone, allowing me to grow technically while solving meaningful problems. These experiences have not only expanded my skill set but have also shown me the incredible impact thoughtful software can have on people's lives.

None of this would have been possible without the brilliant minds I've had the privilege to work alongside. My colleagues and mentors have challenged me, inspired me, and shared their knowledge generously. Their diverse perspectives have enriched my work and reminded me that the best solutions emerge from collaboration.

And to you, who has taken the time to explore my portfolio and read all the way to these final words - thank you. Your interest means everything. If any of my work has resonated with you or if you see potential for collaboration, I'd be thrilled to connect and discuss how we might work together.