Rick Lopez

About Rick

Experience

1. 

   Artificial Compute · Full-time

   • Founder

     May 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos·Austin, Texas, United States · On-site·Current
2. 

   Saks Fifth Avenue · Full-time

   • Senior Lead Software Engineer

     Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo·New York, New York, United States · Remote

     Led a team of three developers to successfully create the company's new mobile app and replace the legacy vendor-developed mobile app.

3. 

   Yum! Brands · Contract

   • Senior Software Engineer

     Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos·Austin, Texas, United States
4. 

   Apple · Contract

   • Senior Software Engineer

     Oct 2019 - Jan 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos·Austin, Texas, United States
5. 

   Vertafore · Contract

   • Senior Software Engineer

     Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 · 10 mos·Denver, Colorado, United States
6. 

   Blizzard Entertainment · Contract

   • Senior Software Engineer

     May 2018 - Oct 2018 · 6 mos·Austin, Texas Area
7. 

   Microsoft · Contract

   • Software Engineer

     Aug 2017 - Jan 2018 · 6 mos·Redmond, WA
8. 

   Thinkful

   • Software Developer Mentor

     Aug 2017 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos·Austin, Texas Area

     I helped humans learn to code and become Software Developers.

9. 

   Red Ventures

   • Software Engineer

     Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo·Charlotte, North Carolina Area
10. 

    Verys

    • Software Engineer

      Sep 2015 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr·Irvine, CA
11. T

    The Bill Coach

    • Software Developer

      Oct 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr·Irvine, CA

      • Primary responsibilities include Frontend and Backend development of new C# .NET, ASP.NET MVC and PHP applications. • Maintain existing code base for custom C# Asp.Net MVC 5 CRM system. • Maintain and Manage Windows Servers, Linux CentOS Servers and Active Directory Domain • Monitor, Migrate and maintained SQL Server Databases and MySql Databases • Recently developed an internal employee training web application using C# Asp.Net MVC, Bootstrap, JavaScript, JQuery and SQL Server DB

12. 

    Red Gate Software

    • .Net Tools Specialist

      Apr 2013 - Oct 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos·Pasadena Ca

      • Worked with.NET developer teams on performance tuning.NET code using Red Gate .NET Tools like ANTS Performance Profiler and ANTS Memory Profilers • Demonstrated SQL Server Version control and deployment best practices to various SQL Server development teams using Red Gate SQL Server DLM Tools • Worked with Visual Studio 2012+, SQL Server Management Studio 2012 on a daily basis to demonstrate Red Gate's .NET and SQL Server Tools in a common SQL and .NET Development scenarios. • Job training included C# and SQL Server fundementals

13. 

    Virtual Piggy (Oink.com)

    • CRM Admin / Developer (Salesforce.com)

      May 2012 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr·Hermosa Beach Ca

      • Design and developed salesforce.com CRM workflow and integration • Developed custom implementation of Salesforce.com CRM • Managed and implemented new CRM features as needed • Managed CRM Data integrity, reporting, and custom dashboards for various marketing and sales teams. • Job training included salesforce.com administration training • Attended Salesforce.com Dreamforce 2012 for Immersive Salesforce.com CRM admin and development training

Education

1. 
   University of San DiegoMaster of Science - Engineering, Applied Artificial IntelligenceMar 2021 - Apr 2023

   Activities and societies: Worked on my startup Artificial Compute. I completed the Engineering Masters Degree at the University of San Diego, with a concentration in Applied Artificial Intelligence. Relevant Course Work: - Calculus-Based Probability & Statistics for Artificial Intelligence - Modern Approach to Artificial Intelligence - Machine Learning: Fundamentals and Applications - Neural Networks and Deep Learning - Natural Language Processing - Computer Vision - Data Analytics and Internet of Things - Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data - Ethics in Artificial Intelligence

2. 
   Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry UniversityMaster’s Degree, Management Information Systems, General2013 - 2015

   Master of Information Systems Management degree program is designed to equip students with the core concepts of computing and business so graduates can develop successful careers in management positions that require deep technical skills. The program draws from the same courses as traditional Computer Science students and MBA students. Relevant Course Work: • Essentials of Information Systems and Programming • Internet-Oriented Programming • Database Concepts • Database Programming and Applications • C++ Programming • Java Programming • Networking Concepts & Apps • Princ of Info Sec and Privacy • Networking Concepts & Apps

3. 
   Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry UniversityMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Computer and Information Systems2010 - 2012

   Relevant Course Work: • Project Management Systems • Strategic Management of Tech • Princ of Info Sec and Privacy • Database Admin and Mgmt • Electronic Commerce Marketing Management • Marketing Management • Managerial Applications of Information Technology • Sys Analysis, Planning & Control • Strategic Management of Tech

4. 
   University of RedlandsBachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration and Management2001 - 2007

   Activities and societies: Member of the NCAA DIV III 2002 SCIAC Champions Football Team

Skills