Gerald Calotes

Hi! I'm Gerald

Software Developer/Systems Administrator/IT Specialist

About Me

Professional Summary

Solutions-oriented Technical Specialist with 15+ years of notable success directing a broad range of IT initiatives while participating in planning and implementation of systems solutions in direct support of targeted business objectives.

Adept at providing outstanding service to clients, setting high standards, and consistently exceeding expectations while maintaining a quality-driven approach. Utilized strong background in IT architectures and technical standards, design, development tools, and understanding of software concepts.

Designed various clean, professional "application-like" user interfaces and web pages to provide a rich user experience with a minimal learning curve.

Availability

  • Full Time
  • Weekdays
  • 8 Hours Shift

Strengths

  • Problem Solving
  • Critical thinker
  • Fast learner
  • Works under pressure

Skills

Programming Languages

C# 90%
Java 85%
Python 80%
JavaScript 85%
Golang 75%
SQL 85%

Front-End

HTML/CSS 90%
JavaScript 85%
React 80%

Back-End & Infrastructure

NodeJS 85%
Flask/Django 80%
ASP .Net 85%
AWS 75%
Linux VPS 80%

Work Experience

Software Engineer

Tagum Water District | Tagum City, Philippines

November 2011 – December 2023

  • Design and develop the bread and butter system for Tagum Water District.
  • Comprising of the following computer systems: Billing System, Android Meter Reading System, Cashiering and Collection System, Customer Service System and Automated Database Backup System.
  • Systems runs for 9 years and up(2014 commissioned) without any system downtime incident.
  • Provides end-users trainings and assistance.

Technology Used: C# Winforms, Python, .Net REST API, Android (Java), ReactJS, NodeJS Python(Django/REST), MS Sql Server, MySQL, Squire, DevExpress, Telerik, Crystal Reports

Systems Administrator

St. Mary's College | Tagum City, Philippines

June 2007– October 2011

  • Manages various computer systems of the school.
  • Maintained the computer units of the school including school network.
  • Installed Wifi hotspots in the campus.
  • As a part-time instructor, teaches subjects such as Java, HTML, PHP and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Developed a computerized system for College Guidance Office (Automated Faculty Evaluation System)

Technology Used: MS Server 2008, Active Directory Service

Application Developer

City Information Technology Center | Davao City, Philippines

June 2005 – January 2006

  • Part of a team that enhances the City's Business Bureau Tax System.
  • Ported the old Dos system into Windows based system.
  • Configured the MS SQLServer.
  • Successfully imported the data from dbase to SQL Server.
  • Developed additional modules and reports to enhanced the system.

Technology Used: Visual Basic, MS SQLServer, Crystal Reports

Junior Application Developer

ABC Softworx | Davao City, Philippines

March 2003 – January 2004

  • Design and develop a multi-tiered application for companies.
  • Perform object-oriented web applications using Java Technologies.
  • Perform database development using Firebird database.
  • Interacted closely with clients and management to define system requirements and develop prototypes.

Technology Used: Java, JSP, Servlets, Firebird, Apache Tomcat

Education

Diploma in Software Development

Red Deer Polytechnic, Red Deer, AB, Canada

January 2023 to April 2025

BS in Computer Science

AMA Computer College, Davao City, Philippines

1996 to 2000

Contact Me

Get In Touch

gerald.calotes.dev@gmail.com
+1 (403) 397-2563
Red Deer, AB, Canada