Ramphis Castro
Computer Engineering graduate from University of Puerto Rico pursuing JD degree. Experience in software technology development & market penetration with information technology within the Healthcare industry. Founder of Simple Engineering Corporation.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://www.plndvallconsulting.com |
| Skills: | AJAX, Business, C/C++, Computer Engineering, Contracts, Copyrights, Corporate, Database Administration, Databases, Design, Editing, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Event planning, French, Human-Computer Interaction, Incorporating, Intellectual Property, Languages, Languages and Platforms, Law, Leadership, Litigation, Management, Negotiation, Patents, Product design, Public Relations, Public speaking, Recruitment, Retail, Sales, Software Engineering, Spanish, SQL, System Administration, Trademarks, Unix, Web design, Web Development, Windows, Windows applications, Writing |
| Location: | San Juan |
| Groups: | Enterprize 2008 [INACTIVE], Enterprize 2009 [INACTIVE], EnterPRize Business Plan Competition, [INACTIVE] EnterPRize 2010, [INACTIVE] EnterPRize 2010 Business Plan Competition (Phase II) |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of Puerto Rico System, University of Puerto Rico System - Mayag |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Institute of Computer Engineers |
| Position: | Director |
| Time period: | September 2007 - Present |
| Description: | • Public relations manager for Institute Affairs with Academia, Industry & Government |
| Employer: | Simple Engineering Corporation - San Juan, PR |
| Position: | Founder, President |
| Time period: | May 2006 - Present |
| Description: | • Managed all technical, sales & marketing resources in the introduction of a new software product into the local healthcare market. Responsible for all ongoing research & development efforts; including technology development; software design & development. During the last 12 months, sales have increased 117%.
• Managed Microsoft Certified Partner (ISV Competency) – 3rd targeted exclusively towards the Healthcare market. |
| Employer: | Institute of Computer Engineers |
| Position: | Secretary |
| Time period: | September 2005 - September 2007 |
| Description: | • Increased cross-Institute communication
• Primary liaison between constituency and the Board of Directors • Historian and custodian of all official Institute documents |
| Employer: | Institute of Computer Engineers |
| Position: | Director |
| Time period: | December 2004 - September 2005 |
| Description: | • Contributed in creating and shaping Institute public policy |
| Employer: | Rock Solid Technologies - Guaynabo, PR |
| Position: | Software Engineering Consultant |
| Time period: | July 2004 - May 2006 |
| Description: | • Handled complete design and construction of multiple software projects in wide range of industry verticals. Expertise in access infrastructure design, collaboration & communication technologies, Line-of-Business application design, and business management solution design.
• Key member of the company’s business development team on market expanding initiatives into Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology sectors, as well as services export in Jamaica & Dominican Republic. • Supervised and completed more than 8 projects in less than two years. |
| Employer: | Microsoft Corporation - Redmond, WA |
| Position: | Program Manager – Office UEX Team |
| Time period: | June 2003 - August 2003 |
| Description: | • Responsible for designing the initial specification for the user-interface on Microsoft’s Office product.
• Managed multiple team relationship for the acquisition of stakeholder input and expectation management. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Puerto Rico System |
| Time period: | 2006 - 2010 |
| Degree: | Law, JD |
| University: | University of Puerto Rico System - Mayag |
| Time period: | 1999 - 2004 |
| Degree: | Computer/Software Engineering, BEng |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico • Institute of Computer Engineers of CELSPR |
Ramphis' Startups (2)
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QL ("cool")
QL (pronounced "cool"), is an integrated real-time location-based targeted social advertising platform that connects advertisers, businesses, an and consumers sharing critical information, enabling the next generation of customer-centric advertising.
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Ramphis is Following (2)
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Community Dreams, Inc.
Not for profit that makes private equity investments to create jobs, and wealth in our local communities by developing start up companies that have intellectual property that may help them succeed by providing a sustainable competitive advantage.
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Guillermo Bermudez
We make private equity investments to make money, create jobs, and wealth in our local communities by developing start up companies that have intellectual property that may help them succeed by providing a sustainable competitive advantage.
Ramphis' Contacts (8)
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Hector Ramos
System architect at EVERTEC, a financial services and transaction processing company in Puerto Rico & Latin America.
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Israel Meléndez, Jr.
From Puerto Rico, 41, B.S. Mechanical Engineer from UPR @ Mayagüez. Self-employed since 1998. His first company has operated for more than 10 years and it is dedicated to Industrial Cinematography. Starting up a web-based e-learning business.
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Joanna Marie Pérez Doble
Degree in Advertisement and Public Relations from Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (2010), Assistant Manager since 2010 & Junior Associate (2006-2010) at Grupo Guayacán, Public Relations at El Nuevo Dia (2004-2005).