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For over 14 years, I have been committed to independent study and research related to application development using the latest tools and platforms.

Current Specialities

“Rodney Degracia works with and contributes to Open Source”

— http://github.com/rdegraci

Build and configure back-end mySQL databases to serve data to iPhone applications
Build and configure back-end PostgreSQL databases to serve data to iPhone applications
Build and Extend Ruby on Rails websites, as a Web-based front-end to support iPhone applications
Deploy iPhone data servers to Heroku.com

Perform custom programming using C/C++, shell scripts, batch files, Visual C++, and various Unix command line tools.
Develop computer programs, macros and scripts to automate repetitive tasks, automate installation, automate migration, inventory, and software updates.
Debug, maintain, and upgrade in-house software tools using Microsoft Visual C++.
Analyze failures to determine whether they require a short-term solution or that problem is systemic and requires a permanent fix.

Build and configure Ruby on Rails web applications to transfer data to/from iPhone Applications
Design and perform scheduled maintenance efforts to minimize system failures and maximize computer resource availability and readiness.
Analyze failures to determine whether the failures require a short-term solution or if the problem is systemic and requires a permanent fix.
Work with software/hardware vendors as necessary for corrective action.

Develop system documentation, including configuration information, for each server maintained.
Design and perform scheduled maintenance efforts to minimize system failures and maximize computer resource availability and readiness.