Ricardo Flores Sierra

About Ricardo Flores Sierra

Experienced Computer Software Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, Azure, Code Blocks, Emacs, Advance knowledge in: C++, Java, C#, PHP, MySQL, Python, SharePoint, Qlik Sense & View, HTML5, Spot Fire, Access, VBA, JQuery, Node JS, Power BI, CSS, Android, IOS, Bootstrap, SQL, Oracle, JavaScript, Microsoft DevOps, Azure, SSIS, Skilled in Project Management, Automation, Software Design, Business and Operational Intelligence, Process Validation Organization Design, CSV, Knowledgeable in: Wonderware, Ignition Scada Software, Tracksys and PLC (Elau, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Allen-Bradley). Strong information technology professional with a Bachelors of Science focused in Computer Science from University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus.

Experience

1. Principal Software Engineer

   Northrop Grumman

   Sep 2024 — Present · Melbourne, FL, US

   Developed a custom VBA script in Microsoft Word to automate technical document templates, achieving a $1.5M cost savings in a single team by reducing classification errors and formatting issues. The script highlights misclassifications for correction in DOORS, auto-adjust tables, and completes formatting in under 3 seconds.• Created and maintained a centralized Confluence landing page as an up-to-date knowledge hub for the E2 program, ensuring efficient onboarding and continuous access to critical documentation for both new and existing team members.• Led sprint retrospectives and implemented Agile process improvements, successfully transitioning the team from a legacy Scrum model to a modernized workflow, resulting in a 65% increase in task focus and faster ticket resolution.• Designed and launched three real-time Atlassian Jira dashboards to display key metrics and due dates, providing managers with enhanced visibility and data to drive informed decision-making.• Earned CAM (Control Account Manager) certification to improve cost, schedule, and performance oversight within the program.

Education

• Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico-Orlando Campus

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Engineering/Industrial Management

• Codetrotters Academy

  WEB Development

  2016

• Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico-Orlando Campus

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

  Bachelors of Science, Computer Science

  2013

Skills

• C++
• Business Analysis
• Mobile Data Services
• Social Media
• Visual C#
• Sql Azure
• Power
• Qlikview Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Research
• Windows
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Spotfire
• Java
• Microsoft Office
• Cloud Applications
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Outlook
• Lync
• English
• Event Planning
• Big Data Analytics
• Front-End Development
• Business Intelligence
• Access
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Laboratory Information Management System (Lims)
• Excel
• Html
• Photoshop
• Sap Implementation
• Office 365
• Microsoft Word
• Prs
• Back-End Web Development
• Osisoft Pi
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership