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A technically diverse background that includes the full spectrum of software product development, workforce development and continuous education. Excellent at realizing the larger role a software product plays in a company’s IT, business and product strategies. Always looking at what is best for the company aligning business objectives along with what is technically best. Adaptable to new technologies and have an adept understanding that IT just as the business is a moving target and requires constant attention. Exceptional with creating training programs that enable teams and individuals to improve skills both in the use of technology and streamlining team dynamics.

✅ Expert Vetted Top 1% Rated Plus Upwork Freelancer, based near Chicago with 10+ years of experience specializing in Data, Analytics, Engineering, Software Development, Product Management, Digital Marketing, and Social Advertisement. Data Engineering & Analytics Digital Marketing & Advertisement Software Development & Product Management I have a master's in Information Technology & Data Management from Illinois Tech and an executive program in Product Management from Northwestern University in Chicago. I was an adjunct professor at UCLA and VP of Product, Data & Analytics at ML/AdTech company. I have managed and led marketing teams running campaigns worth over $12M on Google, Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter and marketing efforts like website building and overall marketing strategy. • Data Engineering & Analytics Data Warehouse ETL & Data Lake - AWS Redshift, Airflow, S3, Hive, Snowflake, Python, Lambda, EMR Analytics and Reporting - Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server, Postgres, Azure Data Factory Data Viz Dashboard - Tableau, Power BI, Google Looker Data Studio, Metabase Web Analytics - Google Analytics GA4, Tag Manager, Big Query, • Digital Marketing & Social Advertisement PPC SEM - Google Ads, Facebook Instagram Business Manager, LinkedIn Ads, TikTok & Twitter Marketing - Website Building (WordPress, eCommerce) & Onsite SEO Direct - Email and Text Marketing • Software Development and Product Management IT Management - Product Management, Product Ownership, Agile Scrum & Kanban, PI Software Development - PHP, JavaScript Node & React, HTML, CSS, API Integration, I believe in delivering the best data analytics, marketing and software application services employing the latest technology that gives the client a straightforward tool with a top-of-the-line user experience. Thank You for reviewing my profile.

15+ Yrs: Legacy System Modernization for Regulated Industries | Fintech | Cloud Migration | API Integration ✅ 15+ Critical Systems Modernized | ✅ +40% Processing Efficiency Gains | ✅ Reduced System Downtime by avg. 60% | ✅ Enabled Secure Cloud Integration ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We’ve been working with Oliant, and the experience has been helpful. From the very beginning, they took the time to truly understand the vision and goals behind our service. They didn’t just build what we asked for—they offered insight and advice on what features were essential, what could be improved, and what would be needed to support.” [ Frankie Gazzano, Director], [DRS Systems] 👉 Invite me on Upwork to schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your modernization challenges. I look forward to hearing from you! Struggling with outdated, unreliable software in a regulated environment like Fintech or Insurance? 😟 I'm Max Rios, founder of Oliant, and we specialize in helping established businesses in regulated sectors safely modernize their critical legacy systems. Using proven methodologies for re-platforming, cloud migration (AWS/Azure), and API integration, we transform aging software (often 10-20+ years old) into stable, efficient, compliant, and future-ready assets. We have deep experience in legacy system analysis, modernization strategies, risk mitigation, and secure software development tailored for compliance-heavy environments (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2, GDPR considerations). What does this mean for you? It means achieving tangible results like a 40% increase in processing efficiency, a 60% reduction in costly system downtime, and the ability to integrate with modern cloud services and APIs securely. This isn't just about updating code; it's about reducing operational risk, lowering long-term maintenance costs, improving security posture, and enabling your business to innovate again (like we achieved for a major financial services client, allowing them to launch three new digital products post-modernization). Maintaining legacy software (.NET Framework older versions, legacy Java, and even interfacing with Mainframe systems) is risky and expensive. Finding skilled talent is hard, security vulnerabilities accumulate, and innovation grinds to a halt. That's where we come in. We provide a structured, expert-led, "done-for-you" service, handling everything from deep system analysis and strategic modernization planning to phased migration, rigorous integrated Quality Assurance (it's standard!), and seamless deployment with minimal disruption. Here's how we help regulated businesses modernize critical systems: ✅ Legacy System Re-platforming: Expertly migrate your applications from outdated stacks (e.g., legacy .NET, Java EE, VB6, Delphi, interfaces to COBOL/Mainframe) to modern, supportable platforms (Modern .NET Core/.NET 8, Java Spring Boot, Python/Django) using proven methodologies like the strangler fig pattern to minimize risk. ✅ Secure Cloud Migration & Architecture: Strategically move critical workloads and databases (SQL Server, Oracle, DB2) to AWS or Azure, designing for security, scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery while adhering to strict regulatory compliance requirements. ✅ API Development & System Integration: Build robust, secure APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) to decouple systems, connect your modernized core with internal/external services (SaaS platforms, partners), unlock data silos, and enable new digital capabilities. ✅ Data Migration & Modernization: Safely migrate critical data from legacy databases to modern platforms (Cloud SQL, RDS, NoSQL options), including data cleansing, transformation, and validation to ensure integrity and enable advanced analytics. ✅ Integrated Quality Assurance (Non-Negotiable): Comprehensive QA & testing (functional, performance, security penetration testing support, regression) is built into every phase. We ensure stability, reliability, and compliance – it’s fundamental to reducing risk in regulated environments. ✅ DevOps & CI/CD Implementation: Introduce modern development and deployment practices (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins/Azure DevOps) to improve release velocity, system stability, and maintainability for your modernized applications. I'm committed to your success and ensure transparent communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. We adapt reasonably to scope changes and focus on delivering true business value. What Our Clients Say: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I've been working with Oliant's agency for over a year, and their skills have significantly grown our business." [Genoveva Grillo, CEO] ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Their integrated automated QA process caught critical issues early during our deployments, saving us significant time and potential regulatory headaches down the line. The system stability post-launch has been exceptional, exceeding our uptime goals.” [B2B FinTech for banking systems]

Whether you are looking for someone to develop a simple application, fix some defects, or design, architect and build complex mission critical applications, I have the skills to get the job done. I have almost 25 years experience in all levels of the software development process. I've designed, built and maintained numerous applications using a plethora of technologies, including Angular 2-6, ASP.NET, WPF, and Flutter. I have also used numerous back-end technologies, including C#, Web API, SQL Server, and ORM tools such as Entity Framework, ORMLite, and LLBLGen. I have designed multiple databases in my career, and am proficient in creating and maintaining relational database structures to optimize application flexibility, performance, and scalability. In addition to the skills I mentioned above, I can quickly learn and synthesize software requirements, document them in clear, concise, unambiguous manner, and turn those requirements quickly into high performing, user-friendly, working software. I am versed in many methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches. I can bring my best practices to your project, or adapt to your preferred methodology; whatever works best for you and for the specific project is what I recommend. I believe in utilizing the best UI tools available to develop working software as quickly as possible, providing demos frequently to obtain and incorporate feedback into the code, and repeating as often as necessary to get the right tool in the hands of the users. I am experienced in many forms of software deployment and hosting approaches, including working with clients to host web and desktop applications on on-premise resources, or using cloud-based platforms such as Microsoft Azure to host database and application services. I use team collaboration tools such as JIRA, Slack, and Trello to help manage requirements, tasks and deliverables. Last but not least, my communication skills are unparalleled. I have managed projects with teams in the US and all over the world, and I am as comfortable "talking techie" with architects, developers, Quality Assurance, and DBAs as I am discussing project budgets, and timelines with executives, business users, and project managers.

I have been working with clients to help solve their business analytics needs over the past twelve years. I am well versed in both Tableau and Power BI platforms. I have also developed solutions using SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Service, and SQL Server Analysis Services. I also specialize in ERP systems like Deltek Vision and Vantagepoint. I have a finance and accounting background to help translate business requirements into technical dashboards. Database Development: Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2012/2012/2016/2019 Microsoft Access Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services Microsoft Analysis Services Report Development: Power BI Tableau 10 Desktop and Server Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services

Experienced .net developer and native English speaker. I am eager to help with both new and existing projects. My goal is to provide a service to you that will make your business better. If that means developing the tools you need or consulting on a project, I'm here to help. Benefits of working with me: 1. I'll schedule an introduction call via Zoom to discuss your project before you select me. 2. During the project, I am reachable via phone, e-mail and text messaging. 3. I will provide regular status updates via Zoom or Email. 4. All of my work is tested before I ask you to review it. 5. You will be able to review my work and approve or request revisions. Technical Information: I do both full stack development (everything from the ground up) or can integrate as part of your existing team. My technical focus is on .Net based technologies, including ASP.net, Blazor, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Cloud Services and SignalR. I also have experience with older technologies such as VB.net, WebForms, and WinForms, as well as rebuilding solutions from other languages and platforms such as PHP or WordPress. I look forward to working with you on your next project!