Frank Alvaro
About Frank Alvaro
Frank Alvaro is a Senior Development Engineer at Epicor with extensive experience in Microsoft SQL Server, service APIs, and .NET technologies.
Title
Frank Alvaro serves as a Senior Development Engineer. He has been associated with Epicor, working in this capacity in the Greater Philadelphia Area since 1997.
Education and Expertise
Frank Alvaro studied at Temple University from 1991 to 1993, where he focused on Actuarial Science, Radio Television, and Film. This educational background provided him with a diverse skill set spanning multiple disciplines. Later, he attended Bucks County Community College from 1989 to 1999, studying Music and Computer Networking. This long tenure allowed him to cultivate in-depth knowledge in both areas.
Background
With decades of professional experience, Frank Alvaro has accumulated a robust set of technical skills. Particularly, he has extensive hands-on experience developing enterprise client/server systems leveraging Microsoft SQL Server. He specializes in service API creation and utilization for third-party integrations, emphasizing the importance of seamless backend connectivity.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Frank Alvaro is adept in multiple technical domains. He possesses expertise in PCI-compliant payment processor and gateway integrations, including EMV and hosted payment strategies. His proficiency extends to Crystal Reports design and integration, and he is skilled in setting up revision control systems. Additionally, he develops continuous integration and build pipelines aimed at boosting developer productivity.
Expertise in .NET Framework
Frank Alvaro has a strong command over .NET Framework and .NET Core, supplemented by his proficiency in ASP.NET and WCF and ServiceStack web services frameworks. His focus on Agile methodologies underscores his commitment to fostering collaboration and effective teamwork within development projects.