Ricardo Plascencia Silva
About Ricardo Plascencia Silva
Ricardo Plascencia Silva is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, having worked for various companies including Kforce Inc and HCL America, Inc. He specializes in Java development, real-time data streaming, and modernizing enterprise systems.
Work at Kforce
Ricardo Plascencia Silva currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Kforce Inc. He has been with the company since 2022, working remotely in the San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area. In this role, he applies his extensive software engineering skills to develop and implement solutions that meet client needs.
Previous Experience at HCL America, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Ricardo worked at HCL America, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer Consultant from 2020 to 2022. During this time, he supported USAA while working in a hybrid environment based in San Antonio, Texas. His responsibilities included developing software solutions tailored to the requirements of the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo studied Computer Software Engineering at Universidad de Guadalajara, where he earned a Bachelor of Education (BEd) from 2002 to 2006. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in software development, where he has gained proficiency in various programming languages and development tools.
Technical Skills and Tools
Ricardo demonstrates versatility in software development by utilizing a wide range of development tools and integrated development environments (IDEs), including IntelliJ, VS Code, Eclipse, and NetBeans. He has hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and has worked with NoSQL databases, specifically MongoDB, showcasing his breadth of database management skills.
Involvement in Software Modernization
Ricardo has been involved in the modernization of a web-based Enterprise ERP Information System, focusing on significant software migrations to enhance functionality and workflows. His experience includes integrating front-end and back-end components to build comprehensive web solutions and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using JAML scripts and Gradle configurations.