APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT

The Application Development Division (AD) is responsible for development or acquisition and maintenance of software programs to support the many business functions of all  Bexar County government offices and departments.  They also have responsibility for all of the County’s databases and the County’s website. Applications exist on both mainframe and PC platforms and are supported 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

When an office or department in the County has a need for some technology solution to a business problem or opportunity, members of the AD team are responsible for understanding the business problem and how technology can help.  They analyze the problem, document requirements, design a solution set, write the computer code, test the applications, install and maintain the software.

Sometimes it is quicker or more cost effective to purchase the software from a vendor or to pay a contractor to do a custom development.  When that is true, the AD team works with the County office or department to identify and document their business and technical requirements and assists with development of a Request for Proposal (RFP), helps evaluate responses and select a vendor and then provides project oversight and technical liaison with the vendor.

Whether an application is developed by the AD team or purchased from a vendor, the AD team makes sure the programs work correctly by  rigorous testing.  They plan and oversee the installation and final implementation of the solution.

• COUNTY DEPARTMENTS A - Z
  • Adult Probation
  • Auditors Office
  • Appellate Public Defender
  • Bexar Appraisal District
  • Commissioners Court
  • Community Investment
  • Community Venues
  • Constables
  • County Clerk
  • County Courts
  • Criminal Investigation Lab
  • Deed Recordings
  • District Attorney
  • District Clerk
  • District Courts
  • Economic Development
  • Elections
  • Employment
  • Family Justice Center
  • Fire Marshal
  • Foreclosure Map
  • Forensic Toxicology Lab
  • Information Services
  • Infrastructure Services
  • Jury Duty Information
  • Justices of the Peace
  • Juvenile Probation
  • Medical Examiner's Office
  • Metropolitan Planning Org
  • Planning & Resource Mgmt
  • Probate Courts
  • Property Tax Inquiry
  • Purchasing/Procurement
  • Sheriff's Office
  • Tax Assessor-Collector

LINDA PEREZ is the Applications Development Manager for Bexar County Information Technology. Linda began her Bexar County career in 1997, initially as a programmer. Prior to joining Bexar County, Linda worked for the federal government as a Database Administrator. Linda is a proud mother & grandmother. She has two beautiful granddaughters, eight and nine years old. In her spare time Linda enjoys family time, gardening, stained glass and reading.

The APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT Division is organized into Applications Development teams. These teams are comprised of Applications Development Coordinators, Analyst/Programmers and Programmers according to the types of applications involved (Courts, Public Safety and Finance), Database (Database Coordinator, Database Administrator, Database Analyst, and Data Security Analyst), and Web (Webmaster and eGovernment Developer).  Administrative support for the entire team is provided by the Applications Development Programming Aide. The responsibilities of the Courts, Public Safety and Finance teams are to analyze, design, test, install, and maintain the computer applications that support Bexar County business functions.  Applications exist on both mainframe and PC platforms and are supported 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Database Administration division is responsible for all of Bexar County’s databases, including protection from unauthorized access and making sure the data is stored and retrieved accurately. Additionally they are responsible for creating and maintaining separate development tools and databases for programmers to use in the creation of applications for Bexar County Business Partners. As Bexar County’s information needs continue to grow, it is increasingly challenging to provide safe, and reliable access. The Database group is constantly working to keep ahead of the demands. The Webmaster and e-Government Developer are responsible for the County’s web presence and for assisting County offices and departments with their web requirements. Their aim is to develop and maintain County web pages for the Public that are easy to use and understand.