PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Technical Specialist with 8 plus years of experience in Software Application Development, Enhancement Testing and Support. Performed the role of a Software architect, Test Lead, System Analyst and onsite technical lead. Extensively involved in all the phases of SDLC such as Design, Documentation, Coding, Testing and Support.
• Eight years in Utility Domain in design and development of commercial and high end real time projects.
• Successfully provide analytical support for large mission critical projects like DSM projects of Outage Notification Communication & Energy Efficiency projects in CSI (California Solar initiative programme) within SCE.
• Comprehensive knowledge of billing and metering, involving Data Warehouse, Business Objects, COTS packages (Varolii), creating Test plans, System testing, Application Testing, Regression testing.
• Strong analytical skills, strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated experience consulting with clients, including independently identifying client needs, developing action plans, identifying deliverables, and presenting results.
• Good experience developing multithreaded hi - end application processing huge transaction volumes across network systems.
• Working knowledge of all facets of .NET including: Windows Services, ASP.NET, Web Services, ADO.NET and XML
• Experience in application development using ASP.NET, ASP, WCF,WPF, Web services, SOAP, IIS5/6/ 7, HTML, VBScript, VB, Java Script,and DHTML.
• Experienced in developing both Windows Desktop applications (WinForms) and Web-based applications.
• Hands-on knowledge of IBM Websphere MQ V6 integration with .net application.
• Knowledge on Microsoft Application Blocks for .Net Data Access and Exception management.
• Experience in developing database applications using ADO.NET, PL/SQL, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2000 and Oracle 9i, 10g, 11.
• Good experience in SQL and extensively used T-SQL Stored Procedures and Triggers
• Experience in designing applications using UML.
• Working knowledge of SSIS, SSRS,SSAS
• Experience with Team Foundation Server and Visual Source Safe
• Developed, multiple prototype based on Ajax base rich client Website for improved customer experience. Delivered UI through extensive use of front-end web technology like Ajax.
• Committed to excellence, self-motivator, fast-learner, team-player, and a prudent developer with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong technical skills in the areas of component technologies and application development with In-depth understanding of Object Oriented Programming methodologies, Object Oriented Analysis and Design based on user requirements, experience in developing modules using Design Patterns.
• Demonstrated Leadership, Team management, effective problem solving ability, good quality process and technical knowledge
• Performing role of Lead for more than 5 years that involves Mainframe and Web based applications
• Actively involved in the delivery of the formal planning, tracking, and reporting of project performance throughout the project lifecycle process in the role of project lead analyst.
• Ability to assess market and industry trends, draw conclusions and present findings to all levels of management.
• Actively involved in planning, organizing and leading current and upcoming projects in the organization.
• Conducting interviews and evaluating resources to build a cohesive team with required skillset
• Well adept in estimating effort and team (size, skills and schedule)
• Exposed to various design and presentation tools like MS-Office utilities(MS Word, MS Access, MS excel) required for reporting testing metrics and projections to Senior Management

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

.Net Technologies: .Net Framework 1.1/2.0/3.5, VB.Net, ASP.Net, C#.Net, Web Services, ADO.NET, WCF,WPF

Programming: PHP, C,C++ & C#, Xcode (objective c), Shell Scripting, Perl Scripting

Databases and Data Storage: MS-SQL Server 2008/ 2005/ 2000, Oracle 9i/10g, Text Files, XML Files, Excel Files.

Rapid Application Development Tool: Visual Studio 6/2003/2005/2008/2010/2012, SQL Server Management Studio, Xcode tool kit

Tools: & Utilities MS Visio, Toad, SharePoint server, Crystal Reports, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, MS Visio, MS Project.

Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Professional/Server/XP Professional/NT/98/95, Windows 2003/2008 Server, Windows Vista, Unix AIX

Version Controls: Visual Source Safe, ISPW, TFS, Rational Tool.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Project Architect/Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Worked on Requirement collection process and compiled them to User Requirements
• Document (URD) and System Requirements Document (SRS)
• Developed ASP.Net Web service, Web Application and Windows application using VB.Net in .Net framework 3.5 with Entity Framework.
• Migrated VB6 desktop application in to VB.Net Winforms and converted unmanaged VB6 components in to VB.Net managed code components or interop components
• Used Silverlight for Rich Internet Applications and AJAX
• Used WPF XAML for rich windows controls in Winforms
• Implemented MVVM design pattern for Silverlight and connected Silverlight controls and Database using WCF Services
• Implemented MVC, Singleton Deign patterns, SOA Architecture
• Worked as a Team Lead and was responsible for delivering the application on time
• Created User Controls and Custom Controls to make the application lightweight
• Created and hosted web service using WCF libraries for more protocols support
• Used Windows Workflow Foundation for creating Business rules driven workflows
• Implemented SMTP mails for notifications to monitor activities across the application
• Used LINQ, Lambda expressions for code performance improvement
• Used ADO.Net extensively for connecting different databases
• Worked extensively on Style-Cop to meet coding standards
• Used Team Foundation Server (VSS) for Source Code Control
• Implemented MVC architecture to isolate each layer of the application
• Used windows communication foundation (WCF) Services for cross-Application communication
• Written Stored Procedures and User Defined Functions to perform all DML operations.
• Involved in manual testing and unit testing
• Participating in application support for resolving production issues and enhancements
• Responsible for maintaining source code using VSS version control system
• Provided continues support to the customer during UAT phase
• Provide 24x7 Production Support and Maintenance to all the applications supported and ensure smooth operation.
• Serve as a focal point to communicate and resolve interface and integration issues with other teams.
• Prioritize work by meeting the users and discussing the criticality of each task in order to pipeline the requests.
• Technical reviews of the offshore deliverables.
• Ensure that a bug-free and optimized product is delivered to the customer.

Confidential, Irwindale, California

System Architect, Onsite Test Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Administration of the CSI, AOC & ONC Application servers.
• Recommend and perform version upgrades for CSI, AOC & ONC Application servers, Unix servers etc.
• Monitor server capacity and make recommendations for hardware upgrades or add-ons (e.g. processors, disk space, memory) to accommodate current and planned server usage.
• Recommend upgrade / addition of new servers based on current and planned application usage.
• Administration of the users, user groups and security of the applications.
• Provide assistance to answer user questions on the Workflow Support of CSI, AOC & ONC Application.
• Assist in maintaining EDI data which is sent by vendors and process the same in timely manner.
• Installation and configuration of addition of third party vendor which enrolls in the CSI program.

Confidential, Eagan, MN

Project Coordinator, Onsite Lead

Responsibilities:

• Single point of contact during all cycles of SDLC.
• Setting up meetings with the customer for requirement gathering of the application.
• Studying and documenting the requirements. Creation of POC and estimate document.
• Creating use case document, class diagrams and infrastructure diagrams.
• Integration testing of the listener with the online system.
• To work with windows support team to setup the infrastructure of the application.
• Releasing the application in Dev, QA and PROD.
• Creating support documentation and knowledge transition to the support team.

Confidential

Programmer, Designer, Analyst, Tester, Onsite Lead

Responsibilities:

• Defect fixing (Attending trackers)
• Allocation, tracking and monitoring development activities
• Client communication including weekly status reports, attending conference calls, code walkthroughs etc.
• Assure that the team addresses all relevant issues within the specifications and various standards
• Provide necessary business information to the team.
• Ensure deliverables are prepared to satisfy the project requirements, cost and schedule.
• Establish meeting times, places and agendas.
• Serve as a focal point to communicate and resolve interface and integration issues with other teams.
• Prioritize work by meeting the users and discussing the criticality of each task in order to pipeline the requests.
• Technical reviews of the offshore deliverables.
• Release management activities. Attending Go/No Go meetings.
• Ensure that a bug-free and optimized product is delivered to the customer.