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Alexander Skogorev
Verified Expert in Engineering
.NET Developer
Kathu Phuket, Thailand
Toptal member since July 9, 2015
Bio
For the past 15 years, Alexander has worked with .NET technologies. Back then, he began with .NET Framework 3.5 and currently works with the latest .NET Core. He has experience in cloud-based solutions such as Azure and Amazon. He has devoted a lot of time to optimizing code performance. Alexander has excellent experience in finding and fixing security issues. Besides the back end, he is good at modern front-end JavaScript frameworks such as Vue, React, and AngularJS.
Portfolio
Sun Nuclear Corp.
C#, Containers, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Vue, Full-stack...
ContractPod Technologies Limited
.NET, JavaScript, SQL, .NET Core, MSSQLCE, Entity Framework Core, MediatR
Zuuber, Inc.
.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Azure SQL, Azure Blobs, Full-stack, Back-end...
Experience
- .NET - 10 years
- C# - 10 years
- Microsoft SQL Server - 10 years
- Full-stack - 10 years
- Security - 7 years
- TeamCity - 6 years
- Vue - 1 year
- React - 1 year
Preferred Environment
Git, Visual Studio, Windows 10, JetBrains Rider, MacOS
The most amazing...
...thing I've coded is part of a CMS that generates a user-friendly client-side CRUD application for each table on the fly.
Work Experience
Senior .NET Developer
2022 - 2023
Sun Nuclear Corp.
- Developed assets management functionality pages for the existing SunCheck portal.
- Worked on the assets functionality integration into existing portal pages.
- Developed the console tool for database migration from MongoDB v.3 to MongoDB v.5.
- Fixed existing bugs in the system. Ported new functionality to an older version of the portal.
Technologies: C#, Containers, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Vue, Full-stack, Back-end, Microsoft, Windows, C#.NET, Visual Studio, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, Scrum, Jira, GitHub, Agile Software Development, Knockout (Knockout.js), Git, Elasticsearch, Confluence, Agile, Unit Testing, Microservices, Bootstrap, Web API, Cloud, NuGet, Legacy Code, MVC Frameworks, JSON, HTML, APIs, Swagger, Databases, Web, ASP.NET Core, .NET Core, CSS, ASP.NET Web API, CSS3, HTML5, Amazon Web Services (AWS), JavaScript, Web Development, REST APIs, Docker, Entity Framework Core
Senior .NET Developer
2020 - 2022
ContractPod Technologies Limited
- Reworked some of the portal sections from Knockout to Vue.
- Worked on the ongoing portal support and bug fixing.
- Helped to optimize legacy code and improve performance.
Technologies: .NET, JavaScript, SQL, .NET Core, MSSQLCE, Entity Framework Core, MediatR
Senior Full-stack Developer
2020 - 2022
Zuuber, Inc.
- Set up complete Azure infrastructure for the Zuuber application, including Azure Blob, Azure SQL, Azure Web Apps, Application Insights, etc.
- Developed an ASP.NET website wrapped with GoNative iOS and Android native applications. Worked on both the front-end and the back-end parts. Set up communication calls between the front-end and the native applications.
- Started the project from the POC level and led it to release.
- Reworked the front-end part entirely for the new redesign.
- Created and published landings for the Zuuber application.
Technologies: .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Azure SQL, Azure Blobs, Full-stack, Back-end, Microsoft, Windows, C#.NET, Visual Studio, C#, ASP.NET, SQL, jQuery, GitHub, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Git, Azure Cloud Services, Bootstrap, Azure DevOps, DevOps, Entity Framework, Web API, NuGet, MVC Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, JSON, HTML, Databases, Web, CSS, ASP.NET Web API, CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, Web Development, Android, Log4Net, Architecture
Senior Developer
2019 - 2020
Stage4MD
- Reworked several website sections from ASP.NET MVC views with Vue.
- Fixed multiple DevExpress RichEdit issues. I worked with DevExpress support to fix the issues and rewrite the existing code to fix some of the issues.
- Implemented synchronization of the website scheduler to the user's Google Calendar using Google Calendar API.
- Set up the continuous integration and development process for the project.
Technologies: Azure Application Insights, Google Calendar API, Google API, Azure, OAuth 2, DevExpress, Vue, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Full-stack, Back-end, Microsoft, Windows, C#.NET, Visual Studio, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, jQuery, Scrum, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Security, Git, Azure Cloud Services, Confluence, Section 508 Compliance, Agile, Bootstrap, Entity Framework, Cloud, NuGet, Legacy Code, MVC Frameworks, IT Security, JSON, HTML, Databases, Web, CSS, ASP.NET Web API, CSS3, JavaScript, Web Development, AngularJS, Angular, Fiddler, Log4Net
Senior Developer
2015 - 2019
Mettel
- Developed new features for the existing customer portal.
- Helped to optimize legacy code and improve performance.
- Fixed multiple security issues to pass the security audit.
- Developed several standalone tools for the portal.
- Helped to optimize development processes, setting up continuous deployment.
Technologies: Hangfire, Knockout (Knockout.js), .NET Core, Web API, ASP.NET MVC, Full-stack, Back-end, Microsoft, Windows, C#.NET, Visual Studio, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, jQuery, Scrum, Jira, GitHub, Agile Software Development, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Security, Git, TeamCity, Agile, Unit Testing, Microservices, Bootstrap, Entity Framework, Cloud, NuGet, Legacy Code, MVC Frameworks, TFS, eCommerce, IT Security, Microsoft Azure, Commerce, Google APIs, JSON, HTML, APIs, Databases, Web, ASP.NET Core, CSS, ASP.NET Web API, CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, Web Development, Fiddler, Log4Net, REST APIs
Senior Developer
2013 - 2015
TNS Russia
- Participated in the development of an automation project TV index (research of television ratings in Russia), a data collection system of respondents watching.
- Processed and produced highly sensitive data using a high-load DB.
- Supported the documentary system of respondents' lifecycle.
- Developed several custom intranet web applications.
- Implemented continuous integration and delivery practices using TeamCity.
Technologies: ASP.NET MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, DevExpress, Azure, PostgreSQL, Full-stack, Back-end, Microsoft, Windows, C#.NET, Visual Studio, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, jQuery, Scrum, Knockout (Knockout.js), Microsoft Excel, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Git, TeamCity, Azure Cloud Services, Unit Testing, Bootstrap, Entity Framework, Cloud, NuGet, MVC Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, JSON, HTML, IIS, Databases, Web, CSS, ASP.NET Web API, CSS3, HTML5, JavaScript, Web Development, Fiddler, Log4Net, Architecture
Senior Developer
2011 - 2013
Ivelum
- Participated in media website development using AWS and Brightcove Video Cloud.
- Developed several educational applications for training and testing.
- Developed custom CMS for news/media websites and adapted it for section 508.
- Optimized existing applications' performance and security.
- Set up a continuous integration process using TeamCity.
- Led the four-developer team using Scrum/Agile techniques.
Technologies: Kendo UI, Telerik, Windows Forms (WinForms), ASP.NET MVC, Agile, Microsoft SQL Server, Brightcove API, Brightcove, Section 508 Compliance, TeamCity, Full-stack, Back-end, Microsoft, Windows, C#.NET, Visual Studio, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, jQuery, Scrum, Jira, GitHub, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Excel, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Security, Git, Confluence, Jenkins, Unit Testing, Microservices, Bootstrap, DevOps, Google API, Entity Framework, Web API, Cloud, NuGet, Legacy Code, MVC Frameworks, Social Media, eCommerce, IT Security, Commerce, Google APIs, JSON, HTML, IIS, APIs, ASP.NET Web Forms, Databases, Web, CSS, ASP.NET Web API, CSS3, HTML5, Amazon Web Services (AWS), JavaScript, Web Development, Fiddler, Log4Net, REST APIs, Architecture
Web Developer
2011 - 2012
OOO NPF "Radian-M"
- Developed a new section of the FAIS web application (https://fais-rfs.ru) based on the provided documentation.
- Collaborated remotely with team members to build a successful solution.
- Imported a large amount of data from heavy XML files to the MS SQL database.
Technologies: Telerik, ASP.NET MVC, Full-stack, Back-end, Microsoft, Windows, C#.NET, Visual Studio, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, Kendo UI, Microsoft Excel, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Git, Google API, Entity Framework, NuGet, Google APIs, HTML, Databases, Web, CSS, JavaScript, Web Development
Web Developer
2009 - 2011
WaveSoft
- Developed the Vocation Planner project using ASP.NET C#, Entity framework, Obout, and DayPilot web components.
- Upgraded the Vocation Planner application to the new Resource Manager web application based on the DayPilot Scheduler component.
- Extended the Resource Manager web application and turned it into a new Marketing Manager application, having the most extended functionality.
Technologies: ASP.NET MVC, DayPilot, Obout Controls, Entity Framework, Full-stack, Back-end, Microsoft, Windows, C#.NET, Visual Studio, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Git, HTML, IIS, Databases, Web, CSS, JavaScript, Web Development
Software Developer
2008 - 2009
Quadro Soft
- Researched the subject area and prepared documentation for the query constructor application.
- Developed and delivered the query constructor application prototype based on the documentation.
- Built the query constructor application based on real users' prototype feedback using BDS Delphi 2006, MS SQL, Oracle, and DevExpress components.
Technologies: Delphi, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, DevExpress, Oracle, Back-end, Windows, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Databases
Experience
FrontContent
FrontContent content management system was first released in 2004 and has been used in multiple Internet-related projects. Our team built the new version of the system, having backward compatibility, and is highly responsive to user requests.
FAIS Website
A federal automated information-analytical system uses the radio spectrum and the media. I developed a new module for the web application. I imported a large amount of data into the project's DB from the heavy XML files. And created new export functionality.
Zuuber App for iOS and Android
Zuuber is an application for learning history on the go. It is an ASP.NET MVC web application wrapped with GoNative applications for both iOS and Android. I worked on both the back end and the front end for this application and set up the Azure environment for it.
Education
2004 - 2009
Engineer's Degree in Computer Science
Voronezh State University | Faculty of Computer Science - Voronezh, Russia
2005 - 2008
Interpreter's Degree in Professional Communication
Voronezh State University | Faculty of Romance and Germanic Philology - Voronezh, Russia
Certifications
MAY 2024 - MAY 2027
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
Amazon Web Services
FEBRUARY 2024 - PRESENT
Kubernetes - Complete Kubernetes Course
Udemy
JULY 2020 - PRESENT
Modern React with Redux
Udemy
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Log4Net, Entity Framework, jQuery, Google Calendar API, Google APIs, REST APIs, MediatR, React Redux, Windows Forms (WinForms), Web API, Google API, Vue, React, Brightcove API
Tools
Visual Studio, NuGet, Fiddler, TeamCity, Hangfire, GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Excel, Azure Application Insights, Git, TFS, DayPilot, Obout Controls, Jenkins, JetBrains Rider, AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), AWS IAM
Languages
C#.NET, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, C#, HTML5, CSS3, SQL, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Delphi, XML
Frameworks
ASP.NET Web API, Bootstrap, Knockout (Knockout.js), Kendo UI, ASP.NET MVC, .NET, ASP.NET, Entity Framework Core, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Redux, ASP.NET Web Forms, OAuth 2, AngularJS, Swagger, Angular
Paradigms
Scrum, Best Practices, Agile Software Development, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, Unit Testing, DevOps, Azure DevOps, Agile
Platforms
Microsoft, Web, Android, Windows, Software Design Patterns, Telerik, Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker, Oracle, Brightcove, Kubernetes, MacOS, AWS Lambda, AWS Cloud Computing Services
Storage
Microsoft SQL Server, JSON, Azure Blobs, Azure SQL, Azure Cloud Services, Databases, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, MSSQLCE, Amazon S3 (AWS S3)
Industry Expertise
Social Media
Other
Full-stack, Back-end, APIs, MVC Frameworks, Web Development, Legacy Code, IIS, Cloud, Security, DevExpress, Microsoft Azure, IT Security, eCommerce, Commerce, Architecture, Windows 10, Communication, Computer Science, Section 508 Compliance, Containers, English, AWS Cloud Architecture
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