
Rajesh Lohana
Verified Expert in Engineering
Microsoft Dynamics Developer
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Toptal member since June 14, 2021
Rajesh is a Microsoft-certified Dynamics 365 implementation consultant and full-stack developer. He's built business applications and integrated systems such as Dynamics GP, Greytip Payroll, Microsoft Talent, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, and SharePoint Online. Rajesh excels in Visual Basic 6, VB.NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Entity Framework, SQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Node.js, Prisma, Sequelize, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, and GCP.
Portfolio
Experience
- Microsoft Dynamics - 9 years
- Azure - 5 years
- JavaScript - 5 years
- React - 5 years
- .NET Core - 5 years
- Microsoft Power Automate - 4 years
- C#.NET - 3 years
- Azure SQL Databases - 2 years
Preferred Environment
MacOS, Windows
The most amazing...
...thing I've done is integrate Dynamics GP with Greytip Payroll and HR and leave management processes using Dynamics 365 Talent for an investment bank in Dubai.
Work Experience
Dynamics 365/Power Platform Developer
Oliver Wyman - Main
- Developed a React PCF app in React to integrate with Dynamics 365 Sales Professional. Customized forms, created new custom entities, and handled data migration.
- Investigated multiple options to create feasibility and help in decision-making, moving forward with the pros and cons of different approaches.
- Automated business process flows for CRM using Power Automate.
- Helped new people with directions to existing development to ensure the app's further expansion.
Full-stack Developer
4 Rivers Equipment LLC
- Supported a web console application, back-end API integrations, and security initiatives, including automation using Power Automate and WebJobs.
- Tracked and captured errors in the integration process.
- Improved business processes, helping accelerate operational activities and financial outcomes.
Dynamics 365 Business Central Expert
Primal Essence, Inc
- Developed Business Central worksheets, API endpoints to receive data via Power Automate automation with Microsoft Azure Document Intelligence ChatGPT AI Agents.
- Tracked the point of failure in import gaps due to document quality and missing master records.
- Oversaw improvements in reducing the cost of operations due to the manual entry of lines of purchase orders. Automation helps auto-import on receiving email attachments of PO from various clients with different formats.
Microsoft 365 Developer
Genesis 360, LLC
- Developed a power app to manage cemetery services and maintenance progress 2. Created public and enterprise forms to collect service personnel progress and site photos 3. Created automation using Power Automate flows to generate PDF reports.
- Tracked contracts, service status, and emails, and generated reports.
- Reduced the manual work of creating reports and managing service contracts, progress, and site service staff timesheets.
Senior Full-stack Developer
Green Roots Clinic
- Transformed a .NET WinForms application to React 18, .NET 9 API, PostgreSQL, ChakraUI, and TailwindCSS. It was deployed on Vercel and Google Cloud Platform.
- Upgraded to the latest tools and technologies for better improvement and scalability.
- Worked on an app that helps clinic operations improve patient care and automate business processes, with a future vision of AI technology.
Microsoft Dynamics Developer
Nuvaya, Inc
- Developed automation workflows to import data automatically at a scheduled time daily, downloaded from zipped files at a secure FTP server.
- Tracked failed import and notification. Logged successful jobs with statistics of import jobs.
- Reduced the cost of operations with accurate import jobs to help customers focus on business operations.
D365 Business Central Expert
Fanatics SPV, LLC - Collectibles
- Attended discovery meetings for planning sessions to implement business central, customization, and integration touchpoints. Provided technical and functional feedback wherever required, based on experience.
- Found some possible alternatives that could help speed up a smooth and seamless integration process.
- Provided feedback on business process alignment to support team management in redirecting.
Full-stack Developer
4 Rivers Equipment LLC
- Added new features and supported API issues in the console app developed in React 18 and .NET 6 on Azure Cloud and Vercel. Added automation workflows to automate API integration and the console application.
- Tracked the integration process and documented bugs for further investigation and improvement.
- Implemented process improvements and made modifications to existing procedures.
.NET and SharePoint Developer
Indidge Systems LLC.
- Developed a back-end framework for a document management app for the healthcare sector administration to manage documents, approvals, and file versions.
- Helped the administrator configure the SharePoint set up for team members and groups. Helped select subscriptions and licensing for Microsoft 365 plans.
- Trained the project team to upgrade skills and drove them in the right direction to make the project a success story.
Microsoft Dynamics Developer
Nuvaya
- Customized worksheets, tables, pages, and extensions in Dynamics 365 Business Central to support the Financial and Sales modules for a fuel distribution implementation. Created extensions to generate APIs for automation with Power Automate for data import.
- Troubleshot bugs in code and ran test scripts to deploy the final release.
- Analyzed documents imported from CSV and zip files on the SFTP server and the integration status.
- Improved integration processes utilizing the power of Azure Services and Power Platform.
Full-stack Developer
21st Century Equipment LLC
- Developed an API using .NET 6.0 basic and access token authentication and authorization using the .NET Framework. Developed a marketing console front end using React 18. Deployed APIs on Azure Cloud and the app on Vercel.
- Designed charts for reporting and analysis. Used automation tools and technologies to automate third-party API integrations and synchronization.
- Monitored APIs, app performance, and data integration to ensure smooth and reliable API delivery.
Back-end Developer
HSAC, LLC
- Gathered the requirements, supported in creating a VPN environment, installed memory management apps, maintained code, devised solutions, and discussed pluses and minuses of each to conclude the final selection.
- Tracked bugs in capturing the memory and figured out options to resolve them.
- Helped in memory management and memory leakage with different solution strategies.
Full-stack Developer
4 Rivers Equipment LLC
- Developed a marketing console app using React 18 as the front end and .NET as the back end for API development and SQL Server database. Used EF as the ORM tool.
- Oversaw user requirement gathering, database design, process development, controllers and service configuration, and form development using the latest technologies and libraries: React, MUI, and Bootstrap.
- Launched an internally configured API based on 3rd-party vendors' API using a marketing console app to support users managing their data.
Lead MS Dynamics 365 Developer
FM Solutions LLC
- Helped create a proposal defining the scope of work based on user requirement gathering and information available by the client.
- Identified tools to develop solutions based on the scope of work, sizing team, and segregation of responsibilities to achieve the goals.
- Launched sample forms and reports based on their shared documents to create a proof of concept to present their staff solution deliverables and system functionality to help them simplify their routine operations to make them easy to manage.
Senior Full-stack Developer
Smart Production Systems LLC
- Developed Angular components for a module to produce record updates and delete purposes.
- Implemented bug-fixing Angular components and front-end user interface in Bootstrap.
- Helped launch a new module by adding some component features in Angular 10.
Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Developer
FM Solutions LLC
- Created a solution document to address every point supported by the devised solution and improvements. Added the scope of work with the proposed solution, fit/gap analysis, and challenges. Defined the team size required for each department to handle the backlog.
- Addressed post-go-live and UAT scripts with the knowledge base, issue trackers, user manuals, training material, and videos.
- Foresaw challenges in managing the backlog of 80,000 records and 24,000 annual records to estimate the team's skills and size.
AD Azure and Microsoft Endpoint Expert
Indigita SA
- Helped in configuring Microsoft Intune setups to add Windows 10 professional machines and provide IT policies automatic deployment.
- Trained users to add more machines and policy changes in the future.
- Fixed and updated IT issues in Intune setup and configuration.
Ionic/Angular Developer
Vega Dev Shop
- Helped develop new pages in Angular. Wrote Firebase and Firestore databases, functions, and the hosting app and oversaw testing and training.
- Wrote business logic to add new processes to meet business goals.
- Worked on existing pages to resolve issues in functions, processes, and front-end UI/UX improvements.
.NET Developer
Blackstone Real Estate Special Situations Advisors L.L.C. - Main
- Wrote API endpoint controllers and security role-based access process. Created authentication and authorization using Okta, AAD, and SAML technology.
- Helped add new features to the application and resolved errors and bugs in pages.
- Worked on creating components to add functionality in general such as pdf book, Excel import and export, as well as image sliders.
Back-end Developer
Spa Space
- Helped write API endpoints and developed a PowerBI embed component using Angular. Developed PowerBI reports and KPI.
- Worked on Linting, code cleaning, DevOps, Jira, and confluence docs.
- Worked on the front end using Angular material, flex layout, and CSS grids.
Senior Software Engineer
Green Roots Clinics, Karachi
- Developed an application to manage patient records, appointments, prescriptions, medical records, and generate access cards. Secured locally using SHA256 encryption. Developed a mobile hybrid app on an ionic framework to update records using API.
- Implemented Excel to manage and track bugs and progress status.
- Worked on a private project, limited to clinic branches to be used only in own setups.
Principal Consultant
BlueRidge IT
- Developed payroll integrations of six GCC countries, with Dynamics GP and a Web Services API source for Business Central. Implemented Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Dynamics 365 Business Central along with Azure and Power Apps.
- Tracked issues and bugs using Zoho Ticketing Systems.
- Launched business integrations, implementations, and Power Apps.
Software Engineer
Webcor Group, Dubai
- Developed an integration between Dynamics GP and third-party software to increase efficiency of the accounts department.
- Tracked progress using Microsoft Project and used Visio to create the documentation processes.
- Completed this project in-house and on-premises.
IT and Applications Manager
GUM Corporation
- Upgraded Dynamics GP 2010 to 2015. Developed .NET tools to Integrated purchase orders. Designed SSRS reports to improve MIS.
- Tracked progress using Excel sheets and Microsoft Project.
- Performed all activities, development, and configurations in-house.
Business Solutions Consultant
iSys Solutions, LLC.
- Upgraded Dynamics GP for 4+ customers in Dubai. Implemented a fixed assets module for a Dubai company. Supported GP customers and provided pre-sales support.
- Tracked project progress using an internal time management tool.
- Completed all upgrades, development, and configuration on-premises.
Experience
Greytip Payroll Integration with Dynamics GP
Dynamics GP Implementation
Customer Engagement and Business Central Implementation
Smart Clinic
HRMS Implementation
Dynamics GP Upgrade
Customized Finance and Operations
Real Estate Rental App
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems Engineering
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) - Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
Certifications
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Professional
Microsoft
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Platform Core
Microsoft
Microsoft Dynamics GP2013 Finance
Microsoft
Microsoft CRM 4.0 Applications
Microsoft
Microsoft Dynamics GP10.0 Inventory & Order Processing
Microsoft
Microsoft Dynamics GP10.0 Finance
Microsoft
Microsoft Dynamics GP10.0 Installation and Configuration
Microsoft
Skills
Libraries/APIs
LINQ, React, Reactstrap, REST APIs, API Development, jQuery, Angular Flex Layout, Node.js, Azure Blob Storage API, Azure API Management, GraphQL API, Google Maps, Antd, RxJS, Flexbox, NgRx, NgRx/store, ngx-admin, Entity Framework, AngularUI
Tools
Microsoft Dynamics GP, C#.NET WinForms, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visual Studio, Zoom, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Power Apps, Azure App Service, Microsoft Power BI, Angular CLI, Microsoft Identity Manager, MySQL Workbench, Docker Hub, Docker Compose, Bitbucket, Jira, Git, GitHub, Sequelize, Microsoft Dynamics, Visual Studio, Microsoft Flow, Azure Logic Apps, Microsoft AI, Prisma, Dynamics 365 Business Central, RabbitMQ, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, LINQ to SQL, Dapper, Azure Active Directory B2C (ADB2C)
Languages
JavaScript, C#, SQL, HTML, JavaScript 6, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Visual Basic, Python, C#.NET, HTML5, TypeScript, Excel VBA, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), VB.NET, Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), CSS, CSS3, Sass, TypeScript 3, ASP.NET Razor, AL, GraphQL, PCF
Frameworks
.NET, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), ASP.NET, .NET 6, React Native, Tailwind CSS, .NET 8, Blazor, Angular, Bootstrap, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core 2, ASP.NET Core, Angular Material, .NET 5, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Razor, Razor Pages, Express.js, OAuth 2, ASP.NET Web API, ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET Core MVC, Microsoft Automation Framework, Ant Design, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework Core, Next.js
Paradigms
Automation, Database Design, API Architecture, DevOps, Agile, Back-end Architecture, Serverless Architecture, Report Definition Language (RDL), B2C, Azure DevOps
Platforms
Microsoft Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Automate, Windows UI, Windows Desktop, Firebase, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MacOS, Windows, Azure, Docker, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), SharePoint 365, SharePoint 2010, iOS, Vercel, Azure Functions, Linux, Azure Web Apps
Storage
Data Integration, Database Architecture, RDBMS, Master Data Management (MDM), Azure SQL, SQL Server 2012, Azure SQL Databases, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL Server, Google Cloud, Cloud Firestore, PostgreSQL 10, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Azure Blobs, NoSQL, Azure Active Directory, MongoDB, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Industry Expertise
Retail & Wholesale
Other
Finance, Inventory, Build Configurations, Full-stack, Back-end Development, Back-end, Software Engineering, Architecture, Azure WebJobs, Technical Leadership, Web Development, Business Analysis, Technical Consulting, Authentication, Authorization, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Software Design, API Integration, Full-stack Development, CSV, Chakra UI, Data Engineering, Microsoft Forms, Application Configuration, Integration, API Design, API Management, API Testing, Automations, Windows 10, Teams, SSRS Reports, Web Application Forms, IIS, APIs, Charts, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) ERP, Dynamics CRM 365, Payroll & Benefits, Installation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), DAX, Document Management Systems (DMS), Microsoft Power Fx, Data Visualization, Windows UI Design, Firebase Hosting, Custom Solutions, IT Services, Healthcare IT, Education, Functions, OAuth, Single Sign-on (SSO), Front-end, Sales & CRM Platforms, Office 365, Business Services, SharePoint Online, Apollo Server, Azure Service Bus, RDLC+ReportViewer, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), EMR, Azure Foundry, Azure AI Document Intelligence, Inventory Management, Inventory Management Systems, Power Apps Component Framework, Adobe E-signature, CSS Grid, Google Cloud Functions, Okta, SAML-auth, FastAPI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
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