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Pankaj Kansodariya, Microsoft Azure Certified Back-end Developer in London, United Kingdom
Pankaj Kansodariya

Microsoft Azure Certified Back-end Developer in London, United Kingdom

Member since January 28, 2020
Pankaj is a Microsoft Certified Professional with 16 years of software development experience within the Microsoft ecosystem, including C#.NET, VB.NET, SQL Server, and cloud computing with Microsoft Azure. He has also started working on mobile app development with Flutter. Pankaj is now ready for his next challenging and rewarding opportunity to demonstrate how his substantial abilities and technical skills will make an effective contribution.
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Portfolio

Experience

Location

London, United Kingdom

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Flutter, Git, Windows, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio, C#.NET

The most amazing...

...thing I've converted was a legacy offer calculation engine from BI into a web-based simulation tool with ASP.NET, WCF Service, and SQL Server.

Employment

  • Software Engineer

    2020 - PRESENT
    Freelance | Toptal Clients | Various Companies
    • Collaborated as a technical screener at Toptal since March 2021.
    • Engaged as a .NET back-end developer with a Toptal client since November 2021.
    • Collaborated on a legislative management platform for security enhancements and a backlog of customer-reported defects at Granicus, a company that provides technology that empowers government organizations to create better lives for their citizens.
    • Operated as a senior .NET back-end developer at Jacobs, an American international technical professional services firm, on the company's invoice and ERP system.
    • Developed a Flutter app with a Firebase and Neo4j database that includes social media and marketplace functionality for ItsCoastal, the luxury marketplace for global coastal homes, adventures, and yachts.
    • Operated on a Flutter app similar to Tinder for recruitment that includes videos for DreamTeams.
    • Created a .NET Core application with SignalR for an online training app with live chat at Inxsol, a company that develops custom e-learning courses and information solutions.
    • Provided live help on real-world programming issues.
    Technologies: Neo4j, Firebase, Dart, Flutter, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET Core MVC, REST APIs, Entity Framework, SignalR, GraphQL, T-SQL, Database Development, C#.NET, Test-driven Development (TDD), Git, Jira, .NET, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, LINQ, Entity Framework Core, SQL Stored Procedures, C#, Domain-driven Design (DDD)

  • Project IT Developer

    2016 - 2019
    Oakam
    • Migrated documents from SQL Server to Azure Blob storage and integrated with existing applications.
    • Converted monolithic application logic into microservices with ASP.NET Core Web API.
    • Migrated on-premise functionalities to Azure App Services.
    • Delivered a solution to log each outbound communication to the customer (by email or text) and integrated it with all other existing applications with WCF service, Entity Framework, and SQL Server.
    • Delivered API to evaluate customers’ applications with ASP.NET Core WebAPI and SQL Server.
    • Delivered a compliance-related project to notify customers by various channels once they get a summary of borrowing with ASP.NET WebAPI, WCF, and SQL Server.
    Technologies: Windows Communication Framework (WCF), Git, REST APIs, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, T-SQL, Database Development, C#.NET, VB.NET WinForms, Test-driven Development (TDD), Jira, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, LINQ, WCF Web Services, Entity Framework, Entity Framework Core, SQL Stored Procedures, C#, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Kofax TotalAgility

  • IT Developer

    2011 - 2016
    Oakam
    • Developed RESTful APIs for the company's mobile app by ASP.NET Web API and WCF.
    • Converted legacy offer calculation engine from BI into a web-based simulation tool with ASP.NET, WCF service, and SQL Server, allowing financial data analysis.
    • Developed a worklist tool for store users to reach potential customers with ASP.NET, WCF service, SQL Server, and Kofax-TotalAgility as a process engine.
    • Integrated business processes into existing systems with the use of the Kofax-TotalAgility tool.
    • Integrated policy-based configurable decision engine with WCF service and SQL Server to replace end-user manual decisions to reduce out-of-policy errors.
    • Migrated legacy Excel-VBA financial calculation into reusable .NET SOA-based modules.
    • Developed SOA-based reporting solution with WCF service and SSRS to generate loan statements delivered by post, email, and print.
    • Streamlined the company’s financial lending systems by linking external providers (call credit) APIs into WCF services.
    • Developed configurable product engine with WCF service and SQL Server to replace hardcoded logic into the client's application.
    • Migrated legacy SharePoint-based inquiry booking system into ASP.NET, WCF services, SQL Server, and SSIS for data migration.
    Technologies: TFS, LINQ, Entity Framework, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Communication Framework (WCF), VB.NET, C#.NET, .NET, Visual Studio, T-SQL, Database Development, ADO.NET, VB.NET WinForms, Test-driven Development (TDD), Git, Jira, Azure, Web Services, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, WCF Web Services, Entity Framework Core, SQL Stored Procedures, C#, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Kofax TotalAgility

  • Technical Architect

    2010 - 2011
    RedZebra Software Ltd, Long Crendon, UK
    • Reviewed and improved the company’s Call2Field software architecture, such as removal of SQL injection, database design, use of stored procedures, and index.
    • Improved the existing application's performance, stability, and reliability by using the latest technology like WCF.
    • Developed new enhancements and improved existing Call2Field software, PDA, tablet, and GPS tracking system.
    • Corrected existing loopholes, user interface, and coding style in the existing applications.
    Technologies: CVS, Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, Windows Communication Framework (WCF), C#.NET, VB.NET, .NET, T-SQL, Database Development, ADO.NET, LINQ, WCF Web Services, SQL Stored Procedures, C#

  • Senior Developer

    2009 - 2010
    Hoerbiger India Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India
    • Led the development of new products and was involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
    • Wrote detailed technical specifications from high-level business specifications.
    • Drove continuous improvements to the team with particular emphasis on improving code quality, design, and testing.
    • Managed the deployment, including trainer and production releases as per requirements, releases for the QA team, and maintenance of the database scripts on the central repository.
    • Served as a single point of contact for the customer; participated in discussions with customers, estimated specifications, negotiated deadlines, and teleconferenced with customers weekly regarding the update and subsequent plan.
    Technologies: TortoiseCVS, Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, C#.NET, VB.NET, .NET, T-SQL, Database Development, ADO.NET, VB.NET WinForms, LINQ, SQL Stored Procedures, C#

  • IT Project Lead

    2008 - 2009
    Hoerbiger Compression Technology Holding, Inc., Houston, USA.
    • Supported the coordination, development, and deployment of applications in the North American region.
    • Supported help desk, research, and software engineering development on new and existing projects.
    • Provided project assistance with the supervision of outsourced systems developers and regional Hoerbiger employees.
    • Maintained the quality of the code (.NET and database) by reviewing it for performance and efficiency.
    Technologies: CVS, Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, C#.NET, VB.NET, .NET, T-SQL, Database Development, ADO.NET, VB.NET WinForms, LINQ, SQL Stored Procedures, C#

  • Project Assistant

    2006 - 2008
    Hoerbiger India Manufacturing Exports, Pune, India.
    • Contributed to software development and technical support including training of key users as necessary, systems administration, maintenance, and assistance of Hoerbiger projects internationally.
    • Acted as the single point of contact for vendors developing the company’s products and participated in a teleconference with customers and vendors on the technical discussion for development.
    • Designed the complex code implementation and complete development of the new modules.
    Technologies: TortoiseCVS, Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, C#.NET, VB.NET, .NET, T-SQL, Database Development, ADO.NET, VB.NET WinForms, LINQ, SQL Stored Procedures, C#

  • Software Developer

    2005 - 2006
    InfoWorld Technologies, Pune, India.
    • Participated in discussions with customers on requirements, estimation, and assistance in the negotiation of deadlines.
    • Migrated applications into VB 6.0 with Oracle 8i into new systems in VB.Net with MS SQL Server 2000.
    • Maintained existing code and written technical documentation as per migration.
    Technologies: TortoiseCVS, Visual SourceSafe, Oracle8i, SQL Server 2000, VB.NET, VB, T-SQL, Database Development, ADO.NET, VB.NET WinForms, Web Services, .NET, LINQ, SQL Stored Procedures, C#

Experience

  • Compare Mortgages
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.uk.opticient.comparemortgages

    An application that compares two mortgage products side by side for a given rate, fee, and duration. It will compare two mortgage products with the same duration but different rates and fees. It will also compare two mortgage products with different durations; they will have different rates and fees.
    1. Mortgage type: Whether "interest-only" or "repayments."
    2. Start date: Date when the mortgage was started or going to start.
    3. Fee payment for each product, whether paying upfront or adding on balance.
    4. Full repayment schedule for both products for the compared term.
    It would also require internet on the device.

  • Mobile App for Coastal Properties
    https://palgo.io/

    Built an iOS, Android, and web app in Flutter with Firebase and Neo4j Graph DB. It is similar to a social media and marketplace for renting and selling coastal properties and boats and organizing events.

  • Offer Calculator

    While working at Oakam, I converted the BI legacy offer calculation engine into a web-based simulation tool with ASP.NET, WCF, and SQL Server, allowing financial data analysis with simulations and a rules version.

Skills

  • Languages

    C#.NET, T-SQL, C#, VB.NET, Dart, GraphQL

  • Frameworks

    ASP.NET Core MVC, VB.NET WinForms, Entity Framework Core, ADO.NET, Flutter, .NET, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Windows Communication Framework (WCF), ASP.NET

  • Libraries/APIs

    Entity Framework, SignalR, REST APIs, LINQ

  • Paradigms

    Database Development, Test-driven Development (TDD)

  • Other

    WCF Web Services, Kofax TotalAgility, Domain-driven Design (DDD), Azure Service Bus, Microsoft Azure, Web Services

  • Tools

    Git, Jira, Microsoft Visual Studio

  • Platforms

    Azure, Azure Functions, Firebase

  • Storage

    Microsoft SQL Server, Neo4j, SQL Stored Procedures

Education

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science
    2002 - 2005
    Veer Narmad South Gujarat University - Surat, Gujarat, India
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
    1999 - 2002
    Veer Narmad South Gujarat University - Surat, Gujarat, India

Certifications

  • Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions (70-532)
    FEBRUARY 2017 - PRESENT
    Microsoft
  • Foundation Training of TotalAgility
    SEPTEMBER 2011 - PRESENT
    Singularity - Kofax
  • VB.NET Programming
    FEBRUARY 2006 - PRESENT
    SEED InfoTech, Pune, India

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