Rajesh Lohana, Developer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Rajesh Lohana

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Bio

Rajesh is a six-time certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 expert, enterprise applications implementation consultant, and software developer. He has built a wide range of apps, including ERP and CRM. He excels with VB 6, C#, VB.NET, SQL, SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle databases. He's automated HR processes using Dynamics 365 HRMS for a bank, a clinic, and various government and business organizations. With his strategic optimizations, Rajesh's clients dramatically reduce costs and save on resolutions.

Portfolio

Indidge Systems LLC.
SharePoint, .NET, Database Design, Microsoft, Office 365, Business Analysis...
Nuvaya
Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics CRM...
21st Century Equipment LLC
.NET, SQL, Front-end, React, SQL Server 2012, JavaScript, Azure SQL...

Experience

  • React - 5 years
  • .NET Core - 3 years
  • C#.NET - 3 years
  • Azure - 2 years
  • Azure SQL Databases - 2 years
  • JavaScript - 2 years
  • React Native - 1 year
  • Microsoft Power Automate - 1 year

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Windows 10, Teams, Zoom

The most amazing...

...HR and leave management processes I've automated using Dynamics 365 HRMS were for a Dubai-based bank.

Work Experience

.NET and SharePoint Developer

2024 - 2024
Indidge Systems LLC.
  • Developed a back-end framework for a document management app for healthcare sector administration to manage documents, approvals, and file versions.
  • Helped the administrator configure SharePoint setup 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.
Technologies: SharePoint, .NET, Database Design, Microsoft, Office 365, Business Analysis, SharePoint 365, Software Engineering

Microsoft Dynamics Developer

2023 - 2024
Nuvaya
  • Customized worksheets, pages, tables, and extensions for Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation for fuel distributions Financial and Sales modules. Created extensions to generate API for automation with Power Automate for data import.
  • Troubleshot bugs in code and ran test scripts to deploy the final release.
  • Analysed documents import from CSV and zip files on the SFTP server and integration status.
  • Improved integration processes utilizing the power of Azure Services and Power Platform.
Technologies: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft AI, SharePoint, Database Design, Microsoft, Office 365, Business Analysis, Technical Consulting, SharePoint 365, Software Engineering, Dynamics 365 Business Central

Full-stack Developer

2023 - 2024
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.
Technologies: .NET, SQL, Front-end, React, SQL Server 2012, JavaScript, Azure SQL, Azure WebJobs, Automation, Azure Blob Storage API, Microsoft Automation Framework, Technical Leadership, Database Architecture, Full-stack, Web Development, Architecture, Database Design, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), RDBMS, Business Analysis, Technical Consulting, Authentication, Authorization, Software Engineering, Entity Framework, Entity Framework Core

Back-end Developer

2023 - 2023
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.
Technologies: Visual Basic 6 (VB6), C#, Database Design, Technical Consulting, Software Engineering

Full-stack Developer

2022 - 2023
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.
Technologies: Bootstrap, .NET, APIs, Microsoft SQL Server, CSS, C#, Front-end, Architecture, Visual Studio, Technical Leadership, Database Architecture, Web Development, Full-stack, Database Design, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), React, RDBMS, Business Analysis, Authentication, Authorization, Software Engineering, Entity Framework, Entity Framework Core

Lead MS Dynamics 365 Developer

2022 - 2022
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.
Technologies: Microsoft Dynamics, C#, JavaScript, ASP.NET, C#.NET, HTML5, SQL, Technical Leadership, Technical Consulting

Senior Full-stack Developer

2022 - 2022
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.
Technologies: Angular, Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, React, Visual Studio, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), Technical Consulting, Authentication, Software Engineering

Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Developer

2022 - 2022
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.
Technologies: Microsoft Dynamics, C#, JavaScript, ASP.NET, C#.NET, HTML5, SQL, Microsoft Power BI, jQuery, Technical Leadership, Technical Consulting, Software Engineering

AD Azure and Microsoft Endpoint Expert

2022 - 2022
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.
Technologies: Microsoft, Technical Consulting

Ionic/Angular Developer

2022 - 2022
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.
Technologies: Angular, JavaScript 6, TypeScript 3, Cloud Firestore, Firebase, Firebase Hosting, Functions, HTML5, AngularUI, JavaScript, Git, Node.js, Agile, Back-end, Back-end Architecture, Google Cloud Functions, Bitbucket, Jira, DevOps, GitHub, Google Cloud, NoSQL, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Identity Manager, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), CSS, Flexbox, CSS Grid, Technical Leadership, Database Architecture, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Serverless Architecture, Technical Consulting, Software Engineering

.NET Developer

2022 - 2022
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.
Technologies: Razor Pages, Blazor, C#.NET, .NET 5, .NET 6, JavaScript, Git, Agile, Back-end, Back-end Architecture, OAuth, OAuth 2, Single Sign-on (SSO), Okta, Azure Active Directory, SAML-auth, Microsoft SQL Server, Jira, DevOps, GitHub, LINQ to SQL, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Identity Manager, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), CSS, CSS Grid, REST APIs, Visual Studio, ASP.NET Razor, ASP.NET Core MVC, Database Design, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), Business Analysis, Technical Consulting, Authentication, Authorization, Software Engineering

Back-end Developer

2021 - 2021
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.
Technologies: Angular, C#, Entity Framework Core, JavaScript, Git, Agile, Back-end, Back-end Architecture, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, Jira, DevOps, GitHub, LINQ to SQL, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Identity Manager, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), CSS, Data Visualization, REST APIs, Visual Studio, Database Design, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), RDBMS, Business Analysis, Software Engineering

Senior Software Engineer

2020 - 2021
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.
Technologies: Angular, Angular Material, .NET 5, C#.NET, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), React, Back-end Development, Back-end, Back-end Architecture, OAuth 2, OAuth, Single Sign-on (SSO), Dapper, Healthcare IT, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), CSS, CSS3, Sass, Flexbox, CSS Grid, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, Data Visualization, REST APIs, Sales & CRM Platforms, PostgreSQL 10, PostgreSQL, Visual Studio, Technical Leadership, Database Architecture, Architecture, Database Design, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), Business Analysis, Authentication, Software Engineering, Entity Framework

Principal Consultant

2017 - 2020
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.
Technologies: Dynamics CRM 365, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Payroll & Benefits, .NET Core, Blazor, Azure SQL, Web Application Forms, Finance, Data Integration, Teams, Windows 10, Zoom, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Apps, Azure, Azure SQL Databases, Azure Blobs, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) ERP, C#, VB.NET, .NET, Microsoft Power BI, DAX, SQL, HTML, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power Fx, LINQ, Azure Functions, Microsoft SQL Server, Docker, Docker Hub, Docker Compose, NoSQL, Custom Solutions, IT Services, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), CSS, Data Visualization, React, REST APIs, Visual Studio, Microsoft Flow, Azure API Management, Technical Leadership, Database Architecture, Architecture, Database Design, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), Microsoft, Office 365, Business Services, SharePoint 365, SharePoint Online, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Software Engineer

2016 - 2017
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.
Technologies: C#, VB.NET, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Web Application Forms, Teams, Windows 10, Zoom, Microsoft Power Apps, Azure SQL Databases, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) ERP, .NET, SQL, HTML, Retail & Wholesale, Microsoft SQL Server, Docker, Docker Hub, Docker Compose, Custom Solutions, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), CSS, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, Data Visualization, Windows UI Design, Windows Desktop, Windows UI, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Visual Studio, Azure Logic Apps, Technical Leadership, Database Architecture, Architecture, Database Design, Microsoft, RDBMS, Business Analysis, Software Engineering, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

IT and Applications Manager

2015 - 2016
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.
Technologies: SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Dynamics CRM 365, TypeScript, Inventory, Finance, Windows 10, Zoom, Crystal Reports, IIS, Charts, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) ERP, C#, .NET, SQL, HTML, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL Server, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Visual Studio, Technical Leadership, Database Architecture, Architecture, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), Microsoft, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Business Solutions Consultant

2014 - 2015
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.
Technologies: Microsoft Dynamics GP, Inventory, Windows 10, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) ERP, C#, VB.NET, .NET, SQL, HTML, Retail & Wholesale, Microsoft SQL Server, Custom Solutions, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), CSS, Windows UI Design, Windows Desktop, Windows UI, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Visual Studio, Database Architecture, Database Design, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), Microsoft, SharePoint 2010, Software Engineering, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Experience

Customer Engagement and Business Central Implementation

An MEP contractor based in Dubai wanted to utilize the power of digitization, so he opted for cloud-based computing in his organizations. Implementations of Customer Engagement were done using workflows to assure the process drove the workforce to achieve maximum results in each project. Business Central was implemented for their financials, purchasing, and sales invoicing for its simplicity and ease of use. The product fulfilled the core requirements out of the box.

Greytip Payroll Integration with Dynamics GP

A Dubai-based company decided to integrate their six GCC branches to be automated using payroll integrations with Dynamics GP General Ledger to save efforts and time of their accounting personnel and utilize their time for business analysis.

Dynamics GP Implementation

An FMCG company in Abu Dhabi decided to automate their operations using Dynamics GP Finance, Operations, and Project Accounting. The implementation was completed out of the box with many customized reports using SSRS and Crystal Reports.

Smart Clinic

The management of a local clinic with a team of 15-20 staff decided to automate their operations, including patients records, appointments management, walk-in patient tokens management, history records, and invoicing using the latest technologies.

HRMS Implementation

A Dubai-based bank decided to automate its HR and leave management processes using Dynamics 365 HRMS. The implementation included an Azure-based solution using .NET 5, Blazor Server-side single sign-on, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Azure Blob Storage, Signal-R, App Services, and Power Apps.

Dynamics GP Upgrade

A Qatar-based semi-government company has decided to upgrade its GP 2010 implementation to GP 2016. The implementation involved Arabic character sets in a database and Crystal and SSRS reports. Multi-lingual upgrades are a challenge in itself.

Customized Finance and Operations

USA-based jewelers and perfume distributors wanted to automate their operations using customized development languages - VB6, SQL Server, SSRS for their accounting, sales, purchase, and inventory operations.

Education

1992 - 1997

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems Engineering

MUET - Hyderabad, India

Certifications

AUGUST 2020 - PRESENT

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Professional

Microsoft

JUNE 2020 - PRESENT

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Platform Core

Microsoft

JULY 2014 - PRESENT

Microsoft Dynamics GP2013 Finance

Microsoft

JULY 2010 - PRESENT

Microsoft CRM 4.0 Applications

Microsoft

JANUARY 2010 - PRESENT

Microsoft Dynamics GP10.0 Inventory & Order Processing

Microsoft

JANUARY 2010 - PRESENT

Microsoft Dynamics GP10.0 Finance

Microsoft

AUGUST 2008 - PRESENT

Microsoft Dynamics GP10.0 Installation and Configuration

Microsoft

Skills

Libraries/APIs

React, REST APIs, Node.js, Reactstrap, Azure API Management, jQuery, Angular Flex Layout, RxJS, Flexbox, LINQ, NgRx, NgRx/store, ngx-admin, Entity Framework, AngularUI, Azure Blob Storage API, GraphQL API

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP, C#.NET WinForms, Zoom, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Power Apps, Azure App Service, Microsoft Power BI, MySQL Workbench, Bitbucket, Jira, Git, GitHub, Microsoft Dynamics, Visual Studio, Microsoft Flow, Azure Logic Apps, Prisma, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Angular CLI, Microsoft Identity Manager, Docker Hub, Docker Compose, LINQ to SQL, Dapper, Azure Active Directory B2C (ADB2C), Sequelize, Microsoft AI

Languages

C#, SQL, HTML, T-SQL (Transact-SQL), C#.NET, HTML5, JavaScript, TypeScript, Excel VBA, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), VB.NET, Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), CSS, CSS3, Sass, AL, JavaScript 6, TypeScript 3, ASP.NET Razor, GraphQL

Frameworks

.NET, React Native, Blazor, Angular, Bootstrap, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core 2, ASP.NET Core, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Razor Pages, OAuth 2, ASP.NET Web API, ASP.NET Web Forms, Microsoft Automation Framework, Angular Material, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), .NET 5, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, Razor, Entity Framework Core, Express.js, Next.js, ASP.NET Core MVC

Paradigms

Database Design, DevOps, Agile, Back-end Architecture, Serverless Architecture, Azure DevOps, Automation

Platforms

SharePoint, Windows UI, Windows Desktop, Firebase, Microsoft, Azure, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), SharePoint 365, Microsoft Power Automate, Docker, Azure Functions, Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint 2010

Storage

Data Integration, Database Architecture, RDBMS, Azure SQL, SQL Server 2012, Azure SQL Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL Server, PostgreSQL 10, PostgreSQL, Azure Blobs, MySQL, Google Cloud, NoSQL, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Firestore, MongoDB

Industry Expertise

Retail & Wholesale

Other

Finance, Inventory, Build Configurations, Full-stack, Back-end Development, Software Engineering, Architecture, Technical Leadership, Web Development, Business Analysis, Technical Consulting, Authentication, Authorization, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), 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), Data Visualization, Windows UI Design, Custom Solutions, IT Services, Healthcare IT, Education, Back-end, OAuth, Single Sign-on (SSO), Front-end, Office 365, Business Services, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Power Fx, CSS Grid, Firebase Hosting, Google Cloud Functions, Okta, SAML-auth, .NET 6, Functions, Sales & CRM Platforms, Azure WebJobs, Apollo Server

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