PRAYAG D THAKKAR

**** ********* *** * ********* MN 55126

Mobile – 651-***-****

E-mail: act1w6@r.postjobfree.com

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Summary of Qualifications

• More than 9 years of experience in Dot Net Technology with CMMI (Level 5) companies viz., Accenture LLP US, Accenture India, TCS & Cognizant. Proven record of building strong customer relationship and have worked in more than ten client level projects across Products Life Science & Healthcare, Insurance, Travel Time Hospitality(TTH) and Banking & Finance domain.

• Currently, trained as a .Net Solution Architect with knowledge regarding a wide-array of .Net technology and solutions; has the ability to evaluate systems, develop and recommend the right solutions for specific application/infrastructure issues.

• Operational knowledge of managing full software development life cycle of Internet/Intranet, Client/Server Applications on Microsoft platform.

• Defined technical architecture and programming including project execution strategies encompassing requirement gathering, analysis, design, implementation, code changes, testing and deployment as per functional and technical requirements.

• Proficient in OOAD with strong OOP (Object Oriented Analysis, Design and Programming) skills and waterfall methodology.

• Cross trained into Windows Azure cloud platform (PAAS).

• Extensive experience in developing Windows/Web forms based business applications/websites in Visual Studio 2005/08/10/12/13.

• Well versed with Microsoft platforms involving .Net framework and extensive programming experience using ASP.NET 2.0, 3.5/4.5, C# & VB.NET, SSIS, ADO.NET, Web services, IIS and knowledge of MVC 5, WCF, LINQ, JavaScript, HTML, AJAX, XML, SSRS, Crystal Reports, Tableau 9.2.

• Sound knowledge in Relational Database Design, Data Modeling, Query Optimization and implementation of several database objects in SQL Server 2005/08/12.

• Knowledge of design patterns like Singleton and ASP.NET MVC.

• Experience with process/data modeling using tools like MS Visio and working experience with various versioning tools like VSS, Clear case.

• Training and mentoring team members with product knowledge and business processes.

• Led a team of eight members from offshore exhibiting excellent team management skills.

• Excellent communication skills with strong background working directly with client. Technical Skills

Tools &

Technologies :

VS .NET 2005/08/10/12/13, ASP.Net 2.0/3.5/4.0/4.5, MVC 5, C#, VB.Net, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS 2005/2008), ADO.NET, WCF,WEB API, LINQ, Web Service, AJAX, JavaScript, JQeury, HTML, XML, Entity Framework Databases :

SQL Server 2005/08/12

Platforms :

Windows Server 2003/08/XP, IIS 6.0/7.0/7.5, MS Azure Reporting :

Crystal Reports .Net, MS SQL Server Reporting Service (SSRS), Tableau 9.2 Others : VSS, Clear Case, SDT, Remedy, MS VISIO, Microsoft Project Plan (MPP) PRAYAG D THAKKAR

4130 Lexington Ave N Shoreview MN 55126

Mobile – 651-***-****

E-mail: act1w6@r.postjobfree.com

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Professional Experience

Accenture LLP, US – Boston Scientific Client Aug 2014 Till Date Computer System Analyst and Tech Lead

• Managed delivery of multiple complex software system and its development simultaneously.

• Defined technical architecture and coding standards, translated functional designs into technical specifications such as program flow diagrams and translated technical specifications into program code.

• Analysis of the existing system and involved in system study, solution design and architecture of the project.

• Developing applications & business components in ASP.Net, MVC, C#, VB.Net and handling SQL DB design; reporting and data management in SSIS/SSRS.

• Created and deployed SSIS packages to production, scheduled them to run on routine basis and monitored and rectified error logs.

• Developed different kind of reports with Tableau 9.2 connecting live Data with Excel and SQL 2008/12.

• Installation, configuration and administration of .Net applications and implementation and maintenance of SSIS packages.

• Cross trained in Microsoft Windows Azure with knowledge in design and development of Azure ASP.net MVC 5 application, Azure storage, cloud service, Web and Worker Roles, SQL Azure, deployment in Azure, etc.

• Supported Boston Scientific's critical applications under Class A, Class B and Class C within SLA timeline (in a 24*7 model) - resolving application tickets and maintenance of the applications.

• Collaborated with business analysts to clarify application requirements and also prepared functional and design documents (using MS Visio), test scripts/plans and test data for assigned work, bug fixing and identification of the technical cause and potential impact of errors, implement coding or configuration changes and update documentation for application code changes applied.

• Providing technical and functional knowledge to offshore team members. Environment: ASP.Net 3.5, C#, VB.Net, MVC 5, SQL Server 2005/08/12, SSIS 2008, IIS 6.0/7.5, AJAX, JavaScript, Win server 2008, VS 2008/10/13, WEB API, Tableau 9.2, WCF, MS Azure

Accenture Services India – Boston Scientific Client Dec 2010 to Aug 2014 Software Engineering Team Lead

• Analysis, designing, coding and implementation, unit testing, system and integration testing of the windows and web applications in .Net technologies.

• Working on the enhancements of the existing system based on the new requirements and the feedback from the users/business.

• Held weekly team meetings to identify/ discuss and resolve issues including assigning work to ensure optimum team utilisation/involvement.

• Built strong project teams and engaged in ongoing communication with customers to ensure quality applications were delivered.

• Member of Interview Panel for Dot Net interviews thereby recruiting the right candidates for the account and /or organizations.

• Provided project specific training to new joiners in the team and conducted Microsoft Training Programmes for fresher/senior programmers/analysts once a quarter on a regular basis. Environment: .NET Framework 3.5/4.0, ASP.Net 3.5/4.0/4.5, C#, VB.Net, SQL Server 2008, SSIS 2005, ADO.Net, SSRS, IIS 6.0, AJAX, JavaScript, Win server 2008, VS 2005/10/12/13, LINQ, Entity Framework, HTML, XML, MS-Visio PRAYAG D THAKKAR

4130 Lexington Ave N Shoreview MN 55126

Mobile – 651-***-****

E-mail: act1w6@r.postjobfree.com

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) – MAERSK Client Feb 2010 to Dec 2010 Assistance System Engineer Module Lead

• Participated in analysis, design, coding & testing of the application along with code review.

• Prepared project proposals, developed designs and layout of critical projects.

• Responsible for Client interaction, requirement analysis, .Net and SQL Database Development.

• Worked on Web based applications/websites created in ASP.Net 3.5, C#, SQL Server, etc. Environment: ASP.Net 3.5, C#, SQL Server 2008, ADO.Net, IIS 6.0, JavaScript, Win server 2003, VS 2010, Web Services, XML, MS-Visio, CSS. Cognizant Technology Solutions – Bank of New York Mellon Client Jan 2007 to Feb 2010 Programmer Analyst Senior Software Developer

• Development in multiple windows and web based business applications in ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net following Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with both waterfall and iterative models.

• Designed the project architecture (3 tier) including database design, UI design, Data Access Layer

(DAL) design, Business Layer design.

• Discussions with client for gathering requirements/ change requests, etc.

• Prepared client requirements document, functional specifications & design documents, test scripts, traceability matrix and after analysing it, got all business & technical related queries clarified from them as per SDLC.

• Troubleshot and resolved bugs in .NET applications to ensure optimal development environment. Environment: ASP.Net 2.0, C#, VB.Net, ADO.Net, SQL Server 2005, IIS, JavaScript, Win server 2003, VS 2005/08, Windows/Web Services, XML, HTML, CSS. Education

• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (MBA in Operations) from Symbiosis, Pune (Aug 2011), India

• Bachelor in Electronics & Telecommunication from Mumbai University (Aug 2006), India Achievements, Awards & Certifications

• APMG-International ITIL v3.0 Foundation certified in 2013

• Microsoft Certified Enterprise Application Developer 4.0 (MCPD 4.0) in 2013

• Microsoft Certified Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 (MCPD 3.5) in 2011

• Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) certification in 2007

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification in 2007(C# & VB.Net)

• Awarded with ‘Employee of the Capability Team’ of the Quarter in 2011 (Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.)

• Awarded with ‘Employee of the Quarter Banking project’ in 2009 (Cognizant)

• Client level SDLC design certified in Cognizant Technology Solutions - BNYM since 2008

• BFS Services LO and L1 Security in Cognizant since 2008

• Insurance L0 foundation certified in Accenture since 2011

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