Alphonsa Devasia
Senior Software Engineer
********@*****.*** • 832-***-****
www.linkedin.com/in/alphonsa-dev • Houston, TX 77459 Accomplished and solutions-driven professional with rich background in overseeing all aspects of software engineering, full-stack web development and scalable system design.
Adept in leveraging .NET C#, APIs, SQL, LINQ, Restful API development, and .NET frameworks as well as agile methodologies and software lifecycle management skills to improve operational efficiencies. Success in implementing best practices, and optimizing performance to drive innovation and achieve project success. Record of accomplishment of delivering high-quality solutions within project deadlines, ensuring scalability, and contributing to business objectives. Expert at collaborating with industry-leading teams to customize user interfaces and increase user satisfaction. Experienced in automating user systems to bolster resource allocation and substantial revenue growth contributions.
Technical Proficiencies
Programming Languages: ASP.Net, C#, JavaScript, Ajax, XML, JSON, ADO.Net, Entity Framework, LINQ, .NET Frameworks(3.5, 4.0,4.5,4.6), Angular, Python
Database & Data Integration: MS SQL, SSIS/SSRS, Riversand MDM, XML Altova Web Development: Telerik controls,Webhooks, MVC, SOAP APIs RestAPI, WebAPI, 3rd Party Integrations (Adobe PDF, Twilio - SendGrid, SMS, Phone, Adobe Docusign, Google Maps & Geocoding, eSpatial
Testing & Logging: Log4Net, Nunit,Postman, ngrok
Development Tools: Visual Studio Enterprise Edition, VS Code, VS TFS, PowerBuilder,Git Methodologies & Processes: Agile Methodologies, Software Lifecycle, Object Oriented Programming Other Technical Skills: Confluent, Track-It
Professional Experience
Veterans Evaluation Services, Houston, TX
Senior Software Engineer/ Principal Architect
Oct 2015 - Nov 2023
Developed OMS & EMS for Veteran Affairs (VA), including the Veterans Portal, Physicians Portal, and Quality Assurance Portal. Employed ASP.Net, JavaScript, Angular and JQuery to craft the Front-end interface. Implemented Adobe Online PDF e-sign workflow for User contracts. Managed project versions efficiently using tools like TFS. Consistently met project deadlines for timely delivery. Streamlined events between Adobe and VA applications by leveraging web hooks.
● Integrated eSpatial API for pinpointing physician locations on the map.
● Ensured a tailored experience for VA by collaborating with Adobe engineering team.
● Designed and executed web API utilizing various methods to interface with the Database.
● Automated multiple user systems, leading to resource savings and increased revenue.
● Mentor team members, allocate work based per Project WBS, perform code-reviews and perform code merges for QA and UAT deployment.
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● Implemented .Net core Restful Web API services to migrate current setup to Azure.
● Used angular to accomplish better user experience.
● Used code release & CI/CD pipelining tools to meet demanding release schedules.
● Directly worked with Business Stakeholders/ Project Managers/ Development/ QA team for project requirements.
● Development & validation of virtualized APIs by creating and testing sample API request/response messages using Postman.
● Focused and prioritized work on Production Issues and Resolved High-Med Severity Issues per SLAs by identifying root cause.
● Accustomed to work on projects executed using Agile and conventional waterfall methodologies.
● Developed Reusable .Net Components for usage in multiple modules across the Application.
● Implemented and consumed the log framework to log Application errors from UI and Business-layers. Categorized and classified log statements for easy troubleshooting of application issues.
● Followed Feature-flag driven design & development wherever needed to release features and to enable/ disable backward compatibility.
● Developed automated exam transfers using AI.
● Adhered to Project processes by using confluent and other project & services tools.
● Understand the direct correlation between Project process and execution for delivery.
● Define, follow and enforce PR processes for the development team for traceability and accountability. Veterans Evaluation Services, Houston, TX
Contractor to Veterans Evaluation Services
Dec 2014 - Sep 2015
Conducted comprehensive requirement-gathering sessions and implemented modifications for the Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA). Collaborated with Development and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) teams to ensure seamless software functionality. Provided ongoing production support to maintain system integrity and address user issues effectively.
● Developed a web application utilized by medical professionals for assessing veteran disability claims using best practices.
● Devised intricate SQL stored procedures to optimize data retrieval and processing.
● Implemented components, pipe, custom-directives, and services to apply client-side logic and dependency injection in Angular.
● Used Microsoft Visual Studio for Develop N-tier (MVC/ Restful WEBAPI) Responsive SPA application.
● Worked with a team of developers, quality and business analysts in an iterative-incremental model of development and release.
● Used Chrome Developer Tools to find network traffic details and perform the Content negotiation.
● Used Postman to build and test API calls – Parameters, Authorization, Headers and Body.
● Decode and Generate JWT tokens for Authorization of API calls.
● Utilized dependency Injection for TDD by using mock-data for Unit testing.
● Integrated AJAX with ASP.Net to make the web application responsive and browser-friendly.
● Utilized Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) queries for extracting data from diverse data sources, including LINQ to XML and LINQ to SQL.
● Used TFS for source-control.
Riversand Technologies Inc, Houston TX
Software Engineer
Mar 2014 – Nov 2014
Developed MDM Center, a highly adaptable, configurable, and scalable web-based MDM solution offered in both On-demand (SaaS) and On-premise formats. Leveraged an extensible data model and versatile architecture to integrate multiple modules and enable multi-domain master data management capabilities. Formulated and constructed comprehensive design documents to guide development processes. Oversaw deployment processes to ensure smooth integration and operation. Page 3 3
● Streamlined integration through a unified interface, data model, and application framework, ensuring seamless cohesion and facilitating integration with existing applications.
● Managed Spare Part Management System within the oil and gas sector.
● Conducted rigorous unit testing to validate software functionality and performance.
● Resolved bugs and issues promptly to maintain system integrity and user satisfaction.
● Designed database tables, SP, functions, views reduce complexity of front-end queries, triggers to enforce entity relationships.
● Consumed Web APIs using C# and ASP.Net to Create, Edit & Delete operations.
● Wrote Functional and Technical specification documents for requirements and design phases.
● Used SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS) as needed for data interchange and reporting.
● Utilized advanced ASP.NET Core MVC concepts, including Models and Providers and employed filters in the development of backend layer.
● Used TFS and Git for Source-control.
HCL Technologies Inc, Chennai, TamilNadu, India
Software Engineer
Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
Contributed to design team, creating low-level and high-level designs based on final project requirements. Collaborated with Technical Architect and Project Manager to provide work estimates. Made necessary adjustments in Business, Façade, Persistence, Data-Access, and Presentation layers. Implemented Business logic using C# and JavaScript for client-side scripting. Executed Migration Design for current systems while reviewing FRD/BRDs with client technical team to affirm project requirements. Adhered to project processes to ensure PCI compliance for high-quality project deliveries. Utilized Spring.Net framework for Dependency Injection middleware.
● Formulated tables, stored procedures, views, and database objects essential for data storage and manipulation using MS SQL Server.
● Designed Multi-Tenant Architecture and executed CRUD operations via MVC 4.
● Developed Replication design workflow for SQL 2008 R2 and implemented Unit Test framework.
● Analyzed and designed UI screens with ASP.Net, AJAX controls, and third-party controls like Telerik Controls.
● Implemented Business Logic in Controller using ASP.Net MVC and C#.
● Accessed database objects via C# code in the data-access layer using ADO.Net.
● Developed web services using SOAP, integrated with SSIS packages for data loads.
● Implemented the business logic layer (BLL) and data access layer (DAL) using C#.NET 3.5/2.0, ADO.NET using Object Oriented Programming and SOA (Service Oriented Architecture).
● Created Stored Procedures, Indexes, Views and Triggers.
● Worked on few enhancements and defect fixes for applications designed using architectural patterns such as Model View Controller
(MVC) and Model View View Model (MVVM).
● Utilized C#.NET, ASP.NET, MVC 5, and Object-Oriented Programming principles to implement and construct a general Class Library. Additionally, applied concepts such as Partial Class and Generics using C#.NET. Education & Credentials
PGML in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning University of Texas, Austin, TX
Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University, India