Akanksha Valusa
Sr. FULL STACK .NET DEVELOPER
+1-815-***-**** ****************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/akanksha1102
Professional Summary:
• Result-driven Sr.NET Full Stack Developer with over 9+ years of experience in building scalable,
secure, and maintainable enterprise applications. Adept in Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodology,
managing end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure timely and high-quality
software delivery.
• Skilled in architecting modular systems using Microservice, Onion Architecture, and Layered (N-
Tier) Architecture, leveraging design patterns like Factory and Singleton, and utilizing UML (Use
Case diagrams) to visualize and document system design.
• Expert in developing responsive and dynamic user interfaces using Angular, ReactJS, TypeScript,
JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap. Experienced with component-based architecture, JSX,
hooks, DOM manipulation, and state management.
• Proficient in enhancing front-end functionality with jQuery and AJAX to enable seamless client-server
interaction and dynamic UI updates.
• Hands-on experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs and SOAP/XML services using
ASP.NET Core, Web API, and Node.js, ensuring robust and scalable communication between
distributed components.
• Back-end expertise in C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Core MVC, with experience in developing
middleware, reusable services, and multi-threaded applications for high-performance server-side
processing.
• Strong database skills across both relational and NoSQL systems, including MS SQL Server, T-SQL,
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Azure Cosmos DB. Skilled in Entity Framework, EF Core,
and ADO.NET for efficient ORM-based data access and modeling.
• Familiar with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) concepts and reporting best
practices; eager to leverage and deepen hands-on experience in SSRS for report development.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining SSIS packages for efficient ETL processes, enabling
seamless data integration and transformation across enterprise systems.
• Cloud-native development experience with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, including expertise in
Azure Functions, Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Key Vault,
along with AWS and GCP.
• Implemented enterprise-grade security features including OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS, and Role-Based
Access Control (RBAC) to protect data and enable a secure authentication and authorization
mechanism.
• Designed and deployed an asynchronous messaging system using RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, and
MSMQ enables event-driven communication and microservice decoupling.
• Strong testing background using XUnit, NUnit, MS Test for back-end validation, and Jasmine,
Karma for front-end testing to ensure reliability, maintainability, and continuous quality.
• Monitored and optimized production systems using log4net, Splunk, AppDynamics, Dynatrace,
Application Insights, and New Relic for real-time logging, diagnostics, and performance tuning.
• Recently collaborated on integrating Generative AI using OpenAI APIs to automate documentation
and enable smart search within enterprise .NET applications, significantly improving engineering
productivity and user experience.
• Experienced in DevOps and CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and
PowerShell scripting. Proficient in Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, VSTS/TFS, and SVN for
version control and collaboration.
• TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Databases SQL Server 2012/16/19, T-SQL, PL/SQL, MySQL, SQL Server client
management studio, MongoDB, Oracle 10g/91/81, PostgreSQL.
ORM Frameworks Entity Framework, Dapper.
Cloud Technologies Microsoft Azure, AWS.
Web Servers/Services IIS, Web API (Rest/Http) Services, XML, JSON, SOAP.
Testing Frameworks Unit Testing (N-Unit and X-Unit) frameworks, MOQ Framework, Ms-Test,
Visual Studio Unit Test, JUnit, Jasmine, Selenium.
CICD Tools Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, GitLab and Bamboo.
Methodologies Agile, Waterfall and Kanban.
Version Control Bit Bucket, Git, GitHub, TFS, VSTS.
Other tools SSRS, SSIS, Crystal Reports, Power BI, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Postman, JIRA,
Vera Code, OpenAI Playground
AI & ML Tools / OpenAI API, Azure OpenAI, Generative AI, LLMs, Prompt
Technologies Engineering
Professional Experience:
Centene Corporation, St Louis, MO Nov 2023-Present
Sr .NET Full Stack Developer
Responsibilities :
• Followed Agile (SCRUM) methodology throughout the full SDLC, including requirement gathering,
design, development, unit testing, UAT support, and production deployment. Collaborated closely with
cross-functional teams via daily stand-up, sprint planning, and retrospective.
• Modernized monolithic .NET Framework 4.8 application by migrating to .NET 8 and decomposing into
microservices. Designed a Microservice architecture and deployed a modular service for scalability
and maintainability.
• Built modern, responsive Single Page Applications (SPA) using Angular 18, TypeScript, Angular
Material, and Kendo UI. Also developed cross-platform interfaces using Blazor WebAssembly and
Blazor Hybrid.
• Improved user experience and reduced page load times by implementing asynchronous communication
using jQuery, AJAX, and JSON for dynamic content updates and efficient data exchange without full
page reload.
• Designed and consumed secure, scalable RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core Web API to enable
cross-platform interoperability and third-party healthcare system integrations (including FHIR API).
• Built and maintained backend services using C#, .NET 8, Entity Framework Core 8.0, and LINQ.
• Created business logic layers and custom service orchestration via ASP.NET MVC.
• Designed and optimized relational databases using SQL Server. Managed stored procedures, indexes,
and views for high-volume transactional systems.
• Developed interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI to provide actionable insights and support
business decision-making; familiar with SSRS report design and deployment concepts, enhancing
overall reporting capabilities.
• Designed and optimized complex T-SQL stored procedures and functions to support critical healthcare
data processing and reporting needs; collaborated on SSIS package development for efficient data
integration and transformation workflows.
• Deployed application on Azure Cloud using Azure Functions, API Management (APIM), Azure
IaaS, and Azure Key Vault.
• Deployed cloud-native application on Azure using Azure Functions, API Management (APIM),
Azure IaaS, and Azure Key Vault to ensure scalability, secure API access, and centralized secret
management.
• Implemented security best practices using OAuth2, JWT token-based authentication, SSL/TLS,
andAzure Key Vault. Ensured HIPAA and HL7 compliance for protected healthcare information.
• Designed and integrated asynchronous messaging with RabbitMQ to ensure decoupled service
communication, high availability, and resilience in a distributed system environment.
• Followed Test-Driven Development (TDD) using XUnit for backend and Jasmine for Angular frontend
unit testing. Ensured quality with integration/regression tests and used Swagger UI for API
documentation and testing.
• Containerized microservice using Docker and orchestrated deployments with Azure Kubernetes
Service (AKS) to enable a scalable, resilient, and cloud-agnostic solution.
• Used Git for version control, branch management, and code review. Followed GitFlow strategy for
feature development, hotfixes, and release management.
• Automated builds and deployment using a PowerShell script and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline,
ensuring consistent delivery and reducing manual overhead.
• Additionally, leveraged Power BI for visualizing project metrics, sprint velocity, and deployment
analytics.
• Integrated Generative AI features using Azure OpenAI Service to enhance internal documentation
workflows and implement intelligent search in support tools, improving developer productivity and
knowledge discovery.
• Used Visual Studio for end-to-end full-stack development and debugging, and SQL Server
Management Studio (SSMS) for database development, query optimization, and performance tuning.
Environment:.NET 6, .NET Framework 8, ASP.NET MVC 5, ASP.NET Web API, Blazor, C#, Angular 18,
TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, WCF, REST, SOAP, FHIR, SQL Server, Oracle
12C, MongoDB, SSIS, MS Dynamics 365, Azure (Functions, IaaS, APIM, Key Vault, AKS), Docker,
OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS, RabbitMQ, XUnit, Jasmine, Git, TFS, VSTS, PowerShell, log4net, Splunk,
Azure DevOps, JIRA.
T Rowe Price, Owings Mills, MD Oct 2021 - Sept 2023
Full Stack .NET Developer
Responsibilities:
• Managed full software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities, including requirement gathering,
design, development, testing, and deployment using Agile methodology. Developed both client-side and
server-side validation checks to ensure robust data integrity and user experience.
• Implemented Model View Controller (MVC) design pattern with Angular 15. Developed rich front-
end interface using Angular, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, incorporating client-side
validation using jQuery and AJAX techniques.
• Led the migration from ASP.NET Web Forms to ASP.NET MVC architecture, enhancing application
modularity, maintainability, and scalability while improving overall code organization and development
efficiency.
• Designed and developed a secure, scalable RESTful API using ASP.NET Core 6.0 Web API, enabling
seamless integration between the frontend Angular application and backend microservice.
• Deployed event-driven APIs using Azure Functions and managed them through Azure API
Management (APIM) to ensure scalable, serverless execution and centralized API governance.
• Applied Microservice architecture using .NET and Azure services, enhancing modularity and
resilience.
• Implemented asynchronous communication between services using Azure Service Bus and Event Grid,
and enabled real-time streaming data ingestion with Azure Event Hub.
• Managed deployment and scaling using Azure App Service, and automated infrastructure provisioning
through Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template and Terraform.
• Developed backend business logic and data access layers using C#, Entity Framework Core, and
Oracle PL/SQL, modernizing legacy stored procedures and optimizing database performance.
• Designed and maintained complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and views to support transactional
processing, analytics, and healthcare data integrity.
• Created SSIS packages and generated reports with SSRS, along with a dynamic dashboard and custom
report in Power BI and Tableau connected to .NET Core REST API.
• Implemented authentication and authorization mechanism using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and
OAuth2, ensuring secure API access and user authentication. Maintained compliance and secured
cross-service communication via message queuing with RabbitMQ.
• Created and maintained CI/CD pipelines with TFS and Azure DevOps, automating build, test, and
deployment across environments.
• Conducted functional, regression, and end-to-end testing using Selenium, API testing with Postman
and JUnit, along with unit and component tests using XUnit and Karma.
• Utilized Git for source control management and collaborated via JIRA for agile project tracking.
Instrumented application logging and monitoring using log4net to capture runtime diagnostics and
improve maintainability.
Environment:
ASP.NET Core 6, C#, Entity Framework Core, RESTful Web Services, Angular 17, Blazor, HTML5,
CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery, AJAX, Oracle PL/SQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS,
RabbitMQ, Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, Amazon Kinesis, AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, AWS
Elastic Beanstalk, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, OAuth2, JWT, Selenium, XUnit, Karma, Jasmine,
JUnit, Postman, SOAP UI, Swagger UI, Azure DevOps, TFS, Git, Visual Studio 2019, Power BI, Tableau,
JIRA, log4net.
State of Illinois, Springfield, IL Mar 2019-Aug 2021
Sr .NET Developer
Responsibilities :
• Implemented Agile SDLC methodology, ensuring iterative development, continuous improvement,
rapid feedback, and flexible project execution. Managed the full software development lifecycle using
Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) and JIRA for backlog management, task prioritization, and
team collaboration.
• Developed client/server application using N-Tier architecture pattern, designing Business Logic Layer
and Data Access Layer with C# and .NET Class Library assemblies.
• Developed an interactive front-end module using React.js and Redux for dynamic state management,
improving responsiveness and user experience across the government-facing portal.
• Developed and integrated RESTful and SOAP web services using ASP.NET Core and C#, enabling
seamless data communication and system interoperability across distributed applications.
• Developed robust backend logic using C#, ADO.NET, and complex business components with
the .NET Framework, ensuring efficient server-side processing with XML data handling.
• Managed data storage with Oracle Database and optimized performance of PL/SQL queries, stored
procedures, and views for financial reporting and transaction processing.
• Deployed .NET Core microservice and Angular application to Azure App Service and managed
configuration using Azure App Configuration and Key Vault for secure secret management.
• Monitored application performance and availability using Azure Monitor and Application Insights,
enabling proactive issue detection and diagnostics in production environments.
• Implemented secure communication and asynchronous processing by designing scalable message
queuing solutions using RabbitMQ for a distributed .NET application.
• Conducted comprehensive testing using XUnit for unit and component testing, validating functionality
before user acceptance.
• Utilized SVN for version control management alongside Visual Studio 2019 as the primary
development environment.
Environment:
ASP.NET MVC 5, C#, .NET Framework, SOAP Web Services, RESTful APIs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript,
jQuery, AJAX, Oracle Database, PL/SQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Azure Cloud, XUnit, TFS, JIRA, SVN,
Visual Studio 2019, log4net.
Verizon, Irving, TX Dec 2017 – Feb 2019
Sr Application Developer
Responsibilities :
• Implemented Agile SDLC methodology, ensuring iterative development, continuous improvement, and
flexible project execution.
• Designed a Microservice architecture to modularize applications for scalability and maintainability.
• Developed front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX for a dynamic and
responsive user experience.
• Built and consumed RESTful and SOAP web services for seamless cross-platform interoperability.
• Developed robust backend logic using C# with .NET Framework/Core, utilizing ADO.NET and
Entity Framework for data access.
Utilized MongoDB for managing scalable NoSQL data, supporting high-volume document storage and
retrieval.
• Deployed and hosted .NET application on AWS EC2 and managed storage using S3, ensuring high
availability and cost-effective scalability.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline and CodeDeploy, automating application
deployment and improving release efficiency.
• Implemented security protocols including OAuth2, JWT token-based authentication, and SSL/TLS
for secure communication.
• Designed an asynchronous messaging solution using RabbitMQ to enable decoupled and resilient
service communication.
• Conducted unit and integration testing using XUnit to ensure application quality and reliability.
• Managed version control with Git, following GitFlow branching strategies.
• Used Visual Studio for full-stack development and debugging.
• Implemented logging and monitoring using log4net to track application health and troubleshoot issues.
• Environment: ASP.NET MVC 5, C#, .NET Framework, SOAP Web Services, RESTful APIs, HTML,
CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Oracle Database, PL/SQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Azure Cloud, XUnit,
TFS, JIRA, SVN, Visual Studio 2019, log4net.
DBS Bank, Hyderabad, India Aug 2015 – Sept 2017
Software Developer
Responsibility :
• Implemented Waterfall SDLC methodology to ensure structured planning, sequential development, and
detailed documentation.
• Designed and implemented MVC architecture using ASP.NET Web Forms and WPF to build a
scalable, modular, and maintainable multi-tier application.
• Developed multi-tier applications using .NET Framework 3.5, incorporating Web Forms and WPF for
the presentation layer.
• Supported deployment of .NET applications on AWS EC2 and used Amazon RDS for managing SQL
Server databases in a secure and scalable cloud environment.
• Assisted in monitoring and troubleshooting performance using AWS CloudWatch, ensuring high
availability and early detection of issues during UAT and production phases.
• Assisted in monitoring and troubleshooting application performance using AWS CloudWatch, ensuring
availability and early detection of issues during UAT and production phases.
• Designed and integrated SOAP web services for cross-platform interoperability.
• Used ADO.NET for database interaction and implementing business logic.
• Handled structured data exchange using XML format.
• Built dynamic, responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, ASP.NET
Web Forms, and WPF.
• Implemented and maintained PostgreSQL as the relational database for persistent data management.
• Conducted unit testing using XUnit for the .NET Framework to ensure application reliability.
• Managed deployments and collaboration using SVN for version control.
• Utilized JIRA for backlog management and team collaboration.
Environment:
.NET Framework 3.5 (Web Forms), WPF, SOAP web services, ADO.NET ORM framework, XML data
format, HTML, CSS, Web Forms, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, PostgreSQL database, XUnit, Azure
Education:
Bachelor’s in CS, TKR college, Hyderabad – 2015