Software Development Full-Stack Engineer

Tanuja Kulal

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SUMMARY

A full-stack engineer with 16+ years of experience architecting scalable applications across enterprise and consumer sectors. Currently driving core development of Microsoft Visual Studio Installer, where I've led enterprise deployment initiatives impacting millions of developers worldwide.

Demonstrated success translating complex requirements into high-performance solutions through close collaboration with product, UX, and engineering teams. Track record of improving system architecture, code quality, and test automation while consistently meeting aggressive deadlines.

Known for technical leadership and cross-organizational alignment, complemented by a strong commitment to mentoring junior engineers through Microsoft's formal mentorship program

STRENGHTS

●Proven leadership in enterprise-grade software development

●A track record of delivering complex features at scale as a full-stack developer.

●A blend of technical depth, adaptability, and mentoring mindset that enhances both product and team culture

●A collaborative, team-oriented approach that helps build cohesive, high-performing engineering teams

●Recognized for adaptability and strong context-switching ability across complex enterprise systems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

●Languages: C#, SQL

●Web Technologies: ASP.NET, MVC, WPF, JavaScript, typescript, jQuery, AngularJS

●Frameworks/Tools: Entity Framework, LINQ, ADO.NET

●Databases: SQL Server, SQL Azure, Cassandra

●Reporting: SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

●Others: Selenium, Appium, WebAPI, XML, HTML, XSLT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Microsoft - Software Development Engineer II June 2017 – Present

●Developed key enterprise features for the Visual Studio Installer, including a migration dialog for streamlined upgrades in large environments.

●Collaborated with UX, product managers, and partner teams to create smooth migration experiences, minimize upgrade friction, and offer clear user guidance.

●Led end-to-end feature development: WPF UI design, data binding, accessibility support, backend logic, and telemetry instrumentation.

●Optimized memory usage and reduced data loading to resolve performance issues in high-impact areas like instance and channel manifest parsing.

●Enhanced testing by validating edge cases and debugging Perf DDRIT failures, boosting reliability in internal dogfood and CI pipelines.

Technologies: WPF, C#, Internal Microsoft Tooling

Doyensys Inc. (Contract with Microsoft) - Senior SDE Oct 2015 – Apr 2017

●Built test automation suites using Selenium and Appium for ADAL cross-platform authentication flows.

●Developed internal tool 'Iridias' used for incident notification and customer communication.

●Handled backend implementation and scripting for automation and deployment.

Technologies: C#, Selenium, Appium, MVC, SQL Server, PowerShell, Cassandra

McAfee — Senior Software Engineer Jan 2011 – Dec 2012

●Developed backend systems for McAfee Mobile Security across Android, BlackBerry, and Symbian.

●Delivered features like virus scanning, data backup/restore, and anti-theft protection. Technologies: .NET 3.5, ASP.NET, SQL Server

MindTree — Module Lead Aug 2007 – Jan 2011

●Led module development for supply chain and pricing applications (Rx.Net / ePrice / PFM) for Essilor.

●Designed and implemented reporting features and backend processing logic.

Technologies: .NET 3.5, ASP.NET, SQL Server 2000/2005, SSRS

iSOFT Health — Software Engineer Oct 2005 – July 2007

●Developed SOA-based healthcare reporting modules and HL7 interface services.

●Built data transformation services to handle HL7 message parsing and synchronization.

Technologies: ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering, UVCE – Bangalore University (2005)

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