.Net Developer Asp.Net Core

NIKHITHA PATHI

*****************@*****.*** Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/nikhitha-pathi2307 SUMMARY:

Full Stack .NET Developer with 5+ years of experience designing and developing scalable, high-performance web applications using ASP.NET Core, C#, Angular, Blazor, and Web API. Proficient in microservices architecture, cloud computing (Azure), and database management (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL). Strong expertise in RESTful API development, authentication (RBAC, MFA), DevOps (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps), and data analytics (SSIS, SSRS, Crystal Reports). Adept at Agile methodologies (Scrum), implementing TDD, SOLID principles, and dependency injection for maintainable, robust software. Experienced in database migrations, ETL workflows, and optimizing system performance. Strong leadership skills in mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and driving architectural decisions. Passionate about building innovative solutions, enhancing system security, and optimizing enterprise applications.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Languages & Frameworks: C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework, MVC, Web API, Blazor, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python

• Front-End: Angular, React.js, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, AJAX, jQuery

• Databases & Reporting: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Crystal Reports, Informatica

• Cloud & DevOps: Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, TFS

• Tools & Platforms: Visual Studio, Postman, Swagger, NUnit, xUnit

• Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), SDLC, Dependency injection, SOLID principles, TDD, OOP PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior .Net Developer, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Florida, US 02/2024 – Present

• Design and develop database-driven web applications using ASP.NET Core, C#, Angular, Blazor, XML, and Web API to enhance functionality and improve user experience.

• Led the migration of databases from Oracle to MS SQL Server, optimizing query performance through indexing, stored procedures, Entity Framework, and Dapper while ensuring data integrity.

• Develop and maintain multi-tier applications, implementing N-Tier architecture, microservices, and MVC pattern to separate concerns and improve scalability.

• Build and optimize RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core to enhance system communication, ensuring high-performance and secure data transfer.

• Develop and optimize ETL workflows with SSIS, enabling seamless data extraction, transformation, and loading for enterprise applications.

• Create and maintain SSRS and Crystal Reports, providing real-time business analytics and data-driven insights for decision-making.

• Streamline CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, automating build, test, and deployment processes for improved operational efficiency.

• Manage Agile development cycles, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring effective collaboration and timely delivery of high-quality features.

• Serve as lead developer for the FSLIMS system, mentoring junior developers, providing architectural guidance and conducting code reviews.

• Maintain application performance by conducting in-depth debugging, log analysis, and performance tuning, ensuring system stability and efficiency.

IT Assistant, Aramark, Florida State University, US 01/2022 – 12/2023

• Developed and deployed the Transact Mobile (Garnet & Go) application, improving order efficiency and integration with POS systems.

• Designed and managed SQL databases, optimizing queries and ensuring secure data storage for all dining locations.

• Developed responsive UI/UX interfaces using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and AJAX, improving user accessibility across devices.

• Maintained, troubleshot, and upgraded POS systems, card readers, and time clocks, ensuring smooth operations across the university.

• Provided IT support for network infrastructure, resolving technical issues with hardware, software, and audiovisual equipment during major campus events.

.Net full stack developer, Cognizant, Chennai, India 07/2020 – 12/2021

• Developed enterprise-grade .NET applications using ASP.NET Core, MVC, Web API, and C#, improving business process automation in the manufacturing and logistics domain.

• Implemented data access layers using Entity Framework, Dapper, and LINQ, optimizing database queries for high efficiency.

• Designed and deployed RESTful APIs for seamless integration with front-end applications and third-party services.

• Developed, tested, and deployed CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, reducing deployment time and improving code reliability.

• Designed interactive dashboards and reports using SSRS and Crystal Reports, allowing real-time data monitoring.

• Implemented ETL solutions with SSIS, automating data workflows and improving system integration.

• Applied security best practices, integrating MFA, encryption techniques, and RBAC to protect sensitive business data.

• Conducted code reviews and debugging sessions, identifying and resolving complex application errors while ensuring best practices.

• Mentored junior developers, guiding them in architectural design patterns, SOLID principles, and Agile methodologies. Full-time Intern, Cognizant, Chennai, India 12/2019 – 04/2020

• Acquired foundational and advanced skills in .NET technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, and SQL, through hands-on development projects and guided learning.

• Developed features for a .NET-based web application, working on both frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and backend (C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API).

• Gained proficiency in using Visual Studio for application development, debugging, and performance tuning, enhancing overall software quality.

• Collaborated with senior developers to implement unit testing using NUnit and xUnit, ensuring code reliability and stability through automated testing practices.

• Engaged in agile development methodologies, participating in daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings to align with project objectives and deliverables.

Full-time Intern, ECIL, Hyderabad, India 04/2018 – 06/2018

• Designed and developed a Hostel Management System using ASP.NET MVC, C#, and SQL Server to streamline hostel operations.

• Developed SSIS-based ETL workflows, automating data transfer and reducing manual workload.

• Optimized database performance, creating stored procedures and improving query execution efficiency.

• Built a user-friendly front end using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and AJAX, improving responsiveness and usability.

• Tested and debugged application modules, ensuring smooth performance before deployment. PROJECTS:

Node.js vs. PHP, Florida State University, US 01/2023 – 05/2023

• Developed and compared two full-stack to-do list web applications using Node.js/Express.js and PHP/Laravel, enhancing understanding of diverse web frameworks.

• Implemented parallel programming techniques to improve application performance, demonstrating proficiency in asynchronous operations and scalability.

• Utilized React.js for the front end, creating a dynamic user interface while optimizing MySQL databases for data modeling, normalization, and query performance.

• Conducted a comprehensive analysis of both frameworks, evaluating performance metrics such as speed, response time, and resource utilization, identifying suitable use cases for each technology. Client-server chat model, Florida State University, US 01/2023 – 05/2023

• Developed a multi-component chat application in C using BSD TCP sockets, demonstrating proficiency in low-level networking and socket programming.

• Designed the chat server for efficient connection handling and secure login/logout mechanisms to manage user authentication.

• Enhanced interactivity with message-forwarding functionality and optimized server performance through effective resource management and error-handling strategies.

• Conducted thorough testing and debugging to ensure reliability and responsiveness under varying loads, integrating feedback for design improvements.

Student Corner, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram, India 01/2020 – 05/2020

• Engineered "Student Corner," a dynamic web application for SCSVMV University using C#, ASP.NET MVC, and Oracle Database to streamline academic interactions with RESTful APIs for seamless data exchange.

• Designed and implemented a responsive front end with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and enhanced user experience.

• Integrated Oracle Database for data persistence with ADO.NET for efficient data access, while implementing file upload/download functionalities with secure storage management.

• Developed role-based authentication and authorization mechanisms with ASP.NET Identity, leveraging AJAX for real-time notifications and dynamic content loading.

• Utilized Entity Framework for ORM to automate database CRUD operations, and employed Azure DevOps for source control, continuous integration, and deployment.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) June 2025

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) March 2025 EDUCATION:

Master Of Science in Computer and Information Sciences 12/2023 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL - 3.65 GPA Bachelor Of Engineering in Computer Science 07/2020 Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya, Tamil Nadu, India - 9.02 GPA LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

ARAMARK, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 01/2022 – 12/2023

• Led a team of student workers for various events, including VIP gatherings attended by state officials, the board of trustees, and the university president. Managed event coordination, ensuring smooth catering operations and high service standards. SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram, India 06/2019 - 05/2020

• Served as sports captain for the CSE department during the final year of my bachelor’s degree. Sports

• Won a bronze medal in the state-level table tennis championship in Hyderabad, India. Participated in the national level table tennis championship in Pune, India (2010). Achieved multiple victories in various sports during school and undergraduate years.

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