Abel Magicho
Senior Software Engineer .NET Java Full-Stack Cloud Developer
+1-832-***-**** ️ *******************@*****.***
Humble, TX GitHub: github.com/kembAB
Professional Summary
Experienced full-stack software engineer with over 10 years of enterprise-level application development using .NET, Java, JavaScript, SQL Server, and front-end frameworks like Angular. Proven track record of building scalable RESTful APIs, deploying microservices in AWS and Azure, and integrating CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Skilled in RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis, and Elasticsearch. Adept in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong communicator who bridges business and technical teams effectively.
Core Competencies
● Languages & Frameworks: C#, .NET Core, Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, Angular, React, ASP.NET MVC
● Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), Azure
● Messaging & Streaming: RabbitMQ, Kafka (exposure)
● Databases & Caching: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Redis
● Search & Reporting: Elasticsearch, SSRS
● DevOps & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes
● Architecture: Microservices, RESTful APIs, Public API Design, Secure/Zero-Trust Systems
● Methodologies: Agile (Scrum/Kanban), TDD, Clean Code Professional Experience
Software Engineer
Infosys (U.S. Division) – Houston, TX 2023 – Present
● Developed scalable, production-ready microservices using .NET Core and Java Spring Boot.
● Engineered RESTful APIs for internal and public consumption, aligning with enterprise API design best practices.
● Integrated RabbitMQ for service communication and Elasticsearch for high-performance search.
● Automated deployments with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, improving DevOps efficiency.
● Tuned SQL Server/PostgreSQL queries, reducing load times by 35%.
● Contributed to Agile (Scrum/Kanban) sprints; drove successful launch of 3+ enterprise releases.
● Worked in secure, compliance-driven environments.
● Cloud Deployments: Actively involved in AWS-based deployments (EC2, Lambda, S3) for microservices.
Backend Developer
Cognizant Technology Solutions – Dallas, TX 2021 – 2023
● Modernized legacy apps into secure ASP.NET Core solutions with modular architecture.
● Built secure e-commerce payment APIs with encryption and authentication layers.
● Implemented Docker and Kubernetes for scalable cloud deployments (primarily Azure, with AWS Lambda exposure).
● Worked with Kafka in asynchronous data streaming workflows.
● Supported agile planning and product backlog grooming with stakeholders. Junior Software Developer
Techtonic Group – Denver, CO 2019 – 2021
● Developed UI components with Angular and REST APIs with ASP.NET MVC.
● Boosted test coverage and improved CI/CD job performance.
● Managed Git workflows and code review pipelines. Web Developer (Remote)
Gothenburg City, Sweden 2017 – 2022
● Led full-stack development of public-facing municipal platforms using Spring Boot and .NET.
● Delivered reliable applications with cloud hosting in AWS and Azure. Web Developer
Kassal Tour and Travel, Ethiopia 2022
● Integrated 3rd-party travel APIs using JavaScript and Spring Boot.
● Built responsive interfaces and booking dashboards. Web Developer
West Sweden Printing, Sweden 2014 – 2017
● Built automated order-tracking systems with .NET, integrated with reporting via SSRS.
.NET Developer
Custor Computing, Ethiopia 2008 – 2009
● Developed internal VB.NET/C# tools and enterprise SQL Server reporting dashboards.
Education
● M.S. in Software Engineering – Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden (2013)
● M.A. in Communication – University of Gothenburg, Sweden (2016)
● B.S. in Computer Science – Arba Minch University, Ethiopia (2007) Certifications
● AWS Cloud Practitioner (In Progress or Completed)
● Programming in C# – Malmo University
● Programming in .NET – Lexicon Academy
Tools & Platforms
Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, VS Code, SQL Server Management Studio, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Availability
Open to remote or onsite roles in the U.S. Authorized to work Green Card Holder