Senior Dot Net Architect and Full-Stack Lead

SOWMYA CHIDAMBARAM

Sr Dot Net/Application/Software Developer/ Architect

+1-609-***-**** ️ ************@*****.*** Robbinsville, NJ 08691 US Citizen

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented technology professional with a strong ability to architect, design, and develop cutting-edge solutions. Highly innovative and performance-focused, with a consistent drive to learn, adapt, and apply emerging technologies, including AI coding agents, to improve efficiency and accelerate delivery. Known for clear, persuasive communication and the ability to build strong relationships across all organizational levels, contributing to increased effectiveness and productivity.

•Senior Developer with extensive experience designing, developing, and modernizing enterprise applications using Microsoft technologies, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.

•Proven expertise in architecting end-to-end solutions across full-stack environments, leveraging .NET Core, Entity Framework, Razor, and modern web technologies.

•Strong background in cloud transformation, including successful migration of on-premises applications to Azure and hands-on management of cloud infrastructure and services.

•Deep experience in data-driven application development, including SQL optimization, ETL processes, data migration, and integration of distributed systems using Azure services.

•Demonstrated success in transforming legacy systems into multi-tier, asynchronous architectures using MVVM and async/await, significantly improving system efficiency and scalability.

•Experienced in implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Harness, enabling streamlined build, testing, and deployment processes.

•Strong collaborator and mentor with a track record of working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, business-aligned solutions.

•Forward-looking engineer leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Cursor AI to enhance productivity, code quality, and delivery speed.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages:

C#, VB.Net, SQL, C, Python

Databases:

SQL Server, Universe, MySQL, MS Access, Cosmos

Frameworks:

Apache, .NET Core (7.0, 8.0), .NET Framework (1.0, 2.0, 3.5, 4.0, 6.0), Install Shield

Technologies:

MVC, Entity Framework, OOPS, MVVM, WCF

AI Coding Assistants:

Github Copilot, Cursor AI, Chat GPT

Web Technologies:

Razor, Knockout, HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, VBScript, XML, XSD, XSL, SOAP, Webservices

GUI & IDE:

Visual Studio.NET 2025/2022, VS Code, Rider, SQL Server Management Studio 19/20

Tools:

LINQ, ADO.Net, ASP.Net, PL/SQL, Crystal Report, MS Visio, Wireshark, Nessus, Nmap, VMware, John the Ripper, Postman, Harness, Azure, Cosmos DB, Github

Business Areas Knowledge:

Reinsurance, ERP Software, Engineering, Automobile, Finance

CERTIFICATIONS

•Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation Certification Exam

•Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web Based Client Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AXA XL – New Jersey, NJ

Senior Developer – Risk Consulting Siteforward

August 2022 – Current

Senior Developer in the Risk Consulting App Dev team. Our application generates reports for mid-sized and multinational companies, and this helps them assess their reinsurance arrangements. This has a huge client base serving clients from different parts of the world. Front end is developed using MVVC Razor technology and Entity framework. Backend is loaded by Informatica ETL with the relevant information from survey sites.

Environment: Github and Copilot, OOP, C#.Net, Visual Studio.Net 2022/2025, SQL Server Management Studio 19/20, Cosmos DB, VS Code, Harness, Azure Cloud, Jira, Rider, Auth-0, Mttc, Redis Cache

Technical:

•Being a relatively new team, I tried to mentor the developers and took time to explain to them and help them grow.

•Working with business and technical teams to come up with reliable and scalable solutions that not only meet but exceed requirements.

•Deliver prototypes as well as end products targeted towards complex business requirements in Microsoft stack

•Working with Azure SQL and Entity framework along with LINQ queries to fetch data

•Created a Test Driven Development (TDD) strategy for coding and encouraged team to adopt to the same.

•Effectively using Application insights in azure cloud resources to actively monitor logs to troubleshoot applications.

•Used tools like rider to produce cleaner code and refactor existing code.

•Mastered Devops and Harness to run CI/CD pipelines for frequent builds and releases, incorporating test suites and security scans.

•Hands on with managing various azure cloud resources and monitoring them during releases.

•Working on integration with a SaaS based data capture tool and exploring ADF usage.

•Actively involved in Data migration using SQL scripts, queries, stored procedures, Azure functions, and service bus triggers.

•Exploring GitHub Copilot and AI technologies for improved delivery.

Key Accomplishment:

Pivotal in moving a large on-prem application to the cloud and migrating the auth provider.

DDI Systems / Advantive – New Jersey, NJ

Senior Developer – Inform ERP Software

March 2012 – August 2022

This application is a premier industry-specific ERP software for wholesale distributors with real-time customer portal capabilities.

Environment: OOP, C#.Net, VB.NET, ADO.Net, Visual Studio.Net 2015/2022, SQL Server 2014, Universe, Grapecity ActiveReports, Windows Pro 10, Install Shield, TFS, Infragistics, Nlog, Logentries, TeamViewer, Redgate Ants

Technical:

•Played a key role in redesigning the application to asynchronous platform for cloud-based programming.

•Led Inform support team handling customer requests and issue resolution.

•Used MVVM-based Async/Await programming for feature development.

•Optimized performance by reducing database calls.

•Designed and maintained web services for integrations.

•Implemented Infragistics controls for UI enhancements.

•Built SQL analytics modules using stored procedures and queries.

•Designed reports using Grapecity ActiveReports.

•Worked with TSYS/Authorize.Net and PCI compliance.

•Used Nlog for logging and monitoring.

•Applied Factory design patterns.

•Managed CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.

•Involved in application merges and third-party tool evaluations.

Key Accomplishment:

Instrumental in converting legacy architecture to multi-tier async MVVM architecture.

MindTree Consulting – Bangalore, India

Senior Engineer – Emission Control Project

Sept 2008 – Aug 2009

Worked on vehicle emission testing systems for India and USA.

Environment: C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net, XML, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript, SQL Server 2003

Technical:

•Developed barcode scanning module for report regeneration.

•Implemented webcam monitoring enhancements.

•Used SQL for data extraction and reporting.

•Managed testing in absence of dedicated QA team.

•Developed reports using Crystal Reports.

•Built full web application modules using .NET technologies.

•Extensive use of XML and HTML for configurable reporting.

EDUCATION

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

Masters in Computing and Business GPA: 3.7 May 2011

Govt. Engineering College, Trivandrum, India

Bachelor of Science – Electronics and Communications 77.5% May 2005

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