SONTE TULAJA
Location: Queens, NY ***** Email: ************@*****.*** Phone: +1-203-***-**** linkedin.com SUMMARY
Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience building scalable, production-grade full-stack applications using C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Angular, and SQL. Proven ability to translate business requirements into clean, efficient systems through close collaboration with product and architecture teams. Strong background in RESTful API design, database optimization, and event-driven cloud solutions on Azure and AWS. Experienced across the full SDLC, delivering secure, maintainable software using Agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering standards.
SKILLS
Programming Languages: C#, JavaScript (ES6+), SQL (T-SQL)
.NET & Backend Technologies: .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET (MVC & Web API), Entity Framework, LINQ, RESTful APIs
Frontend Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Angular), TypeScript Databases & Data Technologies: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL Cloud & Event-Driven Architecture: MS Azure, AWS (EC2, RDS, S3), Azure Event Hub (Event-Driven Messaging) DevOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, Git
API & Integration Tools: Postman, Swagger, OpenAPI, 0Data SDLC & Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SDLC, Code Reviews, Documentation Collaboration & Tools: GitLab, Jira, Azure Boards, Confluence EXPERIENCE
.Net Developer (Intern to Contract) McKinsey & Company, USA Jan 2025 – Present
Designed and developed ASP.NET MVC applications using the MVC design pattern, incorporating efficient data access strategies and exception handling blocks to ensure robust database connectivity and error management.
Built RESTful and SOAP services using WCF & Web API, enabling secure integration with third-party apps and internal systems.
Created and customized Razor views and MVC models to render dynamic web content and support widget-based architectures.
Leveraged LINQ, delegates, anonymous types, and lambda expressions in C# to manipulate complex datasets and improve code readability and performance.
Built and optimized data-driven applications using Microsoft SQL Server, advanced SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning to ensure fast, reliable access to critical data.
Used Entity Framework to perform CRUD operations on SQL Server databases, optimizing performance through stored procedures and LINQ-to-SQL queries.
Employed design patterns like Singleton, Factory, Decorator, and Facade to implement robust and reusable software components and streamline development.
Coordinated with offshore teams, managing daily task allocation and tracking sprint progress for successful on-time delivery. Software Engineer (Full-time) Hexaware, India Mar 2020 – Jun 2023
Designed, developed, and maintained applications using C#, .NET Core/.NET 6+, ASP.NET Web API, and Angular, following clean code and enterprise coding standards.
Collaborated closely with Business Analysts and Solution Architects to understand business requirements, translate workflows into technical designs, and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
Built and optimized data-driven services using Entity Framework Core, LINQ, and advanced SQL on Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL, ensuring high performance and data accuracy.
Developed RESTful and OData APIs to support investment advisory workflows, enabling secure, real-time data exchange between backend services and client-facing applications.
Implemented robust business logic for portfolio analysis, risk calculations, and recommendation engines with a strong focus on accuracy, maintainability, and performance.
Integrated Azure cloud services including App Services, Azure SQL, Service Bus/Event Hub, and storage solutions to support scalable, event-driven financial platforms.
Automated build, test, and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitLab CI/CD, improving release reliability and reducing deployment issues across environments.
Applied problem-solving and debugging skills to troubleshoot complex production issues, analyze SQL stored procedures, and optimize application performance under peak usage.
Ensured application quality through unit testing, API testing (Postman), and code reviews, supporting stable releases throughout the full SDLC lifecycle.
Actively participated in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews), contributing to continuous improvement, timely delivery, and strong cross-team collaboration.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree – St. Francis College, USA Aug 2025 Bachelor’s Degree – K.V. Ranga Reddy College for Women, India Apr 2022 PROJECTS
Smart Healthcare Appointment & Records Management System Developed a secure web application to manage patient appointments, electronic health records, and role-based access for doctors and staff, improving scheduling efficiency and data consistency. Implemented RESTful services and validation to ensure reliable, audit-ready healthcare workflows.
Tech Stack:
C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, Angular, REST, JWT Authentication, Azure App Service