Sr SQL Server/.Net Developer

Praseetha Balakrishnan

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Austin, TX – 78738

Email: ******.*@*****.***,**********@*******.*** Cell: 512-***-****

SUMMARY

Possess four years of experience as an application developer in the IT industry. A focused thinker with a clear understanding of the business needs, having radical & lateral problem-solving approaches, excellent communication, analytical & trouble-shooting skills. Ability to absorb, comprehend and apply new concepts quickly.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Certification

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist – SQL Server 2005

Proficient in

• Languages: C#.NET , ASP.NET , VB.NET, Delphi 5.0, HTML, JavaScript

• Database: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 ,Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Microsoft Access

Familiar with:

• Oracle 9i, C++, XML

Platforms:

• Microsoft Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista

Other Tools

• Crystal Report 10, FastReport, VisualSourceSafe, MS Project 2000, MS Office 2007

TECHNICAL/PERSONAL SKILLS

Strong aptitude in analyzing client requirements and designing software solutions.

Experience in testing and live client support.

Expertise in object oriented programming.

Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

Proficiency in meeting deadlines and schedules.

EXPERIENCE

Technical Consultant 2009 Oct – 2010 Mar

Galileo, TravelPort

• Travel Domain

o Development Language: - VB.NET, C# .NET, XML

Worked as an off-shore technical consultant (on contract basis) for Galileo, one of the world’s largest providers of travel content and a technology leader serving travel companies worldwide.

Responsibilities:-

o Provided prompt and efficient technical solutions for system issues, with minimum downtime.

o Developed and deployed API modules, as per user requirements, to be integrated with the existing global reservation system.

Software Engineer 2006 Feb-2009 Feb

Gemini Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd., India

Significant Projects

• Shipping Domain - Accounting related project :-

• Development language :- C#.NET

• Database :- SQL Server 2000

• Status:- Implemented

This system was developed with a focus on the accounting related aspects of the shipping domain – the end users being the accounting department of the client. The system consists of a windows application developed in Microsoft.NET 2005, with extensive usage of Object Oriented Programming concepts. It employs a three-tier architecture - a user-interface layer, a business layer and a database layer supported by MS SQL 2000.

Responsibilities:-

o Led code and peer reviews.

o Conducted scheduled build reviews with the Quality Assurance team.

o Built the core module – specifically - the accounting module.

o Facilitated configuration management.

o Spearheaded research and development.

• Shipping Domain Project :-

• Development Language:- Delphi 5.0, ASP.NET

• Database:- SQL Server 2000

• Status :- Maintenance

Dealt with the shipping domain, this project included both a client-server application as well as a web application. It is aimed at the operational users of the shipping domain. The client-server application is developed in Delphi 5.0 and the web application is developed in ASP.NET.

This project was implemented as a maintenance project, whereby the application grows according to the client requirements.

Responsibilities:-

o Provided scheduled & error-free upgrades of the applications.

o Oversaw regression-testing to ensure build integrity.

o Conducted code and peer reviews.

o Coordinated the integration of changes performed by the team.

o Spearheaded research & development.

o Facilitated configuration management.

EDUCATION

AlGhurair University (Affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education) 2001- 2005

Dubai, UAE

B.S Computer Information Systems – passed with distinction

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