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Name: Akanksha Valusa Senior .NET Full Stack Developer Phone: +1 (815)249-1945 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/akanksha1102 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: . NET Full Stack Developer. Around 10 years of progressive experience in analysis, design, development, deployment, and maintenance of web and distributed enterprise applications. Hands-on experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall across multiple projects. Developed scalable enterprise applications using Onion Architecture, MVC Architecture, N-Tier Architecture, and Microservices. Rich experience in front-end technologies including Angular (versions 5 and 10+), TypeScript, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery, and AJAX for building responsive UIs. Expertise in Microsoft .NET technologies including C# (leveraging features from C# 10.0), ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, .NET Frameworks (2.0 to 7), with strong knowledge in Multithreading, Collections, and Exception Handling. Hands-on experience in ASP.NET Core Web API, ASP.NET Core Web App, Microservices, and ASP.NET MVC for developing RESTful services and web-based solutions. Exposure to NodeJS in integrating the frontend with backend services, where applicable. Strong expertise in developing and consuming RESTful and SOAP Web Services for system integration and inter-module communication. Proficient in applying design patterns like Repository, Unit of Work, Factory, and Singleton; experienced in designing use case diagrams and sequence diagrams using UML. Proficient in ORM tools, including Entity Framework, Entity Framework Core, and ADO.NET for seamless database access and transactions. Proficient in working with relational databases like SQL Server (2014 2019), PostgreSQL, and graph databases like StarDog. Also experienced with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB. Developed PL/SQL stored procedures, triggers, and functions for backend operations and data processing. Experienced in handling data formats like JSON (for APIs and internal services) and XML (for legacy integrations and SOAP services). Familiar with Microsoft Azure, including Azure API Gateway for service routing, authentication, and throttling. Worked on cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure and AWS, managing deployments, storage (S3), and compute resources (EC2). Implemented security protocols such as OAuth2, SSL, and JWT for secure communication and identity management. Integrated messaging platforms such as Apache Kafka, MSMQ, and RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication and background processing. Adept in unit testing using xUnit, NUnit for .NET, and Karma, Jasmine for frontend, along with Cucumber and Protractor for integration and end-to-end testing. Experience with testing tools like Postman, SOAP UI, and Swagger UI for validating REST/SOAP services. Familiar with code quality and analysis tools like SonarQube for ensuring coding standards and technical debt reduction. Hands-on experience in setting up and maintaining Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment automation. Version control expertise with Git, SVN, and TFS for source code management and collaboration. Proficient in using build and development tools like Visual Studio (2015 2022), Visual Studio Code, and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Experienced in logging frameworks like Log4Net and Serilog for centralized logging and diagnostics. Managed project tracking and collaboration using tools like JIRA, TFS, and Rally. A collaborative team player, quick learner, and highly adaptive to new technologies with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. TECHNICAL SKILLS: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Centene Corporation - St Louis, Missouri Nov 2023 to Present .NET Full Stack Developer Responsibilities: Participated in Agile Scrum methodology, delivering high-quality features in 2-week sprints using Azure Boards for backlog tracking and sprint planning. Designed application using Microservices Architecture, ensuring loose coupling and better maintainability of services. Developed front-end components using Angular 18, integrating with backend APIs for real-time updates and dynamic data binding. Designed responsive UIs using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, TypeScript, and jQuery to ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility. Used JSON as the standard data format across RESTful APIs and Kafka topics for lightweight and efficient communication. Utilized AJAX for asynchronous data retrieval and seamless user interactions in Angular views. Built and deployed ASP.NET Core Web API (v7.0) microservices with RESTful endpoints to support core healthcare functions like patient record access and appointment scheduling. Developed lightweight Node.js microservices using Express.js for health alert modules and integrated them with the core .NET services. Utilized Entity Framework Core 6.0 with C# 10 in a .NET 6.0 environment for Object-Relational Mapping (ORM), implementing repository patterns, LINQ queries, and managing data persistence efficiently. Managed and optimized relational data using SQL Server 2022, writing stored procedures and complex SQL queries to enhance system performance. Implemented cloud-native architecture to ensure scalability, high availability, and streamlined deployments. Deployed applications using Azure App Services, integrating with Azure API Management for centralized API governance. Utilized Azure API Gateway for efficient service routing and SQL Server for secure, relational data storage; integrated SSRS for generating dynamic, data-driven reports. Enforced security protocols with OAuth2 using Azure AD B2C, enabling secure, role-based access and external authentication flows. Implemented JWT-based authentication to validate users and securely transmit claims between the frontend and backend. Containerized microservices using Docker, enabling consistent deployment across environments, and orchestrating them using Kubernetes for automated scaling, load balancing, and zero-downtime deployments in the Azure cloud ecosystem. Created CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, automating builds, tests, artifact generation, and deployment to multiple environments. Developed front-end test suites using Karma, Jasmine, and Protractor for Angular component and UI flow validation. Integrated SonarQube into build pipelines for real-time static code analysis and code quality enforcement. Performed manual and automated API testing using Postman, Swagger UI, and service automation using Citrus. Integrated Apache Kafka to stream real-time health alerts and member updates asynchronously across services. Implemented real-time ingestion of ML-based health alerts through Kafka streaming to support proactive member outreach. Collaborated with data science teams to integrate AI/ML models built in Python for predictive healthcare analytics, enabling early identification of high-risk members and automating case prioritization for care managers Consumed machine learning model predictions via REST APIs to drive personalized care recommendations, risk stratification, and appointment scheduling logic. Integrated Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to extract relevant insights from unstructured clinical notes and improve case manager decision-making using hybrid search and generative models. Supported integration of AI-powered tools for analyzing patient claims and medical history, aiding in automated care plan adjustments. Used Git (Azure Repos) for source control, branching strategy, and peer-reviewed pull request workflows. Wrote unit and integration tests using xUnit, achieving over 90% code coverage and ensuring regression-free deployments. Logged application events, errors, and custom telemetry using Serilog for centralized and structured logging. Tracked tasks, bugs, and sprint progress using Azure Boards as part of an Agile project and issue management. Developed and debugged using Visual Studio 2022, Visual Studio Code, and SQL Server Management Studio across full-stack development layers. Environment: Microsoft Visual Studio 2022, .NET 7.0, ASP.NET Core Web API (Microservices), Angular 18, C#, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap 4, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server 2022, JSON, OAuth2, RESTful Services, Apache Kafka, xUnit, Karma, Jasmine, Protractor, Postman, Swagger UI, Citrus, Azure API Management, SSRS, AI/ML, Azure DevOps (CI/CD Pipelines), Azure App Services, Serilog, Git (Azure Repos), Python, RAG, Visual Studio Code, SQL Server Management Studio, SonarQube, Azure Boards. T Rowe Price -Owings Mills, MD Oct 2021 to Sept 2023 Senior .NET Developer Responsibilities: Worked in an Agile Scrum environment, delivering production-ready increments every 3 weeks; actively participated in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups. Architected and implemented core application modules using MVC Architecture, promoting separation of concerns, testability, and maintainability. Developed rich, interactive UI components using Angular 15 and enhanced responsiveness with Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Applied jQuery for handling dynamic DOM manipulations and client-side interactivity, where Angular was not used. Utilized JSON and AJAX for efficient data exchange and integration employing JSON for API and messaging payloads, AJAX for asynchronous UI-backend communication in Angular, and XML for configurations and third-party service integrations. Built and maintained scalable microservices using ASP.NET Core Web API (v6.0) to support loan application, processing, and underwriting workflows. Designed and consumed RESTful APIs for integrating external credit bureaus and internal banking systems. Utilized Entity Framework Core with repository and unit of work patterns for database operations, ensuring clean separation of logic and improved testing. Worked with SQL Server 2019, writing optimized stored procedures, views, and indexes to handle high-volume financial transactions efficiently. Applied indexing strategies and query tuning techniques in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to improve the performance of high-volume transaction queries during peak processing. Integrated APIs with Azure API Gateway, applying rate limiting, caching, and logging policies for cloud-based traffic management. Managed scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure App Services with high availability for credit scoring apps, utilizing Azure Blob Storage for secure data storage. Developed and maintained SSIS packages for ETL processes supporting data migration and transformation across the systems. Integrated Azure Functions for serverless processing of real-time scoring events and asynchronous workflows within the credit profile system, improving responsiveness and system scalability. Collaborated with data science team to integrate Python-based ML scoring models into the credit decisioning workflow via Azure Functions, improving underwriting efficiency and risk prediction accuracy. Leveraged AI models to analyze borrower history, repayment behavior, and credit patterns to automate loan risk stratification and offer intelligent recommendations for underwriters. Consumed ML model endpoints through REST APIs to power dynamic credit score evaluation, loan approval recommendations, and real-time fraud detection logic. Developed and enforced custom authentication and authorization logic for users and services across modules. Integrated RabbitMQ as a message broker for decoupling microservices and enabling asynchronous processing of loan-related events. Utilized OAuth 2.0 scopes to manage different levels of user privileges borrowers, underwriters, and approvers across the automated loan processing workflow. Wrote backend unit and integration tests using xUnit, achieving high code coverage and ensuring regression-free releases. Conducted frontend testing using Karma and Jasmine, validating Angular component behavior and UI logic. Used Postman, SOAP UI, and Swagger UI for API testing and documentation of REST endpoints and service contracts. Built and managed CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, automating build, test, artifact creation, and multi-stage deployment processes. Managed source code using Git within Azure Repos, following GitFlow branching strategies and code review practices. Developed and debugged across the stack using Visual Studio 2019, Visual Studio Code, and SQL Server Management Studio. Environment: Microsoft Visual Studio 2019, Visual Studio Code, .NET 6.0, C#, ASP.NET Core Web API, Entity Framework Core, Angular 15, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, OAuth2, SQL Server 2019, T-SQL, SSIS, RabbitMQ, Azure App Services, Azure API Gateway, Azure Functions, Python, REST APIs, AI/ML, Azure Blob Storage, SQL Server Management Studio, xUnit, Karma, Jasmine, Postman, Swagger UI, SOAP UI, SonarQube, Git (Azure Repos), Log4Net, JIRA State of Virginia, Richmond, VA Mar 2019-Aug 2021 Senior Full Stack .NET Developer Responsibilities: Followed Agile SDLC using Microsoft TFS and JIRA for iterative development, backlog management, task prioritization, and team collaboration. Designed N-Tier architecture, building Business Logic Layer and Data Access Layer using C#, .NET Framework, and Class Library assemblies. Built a responsive front-end using React.js, Redux, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX, enhancing user experience across a government-facing portal. Developed and integrated RESTful and SOAP Web Services using ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC 5, and C#, ensuring smooth data flow between distributed systems. Handled backend logic with C#, ADO.NET, and XML for complex server-side business processing. Worked with Oracle Database, optimizing PL/SQL queries, stored procedures, and views for financial reporting and data operations. Deployed .NET Core microservices and Angular applications on Azure App Service, and managed secure configurations via Azure App Configuration and Azure Key Vault. Implemented monitoring and diagnostics using Azure Monitor and Application Insights for production issue detection and resolution. Built scalable, asynchronous message processing using RabbitMQ in a distributed .NET application. Performed unit and component testing using XUnit, ensuring code reliability before UAT. Managed codebase using SVN and developed primarily in Visual Studio 2019. Used log4net for logging and diagnostics. Environment: ASP.NET MVC 5, C#, .NET Framework, SOAP Web Services, RESTful APIs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Oracle Database, PL/SQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Azure Cloud, XUnit, TFS, JIRA, SVN, Visual Studio 2019, log4net. hght Verizon -Irving , TX Dec 2017 to Feb 2019 .Net Developer Responsibilities: Actively participated in the Agile Scrum environment, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to deliver high-quality product increments. Developed modular and maintainable web applications using ASP.NET MVC 5 architecture to streamline case processing for state-administered child support services. Built responsive and dynamic UIs using ASP.NET MVC Razor Views, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap 4, and AJAX, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness. Managed data transmission using JSON format across APIs and client-side AJAX calls, enabling seamless communication between frontend and backend. Leveraged AJAX for asynchronous client-server interactions, improving page responsiveness and reducing full-page reloads. Utilized XML configuration files in integration scenarios where a structured data exchange with legacy systems was required. Used jQuery for DOM manipulation and enhanced interactivity in legacy portions of the UI. Designed and consumed RESTful Web Services for internal and third-party system integrations, including payment gateways and state databases. Used Entity Framework 6 with LINQ and a code-first approach for secure and efficient database access, improving maintainability and minimizing SQL injection risks. Integrated SQL Server 2016 to store and retrieve document-based data such as system logs and audit trails, reducing relational database overhead and improving scalability. Assisted in the migration of on-premises applications to Microsoft Azure, enabling scalability and high availability for critical healthcare modules. Deployed web applications and APIs to Azure App Services, integrating with Azure SQL Database and Azure Blob Storage for secure data persistence and file management. Used Azure Key Vault for securing sensitive configuration data, such as connection strings and API keys, enhancing application security posture. Implemented and managed CI/CD pipelines to automate code integration, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring faster and more reliable software delivery across multiple environments. Monitored application performance using Azure Monitor and Application Insights, ensuring proactive resolution of issues and maintaining SLAs. Developed unit and integration tests using xUnit to validate business logic and API endpoints, maintaining high code quality and reducing production defects. Used Team Foundation Server (TFS) for version control, source code management, and work item tracking within the Agile lifecycle. Developed and debugged applications using Visual Studio 2017, Visual Studio Code, and SQL Server Management Studio for full-stack development and maintenance. Environment: Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, .NET Framework 4.7.2, ASP.NET MVC 5, C#, Entity Framework 6, AJAX, XML, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 4, Azure cloud, JSON, TFS, MS SQL Server 2016, T-SQL, Log4Net, XUnit, Visual Studio Code, SQL Server Management Studio DBS - Hyderabad, India Aug 2015 to Sept 2017 Software Developer Responsibilities: Worked in an Agile development environment with cross-functional teams, participating in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives to deliver robust insurance management solutions. Designed and developed application modules using ASP.NET MVC on .NET Framework 4.5, following a layered architecture to ensure clean separation of concerns and maintainability. Built dynamic and interactive front-end components using React, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JSP, AJAX, and jQuery, enabling responsive user interfaces for policy management and claims handling. Designed and consumed SOAP Web Services with XML for real-time integration between internal systems and third-party providers. Utilized ADO.NET for efficient backend database interactions, ensuring optimal query performance and strong transactional handling. MongoDB is integrated for storing unstructured log data and audit trails, supporting compliance and historical tracking. Deployed web applications to AWS EC2 instances and configured S3 for storing user-uploaded documents and reports securely. Managed application configurations using AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store, improving security and centralized access to environment settings. Implemented structured logging with Log4Net, enabling granular diagnostics and real-time issue tracking across all environments. Wrote unit tests using xUnit, ensuring logic correctness and maintaining stable releases. Used SVN for version control to manage code changes, branching, and team collaboration. Built and debugged applications using Visual Studio 2015, ensuring efficient development and deployment cycles. Managed sprint tasks, defect tracking, and user stories using JIRA, improving planning visibility and delivery accuracy. Environment: ASP.NET MVC, .NET Framework 4.5, ADO.NET, SOAP Web Services, XML, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, JSP, AJAX, MongoDB, xUnit, Visual Studio 2015, SVN, Log4Net, JIRA Education Details: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering India Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. 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