Brahmendra K

At Charles Schwab, I led the development and strategic implementation of innovative financial software solutions, directly contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and client service excellence:

• Architected next-gen investment platform using Angular and ASP.NET Core, integrating JWT for robust security, resulting in enhanced data protection and client trust.
• Optimized application performance by 40% through advanced data handling with Entity Framework and SQL Server optimizations, enabling faster financial decision-making for clients.
• Spearheaded seamless migration to Azure, reducing operational costs by 25% and improving system resilience, which ensured uninterrupted service during market fluctuations.
• Implemented Agile methodologies, improving project delivery efficiency by 35% and fostering culture of collaboration and rapid innovation within team.
• Managed cross-functional team, reducing onboarding time by 50% and enhancing team's ability to quickly adapt to and address evolving market needs.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend Development: Angular for building dynamic, responsive user interface.
• Backend & Security: ASP.NET Core for server-side logic, with JWT implemented for secure authentication and authorization.
• Data Management & Optimization: Entity Framework for ORM, coupled with SQL Server for database operations, ensuring efficient data processing and storage.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment: Azure for hosting and managing the application, utilizing CI/CD pipelines for streamlined deployment and updates.
• Project Management & Collaboration: Agile Scrum methodology to guide project management, fostering teamwork and swift adaptation to changes.

At Brightspeed, I played a vital role in driving the development of user-friendly software solutions that improved customer engagement and operational effectiveness. My focus was on using practical technologies to solve complex problems and streamline processes.

Key Contributions:

• Developed data visualization tools, making it easier for decision-makers to understand market trends and make informed choices.
• Enhanced user experience by creating responsive and intuitive UI components, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
• Standardized development with reusable library modules, speeding up project timelines and ensuring consistency across applications.
• Implemented Agile Scrum, improving team productivity and project tracking, ensuring all projects were delivered on time and to spec.
• Adopted micro services architecture, making our applications more flexible and easier to update in response to user feedback or market changes.

Tech Stack:

• Frontend: Angular and Bootstrap for dynamic and mobile-responsive designs.
• Backend: ASP.NET Core and Web API for robust and scalable backend services.
• Database & Reporting: SQL Server with Entity Framework for efficient data management and reporting.
• Deployment: Azure for hosting and Azure DevOps for CI/CD, enhancing deployment efficiency.
• Project Management: Used Agile Scrum practices and JIRA for effective team collaboration and project tracking.

Played a major role in Thermo Fisher Scientific's mission through the development of web platforms that supported expansive scientific research, leveraging a blend of technologies to foster collaboration and streamline data analysis.

Achievements:

• Crafted user-centric web solutions, applying Angular for dynamic data presentation and enhanced interaction within scientific communities.
• Streamlined data analysis processes, optimizing backend logic and SQL queries, which facilitated quicker research insights.
• Introduced microservices architecture, augmenting system's adaptability to evolving research demands and methodologies.

Technology Utilized:

• UI Development: Angular, for crafting interactive elements and visualizations.
• Server-side Solutions: .NET Core for robust application logic; Web API for RESTful service integration.
• Data Management: SQL Server combined with Entity Framework, managing intricate research data effectively.
• Cloud Solutions: Azure ensured high availability and scalability; Azure DevOps for efficient, automated updates and deployments.

In my role at CITI Bank, I was entrusted with ensuring the robustness and efficiency of AWS-powered banking infrastructure, vital for supporting the bank's operational excellence and security.

Key Achievements:

• Enhanced AWS system setups, focusing on securing, streamlining, and economizing cloud operations critical to banking functionalities.
• Developed and executed disaster recovery protocols, significantly strengthening infrastructure's resilience against unexpected incidents.

Technologies Employed:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Specialized in AWS, utilizing its comprehensive services like EC2, RDS, and S3 to support complex banking applications.
• System Monitoring: Implemented CloudWatch for meticulous monitoring, guaranteeing optimal performance and reliability of cloud resources.

At Deutsche Bank, my expertise was leveraged to ensure the continuous operation and reliability of key trading platforms, with a focus on utilizing .NET technologies for enhanced functionality and stability.

Key Achievements:

• Ensured high availability of .NET-based trading applications, applying expertise to support critical financial operations.
• Optimized SQL and .NET functionalities, improving system response times and accuracy vital for real-time trading decisions.
• Implemented effective monitoring and troubleshooting protocols, using .NET tools to quickly address and resolve operational issues.

Technologies Employed:

• .NET Framework: Utilized for developing and maintaining robust trading applications, ensuring dependable performance.
• SQL Server: Managed complex financial data, optimizing queries and procedures for efficient data access and manipulation.
• Application Monitoring Tools: Employed specialized .NET and SQL tools for real-time application monitoring, ensuring optimal performance and swift issue resolution.

During my tenure at AGS, a technology solutions provider, I was instrumental in developing and enhancing enterprise-level applications. Utilizing a comprehensive .NET stack, I contributed to projects that significantly improved business operations and client services.

Highlights of Contributions:

• Developed and maintained scalable applications using a 3-tier architecture approach, effectively bridging user interfaces with backend logic through VB.NET and ADO.NET, which streamlined business processes and improved user experiences.
• Implemented robust client-side and server-side validations, leveraging JavaScript and .NET validation controls to ensure data integrity and user input accuracy, contributing to overall reliability of software solutions.
• Designed and executed WCF services, facilitating efficient data access and manipulation. Additionally, crafted SQL Server stored procedures, functions, and triggers, which optimized data handling and reporting capabilities, driving insights and decision-making processes.