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Deeraj Sai Krishna Gottikonda

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Dynamic Technical Team Lead, .NET Full Stack Developer, and Azure Cloud Developer with a solid 12-year track record in DevOps and Agile methodologies. Expertise in architecting scalable solutions tailored for Banking and Healthcare sectors, driving efficiency and innovation. Known for strong leadership, fostering collaborative environments, and staying abreast of cutting-edge technologies. Proven ability to deliver robust applications and optimize performance metrics to exceed business objectives.

· Technical Leadership: Led teams in Agile and SAFe methodologies, accelerating development speeds by 30% and reducing time-to-market by 20% for critical features.

· Innovative Solutions: Designed and implemented serverless architectures using Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, Logic Apps, and other services, achieving scalable and resilient applications.

· Performance Optimization: Enhanced application scalability and performance, achieving up to 75% improvement in system scalability and reducing server costs by 50% through migration to .NET Core.

· DevOps Excellence: Orchestrated automated deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps, NuGet, and Octopus Deploy, achieving zero-downtime deployments with a 95% success rate.

· Quality Assurance: Implemented Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), resulting in a 25% decrease in production defects and a 30% improvement in code coverage.

· Leadership Impact: Mentored and developed high-performing teams, enhancing productivity by 40% and reducing onboarding time for new developers by 30%.

· Cloud Integration: Spearheaded cloud migration projects, integrating Azure services such as Azure App Service, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Blob Storage, which led to a 60% increase in system reliability and a 40% reduction in infrastructure costs.

· Continuous Improvement: Championed continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices, streamlining development workflows and reducing deployment cycles by 50%.

· Security Enhancement: Implemented robust security protocols, including Azure Active Directory (AAD) and encryption standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and reducing security incidents by 35%.

· Client Collaboration: Effectively collaborated with clients, understanding their requirements and translating them into technical specifications, resulting in a 95% client satisfaction rate and long-term partnerships.

· Technical Training: Conducted workshops and training sessions on the latest technologies and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.

· ETL Processes: Designed and optimized ETL processes using Azure Data Factory, resulting in a 45% improvement in data processing efficiency and a 20% reduction in data loading times.

· Frontend Development: Developed highly responsive front-end applications using ReactJS and AngularJS, seamlessly integrated with backend services, improving user experience and customer satisfaction scores by 25%.

· Database Optimization: Enhanced database performance by implementing caching mechanisms and conducting performance tuning, leading to a 50% improvement in application performance and reduced server costs.

· Comprehensive Reporting: Generated detailed reports using SSIS and Crystal Reports, providing actionable insights and improving decision-making processes by 30%.

· Automated Testing: Automated unit testing and integrated continuous testing practices, reducing regression errors by 35% and ensuring code reliability and stability across releases.

· Performance Monitoring: Utilized tools like Azure Monitor and Application Insights for performance monitoring and tuning, achieving a 50% improvement in application performance and reducing system latency by 35%.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Team Lead

Fluke Corporation
Glenwood, IL
11.2020 - 07.2024

Project: LANDAUER INC

  • Led and motivated a cross-functional team of 15 engineers through all project phases, from initial requirements gathering to final deployment.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies, facilitating daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions, which contributed to a 40% increase in project delivery efficiency.
  • Fostered a collaborative environment that promoted innovation and adherence to project timelines.
  • Spearheaded the development of highly responsive ReactJS front-end applications, tailored to meet stringent performance and user experience requirements.
  • Integrated seamlessly with Azure Functions for backend logic and Blob Storage for scalable file storage.
  • Streamlined the CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by 30% and ensuring rapid iteration and feature rollout.
  • Designed and optimized ETL processes using Azure Data Factory, enhancing data processing efficiency by 45% and reducing data loading times by 20%.
  • Leveraged Azure's scalable infrastructure to handle large volumes of data with minimal latency, ensuring reliable and timely data transformations critical for business operations.
  • Implemented robust security measures including Veracode SAST for static application security testing and secure login solutions, achieving a 70% reduction in security vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to proactively address potential threats and maintain data integrity.
  • Pioneered the adoption of serverless architecture using Azure services such as Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, and Logic Apps, resulting in a 50% reduction in infrastructure costs and significantly improved application scalability and resilience.
  • Automated SQL monitoring and diagnostics using PowerShell scripts, enhancing system reliability by 35% and reducing database downtime by 25%.

Implemented proactive monitoring strategies using Azure Monitor and Application Insights to detect and mitigate performance issues in real-time, ensuring optimal application performance and availability.

Project: FINANCE HUB

Role: Lead Full Stack Developer

Project Description:

  • Spearheaded architecture design and development using .NET technologies and AngularJS.
  • Designed and implemented microservices architecture to ensure scalability and ease of maintenance.
  • Leveraged Azure Functions and Azure App Service for serverless computing and web application hosting.

Responsibilities:

  • Spearheaded full-stack development using .NET technologies and AngularJS, delivering robust and scalable solutions that improved transaction processing speeds by 40%.
  • Designed and implemented microservices architecture, ensuring modularity and ease of maintenance.
  • Designed and developed complex UI components using AngularJS and Bootstrap, integrating them with backend services via RESTful APIs.
  • Enhanced user experience, increasing customer satisfaction scores by 25%.
  • Applied best practices in responsive web design for cross-device compatibility.
  • Implemented caching mechanisms using Redis, improving application performance by 50% and ensuring high availability during peak transaction periods.
  • Optimized SQL queries and indexes to reduce database response times.
  • Managed continuous integration and deployments with Azure DevOps, ensuring seamless application updates and reducing deployment failures by 20%.
  • Automated build and deployment processes to minimize manual intervention.
  • Conducted performance tuning using AppDynamics and VS Profiler, meeting stringent performance requirements and reducing system latency by 35%.
  • Monitored application performance in real-time to identify and address bottlenecks.
  • Ensured secure financial transactions through industry-standard encryption algorithms and secure communication protocols.
  • Conducted regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, QA engineers, and product owners.
  • Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on best practices and code reviews.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of codebase, architectural decisions, and deployment processes.
  • Conducted knowledge-sharing sessions and technical workshops.
  • Utilized Azure Cosmos DB for globally distributed database and multi-model data management.
  • Integrated Azure Event Grid for event-driven architecture and asynchronous messaging between microservices.

Developed serverless functions to handle background processing tasks and integrate with Azure services

Senior .NET Developer

CVS Healthcare
Woonsocket, RI
02.2013 - 10.2020

Project: SMART

Responsibilities:

  • Led the implementation of Agile and SAFe methodologies, resulting in a 30% increase in development speed and a 20% reduction in time-to-market for critical features.
  • Conducted Agile training sessions and workshops, improving team collaboration and adherence to Agile principles.
  • Engineered dynamic ETL frameworks using SSIS, optimizing data processing times by 40%.
  • Implemented custom validation mechanisms, reducing error rates by 15% and ensuring data integrity.
  • Automated data integration processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention by 50%.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices across the development team, resulting in a 25% decrease in production defects and a 30% improvement in code coverage.
  • Integrated testing frameworks such as NUnit and SpecFlow, automating test cases and improving test accuracy.
  • Successfully migrated legacy systems to .NET Core, achieving a 75% improvement in application scalability and performance.
  • Resulted in a 50% reduction in server costs and a 60% increase in concurrent user capacity.
  • Enhanced system reliability and uptime, reducing maintenance overhead by 40%.
  • Orchestrated automated deployment pipelines using TFS and NuGet, reducing deployment time by 50% and ensuring zero-downtime deployments with a 95% success rate.
  • Implemented continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices, enhancing release frequency and reliability.
  • Initiated and facilitated regular code reviews and design discussions, resulting in a 20% increase in code quality metrics and a 25% reduction in technical debt over a 12-month period.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, leading to better design decisions and code practices.
  • Provided technical leadership and mentorship to a team of 10 developers, enhancing team productivity by 40% and reducing onboarding time for new developers by 30%.
  • Conducted regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews, identifying areas for growth and development.

Project: HealthCare Management System

Role: Senior .NET Developer

Responsibilities:

  • Led full-stack development using .NET Core and Angular for a comprehensive healthcare management system.
  • Delivered a robust and scalable solution that improved patient data management and accessibility by 50%.
  • Implemented microservices architecture to ensure modularity and ease of maintenance.
  • Developed and integrated RESTful APIs for seamless communication between different modules of the application.
  • Enhanced interoperability with external systems, improving data exchange efficiency by 30%.
  • Migrated on-premises services to Azure, leveraging Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Storage.
  • Achieved a 60% increase in system reliability and a 40% reduction in infrastructure costs.
  • Utilized Redis for caching and Azure CDN for content delivery, improving application response time by 45%.
  • Optimized SQL queries and implemented indexing strategies to reduce database response times by 35%.
  • Implemented OAuth2 for secure authentication and authorization.
  • Conducted regular security assessments and applied necessary patches to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Automated build and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps, reducing manual deployment errors by 80%.
  • Ensured continuous integration and delivery with automated testing and monitoring.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, QA engineers, and product owners.
  • Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on best practices and conducting code reviews.

Maintained comprehensive project documentation and conducted training sessions for end-users and support teams.

Software Engineer

Changepond Technologies
Chennai, India
01.2011 - 02.2013

Project: CUBUS Banking

Responsibilities:

  • Developed reusable controls that reduced development time by 30%, allowing for faster iteration and deployment of features.
  • Enhanced user interaction with intuitive interfaces using the LESS Framework, resulting in a 25% increase in user satisfaction and engagement.
  • Leveraged reusable components to maintain consistency and improve maintainability across the application.
  • Integrated jQuery and JavaScript to streamline dynamic user interactions and AJAX calls.
  • Improved frontend responsiveness by 40%, resulting in a more fluid and interactive user experience.
  • Reduced page load times by 20%, enhancing overall application performance and user satisfaction.
  • Implemented advanced encryption algorithms for secure financial transactions, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Achieved a 95% success rate in secure transactions, significantly reducing the risk of data breaches and enhancing user trust.
  • Conducted regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to maintain high security standards.
  • Conducted extensive performance tuning using ANTS Profiler, identifying and optimizing critical application components.
  • Achieved a 50% improvement in application performance, leading to faster transaction processing and better user experience.
  • Reduced response time for database queries by 30%, enhancing the overall efficiency of the application.

Project: Performance Management System

Role: Software Developer

Client: ICG (Imaginary Consulting Group)

Responsibilities:

  • Designed robust domain models and database architecture using Waterfall methodology.
  • Ensured scalability and maintainability of the system architecture, resulting in a 20% reduction in database access time.
  • Implemented best practices in database normalization and indexing to optimize performance.
  • Developed end-to-end applications using ASP.NET, C#, SQL, Entity Framework, and jQuery.
  • Achieved a 40% improvement in system performance through optimized coding practices and efficient algorithms.
  • Increased data processing efficiency by 25%, enabling faster and more accurate data handling and reporting.
  • Automated unit testing using NUnit, reducing regression errors by 35% and ensuring code reliability and stability across releases.
  • Implemented continuous integration practices to streamline the testing and deployment process.
  • Conducted thorough code reviews and testing, maintaining high standards of code quality.
  • Generated comprehensive reports using SSIS and Crystal Reports, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
  • Improved decision-making processes by 30% through detailed and accurate reporting.

Developed custom reporting solutions to meet specific business needs and requirements.

Skills

  • Programming Languages: C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, SQL, PowerShell
  • Frameworks and Technologies: NET Framework, NET Core, ASPNET MVC, Web API, RESTful Services, Entity Framework, AngularJS, ReactJS, jQuery, Blazor, Xamarin, WPF, WinForms
  • Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure - Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure App Service, Azure DevOps, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Database Systems: SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, Oracle
  • DevOps and Tools: Git, TFS, TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, Docker, Jenkins, NuGet, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes
  • Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), DevOps practices, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD)
  • ETL Processes: SSIS, Talend, Azure Data Factory
  • Performance Monitoring: AppDynamics, ANTS Profiler, New Relic, Azure Monitor, Application Insights
  • Reporting Tools: SAP Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Security Practices: OAuth, JWT, encryption algorithms, Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM), Azure Key Vault
  • Frontend Development: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, LESS, SASS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React
  • Other Skills: Microservices architecture, API Management, Responsive Web Design, Load Testing, Usability Testing, Automated Testing (NUnit, xUnit, Selenium), Performance Tuning, CI/CD Pipeline Management, Version Control, Code Review Practices, Technical Documentation, Mentorship and Team Leadership, Client Collaboration and Requirement Analysis

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Timeline

Technical Team Lead

Fluke Corporation
11.2020 - 07.2024

Senior .NET Developer

CVS Healthcare
02.2013 - 10.2020

Software Engineer

Changepond Technologies
01.2011 - 02.2013
Deeraj Sai Krishna Gottikonda