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Rajambal JothiMani

Ashburn,VA

Summary

Highly skilled and results-driven .NET Developer with 17+ years of experience in building scalable, high-performance web applications and solutions using C#, ASP.NET Core, and Optimizely CMS (formerly Episerver) and Optimizely Commerce. Proven expertise in designing and implementing content management systems, eCommerce platforms, and RESTful APIs, with a focus on enhancing user experiences and driving business outcomes. Adept at integrating modern frontend technologies such as React and Angular to build responsive, dynamic user interfaces. Solid background in SQL Server and other databases, cloud services (primarily Azure), and implementing DevOps practices. Passionate about writing clean, maintainable code, and committed to staying up-to-date with industry trends to continuously improve development practices.

Key strengths include:

  • In-depth knowledge of Optimizely CMS and Optimizely Commerce for content and eCommerce solution development.
  • Expertise in ASP.NET Core, C#, and Entity Framework Core for backend development.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure), containerization (Docker), and DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
  • Strong focus on performance optimization, caching, and security best practices.
  • Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering projects on time and within scope.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Technical Consultant

Perficient
03.2022 - Current
  • Perficient is a global digital consultancy with thousands of skilled strategists and technologists in the U.S., Latin America, and India.
  • Proficient in Optimizely CMS, .NET, C#, JavaScript, SQL, and Azure.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools, source control (Git), and build management tools.
  • Oversee the design and architecture of Optimizely-based solutions, ensuring they meet both business needs and technical specifications.
  • Ensure that development practices, coding standards, and processes align with industry best practices and Optimizely’s framework.
  • Lead the development of custom modules, components, and templates using Optimizely CMS for content management, ecommerce, and digital marketing needs.
  • Participate in the creation of project timelines, resource allocations, and technical estimations to ensure timely delivery.
  • Work closely with other teams, such as UX/UI designers, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure the seamless execution of Optimizely-based projects.

Sr. Back-End Developer

Whereoware
03.2016 - 03.2022
  • Whereoware LLC is a digital agency specializing in email marketing, website design and development, mobile app design and development, search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Customize the core functionalities of Episerver CMS, including the creation of content types, page types, and the management of content delivery.
  • Implement and extend the e-commerce functionality within Episerver, working on product catalogs, cart management, checkout processes, and integration with payment processors and shipping providers.
  • Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring timely delivery of backend solutions.
  • Identify areas for ongoing improvement, whether in code structure, performance, or the integration of new tools and technologies to enhance the backend experience.
  • Regularly update the backend systems and Episerver platform to newer versions and patches to ensure security, stability, and the addition of new features.
  • Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development.
  • Strong experience with C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, database design, stored procedures and optimizing database performance and .NET Core for backend development.

Sr .NET Lead (Associate-Projects)

Cognizant
12.2009 - 03.2016
  • Cognizant gives organizations the insights to anticipate what customers want and act instantly to deliver on those demands
  • Wal-Mart Stores Inc is an American retail corporation that operates a chain of department stores and warehouse stores all over the world, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.
  • Works closely with SMEs of Retail and Replenishment client managers and provide weekly status.
  • Design and develop systems that automate and optimize inventory replenishment processes across Walmart’s supply chain, ensuring products are efficiently restocked based on demand patterns.
  • Integrate Walmart’s replenishment systems with third-party systems, such as vendor management, warehouses, and transportation systems, to ensure smooth data flow and synchronization of inventory.
  • Implement triggers for inventory restocking based on predefined rules (e.g., stock levels, lead times, minimum order quantities) to prevent stockouts and keep shelves full.
  • Build and maintain APIs to facilitate communication between Walmart’s replenishment systems and other critical systems like warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and vendor supply systems.
  • Provide ongoing maintenance and enhancements to the replenishment systems to ensure they continue to meet evolving business needs and technological advancements.

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Computer Science

University of Madras
12.2005

Bachelor's in Computer Applications -

University of Madras
03.2002

Skills

  • C#, ASPNET Core
  • Entity Framework, SQL Server
  • JavaScript, React, Angular, Knockout, Python
  • HTML5, CSS3
  • jQuery, AJAX
  • Optimizely CMS
  • Optimizely Commerce (Customized and Configured)
  • Optimizely Experimentation, FIND implementation
  • CI/CD build and release pipelines
  • Content Personalization
  • Azure Devops, Docker, Kubernetes
  • JIRA, GIT, Confluence
  • Unit Testing - nUnit
  • OAuth2, Restful API, GraphQL
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Microservices
  • Code Reviews
  • CDN Integration

Certification

  • Episerver CMS Developer
  • Episerver Commerce Developer
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • Optimizely SME Commerce Cloud Developer
  • Optimizely SME Content Cloud Developer
  • Optimizely Experimentation Strategy and Implementation Bootcamp, Optimizely
  • Optimizely SME Content Cloud Developer
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Fnd Applications (MCTS), Microsoft

Accomplishments

  • Customer Service Excellence Award 2020 - Whereoware
  • Above and Beyond - Cognizant

Timeline

Lead Technical Consultant

Perficient
03.2022 - Current

Sr. Back-End Developer

Whereoware
03.2016 - 03.2022

Sr .NET Lead (Associate-Projects)

Cognizant
12.2009 - 03.2016

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Computer Science

University of Madras

Bachelor's in Computer Applications -

University of Madras
Rajambal JothiMani