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Saira Varghese

Cumming,GA

Summary

Experienced Dotnet technical lead with 14 years of hands-on expertise in leading multiple project teams for web application development and performance enhancement. Proficient in AWS and Azure cloud technologies, adept at leveraging cloud services to optimize application performance and scalability. Skilled in overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Demonstrated success in fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. A results-oriented leader with a proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget constraints.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Software Developer

Nielsen
Kochi, Kerala, India
11.2019 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with a team of six individuals to develop inter-system data flow and processing methodologies for the marketing mix domain.
  • Managed a project team of three individuals to develop the data upload process and implement progress tracking via a dashboard for comprehensive data review.
  • Established continuous integration pipelines for multiple projects with Jenkins.
  • Sustained upkeep of the .NET applications through regular updates, including upgrading framework versions and implementing Windows upgrades.
  • Identifying performance bottlenecks and enhancing code quality to optimize website responsiveness, thereby improving overall performance.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for existing processes through collaboration with multiple team members across different teams, facilitating future issue resolution and team efficiency.
  • Facilitated deepening of team members' understanding of Dotnet technology and core project principles through interactive sessions.

Technology Analyst

Infosys (Client - Aetna Inc)
Chicago, IL
05.2013 - 09.2019
  • Specialized as a subject matter expert for a critical application responsible for processing HSA and FSA cards within the Payflex system.
  • Led a team of seven individuals (following an offshore-onsite model) in the development of custom solutions and enhancements using ASP.NET, AJAX, C#, React Web, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, HTML, XML, CSS, and REST Client technologies.
  • Led a performance improvement team, identifying and addressing bottlenecks across the database, front end, and services to enhance overall application performance.
  • Conduct educational sessions to ensure all teams and departments have a thorough understanding of the system's process flow, fostering awareness of system functionality and upgrades.

Software Engineer

Infosys (Clients - Healthways, AllScripts)
Chennai, India
10.2008 - 04.2013
  • Developed new features and performed maintenance on multiple web applications responsible for gathering patient insurance data.
  • Contributed to the development of a desktop WPF application for a hospital management system.
  • Conducted unit testing using Microsoft test management.
  • Participated in Agile testing of the hospital management system.
  • Engaged in backend database development and maintenance tasks.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering -

Mahatma Gandhi University

Skills

  • C#
  • ASPNet MVC
  • ASPNet Core
  • SQL Server
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • JavaScript, JQuery
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Performance Optimization
  • CI/CD
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Software Architecture
  • REST
  • API Development
  • React

Timeline

Principal Software Developer

Nielsen
11.2019 - 12.2023

Technology Analyst

Infosys (Client - Aetna Inc)
05.2013 - 09.2019

Software Engineer

Infosys (Clients - Healthways, AllScripts)
10.2008 - 04.2013

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering -

Mahatma Gandhi University
Saira Varghese