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Sunit Chandra

Kolkata,West Bengal

Summary

Web Application Developer with over 11 years of experience in designing, maintaining, and securing applications built with Python, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Azure. Skilled in implementing ADFS authentication, boosting application performance, and addressing security vulnerabilities. Proven expertise in Agile methodologies, technical troubleshooting, and delivering enhanced user experiences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Application Developer

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2013 - Current
  • Developed and maintained dynamic web applications using PHP, MySQL, and HTML
  • Implemented Azure cloud solutions and ADFS authentication to enhance security and user convenience
  • Resolved critical security vulnerabilities, including SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and sensitive data exposure, based on pentest reports
  • Worked on a migration project from on-premise to Azure cloud, migrating databases from Oracle to PostgreSQL
  • Led a team of 6 developers and focused on migrating PHP-based APIs, database connection changes from Oracle to PostgreSQL, and Python pump and Chronos jobs
  • Migrated PHP APIs from PHP5.5 to PHP8.2, implementing major changes to replace LDAP login with Azure AD login across PHP APIs, Python pump jobs, and Chronos jobs
  • Designed and integrated third-party services, such as Mibew, PHPExcel, and PHPMailer, using SMTP for secure email delivery
  • Optimized web applications for performance improvements and faster load times
  • Utilized JIRA for tracking and managing bug fixes, enhancing development workflow for agile teams.
  • Worked collaboratively in Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
  • Provided comprehensive technical support and troubleshooting to clients

Key Projects:

  • Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) Integration

-> Implemented single sign-on (SSO) for a major industrial company’s website using ADFS and SimpleSAMLPHP

-> Enhanced user experience by allowing distributors and users to log in with Microsoft credentials

  • SMTP Authentication Implementation

-> Introduced SMTP authentication to secure email communications, achieving a perfect10/10 score on mail-tester.com

-> Improved deliverability and security for customer emails

  • Datacenter Migration

-> Successfully migrated eight websites and one desktop application during a major datacenter relocation project

-> Transformed code and optimized MySQL database connections for enhanced security

  • Security Vulnerability Fixes

-> Identified and resolved high-priority vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection and XSS on multiple PHP-based websites

-> Collaborated with security teams to strengthen application defenses

  • Hosting Website on Azure

-> Implemented Azure Front Door and Web Application Firewall (WAF) to mitigate security risks

-> Configured virtual machines to host PHP-MySQL-based websites securely

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science

Institute of Science & Technology
01.2011

Class12 - Science

Methodist School, Dankuni, West Bengal
01.2007

Skills

  • PHP, Python
  • MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Azure Cloud
  • JIRA

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals - Issued:2024-09-30
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals - Issued:2023-06-25
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) - Issued:2021-06-27
  • PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer - Issued:2020-12-16

Awards

  • Client and Partner Success Award - IBM India Pvt. Ltd., June 28, 2024
  • Clients2Growth Award – IBM India Pvt. Ltd., April 22, 2022
  • Eminence & Excellence Award – IBM India Pvt. Ltd., July 22, 2016

Languages

English
Professional Working
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Application Developer - IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2013 - Current
Institute of Science & Technology - B.Tech, Computer Science
Methodist School - Class12, Science
Sunit Chandra