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SUSANNA JACOB

LYNNWOOD,WA

Summary

In-depth knowledge of various platforms, software systems, and servers. 10 + years of experience in software engineering as full stack engineer. 5+ years of vendor experience working in Microsoft for various engagements. Hands on experience in enabling services and platforms using Microsoft technologies / Azure. 1+ years of vendor experience working with HP for their microservices. Customer-focused software professional with superior communication skills and expertise in various technical platforms. Understands and meets both client and employer need and develops highly functional, robust and easy-to-use applications. Excels as hands-on developer and oversees work of software teams. Experienced in driving scrum ceremonies starting from authorizing of Features and User Stories through conducting Sprint Planning, demos, and retrospective meetings successfully.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

APPLICATIONS CONSULTANT

HP
HOUSTON
10.2022 - Current

Designed and developed rest apis using microservices architecture using .Net Core, C#, MVC, MS Graph api, SQL workbench/Powershell for BIOS management for HP devices partnered with Microsoft Intune endpoint manager

  • Microservices: Developed Apis for bios policy creation/ device assignment, device management, bios settings, Microsoft Intune connector services, freeze rules. Designed and implemented Client Analytics for backend operations.
  • Analyzed customer requirements and created technical solutions for implementation. Developed various components -Microsoft Intune connector microservice to use Graph beta version 5.0. Graph api updates - used for health scripts and device management.
  • Developed and tested software applications to ensure proper functionality.
  • Created new batch API service to create update and deploy health scripts in batches
  • Implemented Terms and conditions feature to trigger backend operations easily for customers.
  • Experience using linux commands and accessing kubernetes pods using linux subsystem.
  • Designed and implemented user interfaces for web-based applications and shared with partner teams.
  • Implemented TDD using MOQ Unit test framework for unit testing. Ensure code coverage of 75 % or more.
  • Implemented logging for all services to track issues. Code scans implemented to identify code vulnerabilities.
  • Performed code reviews following strict coding guidelines.
  • Jira board is used for agile project work management along with weekly sprint meetings/retrospections.
  • Conducted code reviews and identified areas of improvement in existing applications.
  • Assisted with the development of test plans to verify system accuracy and reliability prior to release.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST/ LEAD

MINDTREE USA FOR MICROSOFT
REDMOND, WA
04.2017 - 10.2022
  • Involved in all phases of SDLC from Requirement gathering to campaign delivery
  • Designed developed and tested various components and APIs for ODM web portal using Kendo UI, JS/jQuery, REST API using MVC, C#, Entity Data Framework, SQL Server Azure components.
  • Developed Azure function apps/ key vaults and linked them to - apps, functions, and ADF pipelines. CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for Azure services. Scope scripting and migration to Azure for legacy ETL operations built on Sangam.
  • Improved application performance by 60%. Introduced caching on backend /front end application.
  • Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs. Migrated from Service bus usage, implemented Azure function for ETL functionality.
  • Lead and managed team for 1 and half years. Create Features, User stories and conducted daily scrum calls.Resource utilization and effort management / provide development estimates. Provide timelines for deliverables. Participate in design sessions and feasibility analysis.
  • Built product feature lists with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Created user accounts, managed passwords, configured access rights, and provided training when necessary.
  • Incident management and issue resolutions
  • Mentored junior team members, providing educational expertise on technical and domain concepts

SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST

GLOBAL BENEFITS
, INDIA
10.2015 - 04.2017

Worked closely with the client and help in designing various components and features for GBG insurance.

  • GBG Website: Developed GBG web portal (gbg.com) using MVC –AngularJS framework and REST APIs for backend functionalities. Admin pages/ Feed management to update and add RSS feeds, site media content and GBG team details.
  • Implemented localization for the GBG website in five languages as it's a global provider. Development of applications - Renewal Reminder service, Renewals Web portal, GBG Rates engine.
  • Designed database schemas, wrote stored procedures, views as needed.
  • Analyzed system vulnerabilities and collaborated with IT and business teams to eliminate vulnerabilities in support of internal and external audits.
  • Responsible for assisting deployment teams with deployment steps and details.
  • Responsible for applications monitoring , maintenance. Provided on call client support on system operation and troubleshooting.
  • Identified areas of possible system improvement to enhance overall business performance, accounting for budgetary concerns and business goals.

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

XEROS BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA LLPP FOR METLIFE
, USA
10.2012 - 04.2015
  • Ported existing Windows XP Line of Business applications to Windows 7 part of companywide initiative.
  • Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
  • Lead the onboarding of 2010 office suite that had dependency on previous versions of Microsoft Office to help maintain client applications. Worked on legacy applications.
  • Developed components using C#/MVC -for creating insurance document workflows.
  • Document Conversion Service: Designed and developed a holistic document conversion and merge service using WCF and Aspose libraries that could handle different document formats.
  • Improved system performance by making proactive adjustments and resolving bugs.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER /Senior Software Engineer

SPERIDIAN TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
  • Development of web portal - UI and backend components for the Springboard - that provides pre-bankruptcy counseling, foreclosure counseling, reverse mortgage counseling, and debt management plan.
  • Developed various components for the application using ASP.NET 4.5 and Sql Server 2008.
  • Created Crystal reports and SSRS reports for various clients to create top-down reports
  • For client HUD, developed and maintained a web portal to assist homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure. Created web forms, complex stored procedures, and functions, crystal reports, SSRS reports.
  • Conducted module and regression tests.
  • Collaborated with other developers to identify and alleviate number of bugs and errors in software
  • Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.

ASSOCIATE DEVELOPER

MD ANDERSON
  • For client MD Anderson Cancer Center, developed a POC for web portal for patient registration, online appointments, and pre-care activities in ASP.net 4.5 framework with C#, ADO.NET.
  • Creates website components for multiple projects. Developed and analysed issues for bug fixes . Performed SQL querying and profiler to analyse performance issues.
  • Created websites and mockups using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery ,XML to create sample data for creating live mockups experience.
  • Introduced browser compatibility testing for the team.

Education

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -

Mahatma Gandhi University - India
07.2010

Skills

  • Applications using C#, Net
  • Net framework, MVC, NET 20-60 /ASPNet, ADONet, Web API, Net Core
  • Data Analysis, Data Engineering, ETL operations using ADF pipelines
  • AZURE CLOUD/PORTAL SERVICES – AZURE ACTIVE DIRECTORY, APP SERVICES, CLOUD SERVICE, AZURE COSMOS DB, AZURE ACTIVE DIRECTORY, AZURE FUNCTIONS, KEY VAULT, AZURE STORAGE, STREAM ANALYTICS, AZURE DATA FACTORY,ADLS,ADLA,AZURE VM, AZURE SQL SERVER MANAGEMENT
  • Microservices using REST API /SQL workbench, PowerShell
  • ADLA/ ADLS Scope scripting, Cosmos Big Data
  • Bootstrap, React, JS, jQuery, Client-side scripting
  • JavaScript, AJAX, CSS/SASS, Angular JS
  • SQL Server, Azure Cosmos DB
  • TFS, SVN, GIT, GITHUB
  • Agile scrum
  • Crystal Reports, RDLC Reporting, SSRS
  • CICD using Azure DevOps
  • Software Testing / Test framework – MOQ unit testing
  • Visual Studio 2012/2015/2017/2019/2022
  • LINQ, entity framework
  • UX Design Principles, HTML, CSS
  • Project Management
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Functional Testing
  • Full-stack development
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Software troubleshooting
  • Version control systems

Certification

  • COD 105 - Secure Software Development – by Mindtree( Microsoft)
  • Azure cloud development / GIT – by Mindtree
  • Programming – Getting started with Python – By University of Michigan

Timeline

APPLICATIONS CONSULTANT

HP
10.2022 - Current

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST/ LEAD

MINDTREE USA FOR MICROSOFT
04.2017 - 10.2022

SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST

GLOBAL BENEFITS
10.2015 - 04.2017

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

XEROS BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA LLPP FOR METLIFE
10.2012 - 04.2015

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER /Senior Software Engineer

SPERIDIAN TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD

ASSOCIATE DEVELOPER

MD ANDERSON

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -

Mahatma Gandhi University - India
SUSANNA JACOB