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Aishwarya Kanthakumar

Milton,ON

Summary

Seasoned Technical Specialist with a proven track record at BELL CANADA, adept in .Net Core 8.0 and Agile methodologies. Excelled in API support and system integration, enhancing mobile and web platforms. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach, significantly improving project outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Specialist

BELL CANADA
Mississauga, Canada
01.2023 - Current
  • Involved in project team requirements analysis, design, system integration, developed technical solution and provide technical support
  • Responsible for developing and providing API support for mobile apps and web platforms
  • Currently engaged in code migration for application enhancements using .Net Core 8.0
  • Experience working with multithreading, JSON schemas, Open API specs and REST implementation
  • Responsible for system integration, implemented custom authorization OUTH 2.0 techniques for the API gateway layer
  • Profound active agile team player in the project and working closely with multiple team for requirement analysis, estimation and implementation of minor and major Enhancements for mobile apps
  • Provided support for technical migration project using .Net core
  • Facilitated the requirement phase for multiple projects, designed Technical Document, developed and managed the online business documentation using Confluence
  • Responsible and supported API for different projects for mobile apps using .Net framework 4.5, and IIS Setup
  • Extensive experience in agile methodology and familiar with GitHub, Confluence, Jira, UCD, TFS and NUnit framework

Technical Lead

BMO
Toronto, Canada
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Facilitated the requirement phase for multiple projects (Finance Data Manager & TAMS project) by gathering user requirements, design the Software Requirement Specification (SRS) and convert it to Technical Design Document, developed and managed the online business documents using SharePoint
  • Responsible for application enhancements using C#, ASP .Net 4.5, .Net core 2.0, MVC 5.0, MS SQL 2016, Entity Framework, XML and SSIS reporting tool
  • Involved in project team requirements analysis & designed system, integration, software and technical support, developed technical solutions and support of web based applications
  • Experience working with multithreading API concepts using JSON schemas, Open API specs and REST implementation and OOPS techniques
  • Designed & implemented the SQL Jobs & batch jobs using SSIS packages to extract, transform and Load (ETL) data operations from multiple heterogenous systems to SQL server
  • OAuth2 implementation experience using SecureAuth or Okta
  • Developed Single Page Application with ASP .NET using the Code First Approach in Entity Framework
  • Used MVC Scaffolding and MVC Razor syntax to quickly build applications that leverage the MVC design pattern on the client side
  • Implemented the data access layer using the Entity Framework code First Approach
  • Responsible for mentoring team and system integration
  • Responsible for Network connectivity Troubleshooting skills
  • Extensive experience in agile methodology from gathering requirements, analysis, design, development, documentation and maintenance
  • Familiar with Confluence, Jira, UCD, Bamboo and Ansible tools and NUnit testing framework

Technical Lead

Equifax
Toronto, Canada
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Involved in project team requirements analysis & designed system, integration, software and technical support, developed technical solutions and support of web-based applications
  • Worked as APIGEE technical support and responsible for cloud migration and endpoint transformation using .Net core
  • Responsible for system integration, having OUTH 2.0 implementation experience using SecureAuth and provide technical migration support
  • Engaged working with API Developer Portal and Apigee edge tool
  • Profound active team player working closely with customers for endpoint migrations
  • Responsible for the demonstration of the API developer portal to the major bank clients and successfully migrated them to GCP
  • Used Entity Framework and LINQ to entities to connect to the database and perform the CRUD database transactions
  • Implemented LINQ to SQL queries to perform DML operations from Entity Data Model
  • Experience working with JSON schemas, Open API specs/Swagger and REST implementation
  • Responsible for Network connectivity Troubleshooting skills
  • Familiar with TFS, Jenkins, GitHub, Confluence, Jira, UCD and NUnit testing framework

Senior Technical Consultant

Capgemini Solutions
Toronto, Canada
12.2018 - 02.2021
  • Involved in project team requirements analysis & designed system, integration, deployment architecture, software and hardware support, developed technical solutions, unit testing and support of web based applications
  • Played lead role in system design phases, tracked status, resolved technical issues, highlighted dependencies, challenges, risks and mitigation plan
  • Implemented .Net web based solutions and Web APIs using .Net Core cloud platforms, MVC, Entity Framework, C# .Net, SQL Server 2017, Enterprise Libraries, Nuget Packages, jQuery, JavaScript, PCF (Pivotal Cloud Foundry), Apigee (API secured Gateway), REST APIs, JSON, XML, LINQ, Angular JS, Jenkins, UCD, SharePoint, Visual Studio and TFS, hosted in On premise and Cloud platforms
  • Implemented ASP .Net MVC framework to support the use of Dependency Injection to inject objects into a class and the custom authentication techniques in Web API by implementing in the Middleware
  • Developed REST services and integrating with the Client Server architecture with AngularJS in the front end and NodeJS in the backend
  • Used Entity Framework and LINQ-to-entities to connect to the database and perform the CRUD database transactions
  • Implemented the custom authorization techniques in the Web API in the middleware
  • Extensively used Report Wizard, Report Builder and Report Manager for developing reports and deploying reports in SSRS
  • Used SSIS to create ETL packages to validate, extract and transform and load data to data warehouse database
  • Develop and consume Windows Communication Foundation Services (WCF) and used Data Contract as the standard mechanism in WCF for serializing .NET object types into XML
  • Profound active agile team player in the project and working closely with client for Requirement Analysis, Estimation and Implementation of Minor and Major Enhancements, design and development of modules and creation of batch jobs for the application
  • Used Entity Framework and LINQ to entities to connect to the database and perform the CRUD database transactions
  • Implemented LINQ to SQL queries to perform DML operations from Entity Data Model
  • Extensive experience in agile methodology from gathering requirements, analysis, design, development, documentation and maintenance
  • Familiar with TFS, Jenkins, GitHub, Confluence, Jira, UCD and NUnit testing framework
  • Co-ordinated the offshore team and Profound active agile team player in the project

Senior Technical Consultant

Capgemini Solutions
Toronto, Canada
12.2015 - 10.2017
  • Responsible for gathering and documenting project requirements & system integration, deployment architecture, developed technical solutions, unit test, support of web based applications
  • Working closely with client for Requirement Analysis, Estimation and Implementation of Minor and Major Enhancements, design and development of modules and creation of batch jobs
  • Implemented custom .Net web based solutions and Web services using C#.NET ASP.Net MVC 5.0, Entity Framework, Web API, AngularJS, ASP.Net, C#, SQL Server, AJAX Tool kit controls, Enterprise Libraries, jQuery, Javascript, HTML5, CSS3, REST APIs, JSON, XML, LINQ, React, Redux, Angular JS, and SQL Server 2012, Sharepoint, Swagger Implementation, Visual Studio and TFS
  • Developed Websites for the Direct Investments by implementing the standard OOPS methodologies through the Scoped Dependency Injection design pattern
  • Developed Webparts, Master pages, page layouts, custom branding, Event Receiver, Multi-lingual Support (Variation), Application Pages, Site Definition, Content Types, Feature Receiver, Search Customization
  • Developed Websites for the Direct Investments by implementing the MVC razor view engine for reusing the individual controls
  • Created Single-page, secure responsive web application to replace a legacy line of business web application using Angular 2
  • Developed the project modules with the data layer functions using ADO.net Entity Framework to connect to database and fetch data for the Web APIs used in the project
  • Extensive experience in working with Object Relational Mapping (ORM) using LINQ to Objects, LINQ to SQL and LINQ to XML and REST Web API
  • Generated SQL Server Database objects such as Tables, Stored Procedures, Views, Indexes
  • Used SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to solve complex business problems by copying or downloading files and sending email messages in response to events and batch jobs
  • Involved in the design & development of C# applications using WinForms, custom encryption classes, login verification, detailed error tracking and LINQ to Entities
  • Developed and created WCF service that performs a search on various entities as well as consumed the web services in the application
  • Developed WCF services to get the information from the database
  • Worked on Data Contract, Operation Contract, service contract, endpoints, binding etc
  • Familiar with TFS, Jenkins, GitHub, Confluence, Rally, UCD and NUnit testing framework
  • Extensive experience in agile methodology from gathering requirements, analysis, design, development, documentation and maintenance
  • Prepared development, UAT environment setup and solution deployment in Production

Technical Consultant

IGATE Global Solutions
India
02.2014 - 11.2015
  • Participated in process solution design and contributed to the business requirement gathering and assisting with the implementation of reengineered process
  • Performed fit gap analysis to identify gaps and key opportunities
  • Designed system, information, deployment architecture for internet facing travel portal
  • Involved in Team Management, creation and reviews of technical specifications
  • Designed the SEO portal using the .Net technologies like C#, ASP.Net, MVC, ASP.Net, Winforms, WCF, WPF & XML
  • Developed ASP.NET MVC applications using the MVC architecture and Razor view engine and developed master pages and grid controls
  • Implemented Caching mechanism on page level and for ASP.Net MVC web server controls
  • Designed Search Engine Optimized (SEO) portal, sizing for mid-scale production, pre-production performance, scalability and high availability of the portal
  • Identified appropriate approach to integrate with external content aggregator’s API for travel insurance booking, online payment gateway and interacted with their respective support teams
  • Designed Data Access Layers using ORM tools, Entity Framework, LINQ & ADO.Net
  • Implemented LINQ to SQL queries to perform DML operations from Entity Data Model
  • Identified and developed reusable components for sites, tested and developed custom web application, Master pages, page layouts and Design templates
  • Developed UI layer using WinForms for implementing the event creation, Management and Payment Processing
  • Provided deployment support for application on production and QA environment

Software Developer

IGATE Global Solutions
India
03.2011 - 12.2013
  • Responsible for gathering the user requirements from the relevant stakeholder and the business team
  • Involved in analysis of functional requirements, reviews of technical specifications
  • Designed and developed the web pages in TimeKeeper Project using the C#, ASP.NET, MVC, HTML, CSS & ASP.Net web form for user controls, validation controls and Ajax extensions
  • Implemented Caching mechanism on page level and for ASP.Net web server controls
  • Developed .Net web applications, WCF Services, External Application integration using Message Queues, report generation using XSL & XML, code optimization, System integration testing and deployed as part of web applications development
  • Involved in analysis of functional requirements, reviews of technical specifications, code design and quick code fixes
  • Developed Webparts, Master pages, page layouts, Application Pages, Site Definition, Content Types, Feature Receiver, Search Customization
  • Generated SQL Server Database objects such as database schemas and tables
  • Created stored procedures, views, functions & triggers for the auditing purpose of the application using Microsoft SQL Server
  • Designed, implemented, and consumed services using WCF to generate and email reports to the requested user
  • Developed Web services using WCF (SOAP) and implemented the business logic
  • Designed and developed the web pages in TimeKeeper Project using the WinForms for user controls, validation controls and extensions

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Annamalai University
India
01.2010

Skills

  • Web Technologies: Net Core 80, 20, Net Framework 45, 4, 35, 3, 2, ASPNet, C# & ADONet
  • Web API and WCF Knowledge
  • Scripting Languages: jQuery, JavaScript, Angular 6 JS, React, LINQ, HTML5, CSS3, XML & JSON
  • Databases: SQL Server 2016, 2012, 2008 R2, 2005, 2000, SSRS and SSIS
  • Cloud Technology: Pivotal Cloud Foundry(PCF), Google Cloud Platform
  • Source Repository: Team Foundation Server (TFS)
  • Build and Deployment Tools: Jenkins and Urban Cloud Deployment(UCD)
  • API Management and Performance Monitoring Tool: Apigee Gateway and Dynatrace
  • IDE: MS Visual Studio 2017, 2015 and Adobe Photo Shop
  • Life Cycle Models: Waterfall and Agile
  • Microsoft Office Suite: SharePoint, Office Web Apps, Access, Excel

Awards

  • Winner of Best Team Award, IGATE, Timekeeper project, 2012
  • 5 Years Club Award, IGATE, 2015
  • Excellency Award, Capgemini, Investment Banking Process, 2017

Domain knowledge and Clients

  • Telecommunications, BELL Canada
  • Credit Check, Equifax
  • Retail Investments, RBIS (Royal Bank of Canada)
  • Direct Investments, OBIS (Royal Bank of Canada)
  • Travel Insurance, Elite Destinations, METRO Transitions – Swiss Re
  • Employee Management, NBC Universal, US

Personal Information

Citizenship: Canadian Citizen

Timeline

Technical Specialist

BELL CANADA
01.2023 - Current

Technical Lead

BMO
01.2022 - 12.2022

Technical Lead

Equifax
02.2021 - 12.2021

Senior Technical Consultant

Capgemini Solutions
12.2018 - 02.2021

Senior Technical Consultant

Capgemini Solutions
12.2015 - 10.2017

Technical Consultant

IGATE Global Solutions
02.2014 - 11.2015

Software Developer

IGATE Global Solutions
03.2011 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Annamalai University
Aishwarya Kanthakumar