BLESSINGS KAFATA
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Seasoned .NET Developer with over 7 years of coding experience. Proven skills in application development and system configuration. Frequently acknowledged for friendly customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
.NET Software Developer, Full-Stack
Besurance Corporation
06.2018 - Current
- Developed 20+ web, mobile, and desktop apps using ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET WEB API, ASP.NET MVC 3-5, C#, Angular 2+, Ionic 2+, JavaScript and Node.js
- Spearheaded an initiative to integrate Blockchain and Crypto technology in a legacy project
- Applied development best practices as test-driven development (TDD) techniques and integration tests for all developed software
- Involved in database design on SQL Server and Entity Framework and development of different database objects containing functions, triggers, and stored procedures
- Participated in all Scrum activities such as creating user stories, sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives
- Spearheaded the “work from home” transitioning effort during the COVID pandemic by integrating SharePoint, creating an RDP server, and azure server network for hosting Dynamics GP application on a remote server.
Senior Software Developer, Full-Stack
Syzl Inc. (Part-time)
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Participated in the development of a cross-platform mobile application in an Ionic framework
- Developed an API in .Net Core and Entity Framework
- Developed and implemented an SQL Server and Mongo DB database
- Led efforts in integrating third-party services e.g., Screening Service for background checks
- Introduced agile methodologies and developed best practices to enhance product development
- Designed and maintained node.js and parse server backend.
.NET Developer
Geo-Steering Solutions
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Participated in the design and development of a geological web application using .NET WPF MVVM
- Developed a geo-steering application in ASP.NET MVC
- Assisted in the design and implementation of an SQL Server database structure with Entity Framework
- Assisted in the design and implementation of an SQL Lite database structure with NHibernate
- Participated in developing statistical models and algorithms for predictive analysis implemented in the application
- Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for project plans.
.NET Software Developer, Full-Stack
Etrove Inc.
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Participated in the development of an ASP.NET Core Web API to power a custom mobile app development application
- Designed and maintained an SQL Server Database with Entity Framework Core
- Designed and implemented a robust unit testing process using NUnit
- Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages, and directly addressed concerns
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements
- Reviewed code, debugged, and fixed bugs as required.
Technical Analyst / Planner
Canada Post Corporation
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Participated in the strategy development of an initiative to convert delivery service from door-to-door to community mailboxes
- Designed GIS maps for prospective community mailbox locations in ArcMap
- Developed spatial queries in SQL Server
- Participated in the development of an ASP.NET data capture web application
- Participated in scrum meetings as required
- Spearheaded development of web scrapping application in C# and .NET.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology (Software Engineering Specialization)
Walden University
04.2020
Bachelor of Applied Technology - Geographic Information Systems
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
06.2014
Skills
- JS Frameworks: Angular
- RESTful Web Services (ASPNET WEB API)
- Net Framework,Net Core
- ASPNET MVC
- Source and Version Control: Git, Github
- Mobile Development: Ionic
- Front End Development: CSS,Bootstrap,Javascript,Typescript
- Docker Containers
- Databases: SQL Server, MongoDB,SQL
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Integration Testing
- Performance Optimization
- Agile Methodology
- Design Patterns
- Continuous Integration
- Continuous Deployment
- Git Version Control
- SOLID Principles
- Azure DevOps,CI and CD Pipelines
- RESTful Services : API Design and Development
- Programming Languages: Java, C#, Net
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Software Developer, Full-Stack
Syzl Inc. (Part-time)
01.2021 - 12.2022
.NET Software Developer, Full-Stack
Besurance Corporation
06.2018 - Current
.NET Developer
Geo-Steering Solutions
10.2017 - 05.2018
.NET Software Developer, Full-Stack
Etrove Inc.
03.2016 - 10.2017
Technical Analyst / Planner
Canada Post Corporation
04.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Information Technology (Software Engineering Specialization)
Walden University
Bachelor of Applied Technology - Geographic Information Systems
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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