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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

1. Certification Achievements in Microsoft Azure: These certifications validate my expertise in Azure and demonstrate my commitment to continuous learning.Microsoft-Certified-Azure-FundamentalsMicrosoft-Certified-Azure-AI-FundamentalsMicrosoft-Certified-Azure-Data-FundamentalsMicrosoft-Certified-Azure-Administrator-AssociateMicrosoft-Certified-Azure-Network-Engineer-AssociateMicrosoft-Certified-Azure-Virtual-Desktop-SpecialtyMicrosoft-Certified-Azure-Solutions-Architect-Expert2. Migration and Rewrite Roadmap:• Project Overview: Leading the planning and strategy for upgrading .NET Framework and VB.NET apps.• Challenge: Limiting Development Environment: Restricted development options and hinders innovation.• Benefit: Leveraging Azure services will enhance scalability, security, and performance.3. Azure DevOps Migration (On-Premises):• Project Overview: Leading the planning and strategy for migrating from TFS to Azure DevOps(on-prem).• Challenge: Limiting Development Environment: The existing setup requires additional cost overhead.• Benefit: Streamlined deployments by adopting Azure DevOps pipelines.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

1. DataCash Migration and JudoPay Integration:• Developed and launched an internal API to seamlessly integrate DataCash with JudoPay, ensuring smooth payment processing.• Designed, developed, and implemented a white-label payment gateway, enhancing the user experience for multiple business units.• Ensured uninterrupted payment services by transitioning from DataCash to JudoPay after DataCash’s end-of-life phase.2. Egnyte File Storage API Integration:• Successfully created and deployed an API for seamless integration with Egnyte file storage.• Orchestrated the development and implementation process, optimizing solution performance and enhancing business app functionality.• Achieved a secure, unified integration for all users, with flexible administration and permissions.3. Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting:• Profiled and optimized critical code paths, reducing response times and improving user experience.• Investigated and resolved production issues, applying debugging techniques and root cause analysis.• Conducted load testing and capacity planning to ensure system stability under heavy loads.4. Server Administration and Security:• Managed Internet Information Services (IIS) configurations, including site bindings, hostnames, and SSL certificates.• Fine-tuned cryptographic ciphers and registry entries to enhance Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols.• Monitored and optimized IP address allocations, subnet configurations, and network routing.5. Technical Leadership and Mentorship:• Led a high-performing development team, providing guidance, setting technical direction, and fostering collaboration.• Conducted regular code reviews, emphasizing best practices, design patterns, and maintainable code.• Mentored junior developers, helping them grow their skills and achieve project milestones.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

1. API and SFTP Integration with Swift and Barclays Bank Faster Payment System: • Successfully developed and launched an API and SFTP integration with Barclays Bank’s Faster Payment System. • Achieved pre-payment validation checks, risk assessments, and significantly faster processing times.2. Data Interfaces and Contracts for External Providers: • Implemented data interfaces and contracts for external data providers. • Ensured data-store accuracy and real-time information flow.3. Collaboration and Maintenance: • Acted as the primary contact, collaborating closely with business analysts and product owners. • Provided maintenance and enhanced applications by adding new features and resolving issues.4. Mentoring and Technical Guidance: • Mentored junior developers, offering guidance on OOP best practices, design patterns (such as strategy, facade and factory), and data structure selection criteria. • Focused on their technical skills development.5. Continuous Learning and Infrastructure Improvement: • Proactively stayed informed about the latest developments in .NET, C#, and Windows Server. • Contributed to improving infrastructure and application reliability and availability.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Collaborated with Senior Developer, Project Manager, and Product Owners: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and alignment on project goals.• Managed and Maintained Web Hosting Environments: Responsible for overseeing IIS 10 and Windows 2012 R2 environments, ensuring stability and performance.• Developed CRM Plugins using C#: Created custom plugins for CRM 2013, streamlining manual workflows, reducing lead onboarding and first-contact wait times, and improving conversion rates.• Optimized Data Sync Service: Refactored data synchronization between datastores, enabling real-time synchronization and eliminating duplicate data.• Setup, Configuration, and Development of Multisite CMS: Utilized C# to create integration points, custom controls, modules, and providers. Achieved reduced code complexity, enabled code reuse, accelerated maintenance windows, and simplified upgrades.