Prakash Raju
Salem
Summary
Dynamic and certified Full Stack MEAN Developer and Microsoft Technology Specialist with over 17 years of experience in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, implementation, debugging, testing, deployment, and documentation across various industries. Expertise as a Backend .NET API Developer with over 12 years dedicated to crafting secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs using the Microsoft .NET stack. Proficient in leveraging Azure services to build robust cloud solutions, with a strong command of microservices architecture emphasizing scalability and fault tolerance. Recognized for exceptional collaboration skills and the ability to navigate complex project landscapes while effectively engaging with stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Lead and Sr. Full Stack Developer
ProcessQ
05.2025 - Current
- Designed and developed secure, scalable, and high-performance RESTful APIs using .NET 6/7/8, C#, and ASP.NET Core Web API.
- Implemented authentication and authorization using JWT, OAuth2.0, and Azure AD / Identity Server to ensure secure API access.
- Worked extensively with Azure Cosmos DB for modeling and managing large-scale, high-throughput NoSQL datasets, including performance tuning and partition key optimization.
- Integrated APIs with Azure services (Azure Functions, Service Bus, Storage Accounts, Event Grid, Application Gateway) ensuring scalability and reliability in distributed environments.
- Developed generic and reusable API services, ensuring maintainability and adherence to clean architecture and SOLID principles.
- Built logging and monitoring using Serilog, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights, enabling proactive issue detection and resolution.
- Designed and optimized data access layers with Entity Framework Core and Cosmos DB SDK, balancing relational and non-relational data models.
- Implemented asynchronous programming (async/await, Task Parallel Library) to improve API responsiveness and throughput.
- Led performance tuning efforts, including caching strategies (Azure Cache for Redis, Cosmos DB integrated cache), connection pooling, and query optimization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Frontend, DevOps, QA) in Agile/Scrum environments, delivering APIs aligned with business and product requirements.
Consultant .NET
Augusta HiTech Soft Solutions LLC
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Led the development and maintenance of the user interface for an IoT SaaS platform as a senior front-end engineer.
- Utilized HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as React and TypeScript, to create responsive and user-friendly designs.
- Worked closely with the product and design teams to gather requirements and implement feature updates, offering technical guidance and leadership as needed.
- Collaborated with the back-end engineering team to ensure seamless integration of the front end with the platform's API.
- Improved the overall performance and stability of the platform through debugging and code optimization efforts, and provided technical guidance to the team in these efforts.
- Used Storybook to create design systems in React and contributed to developing reusable UI components and libraries for future projects.
- Led agile development processes, including daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings, and provided mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
Full Stack Developer
iSYS Technologies
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed and maintained scalable web applications using ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, and C#, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
- Designed and built dynamic, user-centric front-end components using Angular and ReactJS, integrated seamlessly with RESTful APIs.
- Engineered robust and secure RESTful Web APIs to support cross-platform front-end applications and third-party integrations.
- Created and optimized complex SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and functions to ensure efficient data retrieval and integrity.
- Implemented Entity Framework (EF Core) and LINQ for data access and ORM-based solutions in enterprise-level applications.
- Participated in system architecture planning, applying design patterns and best practices (SOLID, DRY, Dependency Injection).
- Led code reviews and enforced coding standards, promoting clean, maintainable, and reusable code across the team.
- Integrated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for automated builds, testing, and deployments across multiple environments.
- Managed end-to-end application lifecycle from planning to deployment, including production support and performance optimization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software solutions on time.
Technical Project Manager
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
09.2012 - 06.2020
- Planned and executed complex web application projects using React, Redux, JavaScript/TypeScript, .NET Core (3.1 & 6.0), C#, and ASP.NET MVC, ensuring delivery within time and budget.
- Led project planning activities, including defining project scope, milestones, timelines, and conducting risk assessments in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Handled resource allocation, assigning tasks across cross-functional teams to optimize productivity and ensure timely project deliverables.
- Served as the Solution Architect, designing scalable and secure systems using Azure App Service, Azure Service Bus, Azure SQL, and Azure Functions.
- Took ownership of technical proposals, contributing to RFP/RFI responses, effort estimations, architecture diagrams, and technical solution documentation.
- Directed full-stack development, including front-end UI/UX using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Material-UI, and back-end services with Entity Framework and SQL Server.
- Ensured business and technology alignment by translating functional requirements into technical specifications and high-level architectural designs.
- Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, streamlining build, test, and deployment processes.
- Established and enforced Test-Driven Development (TDD), coding standards, and performance benchmarks across the development team.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and maintained team velocity using Jira/Azure Boards.
- Conducted code reviews, provided technical mentorship, and guided the team in adopting best practices in development and DevOps.
- Acted as the primary liaison between clients, product owners, QA, and developers to ensure clear communication, quality outcomes, and on-time delivery.
- Involved in all phases of the project lifecycle including requirement gathering, effort estimation, impact analysis, design, development, bug fixing, support, and ticket management.
- Coordinated with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to understand application functionality and domain-specific business processes.
- Identified and sized user stories for each sprint, with end-to-end responsibility for team deliverables and quality.
- Created and maintained comprehensive documentation: architecture diagrams, component/network diagrams, interface diagrams, access control policies, and deployment plans.
- Participated in code refactoring, contributed to clean code practices, and delivered zero-defect releases, receiving client recognition for quality.
- Supported unit testing efforts, prepared mock test data, and provided business support during various testing phases, including UAT and production validation.
Software Developer
3I-INFOTECH
11.2009 - 09.2012
- Involved in analysis of new requirements and enhancements with the team.
- Designed and implemented 3-tier application.
- Extensively used Ajax Controls to reduce the client server turnaround time.
- Implemented the Packages, Stored Procedures, Views and Functions.
- Delivered error free code and received appreciation for zero defect delivery.
- Involved in unit testing and also supported preparing mock data.
- Provided business support during various phases of testing.
Software Developer
SNYCFUSION SOFTWARE PVT LTD
11.2007 - 06.2009
- Involved in analysis of new requirements and enhancements with the team.
- Designed and Developed new modules and features as the requirements.
- Delivered error free code and received appreciation for zero defect delivery.
- Involved in unit testing and also supported preparing mock data.
- Provided business support during various phases of testing.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Computer Applications
Vysya College / Periyar University
Salem05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Salem Sowdeswari College / Periyar University
Salem05.2003
Skills
- Proficient in React
- Experience with Redux state management
- JavaScript programming expertise
- TypeScript development
- Skilled in HTML5 coding
- Proficient in CSS3 styling
- Experience with Material-UI components
- Managed app services expertise
- Azure SQL management
- Git repository management
- Agile project management
- Experienced in implementing TDD practices
- CI/CD implementation
- Experience with NET Core framework
- Experience with ASPNET MVC framework
- SQL Server development
Certification
- Microsoft Certified Professional (NIIT)
- Full Stack Engineer in MEAN stack (FSE)
Awards
- 2018, Business Value award - Northwestern Mutual Insurance client in Q4
- 2017, Business Value award - Northwestern Mutual Insurance client in Q1
- 2016, Innovation award - Northwestern Mutual Insurance client in Q4
- 2016, Special award - Cognizant in Q4
- 2015, Best Energizer award - Cognizant in Q1
Timeline
Technical Lead and Sr. Full Stack Developer
ProcessQ
05.2025 - Current
Consultant .NET
Augusta HiTech Soft Solutions LLC
01.2021 - 05.2024
Full Stack Developer
iSYS Technologies
07.2020 - 01.2021
Technical Project Manager
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
09.2012 - 06.2020
Software Developer
3I-INFOTECH
11.2009 - 09.2012
Software Developer
SNYCFUSION SOFTWARE PVT LTD
11.2007 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Master of Computer Applications
Vysya College / Periyar University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Salem Sowdeswari College / Periyar University